Homeopathic medicine has been around for hundreds of years and people worldwide use homeopathy as part of a comprehensive traditional medicine regimen. The effectiveness of homeopathic medicine has been challenged by allopathic (medical) science in recent years. Medical doctors consider homeopathic medicine to be well and properly debunked. However, many people swear by it and consider the following...
1.The allopathic swine flu vaccination relies on a dead or weakened live virus in small concentration to create immunity.
2.Homeopathic medicine believes that 'like cures like' and also uses a small concentration of the same flu virus as flu shots to produce immunity.
They don't sound too different from each other do they?
The homeopathic flu vaccine is sold under the brand name Influenzinum and is produced using the same flu strain as found in traditional flu vaccinations. However, does it actually work? The evidence says yes. The National Center for Homeopathy shared results of a 10 year observational study conducted in France. In the study, use of Influenzinum prevented flu 90% of the time.
Influenzinum is affordable and available over-the-counter. It's administered a little differently than a flu shot and requires consistent use. Package directions should be followed closely for best results.
It may be worthwhile to add Influenzinum to the medicine cabinet especially since swine flu vaccinations continue to be in short supply. However, it's always a good idea to consult with your physician or a homeopathic doctor as to which choice is best for you; a flu shot or a homeopathic flu vaccine.
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There's a good reason allopathic medicne rejects homeopathy: it is water and magic water at that. Science-based Medicine and Respectful Insolence cover the woo of homeopathy pretty good.
ReplyDeleteWe realize that allopathic medicine feels they have thoroughly debunked homeopathic medicine and stated as much in the blog post. However, it is interesting to see that the homeopathic flu preventatives rely on the same inputs as the allopathic flu preventatives.
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