Homeopathic

Homeopathy is a natural form of medicine used by over 200 million people worldwide to treat both acute and chronic conditions. It is based on the principle of ‘like cures like’. In other words, a substance taken in small amounts will cure the same symptoms it causes if taken in large amounts.

Homeopathic treatment works with your body’s own healing powers to bring about health and well being. You are treated as an individual, not as a collection of disease labels. Homeopathy treats all your symptoms at all levels of your being – spiritual, emotional, mental and physical and finds the ‘like cures like’ match for them. Homeopathically prepared remedies, providing the minimum dose, are gentle, subtle and powerful. They are non-addictive, and not tested on animals.

Homeopathy is the second most widely used system of medicine in the world. Its growth in popularity in the United States has been around 25 to 50 percent a year throughout the last decade.

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHY

It is very important to understand the disease process in the body. Our body and mind prepares itself before it is ready to take a sickness, these are called the predispositions. The vital force speaks by virtue of producing sickness or the symptoms so that one should pay attention to it. When these occasionally coming symptoms are over looked or wrongfully treated, a chronic condition settles which is then labelled as a DIS-EASE.

We should inquire about how the disease started; most of the times the causation of Migraines, Gastric reflux, Gastric ulcers, sleeplessness, cramps, tics, psoriasis and many other health problems is emotional disturbance. The individual gets hurt so deeply on the emotional level that the body starts to show the symptoms on the physical level in order to survive. People try to treat all the symptoms individually by allopathic drugs or other means but they never feel overall well because they are being treated superficially. Result is that the symptoms never go away and the health deteriorates further by the time. It is not possible to bring about the health without knowing the origin and the maintaining causes. It is only the power of the carefully selected homeopathic remedy which can make all the emotional and physical sufferings disappear in a natural way. The remedy works by hitting the vital force and unblocking the energy which brings the overall general wellbeing {that is the reason I call it Energy medicine!}

And the art is to prescribe a single remedy in infrequent doses; sometimes just one or two doses and let it work. A homeopathic remedy treats the person as a whole, relieves the most disturbing issues in a short period of time and makes the person less prone to the same triggers by boosting the immune system. So the person gradually feels better overall: mentally, emotionally and physically.

Homeopathy FAQ’s

The initial consultation might take up to one hour to discuss the complete history. Usually a follow-up appointment will be scheduled four to six weeks later to determine the effectiveness of the remedy.The patient will be asked to describe all his problems in detail as well as a complete description of everything characterizing him, especially regarding his feelings, sensations, sensitivity, psyche, and all that concerns his organism in terms of energy, sleep, hunger, digestion, etc. The better the homeopathic physician understands his patient and his problems, the better he can individualize and find the specific and most similar remedy for this patient’s disease state.

1. Avoid taking CAFFEINE in any form; it slows down the effect of the remedy and if taken frequently then might even antidote the remedy. Some of the common things to avoid are: a. COFFEE or decaffeinated coffee (Instead, you may drink black teas, green teas and fruit teas). b. Energy drinks and Coke (cold drink) - they both contain caffeine. 2. Store the remedies in a dark, cool place (not the fridge), away from strong- smelling perfumes, cosmetics, foods, and detergents. Do not carry the remedy in your handbag with cosmetics and perfumes. A dresser drawer with clean clothes is a good place to store the remedies. 3. Do not touch the remedy with your fingers! Throw away any remedy that has been contaminated. 4. Do not eat, drink, or brush your teeth 20 minutes before and after you take the remedy. The remedy must be taken in a clean mouth. 5. Pour the remedy into your mouth under your tongue and let it dissolve slowly.

Strange but true, in homeopathy we do not treat diseases, but the person who is sick. Whether a person has an acute or chronic disease, all of their symptoms, whether physical, mental or emotional, from a whole representing a state of imbalance very specific to this individual. The goal of the physician is to recognize through the unique expression of symptoms of a patient the pattern of disturbed energy and identify among a great number of remedies available the one most homeopathic, or most similar to the patient’s disease. Homeopathy is the medicine of the individual.

The homeopathic aggravation after the administration of the curative remedy is the reaction of the organism, as it responds to the gently stimulating action of the medicine. This aggravation may only be a slight worsening of the present symptoms or re-appearance of the past symptoms which might have been suppressed with the wrong treatment. The best possible reaction will be appearance of high grade fever which usually lasts for 2-3 days and shall not be treated or suppressed. In Homeopathy, remedies are selected on the basis of Totality of symptom. The most appropriate remedy suitable to the patient is called similimum. When such a similimum is given to the patient, at times a temporary intensification of the symptoms may occur to the patient. This aggravation shall be mild and usually last only for a short period. Such an effect sometimes occur following the first dose of the remedy or when the remedy has been taken more often than needed or if the person is unusually sensitive. Most of the homeopathic medicines do not contain pharmacologically active ingredients, but only possess certain dynamic properties. This dynamic effect of the remedy is the one that acts on the patient. Homeopathy believes that the diseases originate at the life force, which is dynamic in nature and when a dynamic remedy interacts with the life force, it produces an artificial or transient set of symptoms, provided that remedy is similimum. This intensification of the symptom is called Homeopathic aggravation. The intensity and duration of the similar aggravation gives us a clue about the correctness of the chosen remedy, the patient’s vital force, prognosis, and for case management.

Since homeopathic remedies are devoid of all chemical toxicity, homeopathy is the ideal medicine for people of all ages, even the most sensitive like a newborn baby. Difficulties during pregnancy and the delivery or its aftermath, as well as all the problems experienced by the newborn, can be dealt with very effectively and without side effects with homeopathy.

As incredible as it may be, the majority of such problems normalize with the application of the homeopathic remedy that is the most similar to the state of the patient. Patients who are under psychotherapy will recover as a rule far more rapidly after they begin homeopathic treatment. One can also get rid of the anti-depressants or the anti-anxiety medications with the help of Homeopathy.

If the person has a problem that necessitates a surgical intervention, the homeopathic physician will be the first to refer this patient to a surgeon. But as surgical interventions are a shock to the organism, homeopathic treatment will be ideal to prepare patients for surgery and to help them recover from the operation. Similarly, cases of dislocation and fracture will be dealt with by an orthopedist but homeopathy will be of great assistance to diminish pain and enhance recovery. For less serious physical problems, patients will be referred to chiropractors, osteopaths, massage therapists or other appropriate therapists. Generally, people afflicted with genetic, congenital, metabolic or very advanced degenerative diseases cannot always expect to be cured with homeopathy but are likely to receive effective palliative relief, free of the side effects usually associated with modern drugs.

Homeopathy acts quickly without causing any side effects. The homeopathic system which is proved on human beings is very effective in both acute and chronic conditions. It addresses the problem from the root and establishes harmony in health and avoids frequent visits to Healthcare providers for different problems. Homeopathic remedies are sweet and everyone especially kids love to eat. Homeopathy can be started depending on the current condition instead of waiting, thereby avoiding the deterioration of health and preventing further complications. Homeopathic remedies offer good health.

Many health insurance companies in Canada cover homeopathy. However, the terms of this coverage vary according to the individual, group, and self-employed plans offered within each corporate division of each company. Patients are advised to check with your extended benefits carrier whether your policy includes homeopathic treatment (sometimes included under paramedical services). If your policy does not provide the coverage you require, you are encouraged to be pro-active. You can write the insurance company, asking them to include homeopathy in your type of coverage. If that fails, you can instruct your broker or union negotiator to find a plan that does cover homeopathy. Currently CSH Registered members are recognized by the following insurance companies for supplemental health coverage: ● Alberta Blue Cross ● Claim Secure ● Green Shield ● Manulife ● Medavie Blue Cross ● Pacific Blue Cross ● SunLife

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CLASSICAL HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy FAQ’s

What to expect during a visit to a homeopathic physician?

Things to Avoid while taking the remedy

Which diseases can be treated with homeopathy?

What is homeopathic aggravation?

Can a pregnant woman or a newborn baby benefit from homeopathy?

How does homeopathy deal with patients suffering with mental or emotional problems?

Which conditions are outside the scope of homeopathy?

What are the advantages of Homeopathic remedy?

Is Homeopathy covered under extended health benefits?