Frequently Asked Questions


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Q. Is Classical Homeopathy different from 'usual' Homeopathy?


Classical Homeopathy employs a single medication and in minimal dosage for cure with long term betterment. The process of finalising the single medication best suited for the patient is tedious and requires skill on the part of the Homeopath, so, many Homeopaths skip this process and give multiple medicines or use patent products. The healing possiblity from this practice of Homeopathy is from zero to a small amelioration of symptoms.

Q. What diseases can Homeopathy treat?

 

Homeopathy is very helpful in treating most of the acute and chronic health conditions. However in certain conditions, like with degenerative changes, there is little Homeopathy can do to cure as disease progression is rapid. Please have a look at the conditions treated to know more.

Q. Can Homeopathy be given to Children?


Most of the complaints faced by children including dentition, rashes, fever, cold, cough, vomitting, tonsillitis, asthma etcetra are effectively treated with Homeopathy, which does not cause a strain on the body, but strenthens it in the process.

Q. Can I take Homeopathy when I am pregnant?


Yes, Homeopathy can help your pregnancy go smoothly and help your baby be healthier. Be sure to inform your Homeopath if you are expecting. However, any medicines are best avoided during pregnancy unless required, and only on prescription.  

Q. How can Homeopathy help avoid surgery?

 

Homeopathy can help with certain conditions which require surgical correction like DNS, tonsillitis, hemorrhoids (piles), cysts, fibroids. The action of the medicines is not always curative in this regard but the patient observes correction in the functioning. For example in DNS- Deviated nasal septum, the septum will not get corrected by the medicinal action, rather the complaints arising out of it like sensitivity, allergy get treated.

Q. What will happen after I take Homeopathic treatment?

 

If it is the correct medication you will gradually get healthier. Occasionally there may be a flare up of symptoms in the first week of the treatment, which indicates healing process being started. You will gradually get better with stronger immunity, and a sense of well-being.

Q. How long will it take for me to get beter?


It takes your body some time to heal a complaint you have had for years. The treatment duration is proportional to how long you have had the complaint and its severity. A rough rule of thumb is one month for every year of suffering, however considerable changes are seen in the very first weeks in majority of the cases.

Q. Does Homeopathy cause complaints to increase and then decrease? (flare up)


In a few cases it is observed that there is a flare up of symptoms, lasting for few hours to days, followed by improvement of health. This is never life threatening or of a major symptom as this process is initiated by bodies own defense mechanism and is a sign that healing is taking place. In most cases this process is imperceptible.


This is not a side effect, please contact your Homeopathic physician for guidance if you think you are experiencing flare up of symptoms.


A side effect is an undesirable secondary effect of a drug, the homeopathic  flare up is a desirable action.



Allopathy

 

Allopathy or conventional medicine is often the best medication during certain conditions.

 

We do not advocate against allopathic medications but do ask patients to take medicines only when absolutely required. This is important to see that immunity is not compromised.

 

Homeopathy can be safely taken with most allopathic drugs. Do let your Homeopathic physician know if you are on any drugs.


Ayurveda

 

Is also a wholistic system of medicine like Homeopathy, Ayurved is also a living life in a certain manner to achieve true health.

It is advisable to not take Homeopathy and Ayurveda together as their interactions are not known or well documented.

Q. What can interfere with the success of my Homeopathic treatment?


Homeopathic medications being mild in nature are anti-doted (negated) by stimulants such as Coffee and medications like anti-biotics. Please get in touch with your Homeopath if you feel the need to take other medications during Homeopathic treatment.

Q. How do I handle Homeopathic remedies?


When taking the medicines do not eat or drink for ten minutes before and after taking the medicine. Do not touch the medicines with your hands but tip it into your mouth using the cap. Store medicines away from direct sunlight.

Counseling/ Psychotherapy

 

Under Homeopathic medications patients are able to overcome mental and emotional stress. It is advisable to meet a counselor or a therapist who could help develop certain skill sets in the pateint such that they able to better handle stress in the future.

 

 

Q. What can interfere with the success of my Homeopathic treatment?

 

Homeopathic medications being mild in nature are anti-doted (negated) by stimulants such as Coffee and medications like anti-biotics. Please get in touch with your Homeopath if you feel the need to take other medications during Homeopathic treatment.

Q. Can Homeopathy cause side effects?


Side effects are undesired effects noticed during the action of the drug. Homeopathic medicines can cause short lasting side effects when overdosed or taken incorrectly. However no side effects are seen in practice of Classical Homeopathy.

Q. Can I self medicate with Homeopathy?

 

Though Homeopathy has no side effects, taking self medication may distort the symptom picture making it difficult for the Homeopathic Doctor to arrive at the prescription. A self selected medication at best would help in slight amelioration of symptoms as the task of arriving at the corect medication can be aided by books and softwares but the doctors skill and expertise cannot be replicated.

Q Are off the shelf-OTC medicines in Homeopathy effective?

 

OTC, patent preparations are a combination of many Homeopathic medications catered to suit a populace rather than an individual as Homeopathy intends to do. So even though these products contain Homeopathic medications they will be unable to provide a long term cure.