Homeopathy beneficial during Arthritis

University of Southampton scientists have revealed that rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled by using 

homeopathic medicines.

In 1796, Samuel Hahneman, a German physician, was the first to suggest the use of Homeopathy as an alternative medicine.

The research team found that just with in a six months time, arthritis patients had been significantly benefitted by the use of Homeopathy medicines in addition to their earlier treatments.

The study has been conducted on 83 patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr Sarah Brien, a senior research fellow in complementary medicine at the University of Southampton, quoted that, "Homeopathic consultations differ from those in conventional medicine in that homeopaths focus on treating the patient, whereas conventional doctors tend to treat the illness." And added that "What we don't yet know is if it is possible to introduce some of the techniques or approaches used within these consultations into conventional medicine."

The study has been published in the journal Rheumatology, yesterday.

The authors suggested that "talking and listening" to patients had significantly improved their health as the patients who had five consolations with a doctor have shown significant improvement while the same treatment has been prescribed to others having no consolation with the doctor.

Source:Health Research TNM