Homeopathy
Natural Healing Solutions
Not all prescriptions come with man-made chemicals and a myriad of side effects.
Treating Allergies & Illnesses Naturally
Homeopathy offers a safe, effective, and gentle way to support your body’s immune system.
Homeopathy Utilizes Natural Substances
Developed in 1796 by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann, homeopathy utilizes microscopic doses of natural substances to treat acute and chronic conditions. The natural substances are derived from minerals, animals, and/or plants. They are then significantly diluted so that little, if any, trace of the original substance is left.
The fundamentals principles of homeopathy differ from traditional medicine. In a conventional setting, doctors treat a patient’s symptoms, using medications to mask the disease. This often leads to unwanted side effects, prolonged suffering, and additional damage.
Homeopathy addresses the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms. This approach allows naturopathic doctors to help patients feel better without suffering additional short-term or long-term side effects.
It does so by prescribing a remedy shown to produce the same set of symptoms from which a patient is suffering. The remedy utilizes microscopic doses of the irritant, allowing patients’ bodies the chance to naturally learn to fight off and handle the irritant. This method is known as the law of similars.
Stimulating Your Body’s Natural Ability to Heal
Homeopathic remedies stimulate your body’s innate healing power. This equips you to better overcome diseases, by restoring your immune system to its optimal level.
Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient. It takes into account the individual physical, mental, and emotional status of the patient. Additionally, it requires a close look at any environmental or lifestyle factors that may be affecting the patient.
In some cases, homeopathic treatment may require multiple remedies, as this is a far from one-size-fits-all healthcare solution.
What Can You Expect During a Homeopathic Consultation?
Homeopathy views each patient as a dynamic, responsive and health-oriented organism. As such, any symptoms your body may be experiencing are physical, emotional and mental ways your body is dealing with an unfamiliar substance.
During your homeopathic consultation, a Premiere Integrative naturopathic doctor will spend approximately 60 to 90 minutes learning about you. They will gather details about your illness, your health history, the health history of your family, and your current lifestyle.
Patients are strongly encouraged to share all aspects of their life, even if they seem unimportant or unusual. It is often the subtle nuances that make us unique which helps your naturopathic doctor identify the correct remedy.
What Will Happen When You Take Your Homeopathic Remedy?
Because no two patients are alike, no two patients have exactly the same response to any course of treatment. Even when two patients develop the exact same symptoms, the necessary treatment and their response to the remedies can vary.
After taking a prescribed homeopathic remedy, you may or may not notice an immediate change in your symptoms. In some cases, your symptoms could improve drastically or they could appear to worsen or you could develop new symptoms.
Any response should be closely monitored and can often indicate that the remedy is working. If, at any time, you are concerned about the changes you are experiencing after taking your prescribed treatment, you should notify your doctor immediately.
How Quickly Can I Expect a Homeopathic Treatment Plan to Improve My Symptoms?
How quickly your symptoms improve depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:
- Your body’s unique capacity for healing
- The severity of your symptoms
- The duration you’ve experienced your symptoms
- The extent and type of illness you’re experiencing
- Any external lifestyle or environmental factors contributing to your illness
The resolution of acute complaints can often occur rather quickly when given a well-matched remedy. Improvements in chronic ailments that have taken months if not years to develop can take time and may require a series of homeopathic prescriptions as the body works to heal itself from the inside out.
While it may take time for the entirety of your symptoms to resolve, many patients report benefits of improved energy and a greater sense of well-being when a suitable remedy is given. It is important to be patient throughout the process. Addressing the underlying imbalance of your illness, rather than focusing on temporary relief from will ultimately promote a better quality of life.