Homeopathy Defined

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that was developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann over 200 years ago.  Its basic principle is that the body is a self healing organism that is capable of correcting the disease process naturally.   Homeopathy utilizes medicines called ‘remedies’ that are made mostly from the plant and mineral kingdoms.  They are used to stimulate the healing response by providing the body with a stimulus to elicit a healing reaction.  Although different, this could be compared to the mechanism through which vaccines are given to stimulate the immune system.  Homeopathic remedies are often given once in a single dose to stimulate the healing response.  The body then does the rest of the work.

Remedies

The substances that are used to make the remedies have been homeopathically prepared which involves a process of dilution and succussion (shaking).  They are safe and non-toxic even for babies and pregnant women. 

Examples of remedies are Calcarea Carbonicum (oyster shell), Pulsatilla (flower) and Phosphorus (elemental). 

Your Individualized Remedy

The homeopathic philosophy states that a substance capable of making a person sick can make him well.  This is known as the ‘Law of Similars’.  When prescribing a remedy your symptoms and state of health are matched with a corresponding remedy that is known for being able to create those same symptoms in a healthy person.

This matching of symptoms or states is the key to the homeopathic process and to its success.  The closer the match, the deeper the cure.  This is why we as homeopaths may ask you particular questions, some of a deep nature.  We are looking for a depth of understanding that not many other professions seek.

Your Individualized Assessment

The homeopathic consultation involves a discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and questions about your lifestyle and personality.  Homeopathy regards all physical, mental, and emotional characteristics as being potentially important for prescribing a remedy and therefore no one symptom is looked at in isolation.   No machines or lab tests are used as these only provide isolated information about the body.  

After your consultation I will study your case and research the more than 4,000 possible remedies, selecting one for you.  Most homeopaths today use a computer program that contains volumes of homeopathic information that is used for cross-referencing. 

Adjunctive therapies such as herbal medicine, structural therapies and dietary recommendations are also used as required.

The Healing Response

As you improve on a homeopathic remedy you may notice changes in your key problems as well as improvements in apparently unrelated areas of health.  It is not uncommon for someone to have a skin problem clear up and also comment that they are sleeping better and feel a more positive outlook on life.  Energy levels can improve, digestion may regulate and hormonal levels can stabilize.  Key pathological symptoms and blood markers change along with general improvements after a curative remedy. 

Homeopathy has proven to be effective in nearly all health related problems.  From depression and anxiety, to fibromyalgia, ADHD and asthma, homeopathy is a natural medicine for everyone.

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