 History  Popularity  What it is  Founder  What are remedies  Laws of practice Homeopathy cures a larger percentage of cases than any other form of treatment . - Mahatma Gandhi  Homeopathy is the second most widely used system of medicine in the world.  Its growth in popularity in the United States  Cindy Crawford, Cher, Tina Turner, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Royal Family, including Prince Charles  homeo, which meaning similar  pathos, which means ‘to suffer’ or meaning ‘suffering’.  Samuel Hahnemann, MD  Year early 1800s  Homeopathy is an alternative to the drug medicine (allopathic)  Samuel Hahnemann, MD  Lost his daughter to medical treatments of cauterizing, blistering, purging, bleeding and poisoning.  Became outspoken critic of medicine of the day.  Doctors prescribed as many as 300 compounds  Pharmacists (chemists then) were as powerful as drug companies today.  In the early 1900s: 10% of physicians were Homeopaths –over 100 homeopathic colleges  According to their oath Homeopaths are not allowed to sell remedies  Pharmaceutical companies were powerful then  Doctors could get training paid for if they didn’t become homeopaths (Harris Colter, Ph.D. )  System of medicine whose principles are older than Hippocrates (100 BCE)  It seeks to cure in accordance with natural laws of healing  Uses safe medicines made from  animal  Mineral  Vegetable  Homeopathy is extremely effective.  When the correct remedy is taken, results can be rapid, complete and permanent.  Homeopathy is completely safe.  Even babies and pregnant women can use Homeopathy without the danger of side effects.  Homeopathic remedies can also be taken alongside other medication without producing unwanted side effects.  Homeopathy is natural.  Homeopathic remedies are normally based on natural ingredients.