How does homeopathy work?

Homeopathic remedies stimulate the body`s innate capacity to heal itself. Homeopathic philosophy - like many other holistic forms of medicine - is based on the belief that the body has an inner intelligence that keeps it in a state of wellness.  Symptoms are the body's effort to maintain some degree of balance.  Treatment, therefore, is aimed at stimulating this inner force in restoring the body, mind and spirit to a state of optimal wellness.

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Can Homeopathy help me?

It is rare that I see a case of someone that isn't at least partially helped by homeopathy.  That is not to say it does not have any limitations - for example, in progressive chronic disease, late stage cancers on in the case of genetic illnesses, there is a limit as to its benefits.  The vast majority of patient I see benefit from the therapy - ranging from symptoms like migraines, hormonal issues, digestive complaints, attention deficity, anxiety/depression to more debilitating diseases like cancer, autism,  fibromyalgia and autoimmune disorders.  The nice thing is, often many of the patient's symptoms improve, not just the ones for which he sought treatment.   Contact us today to see what homeopathy can do for you.

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What can I expect during the appointment?

To fully address your personal situation/state, the initial appointment of up to 1 hour 45 min involves a highly personalized consultation.   Typically, thirty minute follow ups are booked to continue to assess progress, the first one usually is booked booked between three and six weeks later.  

While most people come to a homeopath for a specific health issue, homeopaths know that everything in the body is connected and address the whole. To accurately choose a remedy that stimulates a healing response, homeopaths must gather symptoms as clues.  Because these clues are unique to each person, homeopaths ask many questions to get as complete an understanding not only of your symptoms, but of you as an individual.  

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How long does it take for a remedy to work?

As a highly individual form of treatment, progress depends on whether the problem is acute and short term or chronic and long-standing or recurring. For recurring or persisting conditions, improvements depend on the health and strength of the individual and on the homeopath’s ability choose a suitable remedy according to the clarity of symptoms presented. While results can not always be anticipated or guaranteed, personal timelines can be discussed with your homeopath at the follow-up consultation.

Rather than a quick fix which masks symptoms, the homeopathic remedy brings about gentle, measurable and lasting improvements along with benefits of overall well being that are without side effects.

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How often do I see my homeopath?

The initial and first follow up appointments are essential; further appointments are tailored toward individual needs. As symptoms improve, your homeopath will need to see you less often.

Some clients prefer to maintain regular contact with their homeopath to continue working towards optimal health or maintaining health, in which case appointments are typically scheduled every 2-8 weeks.

Others prefer to wait until problems recur before returning for an appointment. Either way, your homeopath is your resource for optimal health.

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What is Classical Homeopathy?

Classical homeopathy is a way of treating each person as an individual at the holistic level.  In classical homeopathy, only one remedy is given at a time, after being carefully chosen to best represent the pattern of the individual's condition or situation.

There is another system of medicine called complex homeopathy, which includes a formulation of many remedies for a specific condition, does not involve individual remedy selection, but is convenient for those less familiar with homeopathy and when only a superficial treatment is required. You may find complex homeopathy formulations for conditions such as allergies or coughs to treat the problem in the moment, but your susceptibility toward the allergy or cough will likely remain unchanged.

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What is constitutional treatment?

Constitutional treatment is the form of treatment used in classical homeopathy. It involves a thorough evaluation of all aspects of your health which is necessary to treat core problems and improve the body’s overall state of wellness and ability to stay well.   Your initial appointment is automatically constitutional.

After the initial consultation, your homeopath can treat acute problems as they arise, such as the flu, earaches or any other short term conditions. Whenever acute problems last or recur, then constitutional treatment is necessary to restore the body’s health.

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