FAQ
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a 200 year old system of medicine, and one of the leading healthcare methods around the world, used globally by over 600 million people. In some countries, it is used as integrative care alongside with allopathic treatments. According to the world health organization, it is the world’s second leading system of medicines for health care. It is a holistic method of healing based on the law of similars, which states that a substance that has the ability to cause a set of symptoms in a healthy person can cure those same symptoms in a sick person. It’s practice involves using nontoxic micro-doses of natural
substances to facilitate cure and restore health on all levels of being. Based on a few simple but profound laws of nature, homeopathy is a holistic, non-toxic low-cost system of medicine that can have a therapeutic, curative or preventive affect on almost any health condition. Though its principles are simple in concept, the application of homeopathy as a healing is a sophisticated scientific discipline.
How long does a remedy stay in your system?
Homeopathy is energy medicine. The remedies serve as a catalyst to ignite your body’s OWN healing system. Technically, a remedy can “last” for a year and
sometimes longer! Renowned homeopath, Henny Heudens, describes it best. Have you ever played the game dominos? When the dominos are placed upright in a long row, even a row many miles long, one touch can cause all the dominoes to fall in sequence the whole way. If you line up 10 boxes of dominos, it takes one stimulus (the touch) to start the falling but the falling can continue as long as there are dominos.
Are Homeopathic remedies safe?
Homeopathic medicines are FDA approved and are available over the counter.
Remedies are so diluted that they are completely safe for everyone to take, from infants, and pregnant women to the elderly. They are non-addictive with no ill side effects bringing only cure and a better sense of well-being.
Can I still continue my other medications?
Homeopathy is very integrative with most other modes of treatment. In most cases, homeopathy can be used along with conventional medicine to safely speed healing and facilitate the general well being of the patient. Always notify your homeopath of any/all medications you are taking. Consult with your doctor before taking any homeopathic remedy.
How come scientists/critics say it is placebo?
Since the beginning, homeopathy has always undergone much scrutiny. In fact, many of history’s most famous homeopaths started out as allopathic Doctors, whose mission was to “debunk” homeopathy; to their surprise, they ended up being sold on homeopathy, witnessing firsthand it’s miraculous effects and switching over completely from practicing allopathic medication to homeopathy! The main reason scientists/critics argue that it is placebo is due to the amount which homeopathic remedies are diluted. However, there are several clinical studies showing the effectiveness of homeopathy. In fact, the effect of high dilutions was documented in an experiment showing the effect of highly diluted remedy Belladonna on acetylcholine-induced contraction of rat ileum. The model is reproducible and highly recognized in the “scientific world.” In addition, homeopathy is used successfully to treat animals and infants ! Which tell us that it is most definitely not in result of placebo. Fun fact: the Royals have also used homeopathy for decades, and have an entire team of homeopaths. With access to any/all forms of medicine in the world, they choose homeopathy!
What does thprocess look like/how does it work?
Your initial appointment looks A LOT like a therapy session and generally run to an hour and a half to two hours. Your homeopath will sit with you and ask specific questions about your emotional, mental, and physical symptoms, all the way down to your pet peeves, dreams, family history, etc. After your symptoms and details are recorded by your homeopath, your case will be reviewed to determine and select a remedy that matches your “symptom picture” best. Most people are surprised at just how specific each homeopathic remedy is. 4-6 weeks after your first dose is when a follow up is scheduled. Homeopathic remedies serve as a catalyst to ignite your body’s own healing response. Your body will decide what needs to be addressed first. It is not an overnight fix or “cure.” We are not aiming to suppress or mask symptoms, but to shine the light on what needs to come out, which can take time. Please note that your initial follow-up is the most crucial session Homeopathic remedies take time, often the changes can be subtle, causing us to forget our ailments since our symptoms are our norm. That is why it is crucial to meet with your homeopath after your initial dose. During this session, we will find out what “came up” (ie, what needs to be healed next).
Are homeopathic remedies expensive?
No! Homeopathic remedies are not only safe and effective but affordable, ranginganywhere from $8-12.
Are there any side effects with homeopathy?
Unlike pharmaceutical medication, there are no side effects with homeopathic
remedies. After taking a remedy, your body will decide which aspects have priority in healing. You may experience a brief intensity of symptoms, as a positive sign of healing. These are usually short lived, manageable and are accompanied by an inner sense of well-being with slow steady improvement. There can be what homeopath’s call a “return of old symptoms” which is often an indication that the body is clearing out old patterns. You gotta feel it to heal it, so to speak.
Cristie De Los Reyes
“Homeo Girl”
“Homeo Girl”
Cristie De La Reyes. Certified Classical Homeopath (CHOM), sharing knowledge on holistic medicine for the mind, body and soul. Fill out the form to book your free consultation!