| Samuel Hahnemann, known as the father of | | | | program is comprised of up to four years of |
| homeopathy, first coined the term, "homeopathy" | | | | in-depth studies. In the first year, students gain a |
| in 1807. Little did he know that his theories on | | | | foundational course in the theories and principles |
| medical similars would still be taught in | | | | of homeopathy. In addition to learning about the |
| homeopathic schools centuries later. | | | | law of similars, students learn the science of |
| If we track back in history, we find that | | | | homeopathic provings, homeopathic pharmacy, |
| conventional medicine in the 19th century | | | | materia medica, acute and chronic case taking, |
| incorporated barbaric and sometimes lethal | | | | Hering's Law, and more. |
| healthcare treatments like blood-letting. In other | | | | Year two at homeopathic schools provides |
| words, what may be accepted as "traditional | | | | hands-on training to future homeopathic |
| medicine" today proves to be a | | | | practitioners. In addition to casework, advanced |
| constantly-evolving cycle of treatment credibility. | | | | theories and practical applications are introduced |
| It was through Hahnemann's teachings at | | | | to students at this point in time. |
| homeopathic schools that taught individuals that | | | | Years three and four at homeopathic schools are |
| there were more efficient and often natural ways | | | | designed for individuals who are seriously pursuing |
| to achieving health and healing. | | | | a career as a homeopathic practitioner. Learning |
| Since that time, homeopathic schools have been | | | | how to take cases, prescribe treatments, assess |
| teaching a system of natural health care both | | | | and make prognosis, and case management, |
| here in the United States and across International | | | | among other associated studies. |
| borders throughout the world. In Belgium, for | | | | Since the time of Hippocrates, a number of |
| example, 59 percent of alternative and | | | | healthcare systems have come to the forefront |
| complementary medicine practitioners provide | | | | with each making purported claims of how their |
| homeopathy* as a form of treatment; but that | | | | system works the best; however, homeopathic |
| number could inevitably grow worldwide as public | | | | schools may offer some of the most advanced |
| demand for alternative and complementary | | | | and enlightening modes of thinking and practical |
| medicine continues to expand. (*World Health | | | | health treatments to date. |
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| The aim of homeopathic schools is to teach | | | | professional training within fast-growing industries |
| students and future practitioners the principles of | | | | like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, |
| "like curing like," and the "minimum dose" | | | | oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you |
| necessary for treatment. Because homeopathic | | | | started! Explore homeopathic schools near you. |
| medicine works with self-healing powers of the | | | | Homeopathic Schools: Teaching Innovative Ways |
| body to restore health and to promote wellbeing, | | | | to Heal |
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