homeopathy
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homeopathy
An alternative treatment method based on the ideas of the German physician Samuel Hahnemann. It uses highly diluted substances that, in undiluted form, would cause symptoms in a healthy person similar to those the sick person is suffering from.
Viele Menschen vertrauen bei leichten Erkrankungen auf die Homöopathie.
Many people rely on homeopathy for mild illnesses.
The term 'Homöopathie' (homeopathy) comes from Greek. It is made up of 'hómoios' (similar) and 'páthos' (suffering), which describes the basic principle of this method: healing like with like.
Die Homöopathie basiert auf dem Ähnlichkeitsprinzip.
Homeopathy is based on the principle of similarity.
In connection with 'Homöopathie' (homeopathy), verbs are often used that express a personal belief or application.
Manche Ärzte behandeln ihre Patienten ergänzend mit Homöopathie.
Some doctors treat their patients additionally with homeopathy.
Although 'Homöopathie' (homeopathy) is a technical term from medicine, the word is used very often in everyday life, especially in conversations about health and alternative treatment methods.
In der Apotheke gibt es eine eigene Abteilung für Homöopathie.
There is a separate section for homeopathy in the pharmacy.
conventional medicine
'die Homöopathie' (homeopathy) and 'die Schulmedizin' (conventional medicine) often stand in contrast in conversations about treatment. 'Homöopathie' is an alternative method using highly diluted remedies. 'Schulmedizin' means scientifically trained medicine, as taught at universities and commonly practiced in doctors' offices or hospitals. The words can be confused because both appear in the area of health and treatment. The important point is: 'Homöopathie' is a specific alternative method; 'Schulmedizin' is the contrasting term for alternative healing methods.
Im Gespräch erzählt Frau Becker, dass sie sich für Homöopathie interessiert.
In the conversation, Ms. Becker says that she is interested in homeopathy.
Lena vertraut bei einer schweren Entzündung auf die Schulmedizin.
Lena trusts conventional medicine for a serious inflammation.