Abstract

RIVERON GARROTE, Mayra Noelia. Homeopathy as a valid proposal for primary health care. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2012, vol.28, n.2, pp. 65-71. ISSN 0864-2125.

We propose an analysis of historical association of using homeopathy with valuable data that appears from the nineteenth century in Cuba. Today it is a therapeutic choice in both developed and developing countries, it is estimated that millions of people are treated each year with homeopathic products, which also have very low adverse reaction reports. From such questions as: Can homeopathy overcome their weaknesses and impact in the scientific community? Is there certainty in science that supports the usefulness of homeopathy for the primary health care? Will homeopathy become a therapeutic tool in primary health care? It seeks to clarify the validity of this clinical discipline for the family physician in his/her community work, since it is the only specialist, who fully assists the family with a clinical and epidemiological approach. Homeopathy offers the possibility to treat children including the newly born, pregnant women, adults and the elderly, in their chronic and acute diseases, as well as in epidemics. It can also contribute to improve the quality of life for these patients.

Keywords : homeopathy; researches; side effects; homeoprophylaxis.

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