News India Live, Digital Desk: Every year on 10 April, ‘World Homeopathy Day’ is celebrated across the world. This day is dedicated to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. Homeopathy is known for its economical and disease-eliminating properties. However, even today many types of misconceptions are spread in the society regarding these small lozenges. Dr. Ashok Sharma, Chief Medical Officer (SAG) of Delhi Government and Director of AYUSH Homeopathic Wing, has clarified the truth behind these myths. Let us know what is the reality: Myth 1: Homeopathic medicines increase sugar level. Truth: Often people think that homeopathy pills are sweet, hence they are harmful for diabetic patients. According to Dr. Ashok Sharma, this is completely wrong. The amount of sweetness in these medicines is very less and it does not have any negative effect on the blood sugar level of the body. It is completely safe for diabetic patients. Myth 2: It is effective only in minor diseases. Truth: There is a common belief that homeopathy is only for mild diseases like cold and cough. But the truth is that with proper treatment and expert advice, successful treatment of many serious diseases is possible through homeopathy. The doctor said that homeopathy has proved to be extremely effective even in problems like kidney stones. Myth 3: It takes a very long time to have its effect. Truth: People think that homeopathy works very slowly. The reality is that homeopathy focuses on eliminating the disease from its roots rather than suppressing its symptoms. In chronic diseases it may take time to reach the root, but in acute problems it shows results very fast. Due to this quality, people have been liking it for a long time. Myth 4: Allopathy and Homeopathy medicines cannot be taken together. Truth: It is a big myth that if you are taking allopathy (English medicine), then you cannot start homeopathy. According to Doctor Sharma, both types of medicines can be consumed together. It is only important to keep in mind that there should be a gap of at least 15-30 minutes between taking both the medicines, so that there is no hindrance in their absorption. Main advantages of homeopathy: It is a very cheap and accessible treatment compared to other medical methods. It does not treat any one part of the body, but the entire body (Holistic approach). Its side effects are negligible, due to which it is safe for children and the elderly also.