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Article: Homeopathy: a misunderstood science.
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- Original Internist
- Article date:
- March 1, 2005
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Homeopathy may possibly be the single most misused and misunderstood word in the entire field of holistic health. It is commonly, but incorrectly, used to mean holistic, alternative health, nutritionally-related, the use of herbs, or to apply to vitamin and mineral supplements. Very often it is used to refer to those who treat illnesses with the use of diet changes and nutritional supplements. None of these uses of the word homeopathy, or homeopath, is even remotely correct, accurate, or appropriate. Homeopathy is a separate and distinct medical science and is not a part of the fields of allopathic medicine, nutrition, naturopathy, herbalism, aroma therapy, or any other ...