Homeopathy effective in pain

Studies prove effectiveness of homeopathic remedies
Whether back pain, headache or a sports sprain - anyone who has pain will have every opportunity to "switch it off". As an alternative to traditional painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, natural medicine also offers numerous options for relieving pain in a gentle and natural way. In addition to Schüssler salts and acupuncture, homeopathic remedies are becoming ever more popular.

Naturopathy offers gentle alternatives to traditional painkillers
Anyone suffering from pain is grateful for any way to fix it. Many people resort to aspirin or acetaminophen, especially in the case of headaches, but also in other situations - such as sports strains - painkillers in the form of tablets, creams or gels are used. In addition to the conventional medicines, however, the field of naturopathy offers a number of procedures that can have a very soothing and soothing effect on pain. A central role is played by homeopathy, which has proven in many cases as a gentle remedy and is therefore chosen in pain of more and more people as an alternative.

Science proves effectiveness
The fact that homeopathy can actually help is now also confirmed by science. "Studies have shown that a homeopathic ointment is just as effective as conventional painkillers," said the head of the Department of Trauma Surgery and Sports Traumatology of the Regional Hospital Feldkirch, Prof. Karl-Peter Benedetto to the "courier". Accordingly, he would resort to homeopathic remedies in the treatment of mild to moderate sports injuries, the physician continues, after all, freedom from pain is the most important prerequisite for a return to sport.

Good results in sports injuries with complex agent "Traumeel"
According to the expert, the complex agent "Traumeel", which combines various homeopathic active ingredients such as comfrey (Symphytum officinale), common coneflower (Aconitum napellus) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium), has proven to be particularly effective for pain resulting from sports injuries. Traumeel, which is available in the form of tablets, drops and as an ointment in the pharmacy, is used for sprains, bruises and bruises, but also for degenerative signs of wear such as osteoarthritis or a tennis elbow. Here, the so-called "TASS study" (Traumeel Acute Ankle Sprain Study) showed that Traumeel was just as effective in the treatment of pain after an ankle compression could be used as the painkiller diclofenac and was also well tolerated, the authors of the Study in the journal "International Journal of Clinical Practice".

Homeopathic remedies can also be used for mental complaints
However, alternative medicine can not only help with sports injuries - homeopathic remedies are also increasingly used for back problems or joint pain. Homeopathic remedies such as Coffea, Nux vomica or Avena sativa can also help with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression or anxiety - but it is particularly important here that the appropriate remedies, dosage and period of use are tailored to the patient.

Combination of drugs and naturopathy often the royal road
For many physicians who follow the holistic approach, the combination of conventional medicines and naturopathic procedures is often the royal road. "Through consistent homeopathic therapy, it is often possible to reduce conventional medicines, often accompanied by severe side effects. So some therapy becomes bearable, "says holistic physician Peter-Kurt Österreicher to the newspaper. (No)

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