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Homeopathy
Homeopathy is practiced worldwide, especially in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. However, even in the United States the homeopathic drug market is a
multimillion-dollar industry. Homeopathic remedies, which are made from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral substances, are recognized and regulated
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are manufactured by established pharmaceutical companies under strict guidelines.
Uses/Research Base: Homeopathy is
used to treat acute and chronic health problems as well as for disease
prevention and health promotion. Recent clinical trials suggest that
homeopathic medicines have a positive effect on allergic rhinitis,
fibrositis, and influenza. Basic research in homeopathy has involved
investigations into the chemical and biological activity of highly diluted
substances. Some homeopathic medicines are diluted substances. Some
homeopathic medicines are diluted with water to concentrations as low as
10-30 to 10-20,000. This particular aspect of homeopathic theory and
practice has caused many modern scientists to reject homeopathy. Using
recent developments in quantum physics, scientists have proposed that
electromagnetic energy in the remedies may interact with the body on some
subtle level.
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