Boost the recovery process with homeopathy

Feb 2, 2022

Traditional homeopathy is tries to counteract the cause of an ailment in a holistic way. This includes helping acute and chronic Conditions, as well as the consequences of accidents.

Traditional homeopaths aim to stimulate the self-healing powers of the body with the help of homeopathic medication. This is how they try to maintain the balance between body, mind and soul – or in the case of complaints, restore it. 

The basic principle of homeopathy-

Homeopathy has been around since ancient times. Traditional homeopathy, as we know it today, emerged at the beginning of the 19th century. The doctor, pharmacist and chemist Samuel Hahnemann is considered to be the founder of this alternative treatment method. In experiments – some of which were self-experiments – he found that each homeopathic medication, when given to a sick person, could heal complaints that it would otherwise cause in a similar form in a healthy person. This similarity is the basic principle of homeopathy: like cures like. 

The principle of potentization is also a part of homeopathy. The substances from which the remedy is produced are diluted several times and shaken with water and alcohol, or are triturated with sugar. The more diluted the homeopathic remedies, the greater their effect, or potency.

What are homeopathic remedies made from?

Homeopathic remedies aren’t just made from plant-based substances. They can also contain animal products (e.g. from a bee sting) or organic (e.g. table salt) and inorganic substances (e.g. gold). 

The substances are often poisonous, which is why they are heavily diluted when the remedies are produced. At the end of the production process, they contain only a fraction of the given substance.

Various forms of homeopathic remedies are available: for example, as drops, based on water and alcohol, or as tablets or globules. These little balls made from lactose are the most popular dosage form. They contain only small amounts of the active substance.

Arnica globules are a popular example. A remedy can be made from the dried roots of the Arnica Montana plant that may rapidly sooth the pain of minor injuries, e.g. a sprain, and prevent potential inflammation. Arnica globules can also be administered for arthritis, arteriosclerosis or concussion by certified practitioner.

What happens during homeopathic consultation?

The initial consultation for homeopathic treatment (first medical history) consists of various parts. In the initial consultation, homeopaths ask about your medical history, your life situation and your complaints. During your visit, we will first talk about your current symptoms and medical history. I may then ask about your childhood, important life events, dreams, past traumas, ongoing challenges, and your goals or aspirations.

You can also share your personality traits, how you usually react to stress, what brings you joy, and anything else you feel is important. All of this helps build a complete picture of you on the mental, emotional, and physical levels so that a personalized homeopathic plan can be created just for you. The appearance and behavior of a Client already gives the homeopath valuable information for choosing the medication.

A homeopathy consultation looks at your mental, emotional, and physical health together so your whole story is heard, not just your symptoms.

The chosen homeopathic medication is individually tailored to the patient. If someone is suffering from diarrhoea, they won’t just get a remedy that stops the diarrhoea, as a holistic approach is taken towards the Client. They will receive a remedy that is individually tailored to their symptoms and their life situation. This means that for similar symptoms, different remedies can be prescribed for each illness.

After the initial consultation, the frequency of consultations depends on the severity of the complaints. For chronic complaints, a consultation should take place every three to six weeks. The homeopath continually checks the effectiveness of the remedy and adjusts the dosage when required. The better the patient feels, the less often the consultations are – until the treatment has worked and the Client is healthy again.

 What is Homeopathy?

According to homeopathy, true health means your body and mind are in harmony. When this balance is disturbed by outside factors (stress, environment, emotions, etc.), you develop “dis‑ease,” which shows up as symptoms. An effective cure should not only reduce symptoms but also strengthen the body so it is less likely to get the same illness again, while restoring overall health.

Homeopathy can be used for many kinds of conditions. In homeopathy, every person gets an individualized health plan. Remedies are given in very small, diluted doses, are chosen according to the “Law of Similars” (a substance that can cause certain symptoms in a healthy person can help relieve similar symptoms in a sick person), and are designed to be gentle, with no known side effects when used appropriately.

Our bodies already have natural systems to defend, detoxify, and heal. A generally healthy person often needs only a small stimulus to activate this healing response. Homeopathic remedies usually do not attack the disease directly; instead, they aim to stimulate the body’s own defenses so it can fight illness better, increase resistance, and lower the chance of future problems. The ultimate goal of homeopathy is a healthy body and a happy, balanced mind.