In which countries is homeopathy popular?

In which countries is homeopathy popular?

Homeopathy is widespread in Europe, but it is even more popular in Asia, especially India (Presently, there are over 120 four- or five-year homeopathic medical schools in India.), Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Emirate, Malaysia, Iran (we have 130 member of Iranian Homeopathic Association member who all of them are physician) …

Is homeopathy legal in USA?

Licensing. Laws regulating the practice of homeopathy in the United States vary from state to state. Usually, individuals licensed to practice medicine or another health care profession can legally practice homeopathy. In some states, nonlicensed professionals may practice homeopathy.

Is homeopathy a chemical?

All relevant scientific knowledge about physics, chemistry, biochemistry and biology gained since at least the mid-19th century contradicts homeopathy. Homeopathic remedies are biochemically inert, and have no effect on any known disease.

Is homeopathy scientifically proven?

For the last two decades, I have investigated homeopathy scientifically. During this period, the evidence has become more and more negative, and it is now quite clear that highly diluted homeopathic remedies are pure placebos. Two main axioms constitute the core principles of homeopathy.

Why did I change my mind about homeopathy?

Why I changed my mind about homeopathy. Two main axioms constitute the core principles of homeopathy. The “like cures like” principle holds that, if a substance causes a symptom (e.g. onion makes my nose run), then that substance can cure a disease that is characterised by a runny nose (e.g. hayfever or a common cold).

Are homeopathic remedies different from placebo?

Over a dozen systematic reviews of homeopathy have been published. Almost uniformly, they come to the conclusion that homeopathic remedies are not different from placebo. Many homeopaths reluctantly accept this state of affairs but claim that their clinical experience is more important than the evidence from clinical trials.

Is clinical experience more important than evidence in homeopathy?

Many homeopaths reluctantly accept this state of affairs but claim that their clinical experience is more important than the evidence from clinical trials. And there is plenty of positive experience in homeopathy. Patients who consult homeopaths do get better, and observational studies have shown this ad nauseam.