Myths and truths about Homeopathy
É verdade que não existem pesquisas científicas sobre a eficácia da Homeopatia?
Falso. Existem inúmeras pesquisas na área médica, na veterinária, agronomia entre outras sobre a eficácia do tratamento homeopático. Deixaremos alguns links para a pesquisa do leitor.
Estudo científico comprova melhora de 84% nos casos de TDAH tratados com Homeopatia.
Scientific study demonstrates reduction in the number of tumor cells in osteosarcoma.
Is Homeopathy a medical specialty?
Yes. Homeopathy is one of the oldest recorded medical specialties, and was systematized in the 17th century by the German physician Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann.
What does the Ministry of Health say about Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a medical specialty recognized by the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) since 1980.
Are homeopathy and herbal medicine the same?
No.
Phytotherapy is a therapeutic method (not a medical specialty) that uses medicinal plants and plant derivatives to treat pathologies. Phytotherapy is included in the integrative and complementary practices of the Ministry of Health, along with other practices called “traditional medicine and complementary and alternative medicine”.
Homeopathy in Brazil is a medical specialty (it can only be prescribed by doctors) and uses medicines made from various kingdoms (especially plants, minerals and animals) and is part of the list of medical specialties by the Federal Council of Medicine. Currently, we have 53 medical specialties recognized by the CFM.
Can any doctor prescribe Homeopathy?
Yes, you can. Many non-specialist colleagues prescribe Homeopathy to their patients for specific conditions, such as post-operative care, to speed up the patient's recovery. However, for the patient's comprehensive treatment, it is necessary to seek a doctor who specializes in Homeopathy.
Is it true that those who practice homeopathy cannot take allopathic medicines?
No. Homeopathy can treat any disease. In most cases, exclusively. In some cases, in conjunction with Allopathy – even if temporarily. In some cases, the therapy will always be combined.
Is it true that Homeopathy is slow?
No. Homeopathy can bring much faster and longer-lasting results in the treatment of diseases, especially in acute diseases. Infections can be treated with homeopathy. Hypertensive crises can be treated with homeopathy, with results monitored in a hospital environment. Respiratory failure can be treated with homeopathy, under the same monitoring care. An increasing number of patients are being treated in hospital environments, including intensive care units (ICU), with rapid and significant results.