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Classical homeopathy uses ONE remedy to encompass the entire symptom picture, while protocols match certain remedies to named conditions. Classical homeopathy takes the entire case into consideration, while protocols act similarly to conventional medical thinking ('pill for every ill'). This means that just as conventional medications are suppressive, protocols can also be. In short, classical homeopathy is using homeopathic remedies the way they were created and meant to be used. It maximizes the effect of the remedy and avoids suppressing symptoms. Protocols are like off-label prescribing and could easily result in suppressing symptoms. Homeodetox is similar to protocols in that it does not adhere to the basic instructions on how remedies are meant to be administered. (Note about homeodetox: not everything in a detox protocol is actually a homeopathic remedy)

Homeopathy can help most people of all ages and stages of life achieve increased levels of health. Homeopathy looks at the whole individual person, not just the disease label, and it helps bring a person into balance physically, emotionally, and psychologically. It is safe for pregnant and nursing mothers, the young and old. While homeopathy does not address named conditions, some ideas of conditions that could be part of a person’s symptom picture, and helpable by homeopathy, are: acne, ADHD, allergies, anxiety, asthma, autism, behavioral problems in children, chronic pain, common childhood illnesses, depression, digestive disorders, eczema and other skin conditions, fatigue/low energy, fibromyalgia and rheumatic conditions, headaches/migraines, molluscum, nail biting, PANDAS, PTSD, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, premenstrual syndrome, recurrent respiratory infections, sinus and ear infections, and sexual dysfunction.

I am not a medical doctor or a licensed medical professional. I cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any particular disease or medical condition. Remedies are given according to the unique individual’s symptom picture including mental, emotional, and physical symptoms. Remedies are not given for specific diseases or medical conditions. The purpose of homeopathic care is to strengthen and raise vitality and levels of health. Homeopathy is not a replacement for licensed medical care.

The way homeopathy and conventional medicine view health and disease are completely opposite each other. Homeopathy views the body as an interconnected whole, whereas conventional medicine addresses each symptom/ailment as its own separate problem. Homeopathy gives ONE remedy at a time that would address ALL the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. No two people are alike, and each person has a unique case and gets a remedy most suited to them as a whole. Conventional medicine views disease as a change in a specific body part or body system. Therefore, they give drugs to target that one specific thing. If there are multiple problems, each one will get its own drug. That is why when there are ear infections you go to an ENT, and chronic constipation you go to GI, anxiety problems you go to a psychologist, and developmental delays you go to PT/OT/ST. Each one addresses their part, but none views the interconnected whole.

There are no side effects from homeopathic remedies like conventional drugs. The processing of them renders them nontoxic. Homeopathic remedies are safe if they are used correctly (see FAQ about practical homeopathy/protocols). Any substance, medicinal or not, can cause harm if used incorrectly. This is why it is important to consult with an experienced and well-trained classical homeopath when using homeopathic remedies. (Also see FAQ about 'what can I expect to happen when I take a chronic homeopathic remedy')

You can expect an intake to take up to 2 hours. During this time, you will be doing most of the talking. You will describe your main complaint, other symptoms, emotional state, health history, and family history. The more detail you can give the better, especially anything unique or different. This will help ensure that the remedy is the best match for your unique state. There are over two thousand remedies to choose from, and many of them look alike, it is a meticulous job to find the right one. After the initial intake, you will get your remedy recommendation and instructions on how to take your remedy. This can sometimes take up to a week since it can take time to analyze the case. Sometimes a decision can only be made after research in the extensive library of references that are available to professional homeopaths. After you start taking your remedy expect to have a follow up every 4-6 weeks.

The homeopathic journey is a dynamic one. After all, healing is a process that may unfold over time. After taking a remedy, the goal and most likely scenario is that your symptoms start improving! This can happen quickly or possibly slowly. Your body will prioritize what to heal first. While having some ups and downs are expected, the general trajectory should be definitely and clearly upward. Having a homeopath allows the process to be individualized and as smooth as possible. It is possible that in the beginning there can be an aggravation of the existing symptoms. This is because when getting a good remedy the body can ‘jump start’ healing a bit too quickly. This is actually a positive sign that the remedy is a good match. The posology (intensity and frequency of the remedy delivery) will need to be adjusted. I have had special training to minimize aggravations and techniques to stop them if they do occur. Sometimes after taking a remedy some new symptoms can present themselves. These are often mild and of short duration. A classically trained homeopath will know how to navigate the situation. The most important thing to remember is that a homeopath is only as good as the information they were given. When the whole symptom picture is given, positive results are more likely and achieved faster.

The short answer is...it depends! Your body ultimately determines its own pace of healing. Homeopaths are not looking for quick results but instead for gentle and long-lasting improvement. There should be visible progress, but do not expect it to be like flipping a light switch. Therefore, there is no way to determine exactly how many consultations are needed. As healing progresses, consultations can be spaced further apart. There is no commitment, and you can stop at any time without any ill effects. As far as the number of remedies is concerned, classical homeopaths only use one remedy at a time. That remedy may change over time, but it will only be one at a time. Remedies generally range in price from about $7 to $25.

After taking a well-chosen remedy, you should expect to see positive shifts within a month. How fast or slow healing will take overall depends on many factors like how long the condition has been present, age, lifestyle, and environmental factors. A condition that has been around for many years will take longer to shift than one that is only a few months old. It is possible that it may take a couple tries until a well-chosen remedy is selected.

Yes! You can definitely use other modalities, but please be sure to communicate what else you are doing so everybody is on the same page.