Constitutional Treatment
Constitutional homeopathic support addresses the underlying root of illness in a person and stimulates their entire system back into balance. To treat the constitution is to address the body, mind and emotions as a whole.
The effects of a well-chosen remedy can offer a profound and long-lasting alleviation from suffering, leading to cure in some cases. It can also improve your general state of well being and increase your natural ability to fight disease.
Whether you suffer from long-term chronic complaints or just feel that something isn’t quite right with your well-being, constitutional homeopathic treatment can help.
There are different aspects to constitutional treatment outlined below. Please have a look at the following, or Contact me if you have questions or are ready to book an appointment.
• The Homeopathic Approach
• The First Visit
• What to Expect
• Continued Homeopathic Support and Follow-Ups
• Constitutional Care for Chronic Ailments
The Homeopathic ApproachThe homeopathic approach to health care allows you the time and freedom to speak about all your concerns in a non-rushed, relaxed atmosphere. So visiting a homeopath is a little different than what you might experience with your traditional doctor.
As homeopathy views your body, mind and emotions as a whole, a detailed interview is required in order to determine your current state of health. Think of it as painting a picture with all your symptoms together creating your own unique portrait. Your symptom picture is then matched to a similar homeopathic medicine (known as a remedy) which helps stimulate your body into healing.
It is the principle of similars or Like Cures Like upon which remedies are prescribed and why they are so effective:
All substances in nature will cause symptoms in a healthy person when too much is taken, but minute doses of that substance can also cure those same symptoms in someone ill.
Take for example the simple scenario of chopping onions. Most people will experience profusely watery discharge from their eyes and nose. It may even cause sneezing and headache. If you are one of many hayfever and allergy sufferers, these symptoms may sound awfully familiar ! So in applying the homeopathic principle of similars, people suffering Hayfever with this particular set of symptoms can experience great relief from taking a homeopathic dose of Allium Cepa – or red onion.
After taking a homeopathic medicine specifically chosen for you, your system is stimulated into healing and allowed to work for a period of time appropriate for you. Afterwards, a follow-up consultation takes place in order to gauge the effectiveness of the remedy and whether or not it needs to be repeated.
The length of time between visits varies for each individual. Those with deeper or more pathological symptoms are often seen more frequently than those without. Generally speaking though, most people experience the benefits of homeopathy such as increased energy, better sleep and more vitality fairly soon after taking their homeopathic medicine.
For more information see How Can Homeopathy Help Me?
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The First VisitIn order to understand your constitutional state of health, the first visit requires 1.5-2 hours for adults and 1-1.5 hours for younger children. This time allows you the freedom to speak about all your concerns in a non-rushed, relaxed atmosphere.
As a homeopath, I am there to listen and observe without judgment while taking comprehensive notes on your health history and chief complaints. During the interview you will be asked to describe not only your physical symptoms but also how you are feeling or are affected by your situation.
You may feel that your complaints or even your outlook on life have nothing to do with why you’re seeking treatment in the first place. Yet from a homeopathic perspective, all your feelings, sensations and symptoms are expressive of your unique state.
Many patients find it quite refreshing or even therapeutic to take their time and discuss their own “story”, knowing that they are being heard.
After the consultation, some time is taken to study your case before your homeopathic medicine is prescribed. Each case is different and your treatment plant will be discussed at the end of the visit.
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What to ExpectIt’s important to note that there are no right or wrong answers to questions during the homeopathic interview. Each person reacts to situations which arise in their lives in their own special and unique way. Your experiences are what make you individual and viewing you wholistically (mind, body, emotions) is the foundation of homeopathy.
In addition to your specific physical symptoms, we will also discuss your general state of well-being. We may cover topics such as how energetic you feel in general, how effective your body is at fighting off illnesses, how are you affected by temperature/weather, etc. We will also discuss your mental and emotional aspects such as memory, clarity of thought, sensitivity, sensations and personal expression.
It is helpful to give as much detail as possible regarding your symptoms, including anything which makes them better or worse. It is also helpful to be aware of any other changes you may have noticed since the onset of your symptoms such as changes in mood, stress, sleep, appetite, thirst, etc.
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Follow-up consultations are needed in order to gauge the effectiveness of your homeopathic prescription. They also give you the time to discuss your progress and address any questions or concerns. Unlike the initial consultation, follow-ups are on a much shorter duration, usually 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Each person has their own rate of healing, and follow-ups are scheduled accordingly.
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Constitutional Care for Chronic Ailments
When you are ready to get better, it is always advisable to make a commitment to one form of treatment. Making the commitment to try homeopathy for a set period of time not only allows you to gauge its effectiveness, it also gives your system a chance to focus and begin the healing response.
Often patients with chronic health problems jump from one discipline to another in search of a quick cure, while never allowing their systems time to adjust and begin the healing process. Over time, this can weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to illness.
When using energetic medicine (meaning those which stimulate your body’s own natural ability to heal), better results are seen if you focus on one modality such as homeopathy. Otherwise, you run the risk of “ping-ponging” your energy in different directions at the same time. If your system becomes overwhelmed in this manner, it may be unable to focus on achieving homeostasis in order to heal the root of your illness. It can also be frustrating when accessing more than one form of healing to know what is effective and what is not!
Most chronic health problems take years to develop. It is helpful to understand that while homeopathy can offer swift relief to patients, cure is a long-term process individualized to each person.
If you have any questions or would like to Book an Appointment, please Contact me for more information.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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