What Is Homeopathy And How Does It Work by Angie Ates

The term “homeopathy” is derived from the Greek words “hómoios” meaning “similar” and “páthos”, meaning “suffering”. So, what does homeopathy do? In a “bigger picture” sense, it naturally supports the body’s inherent healing mechanisms. Homeopathy is rooted in the principle that “like cures like”. In other words, a substance that causes a specific symptom or adverse reaction in an otherwise healthy individual can be used — in small doses — to treat someone with an illness that presents with similar symptoms