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What is Homeopathy?
| Homeopathy is a unique medical discipline founded by the brilliant German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, over a century ago. Since that time it has consistently proven itself to be cost-effective and extremely safe. Its popularity in many countries today is such that the World Health Organization recognizes it as one of the most widespread of the alternative forms of medical care available. Homeopathy recognizes the importance of treating the patient as a whole and avoids the narrow specialization that characterizes much of conventional medicine. Through the use of safe, non-toxic, natural medicines in extremely small doses, homeopathic treatment gently and effectively stimulates the healing process. |  |
Advances in modern science in the last century and beyond, e.g., quantum mechanics and unified field theory, chaos theory, small cluster theory, the electromagnetic memory of water, new concepts of the higher states of 'ice' crystallization, etc., all strongly support the scientific foundations of homeopathic medicine. Clinical research, published in respected, conventional medical journals, has put to rest the false belief that homeopathy operates by placebo effect alone.
Homeopathic medicines work 'bioenergetically', not 'biochemically', and are prescribed according to the unique symptom characteristics of the individual being treated with the intent to gently but powerfully stimulate their own innate, self-healing mechanisms. In essence, all true healing is self-healing, and homeopathy supports this inherent, life process.
The Law of Similars What really distinguishes homeopathy from orthodox medicine is the basic principle upon which homeopathic physicians choose the indicated medicine. This principle is called the Law of Similars, which states: a substance that can produce certain symptoms in a healthy person can cure a similar combination of symptoms in a sick person. A simple example is the homeopathic use of onion (Allium cepa is the homeopathic Latin name) for common colds characterized by profuse burning nasal discharge and stinging tears, just the kind of reaction many of us experience when cutting an onion! Orthodox medicine makes occassional, unwitting use of this principle -- vaccinations, allergic desensitization, and the use of Ritalin, a central nervous system stimulant, in the treatment of hyperactive children are some examples. Homeopathy, on the other hand, represents an entire system of health care based upon this unerring, fundamental principle of Nature. The Philosophy of Homeopathy Homeopathy recognizes that the human organism possesses an innate intelligence that directs all of its functions in health and in disease. When we fall ill as a consequence of some life stress (dietary, environmental, hereditary, psychological, etc.), specific and unique symptoms are produced in each given individual. Homeopathy asserts that such symptoms are expressions of the organism's effort to heal itself, to overcome the stress. For example, when we contract a cold or flu, our immune response, which results in fever, chills, sweating, runny nose, sore throat, cough, aches, etc., comes about because it is the best attempt of our organism to rid itself of the causative agent, the virus. In the homeopathic treatment of a cold, flu or any other problem, acute or chronic, a remedy is prescribed which is intended to gently, powerfully and effectively enhance the patient's own healing potential. In this way, the patient's vitality may be strengthened and the disease overcome gently, safely and permanently. The ultimate goal of homeopathic medicine is the restoration and maintenance of total health and well-being; health being defined as the freedom from all mental, emotional and physical limitations, such that life may be lived and enjoyed to its fullest capacity. |
Mitchell A. Fleisher, M.D., D.Ht., D.A.B.F.P., Dc.A.B.C.T. Dr. Mitch Fleisher is a board-certified family physician specializing in classical homeopathy, nutritional and botanical medicine, chelation and bio-oxidative therapy with over twenty years experience practicing the gentler art and science of integrative medicine. |
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Dr. Fleisher has served as an active member of the clinical faculty of the National Center for Homeopathy, a Clinical Instructor for the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center and at the Medical College of Virginia, where he has taught homeopathy in the introductory complementary medicine programs, and has lectured throughout the U.S. and internationally on classical homeopathy and nutritional therapy to both medical professionals and the lay public. Dr. Fleisher has served on the faculty of the New England School of Homeopathy and as a Clinical Preceptor for the esteemed Hahnemann College of Homeopathy, and is a graduate of both of these homeopathic institutions. He attended Stanford University School of Medicine, during which time he began his homeopathic studies in 1975, and he is a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia and former Associate Medical Director of the MCV/Blackstone Family Practice Residency Training Program, of which he is a graduate. He is also a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice, Diplomate of the American Board of Homeotherapeutics and Diplomate Candidate of the American Board of Chelation Therapy. Dr. Fleisher serves as a professional, integrative medicine consultant to several major health care institutions and corporations, as an organizer and participant in integrative medicine clinical research, as an editorial advisor for several published texts on homeopathy and nutritional therapy and contributes articles on homeopathic medicine, nutritional therapy, chelation therapy and integrative, complementary alternative medicine to medical journals and popular magazines. Dr. Fleisher is in private practice in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Nellysford, Virginia, and can be contacted at (434) 361-1896. He can also be contacted at his office at: Rockfish Center, Suite 1, State Route 664, P.O. Box 303, Nellysford, Virginia 22958. | |