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Homeopathy is pretty much recognized all over the world. According to the World Health Organization, homeopathy is actually the second most used treatment method globally, right after traditional Chinese medicine, followed by herbalism, with conventional medicine coming in fourth. It’s used by the British Royal Family, Tina Turner, and even Mother Teresa, along with millions of other people, famous or not.

France

Recent studies show about 40% of the population uses homeopathic remedies, and surprisingly, around 39% of doctors either recommend or prescribe them. Homeopathy is taught in all pharmacy schools and four veterinary colleges, plus at least six specialized schools for training homeopaths. Even President François Mitterrand publicly called for more research in this field. In France, homeopathic treatments are 65% covered by health insurance.

United Kingdom

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, 42% of doctors refer patients to homeopaths. Another study found that 80% of recent medical graduates want training in homeopathy, acupuncture, or hypnosis. Per The New York Times in London, homeopathy is currently the fastest-growing alternative therapy in Scotland, where 40% of those surveyed embraced it back in 1990.

There are three professional associations in the UK. One is strictly for MDs with about 1,000 members, while another includes non-physicians and has over 2,500 members. Prince Charles is a huge supporter, and thanks to him, homeopathy isn't just seen as "alternative" anymore, but as a complementary branch of medicine.

A few years ago, homeopathy started getting integrated into the national healthcare system, so you can actually find non-physician homeopaths working on teams in hospitals. There are even five dedicated homeopathic hospitals, plus general hospitals that offer a whole range of natural therapies, including homeopathy. Treatments can be reimbursed through insurance, just like other alternative therapies, and the government funds research in the field.

Germany

Maybe it's out of respect for Hahnemann or just that German precision, but homeopathy is officially recognized and legally equal to conventional medicine in Germany—and that goes for some other alternative therapies too. It's fully part of the country's healthcare system, meaning it's used in hospitals, costs are covered by health funds, and the state pays for research. Former President Karl Karstens and his wife even started a foundation specifically for homeopathic research.

shadowgardener12 said:A lot of times, standard medicine just doesn't work. If it fails, they just label it chronic.
But I guess people aren't really taught that there are things conventional doctors can't fix—things they just call "chronic"—that other systems actually handle. Like Ayurveda, homeopathy, or yoga therapy. Especially when it comes to respiratory issues.

shadowgardener12 said:standard medicine hasn't worked for me for 4 months now,

shadowgardener12 said:I just started homeopathy since regular medicine hasn't really helped me at all over the last four months, so I guess I can't be totally unbiased here. 😁but I'll let you guys know how it goes.
I've actually had some good luck with it before, too.

Jessica White24 said:>
I mean, I don't really know what to say, but it's known to help little kids and even animals, so I guess maybe it isn't just a placebo effect...

ZOsvald said:vitamin deficiency (when the body can't quickly flush out Vitamin A

Amanda Lee42 said:I mean, it kind of makes sense. Chips are made from potatoes at really high heat.
I read somewhere that baked potatoes aren't even that healthy because they can develop certain carcinogens,
so I basically cut back on my potato intake, maybe just having them as a side dish during birthday parties.

James Newman4 says:
I mean, nobody really knows what went down. It seems kind of crazy to think she downed over a liter of water in an hour while running a marathon, but I don't see any major red flags here either... 😕

HEALTH WATCH:

Drinking too much water while working out can be dangerous

Scientists at the University of South Africa in Cape Town say that drinking excessive amounts of water during exercise can actually be fatal.

Consuming too much fluid can lead to low sodium levels in the blood, potentially causing brain swelling or hyponatremic encephalopathy.

So far, medical literature has documented 250 such cases, with 7 resulting in death.

Researchers note that women engaging in intense physical exertion are at a higher risk for this condition (for example, an athlete from Ecuador who passed away during a marathon in Boston), but it also affects other athletes, hikers, and military personnel.

According to researchers, for most recreational and competitive sports, drinking between half a liter and a liter of fluid per hour should be enough.

The Daily Gazette

Water - the source of health (Part III)

Water's chemical makeup is just two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Water makes up equal parts of Earth and our own bodies—it’s basically the secret ingredient behind life itself, keeping everything running and renewing. Most water on Earth is salty, though, and our supplies of fresh, drinkable water are getting pretty low. That's actually why the UN declared 2003 the "International Year of Freshwater." Some experts even think a country's wealth might eventually be measured by its access to clean water. Today, scientists from all walks of life, like biologists, chemists, and doctors, are trying to figure out the mysteries of this stuff. Beyond just being biological, its physical and electrical properties have been used for healing since forever. About 70% of our planet is water. Roughly 93.6% of all water is salt water, while only 6.4% is fresh, and we only have about 1% of that left as accessible reserves.
Research suggests most of us aren't drinking nearly enough. By the time you actually feel thirsty, you're already dehydrated. I guess it's better to make drinking water a habit rather than waiting for that feeling, because once you're thirsty, the damage is starting. We can only last a few days without it, and if you don't drink enough, you're looking at issues like constipation, gallbladder inflammation, kidney stones, or bladder infections. You really should aim for 1.5 to 2 liters a day, maybe even more if you're working out or if it's hot out.
It’s almost impossible to drink too much water. Healthy kidneys need it to function, and they can handle it without getting overwhelmed. Drinking extra won't just flush nutrients out, because those get absorbed through your digestive system, and fiber needs water to move through your body properly. When the temperature goes up, you lose more fluid through sweat, and dehydration can lead to dizziness, fatigue, headaches, weakness, and trouble concentrating.
Written by: Diana Lovrenčić, MD, Internal Medicine Specialist

James Newman4 said:Dehydration actually hits you before you even realize it—usually a day early—so you really have to drink water preventatively.. 🙂

The best way to tell if you're low on fluids is just checking your urine color; if it’s dark yellow, you were already dehydrated "yesterday".. 😲

ps: that's why I love Guinness, you drink black and pee clear.. magic.. 😁 👍

I guess that all sounds like nonsense to me... It's not like water goes straight to your brain or causes a flood.. 😁

Maybe there are special cases for people with medical issues where they have to watch their intake, but for healthy people with a normal diet, I just don't buy it.. 😎

Elizabeth Miller8 said:They’re basically the same crowd as Dow Chemical!!! When is this arrogance ever going to end?!?

I guess I have to ask, have you guys actually studied how your own bodies work, or did some scientist lady have to explain that to you too?

If we were still living in an era where it wasn't scientifically proven that the Earth orbits the Sun, I bet you'd be the first ones prepping the bonfire for anyone saying otherwise!

Hmm... but since that isn't written in our little science textbooks... silly me... I guess it must not be true then, since it's not in the books!🙄

masterblaster said:so what even is the ego, really? 😕 😁

Jose Miller3 said:😱 😱 😱

Man, you've really become something else with all this nonsense

Megan Morales5 said:I don't think switching to vegetarianism is the move right now. It’s probably not the best time for someone to flip their whole diet upside down, especially going strictly plant-based. You can still have meat—it doesn't have to be some fried cutlet; maybe just boiled chicken breast, turkey, fish, or even a little lean veal.