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The theories and principles upon which homeopathy is based (like the principle of “like cures like”) have been around for centuries. These theories were finally formulated into the practice called homeopathy in the end of the eighteenth century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann.
 Hahnemann had given up the practice of medicine when he found the therapies of his time to be ineffective and harmful, and did not resume practice until he discovered in homeopathy a natural means to help people heal gently, rapidly, and reliably. Homeopathy spread quickly throughout Europe and to the United States, where at the beginning of this century (early 1900’s), 15-20% of all doctors practiced homeopathy.
However, with the rise in popularity of prescription drugs, modalities like homeopathy became quickly overlooked when medications appeared to solve all problems immediately.
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It’s now as people are recognizing the adverse effects of both medications and of suppressing the body’s symptoms that many natural holistic health approaches, like homeopathy, are seeing an increase in popularity. Homeopathy as a practice has remained virtually unchanged in the 200 years since it’s inception. Despite repeated criticism from orthodox medical circles, the validity of Hahnemann’s ideas continues to be demonstrated years later across the world.
Homeopathy in the World Today
 Homeopathy is currently used in over eighty countries throughout the world, mainly in Europe. It is also highly represented in South America (Brazil, Argentina), India and Pakistan. Although still not very present in North America, constant growth is nevertheless noted. Over the last thirty years, homeopathy has also developed or made an appearance in South Africa, Tunisia, Morocco, Venezuela, Israel, Australia, etc.
Currently across the world, “over 300 million patients that put their trust in homeopathy.” (As noted by the Boiron website)
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