What is the scientific basis for homeopathy
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I will be attending Bastyr’s ND program this fall, but I am struggling with a few aspects of naturopathy. I’ve spent the past year shadowing ND’s who practice homeopathy and I’m left with many questions.
What is the purpose of taking core science course for the first two years only to seemingly forget the scientific foundation when studying homeopathy. I do not understand how a remedy can possibly work if not one molecule of the original substance remains. “The more the substance is succussed and diluted, the greater the therapeutic effect while simultaneously nullifying the toxic effect”” (The Science of Homeopathy, G. Vithoulkas). What part of the original substance is then biochemically acting on the individual? I know that this question is often answered with “”the spirit-like essence of the substance.”” Under scientific laws what does this exactly mean?