Myth:-Homeopathy is a placebo therapy.

Fact:-Many scientific clinical trials have proved that homoepathic medicines are far above the placebo effect. The curative effect of homeopathic medicine has been observed in millions of cases with wonderful results, so saying that Homeopathy is placebo is irrational.

Myth:-Homeopathy increases the disease before curing.

Fact:-Not really. Only some disease such as eczema might worsen, that too in less than 5% of cases, if medicines are not professionally prescribed. The whole idea of increase of disease before cure, is exaggerated.

Myth:-Homeopathic medicines contain steroid or cortisone!

Fact:-It is absurd to even think that homeopathy may contain cortisone. Homeopathic Medicines are prepared from natural substances and are sweet. Steroids taste bitter and so there are no steroids in homoepathic medicines.

Myth:-Homeopathy is very slow.

Fact:-Not really. Homeopathic medicines act rapidly and the effect lasts much longer, as the disease is eradicated from its roots. The time taken for relief depends on the chronicity of the disease.

Myth:-Diabetic patients cannot take Homeopathic medicines as they are sweet!

Fact:-Homeopathic medicines do not contain glucose(harmful in diabetics). They are made of a complex sugar called lactose. The actual amount of sugar in homeopathic medicines consumed over a period of one week is not more than one teaspoon. And still if the patient disagrees to this, homeopathic medicines can be taken in liquid form which is not sweet.

Myth:-Homeopathic medicines cannot be taken with the conventional (allopathic) medicines.

Fact:-Conventional medicines and homeopathic medicines can safely be taken together, with advantage, without any harm.

Myth:-Homeopathy is very fast!

Fact:-It is not even very fast. It all depends on the nature of disease that is under treatment.

Myth:-Homeopathy cures all diseases permanently:

Fact:-Not always, to be honest. Homeopathy gives lasting results for sure. The word permanent is theoretical, which cannot be promised for, in difficult diseases.

Myth:-There are a lot of food restrictions with Homeopathic medicines.

Fact:-Homeopathic medicines are absorbed from the tongue and the inner lining of the mouth hence patients are asked not to eat or drink anything 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after taking the medicine. Also, it is advisable to cut down on raw onion, raw garlic, strong coffee and mint as they may antidote some of the medicine. These are the only food restrictions.

Myth:-Homeopathy can cure cancer, mental retardation, heart blocks, baldness (MPB), all surgical diseases, cataract, hernia, hydrocele, etc. .

Fact:-Not true.

Myth:-Investigations such as x-ray, blood test, MRI, etc. are not required for homeopathic treatment.

Fact:-All sort of investigations are required and useful for better and effective homeopathic treatment.

Myth:-Diagnosis is not required for homeopathic treatment.

Fact:- Diagnosis helps to make better prescription of homeopathic medicines.

Myth:-Homeopathic medicines are prescribed only on the mind symptoms of the patient.

Fact:- Not correct. Study of disease, diagnosis and mental attributes are studied in homeopathy.

Myth:-Vitamins, iron-tonic, etc. should not be taken during homeopathic treatment.

Fact:- Can be taken. Tonics and supplements are part of homeopathic treatment!

Myth:-Homeopathy is against surgery.

Fact:- Not really. Surgery is a part of homeopathy. Interestingly, some of the surgical diseases (life piles, fissure, tonsillitis, etc.) can be cured without surgery.