The effects of micro dose have been known for a long time, and there are a number of examples that support the idea that much diluted concentrations of a substance will have a measurable and sometimes profound effect. Scientists call this phenomenon: hormesis.
Our own bodies secrete minute amounts of hormones that have powerful effects. Thyroid hormone is present in our blood at only 1 part per 10 billion-yet this is enough to regulate the rate of our entire metabolism. Many animal studies show that low doses of some substances elicit a beneficial response while high doses are harmful.
Homeopathy is based on the idea that large doses of a substance cause a symptom, while very small doses of that same substance will cure it. Homeopathy was developed by an 18th century German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, who founded a system based on the ancient concept of "like cures like." Substances that cause a certain symptom in a person are given to the person to relieve those symptoms.
Homeopathic remedies are made from substances diluted thousands of times in water or alcohol. Between each dilution, the liquid is shaken vigorously. For example, a one-to-one-hundred dilution means that one drop of a plant extract is placed in 99 drops of water or alcohol. After lengthy shaking, one drop of the new solution is mixed with another 99 drops of water. This mixture is shaken vigorously, and then one drop is taken from it and added to another 99 drops of liquid, and so on. This process is repeated as many as 30, 50, or more times.
Homeopaths believe it is the energy or "vibrational pattern" of the remedy, rather than its chemical content that simulates healing by activating what Hahnemann called the Vital Force. The vital force is simply the healing power or energy that exists within all of us. It is what the Chinese call "Qi" and the Indians call "Prana". It fuels the body, mind and emotions, keeping us healthy and balanced. But when the balance of the vital force is disturbed by factors such as stress, pollution, inadequate diet and lack of exercise, it becomes weakened and illness can result. The symptoms of illness are the body's way of attracting our attention to the fact that the vital force is struggle
Homeopathic injections contain substances derived from plants, animals and minerals. The injections pose no harm themselves, but there can be irritation at the injection site. Some natural treatments may cause allergic reactions. Homeopathic injections are given to stimulate the body's own healing power. The purpose of homeopathy is to promote healing and pain relief with non-addictive, natural supplements.
Injectable solutions come in single-use sterile vials and are completely safe with subcutaneous injection. Adverse effects are limited to local bruising and discomfort following the injections.
Recent research indicates Traumeel (Heel's product) injections are as effective for pain as conventional treatments including narcotic painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications. It is a combination of 14 homeopathic medicines in a synergistic ratio. Physicians can use this modality for the treatment of arthritic pain, inflammation, bruising and muscular pain. Traumeel is also excellent for the treatment of sports injuries such as tendonitis, sprains, strains and contusions.