Homeopathy cures in accordance with natural laws of healing.
It is both natural and wholistic.
The process I, as a Naturopathic Physician trained in Homeopathy, use to choose a homeopathic medicine
takes into account the whole person, and not just the illness or disease.
This means that the physical symptoms are evaluated as well as the patient's mental and emotional well-being.
Homeopathy is based on a pharmacological law, the “Law of Similars.” It follows observations in nature and is different from the notion of opposing or killing invading illness.
Curing by similars dates back to 5 BC to Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. It was familiar to Paracelsus, a famous 16th century Swiss physician, and formalized by Samuel Hahnemann in 1796. Dr. Hahnemann tested the principle and established it as the cornerstone of a system of medicine he named homeopathy.
He stated: “Any substance that produces symptoms in a healthy person when given in full-strength form will cure a sick person with the same symptoms when given in a very diluted, minute form.”
As an example, coffee drunk before bed will generally cause a sleepless night in a healthy person, however it may be used to treat someone suffering from insomnia when given in a small, homeopathic dose. This is different from artificially inducing sleep with a sedative drug.
The way that the homeopathic preparation, called a remedy, treats the insomnia is by touching the source of the illness, not just the symptoms. That source is called the vital force and is that element that distinguishes a living creature from that which is dead. Once the vital force is affected by the homeopathic remedy, the natural forces within take over to heal the physical body and mind.
Homeopathic remedies are made from substances found in the vegetable, animal, and mineral kingdoms of nature. They are one step removed from their origins by a process called potentization, which allow them to affect the vital force.
A potentized remedy does not contain sufficient matter to act directly on the tissues, minimizing the side effects and maximizing the beneficial effects. The effectiveness of a remedy depends on its ability to provoke a reaction in the body, not on the quantity of the medicine taken.
Each remedy is prepared according to precise manufacturing processes and rigorous testing. Substances extracted in alcohol or crushed into a fine powder are then successively diluted alternating with succussion (shaking) until the final form is reached. The most convenient forms available are on sugar pellets or in drops . These remedies can be alternated or combined in time-tested ways to effect on the cellular level the function of the body.
People of any age can be treated effectively with homeopathy. Those with minimal history of suppressive treatments like children respond especially well and it is safe for pregnant women.
All functional problems can be helped by homeopathy. If the disease process has progressed too far, homeopathy holds no promise of cure, but may be helpful for physical and psychological support.
In most cases, homeopathy can be used in conjunction with other therapeutic methods. Over time, homeopathic treatment may reduce the need for other treatments as the healing process progresses. I can develop an individualized plan.
I as a Naturopathic Physician offer integrated health care and am trained to recognize signs and symptoms of illness that may need attention before or along with homeopathic remedies.
In follow-up visits I can monitor the progress of the action of the remedies, evaluate it, and offer supportive or cleansing adjunctive therapies.
Due to government and FDA regulations the following must be stated: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical opinion. It is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
