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The mode of preparation of homeopathic medicines is such that the medicines are repeatedly diluted and succussed to enhance the inherent curative powers of natural substances. By this method the material quantity of natural substances is reduced to minimal thereby reducing there side effects.
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Homeopathy can be taken along with conventional medicines like anti hypertensive drugs, insulin, dietary supplements, medicine for cardiac ailments, asthma or other medicines which the body is used to for years and need a slow withdrawal.
However certain conventional medicines like steroidal drugs, skin ointments and lotions are restricted as they interfere with Homeopathic medicines.
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It totally depends on the disease, its duration and prognosis. A recently developed disease might need medicine for a shorter period while a chronic disease of many years might require medicine for longer periods.
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It is a myth that there are lots of dietary restrictions with homeopathic medicines like onions, garlic, coffee etc. There are only few medicines which can be antidoted by certain food products. applies as a rule and in most cases no dietary restrictions apply.
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Yes, Homeopathic medicines can be given to babies and small children too. Homeopathic medicines are safe and gentle in action. It boosts the immunity of babies & children (or anybody who takes them) as a result of which children (or even you) fall sick very less and remain healthy.
Bonus is that children take these medicines very easily as they are very fond of the sweet pills of Homeopathy.
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The aim of Homeopathic consultation is to individualize each patient. Homeopathy aims to treat each particular sick individual holistically. In order to understand the sick man as a whole , we need to understand about his will, intellect, morals, emotions, stressful events in life and his reaction to them, probable causative factors of disease ( mental or physical) , his physical reactions to environment around and of course exact details of disease itself. So during a homeopathic consultation all this information is required to understand the complete picture of disease and find an exact medicine.
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Usually not. The duration of the treatment depends upon the nature of the disease and the fighting capacity of the patient's body. The treatment is required for a certain time period so as to improve the resistance of the body to fight diseases.
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It is false. This is a rumour which appeared because of remarkable improvement in number of patients in a very short time. People thought homeopaths give steroids. All Homoeopathic medicines are prepared by using scientific predefined methods of extracting the medicinal properties from source substances.
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The name of the medicine is not disclosed for the benefit of the patient. After knowing the name of the medicines the patient may keep having the same medicine without consulting the doctor. Since certain medicines have to be changed after certain interval and given as per the state of the disease and recovery. Secondly patient may advice the same medicine to other family member or friends with similar ailments, this could cause serious side effects as no two cases are exactly alike and medicine should be taken in consultation of a qualified homeopath only.
If the patient wants a copy of case record can be provided to the patient but at the end of the treatment, when patient has completely recovered.
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Yes the patient should avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes before or after taking homeopathic medicine. Avoid strong smelling food items like coffee, raw onion and raw garlic, mint, menthol etc for at least ½ hour to 1 hour from the medicine as their smell can hinder the action of the homeopathic medicine or antidote the effects of the medicine.
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Yes, Homeopathic medicines are completely safe during pregnancy, if given by a qualified Homeopathic physician. Patient should inform the doctor about the pregnancy before taking medicine since some homeopathic medicines are also contraindicated during pregnancy. Homeopathy is safe and gentle, it is highly recommended in treating pregnancy related disorders like piles, vomiting of pregnancy etc.
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NOTE:
If you wish to take up Homeopathic Treatment with us but you may have any doubts or questions related to Homeopathy, Homeopathic treatment or your Ailment, please submit your Query and our Homeopathic Doctor will personally answer your questions.
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