Navigating the Controversy Surrounding Homeopathy

Understanding Homeopathy

Homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine founded in the late 18th century by German physician Samuel Hahnemann, operates on the principle of “like cures like.” It suggests that a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can cure similar symptoms in a sick person when administered in highly diluted doses. Proponents believe that homeopathic remedies stimulate the body’s self-healing mechanisms and restore balance, while critics argue that the dilutions are so extreme that they are essentially just water.

Safety Concerns

One of the primary areas of contention surrounding homeopathy is its safety.