"Homeopathy as an alternative medicine for IBS"

Homeopathy is a common alternative therapy and can be used in IBS .It has been around since the late 1700's. Originally discovered by a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, the medicines are directed at symptoms rather than the diagnosis. Practitioners look at the person as a whole, taking a holistic approach rather than treating the condition alone. They look at the physical, psychological and emotional aspects to the illness. It has been popular throughout the world, treating millions of people. It is also popular with some members of the UK royal family and can be obtained through the NHS in the UK by qualified practitioners.

The medicines can be used in IBS. Homeopathy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome is very safe, working with the body’s own immune system to enhance its capability to fight off illness. Homeopathic treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome are obtained from plants, animals and minerals so are 'natural'. The substances are diluted, sometimes to very dilute levels, to the extent where the initial substance is undetectable by modern science. This is then spun/shaken rapidly. The process is called sucussion and the number of times this process takes place determines the 'potency' of the medicine. It is thought this double process imparts healing energy into the treatment. The more potent it is, the greater its properties.

Homeopathic practitioners use potentised remedies to treat IBS. The remedy used is usually a much diluted form of the trigger to the illness hence treating "like with like". An example of this might be treating a cold with a diluted form of onion (Allium cepa). The principle to this is that onions can cause similar symptoms to a cold such as runny nose and eyes plus an irritated throat.

The treatments are available in tablets, liquids (tinctures) and creams depending on what symptoms they are being directed at. There are many distributers for these medicines including the internet, high street stores and pharmacies, practitioners and direct from manufacturers.

It would be beyond my remit to suggest specific therapies and that is why it is important to seek advice from a practitioner who is qualified to give you the best homeopathic remedies for your affliction. It is, of course, important to look on this as 'complimentary' to modern medicine, used in conjunction to promote healing, particulary as there is very little clinical trial evidence that this works. Having said that, there are millions of subscribers world wide that find benefit and it has to be remembered that there are a lot of modern medicines used today that haven't got been subject to such trials including such a popular drug as Aspirin (which is derived from a plant!).



So there you have it, IBS Homeopathy might be worth trying.Try looking at the links on this page for more information.

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