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Less Is More
By Will Cassilly

"To like things like, whatever one may ail;
There is certain help." (Goethe)

Less is More

Imagine a system of medicine that is wholistic and safe,
works with the body rather than against it, has no side
effects, and is relatively inexpensive. Wouldn't that be
great... Well, there is such a system and it's been practiced
throughout the world for over 200 years-- Homeopathy. As
recently as 1900, there were 22 medical colleges and over
100 hospitals in the United States using this method of
healing; and 15% of doctors practiced it. According to the
World Health Organization, it's the second most widely used
form of medicine in the world today-- yet only 1% of Americans
have tried it.

So what is Homeopathy. Homeopathy is a scientific system of
medicine based on the discovery that a medicinal substance
can cure the same problems it can cause; or Like cures like.
A plant, animal, or mineral given in an extremely tiny dose
can remove those symptoms it is capable of producing.

A homeopathic consultation involves a study of the whole
person--physical, mental, and emotional. A well-selected
homeopathic remedy stimulates your life energy, chi, or
prana, thereby realigning your body/mind to a more optimal
level.

Many people choose homeopathy for chronic health problems
out of exasperation. They may have felt unwell for a long
time having tried all that Western Medicine has to offer--
usually drugs or surgery-- with little or no noticeable
improvement. Or even tried alternative systems of medicine
like acupuncture, herbs, naturopathic medicine or others,
and still feel out of balance.

I was one of those people. In 1989, when I was in graduate
school in Counseling, I became so sick with Chronic Fatigue
I had to drop out of school. I tried allopathic medicine and
any other system I thought might help-- but nothing did and I
became exhausted and depressed. Some of my classmates in
psychology thought it must be in my head since medical tests
weren't able to diagnose a disease. I even tried homeopathy
twice without results. In desperation after eight months of
suffering I took a third remedy and I felt like a switch
inside was turned back on. Within a couple of weeks ninety
percent of my symptoms disappeared and I felt like I had my
life back. I was able to return to school and complete my
Masters degree in Counseling Psychology.

While homeopathy does not always work as quickly as in my
case, I have repeatedly witnessed the subtle yet powerful
effects of homeopathic medicine over the past 10 years of
education and practice. People are able to treat themselves
effectively for acute problems using homeopathic remedies,
but for long-standing conditions, a professional homeopath
is recommended.

If I had known about this remarkable healing art and science
years ago, Homeopathy would have been my first choice in
medical care, rather than my last effort.

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Author's Bio

Will Cassilly MA CCH is a Certified Classical Homeopath with
a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. People with
chronic health conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and
Fibromyalgia are a focus of his practice-especially as they
effect one's mental/emotional well being. You can visit his
website at www.SantaCruzHomeopathy.com, or call 831.477.7782
for further information.

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