Yeah, that’s a good question...here’s the Cole’s notes version.
When I was in school one of the courses was on the history of Homeopathy, which was
actually more like the “The History of Medicine”. It was a 12 part lecture series and I
absolutely loved it. So fascinating. Obviously I can’t go into the nitty gritty and can
only give a condensed version of what happened to this beautiful medicine and why it
faded to obscurity but, here is a brief summery as to how it happened and why we
can’t ever let it happen again.
In the 19th century homeopathy spread throughout Europe, South America, India and
the US. Nearly 45% of Medical doctors were dismayed with the medical practises of
the day and turned their backs on bloodletting, the use of mercury, arsenic and
morphine which was causing more harm than good. In the US homeopathy was met
with open arms. Homeopathic medical schools, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies
were built in order to meet growing demand. Unfortunately, not everyone was excited
about this new safer more effective method of treatment. Homeopathy was stepping
on the toes of the pharmaceutical industry and edging in on the market share. The
AMA (which was created in direct opposition to the Homeopathic Medical Association
(HMA) which was the countries first medical society) decided that they were going to
eliminate the competition. So, with the backing of the pharmaceutical industry they put
together a brilliant smear campaign that was vast and stellar. They designed a two-
fold drive:
Black ball any doctor who used homeopathy, or who referred patients to a homeopathic a doctor, and
Devise an advertising campaign aimed at the public to discredit homeopathy as quackery.
And it worked.
The homeopaths did not stand a chance. They foolishly believed that
homeopathy would withstand such an attack because of the all the good it had done
for humanity in such a short amount of time, but unfortunately , they were wrong.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the media can demonize anything they want, and public opinion is easily swayed in their favour.
The campaign was not only designed to eliminate homeopathy but for all other types of
medicine not deemed acceptable by the AMA. Chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy.
Thanks to the public outcry for drugless medicine these modalities are making a
comeback, along with Homeopathy.
The World Health Organization 2019 global report documented its use in 100 different
countries. It is recognized by the WHO as the 2nd most practiced alternative form of
medicine in the world.
According to the Homeopathic Research Institute, Homeopathy is the primary healthcare choice for over 300 million people worldwide and 200 million use it on a regular basis.
Homeopathy is included in the national health systems of a number of countries, for example, Brazil, Chile, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Switzerland and the U.K.
In some circles homeopathy is seen as a “fringe medicine” but this is only in North America. In other parts of the world it is widely known and used. It never left the medical system in England, South American and India. Only in the US and Canada did we seen a decline to near oblivion. But this is changing and it's changing quickly.
People are waking up to the dangers of big pharma and their one-size-fits-all approach to "health care" (which usually contains a myriad of drugs, laden with serious side-effects). More and more are seeking out other methods. They are looking for a gentler approach when it comes to the health and wellness of their families needs. They want true health, not a synthetic version of it.
Instinctively we know that there is another way. A gentler, safer way.
Until next time,
~Lisa
The Author disclaims all liability for any loss or risk, personal or otherwise incurred as a consequence of use of any material in this article. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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