Homeopathy is based on a set of principles developed in the late 1700s by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. It’s a natural, holistic system of medicine that aims to support the body’s healing processes. Here are the core principles of homeopathy:
1. The Law of Similars (“Like cures like”)
This is the foundational idea: a substance that causes certain symptoms in a healthy person can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms in someone unwell.
For example:
Arnica can cause bruising and soreness in large doses, but when highly diluted, it’s used to treat bruising and soreness.
2. Minimum Dose
Homeopathic remedies are given in extremely small doses, often diluted many times over. The belief is that this stimulates the body’s healing response without overwhelming it or causing side effects.
3. The Body Can Heal Itself
Homeopathy treats the individual, not just the disease. It supports the vital force—the natural energy or life force of the body—to heal from within.
4. Individualized Treatment
Homeopathy looks at the whole picture: physical symptoms, emotional state, behavior, and lifestyle. Two pets (or people) with the same condition may receive different remedies based on their unique presentation.
5. Potentization
Remedies are prepared through a special process of serial dilution and shaking (succussion), believed to enhance the remedy’s energetic properties while minimizing any toxicity.
In the context of ROAR’s Bring Back the ZOOMIES, it’s about:
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Using natural plant- and mineral-based ingredients
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Triggering the body’s healing response
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Addressing pain, stiffness, and inflammation in a gentle, non-invasive way






