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Which treatment is better allopathy or homeopathy?
Dr Pankaj Aggarwal, senior homeopathy physician, says, “Homeopathy is way considered best when it comes to safe and sound treatment as it is devoid of any kind side effects or after as in allopath and indulges in to the recovery of the disease or ailment as in Ayurveda where you need many sessions to cure the disease.
Why all allopathic medicines have side effects?
What causes an adverse effect?
- dosage, which may need adjusting.
- an individual reaction to an ingredient in the drug.
- a drug killing one type of unwanted cell but also destroying healthy cells.
- interactions between drugs.
Does homeopathic medicine have side effects?
While many homeopathic products are highly diluted, some products sold or labeled as homeopathic may not be; they can contain substantial amounts of active ingredients, which may cause side effects or drug interactions. Negative health effects from homeopathic products of this type have been reported.
What is the difference between allopathic and homeopathic?
The basic difference between Homeopathy and Allopathy is that the former is a modern form of medicine whereas the latter is an ancient form of medication. Candidates who have pursued Allopathy courses are legally not allowed to prescribe Homeopathic medications to their patients.
Is Ayurveda better than allopathy?
Undoubtedly, in comparison to allopathic treatment, Ayurvedic treatment is more effective in most of the chronic diseases.
Is Ayurveda and homeopathy same?
As aforementioned, both Ayurveda and Homeopathy fall under the category of alternative medicine. Another similarity between Homeopathy and Ayurveda is that they are both methods by which any disease or ailment is cured with the use of natural remedies and not drugs.
Can homeopathy doctor practice allopathy?
The amendment allowed homeopaths, along with Ayurveda and Unani practitioners to practice allopathy after undergoing a year-long certificate course in pharmacology. The petitioner body received strong support from the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), which has also opposed the government policy.
Who is the father of allopathic medicine?
Allopathy was the term coined by Samuel Hahnemann to denote a system of medicine that is opposed to homoeopathy, which he founded.
Can allopathy and homeopathy be taken together?
Because homeopathic medicines are used in highly diluted doses, they do not interact or interfere with the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of conventional drugs and, therefore, homeopathic and allopathic medicines can be used together.
How long can you keep homeopathic medicine?
In India, all homeopathic medicines except dilutions and back potencies have a maximum of 5 years’ shelf-life, including those supplied to consumers. In the United States, homeopathic medicines are exempted from expiry dates.
Does homeopathy make you worse at first?
Homeopathic remedies are considered to be well tolerated, although allergic reactions (like rashes) have been reported. Some people also find their symptoms become worse at the start of treatment. Interactions with other drugs haven’t been well studied, although they’re unlikely given the high dilution of the remedies.
Why is Ayurveda wrong?
There is no good evidence that Ayurveda is effective for treating any disease. Ayurvedic preparations have been found to contain lead, mercury, and arsenic, substances known to be harmful to humans.