It definitely is. Homoeopathy is a science based on sound logic and vast experimental data. Homoeopathy is the only medicinal science where data has been collected by proving on healthy human beings. The principles of Homoeopathy have been derived and authenticated by vast clinical experiments and data. The homoeopathic medicines are prepared in a standardized manner. The homoeopathic pharmacopoeia lists more than 3500 remedies (more are being added after through proving every year), whose clinical efficiency has been proved in various clinical trials conducted all over the world. Various institutions and individuals are proving new medicines and increasing the scope of homoeopathic medicines. In fact according to WHO (world health organization) homeopathy is the second most sorted treatment after allopathic in the world for all kind of acute and chronic treatments. Innumerable diseases especially chronic ones like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine, various allergies, skin disorders, psychiatric disorders, chronic gastritis along with ulcers, autoimmune disorders like lupus, crohn’s disease, sexual disorders and various disease’s that can only be maintained by current allopathic medical treatment have been treated successfully and complete cures have been documented with proper homeopathic treatment.

Yes. There are more than 180 homoeopathic medical colleges in India and about 2000 colleges all over the world recognized by the Government and the University. The degree course is an extensive study of the human body and homoeopathic pharmacy, lasting for four and half years followed by internship for 1 year, which includes hospital training and patient management. After this the students are given the degree making them qualified doctors. There are now also postgraduate courses available in homoeopathy, also called as MD (Hom). In USA, the practice of homeopathy is governed differently by each state rules and regulations. There are no federal laws regarding practice of homeopathy. For information about homeopathy and its practice issue in United States please refer to this link http://www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org/ qualified homeopathic doctors can be defined as the one who has had a full length professional education and extensive training in a recognized or a government accredited homeopathic school, and the one who followed the homeopathic cardinal principles.

Certainly not. Although it appears that same white pills are given for all illnesses or patients it is not so, as there are more than 3500 remedies to prescribe from and new medicines are added to the list regularly, after their proving and clinical trials. All homoeopathic medicines are available as liquids with an alcohol base. In order to dispense a medicine to a patient, the indicated remedy in the liquid form is poured on the white sugar pills, which merely act as vehicles to transfer the medicinal property. Hence it appears that the same white pills are administered to all. The medicine comes in different potencies. The X potency also called as decimal scale 1/10 dilution (eg 1X, 2X, 3X and so on). The C potency also known as centesimal scale is 1/100 dilution (6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M, 50M and CM). The LM potency also known as 50th millesimal or Q potency isansometimes denoted as LM1, LM2 or 0/1, 0/2 and so on is approximately 1/50,000 dilution. Depending on severity of you disease condition and your sensitivity disposition, your homeopathic physician will carefully select the right medicine and the potency and will explain you how to administer it to yourself or others.

No. It is seen that people usually resort to homoeopathic treatment for chronic, long-standing ailments like arthritis, allergies, asthma etc., which usually take a longer time to be cured by any kind of medications. Hence the time taken for the cure is proportionate to the chronicity of the ailment. In fact if a patient seeks homoeopathic treatment at the onset of an ailment, he stands great chances of quick recovery. Also in acute illnesses, contrary to the popular belief, homoeopathic medicines act fast and effectively. Another advantage with Homoeopathy is, that after this duration of treatment the illness is cured, whereas with most of the other system of medicine symptoms are merely palliated or at times suppressed.

Yes it does. Surgery is a separate branch of science. It has to be resorted to in conditions that are beyond the domain of medicine. But one can avoid surgery as homeopathy can effectively treat many so called surgical conditions like tonsillitis, piles, warts, kidney stones, polyps, tumors etc. If one takes homeopathic treatment from young age, then might be able to avoid surgery by becoming healthy and not developing chronic health issues that needs surgery in the end.