Homeopathy

For many people, homeopathy is either a totally new concept or a simply word they have seen in an article or advertisement. For others, it is something they have heard about from a friend or in an interview about alternative medicine. For others, however, it is their primary approach to health. 

Developed by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann, two hundred years ago, homeopathy is a scientific and holistic system of medicine. As stated in Dr. Linda Johnston´s book, Everyday Miracles, "It works to release people from the bonds of illness—restoring them to full health." This approach works by naturally activating and boosting the body´s own inner ability for healing and self-cure."

As a health care mode, homeopathy often requires a shift in the patient´s understanding of what is possible. While it does not offer the quick fixes promised by many approaches, the benefits are not only long lasting, they can transform one´s life in an extraordinarily positive way and bring a kind of vitality and well-being many thought impossible.

From my perspective, homeopathy allows people to maximize their energy and potential. Everyday, we are bombarded by a myriad of things. The way we respond to the events, people, and experiences that make up our lives has much to do with our health. We respond physically, mentally and emotionally. Homeopathy, because it acknowledges the interplay of these three dimensions, works at a deep level to help an individual maximize his/her health and potential.

Homeopathy involves a complex diagnostic process, during which I look at various aspects of a patient´s health and situation. Rather than the usual, simple allopathic procedure (identifying a single set of symptoms, giving a medicine, having the symptoms abate or disappear), this approach is more complex. Symptoms are usually the result of a long process of occurrences and responses, most of which happen without our conscious awareness. When the symptoms surface, our attention is drawn to the body and what it needs. But underneath or behind those symptoms, our bodies usually have another set of needs. Homeopathy tries to identify the needs and provide support in the form of remedies. In order to arrive at an appropriate remedy, I catalogue information about the individual patient, including one´s history. Then, given the specifics of the individual, I match the remedy to the patient.

Remedies are made from natural substances. They provide a non-toxic boost to the body´s energy. Over time as you begin to heal, the body´s needs may change, and the remedy best suited may also change. Such changes are common.

For those wishing homeopathic treatment, an initial appointment is required. During this appointment, I will survey the patient´s situation and history. Once a remedy is matched to a patient, follow-up visits are needed to monitor and, if necessary, adjust the remedy.