The Homeopathic Approach

The 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, please see:
The First Visit
What to Expect
Continued Homeopathic Support and Follow-Ups
Constitutional Care for Chronic Ailments