Either Too Thin or Too Fat and Homeopathy for Those In Between

In this fast pacing modern world where you are compelled to follow every trend, it is alarming to see a lot of individuals, women especially, who are either too thin or overweight. People are either too obsessed to looking great or too carefree to eat anything. When diet has been introduced, some took it more seriously than others. Many of us, on the other hand, have depended entirely on junk foods and commercialized sustenance which led to many health complications. Immobility resulted from sitting for at least 8 hours in the office and total dependency to technology in doing simple tasks have added to the unhealthy and almost stagnant lifestyle of today’s citizens.

According to reviews, at least 20 million of the total population in the world is suffering from eating disorders. It is also clinically proven that those in their mid-20s to early 30s are mostly the victims of these disorders. Anorexia and Bulimia are two of the cases which are prevalent especially in leading countries. Many of the patients of either of the disorders ineffectively managed with the conventional therapies are often suffering a lifetime disability. The mortality rate is for anorexia is even higher than other psychological disorders and is the leading cause of death to young women.

According to the Peterson Group, one of the leading sources of information and reliable research regarding alternative, complementary and integrative medicines, homeopathic treatments

has proven the most effective cure for eating disorders.

Homeopathy treats the whole person, including, but not limited to, the symptoms of the eating disorder. Therefore, the remedy works to get to the core of why the compulsion is there in the first place. Whether the issue stems from an emotional, genetic or physiological trauma or imbalance, the homeopathic remedy can have a dramatically positive effect on the patient.

Some of the treatments are:

• Carcinosin

Also used as treatment for patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and is used to lessen the fear of being fat resulting to insomnia and rejection of any food intake. Carcinosin stabilizes the heart rate and eases anxiety.

• Sepia

Used for people who has complaints on the food’s visuals and are sensitive to smell and has hormonal imbalance. As hormones may cause the lack of appetite, sepia helps regain the food cravings.

• Pulsatilla

Also used to cure depression. Some people would turn to food as comfort whenever they are under stress. Pulsatilla eases the cravings and helps maintain proper dietary food. This can be found in the rural areas of Jakarta, Indonesia and Brunei.

Homeopathic Treatment a Boon for Children

Homeopathy has been proven to cure almost anything there is. Such methods of treatment have been recognized by even by the most renowned persona. Starting from the German nation to the introduction and support by the British Empire, homeopathy has been used for generations and has spread to millions of people around the world. Experts in this field are claiming that homeopathy is the kind of treatment that can cure diseases and ailments that can’t be reached by medicine.

Homeopathic treatment is used to treat any individual, regardless of the gender, race or age. Many claim that it is most effective and safest for children since it is mostly made from natural treatment and has lesser risk of having fraudulent ingredients.

The Peterson Group, one of the most trusted sources of information on alternative, complementary and integrative medicines, states that there are more than thousands of homeopathic treatment for various ailments and diseases in children. The most common pediatric issues which can turn into something serious are coughs, recurrent infections, dentition problems, behavioral disorders, parasites, etcetera. Homeopathy is best for children since it can treat these normal diseases without the fear of complications.

Nevertheless, complaints have been pouring in on the effectiveness of the treatment. Among them are issues pertaining to the overall performance of homeopathy. Children are said to be mostly affected:

1. Homeopathy is slow to act
In acute ailments like fever, diarrhea, or other acute infections, the treatment acts as fast as scientific-based medicines, sometimes even faster since the treatment is specifically targeting a certain ailment. It may take time for chronic ones to be healed like psoriasis, diabetes or Parkinson’s disease since it eradicates all related issues and prevents reoccurrence whereas for conventional medicines which relieves pain immediately but leave a lot of debris behind.

2. Homeopathy is Healthy
Since it uses only natural substances to treat, homeopathy is known to be safe and healthy, fit for both children and adult. It also helps people become aware of their dietary consumption. Most treatment uses herbs which cannot only heal the disease but help in the basic nutrition as well.

3. Homeopathy is always available
There may be some cases in which the ingredient for a specific disease can only be procured from certain countries or cities. However, there will always be an alternative treatment. People living in Jakarta, Indonesia, for instance, has been using chamomile which is abundant in neighboring islands than Jasmine which only grows in limited number of places to cure vertigo, dysmenorrhea and behavioral problems among children.

The Peterson Group Review: Homeopathy and Ethnicity

Homeopathy has been famous since the British royal family has openly supported it. This branch of complementary, integrative and alternative medicine has already proven helpful in treating a lot of diseases and ailments and is already being integrated to mainstream health medication.

When it was once totally banned in medical schools and practices, the last few decades show how the medical world is already assimilating fundamentals of CAM in their curriculum. Some of the treatments are already being viewed as another set of options for the patient to take in dealing with their health problems, acknowledged by doctors and health practitioners.

Although CAM is already recognized to be practiced all over the world, reviews show a greater acceptance and usage in North America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific especially in Australia and Indonesia. The increasing number of businesses offering CAM services and therapies in Jakarta is enough to prove the enthusiasm for its use in these regions.

As per the reviews, the use of CAM has substantially increased even more in the present times with millions of people using it before going to the doctor or after mainstream medication has failed. Among the most important findings were: use of at least one alternative therapy increased from 34 to 42%; the number of office visits increased from 427 million to 629 million (a 47% increase); and total out-of-pocket expenditures in 2002 were estimated at $21.2 billion, comparable to the projected out-of-pocket expenditures for the same year on all US physician services.

Further studies show, however, that the acceptance of homeopathy and other conventional medicines is not generalized. Based on the ethnicity survey conducted by The Peterson Group to Indonesian citizens, there are more middle class citizens who choose to take CAM treatments other than proceeding to the doctor. The cost of the items for treatment and the availability of ingredients also affect the number of people patronizing the medication.

It is a different case in more developed countries. Those in the higher class and belonging to the higher status in society are more likely to use homeopathy and CAM treatments.

In a study by Chin, et al 2000, “while African Americans report less use than whites, Asian and Hispanics have been found to be less than or as equally likely as whites to use CAM therapies depending on the study considered. One limitation of existing studies that report racial/ethnic differences is that they focus on prevalence rather than on factors that might explain these differences or are limited in the correlates considered.”