Dec 22 2009
In Defense of Homeopathy
Filed under Health,Homeopathy,alternative medicine,baby boomers,behavior,belief,complementary medicine,healing,healing philosophy,health beliefs,health care,holistic medicine,integrative medicine,self-care by continuum wellness
If the goal is improved health one would wonder why homeopathic medicine is relegated into a “fringe” category, especially in America. Homeopathy has its ardent fans who will never let it go, worldwide. The reason is simple, it works. If you have ever benefited from this therapy you would understand. Those that attack homeopathy, know nothing of it. There is gross misunderstanding on their part. Generally what ignorant people do when they do not understand a thing is to attack it. Perhaps there is fear of some sort. What is not present is a love for knowledge, understanding or the ability to allow space for something you do not understand.
Amy Lansky has written an insightful article to address some of these concerns, here is a link.
Also why do we need (allow) these individuals to decide if we want access to medical freedom, choices and options in our health care? Medical freedom is a necessity, not an option.
