What is Homeopathy?
CATEGORY: Complementary and Alternative Medicines
TYPES:Generic: HomeopathyBrand:
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine first defined by Samuel Hahnemann in the 18th century. Homeopathic practitioners maintain that an ill person can be treated using a substance that can produce, in a healthy person, symptoms similar to those of the illness.
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How do members experience Homeopathy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 31 | 13 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 12 | 7 | |
| Anxious mood | 7 | 2 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 4 | |
| Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Brittle hair | 1 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 1 | |
| Hunger | 1 | |
| Muscle twitching (fasciculations) | 1 | |
| None | 1 | |
| Stomach pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 49 |
Member evaluations
TinaLuvsLife
evaluated on May 26, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
Chelena
evaluated on Jan 01, 2001
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Natural
evaluated on Jun 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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