the method of treating diseases by drugs that produce symptoms similar to those of the disease. — homeopathist, homoeopathist, homeopath, homoeopath, n. — homeopathic, homoeopathic, adj.
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homoeopathy - a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
Commenting on the launch, Dr Akshay Batra, vice-chairman and managing director of Dr Batra's Group of Companies, said: "We have seen a rise in demand for homoeopathy in recent years.
Obviously it's best to check with your doctor but on some occasions, homoeopathy can heal the symptoms, whereas drugs may make you antibiotic resistant.
Dr Deepak Sharma, homoeopathic doctor practicing in Oman since 1996, has been honoured with 'Pride of Middle East' - Healthcare Excellence award for his contribution and achievements in alternative medicine (Homoeopathy) in Middle East, especially Oman.
Homoeopathy is a system of medicine in which minute doses of natural substances of plants, minerals and animal origin are administered to evolve a gentle and permanent cure.
"Randomised controlled trial of homoeopathy versus placebo in perennial allergic rhinitis with overview of four trial series." British Medical Journal 2000;321:471-476.
Dubai A psychiatrist called upon the mental healthcare community to adopt homoeopathy as a tool to treat disorders, and move away from conventional medicine that can have severe side effects.
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