What is Homeopathy ?
Dr.Mitra - Homeopathy is a system of medicine, which assists the natural tendency of the human body to heal itself. It acknowledges that all symptoms of ill health are a mere manifestation of the disharmony within the whole person and that it is the patient that requires treatment and not the disease.. Homeopathy was founded in 1796 by a German MD physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann because he was unhappy with the healing practices of the day. Many prescribed treatments were as damaging as the disease itself. Homeopathy reached great popularity in the late 19th century, during which time about 15% of all medical doctors were homeopaths. Homeopathy became less practiced with the advent of modern medicine, however since 1980 homeopathy has been experiencing a strong resurgence in much of the world.
How does Homeopathy work ?
Dr.Mitra - Homeopathy promotes health by stimulating the body's natural healing capacity using all natural remedies. Homeopathy rests on the principle that "Like Cures Like." This means that an injury, disease, or condition can be treated successfully by a medicine that might otherwise cause a healthy person to experience symptoms similar to those experienced by the patient.
Is Homeopathy Safe ?
Dr.Mitra - Because homeopathic remedies are diluted to the point of energy with no residual matter, they are very safe. Homeopathic remedies have no side effects, they are non-addictive and you cannot overdose on the medication. Homeopathic remedies can also be taken safely with modern medications with out any chemical interactions.
What are Homeopathic remedies ?
Dr.Mitra - Homeopathic remedies are all natural, prepared from plant, mineral and animal substances. These substances are subjected to a special procedure designed to bring out its medicinal properties. Homeopathic remedies can be prepared in liquid, tablet, and globule form. Tablets and globules are made of impregnated milk sugar, whereas liquid preparations are diluted in water with some amount of alcohol added as a preservative.
How does a Homeopath find the right remedy for a patient ?
Dr.Mitra - The key to finding the right homeopathic remedy is individualization. By conducting a thorough interview, a homeopath gathers information on all the symptoms experienced by the patient, including those seemingly unrelated to the injury, condition, or disease. This includes your emotional, mental, and physical symptoms. Based on this information, the homeopath can prescribe a remedy specifically for you.
What precautions should a patient take ?
Dr.Mitra - Homeopathic preparations are extremely safe. Nonetheless, frequent repetition of a dose without the advice of a professional is not recommended. Remedies should not be taken together with food because this might interfere with their absorption. Take them at least 30 minutes before or after eating or drinking and let them dissolve in the mouth. Your homeopath will give you more specific instructions if necessary.
What can a patient expect to happen when he/she takes a Homeopathy remedy ?
Dr.Mitra - A patient can have many types of responses. An immediate to delayed improvement of symptoms is very usual. This happens due to the different reactivity levels of the immune system, which differs from patient to patient. Rarely, an initial worsening of symptoms can also occur. This initial aggravation is usually a good sign and signifies that your body is responding to the remedy. This is called a “Healing crisis”. Although the physical symptoms might get worse for a short period of time, you as a whole will start to feel better almost immediately. The aggravation will subside quickly, followed by the recovery.
How fast does Homeopathic remedies work ?
Dr.Mitra - It depends on the nature of your illness (acute or chronic, long standing or recent, etc.), your constitution, and the specific remedy given. In acute cases often times relief can be felt a few minutes after taking the remedy and the first dose can cure the illness completely. Chronic cases take longer to respond and a full course of treatment may take many months.
How does Homeopathy work ?
Dr.Mitra - Homeopathy promotes health by stimulating the body's natural healing capacity using all natural remedies. Homeopathy rests on the principle that "Like Cures Like." This means that an injury, disease, or condition can be treated successfully by a medicine that might otherwise cause a healthy person to experience symptoms similar to those experienced by the patient.
Is Homeopathy Safe ?
Dr.Mitra - Because homeopathic remedies are diluted to the point of energy with no residual matter, they are very safe. Homeopathic remedies have no side effects, they are non-addictive and you cannot overdose on the medication. Homeopathic remedies can also be taken safely with modern medications with out any chemical interactions.
What are Homeopathic remedies ?
Dr.Mitra - Homeopathic remedies are all natural, prepared from plant, mineral and animal substances. These substances are subjected to a special procedure designed to bring out its medicinal properties. Homeopathic remedies can be prepared in liquid, tablet, and globule form. Tablets and globules are made of impregnated milk sugar, whereas liquid preparations are diluted in water with some amount of alcohol added as a preservative.
How does a Homeopath find the right remedy for a patient ?
Dr.Mitra - The key to finding the right homeopathic remedy is individualization. By conducting a thorough interview, a homeopath gathers information on all the symptoms experienced by the patient, including those seemingly unrelated to the injury, condition, or disease. This includes your emotional, mental, and physical symptoms. Based on this information, the homeopath can prescribe a remedy specifically for you.
What precautions should a patient take ?
Dr.Mitra - Homeopathic preparations are extremely safe. Nonetheless, frequent repetition of a dose without the advice of a professional is not recommended. Remedies should not be taken together with food because this might interfere with their absorption. Take them at least 30 minutes before or after eating or drinking and let them dissolve in the mouth. Your homeopath will give you more specific instructions if necessary.
What can a patient expect to happen when he/she takes a Homeopathy remedy ?
Dr.Mitra - A patient can have many types of responses. An immediate to delayed improvement of symptoms is very usual. This happens due to the different reactivity levels of the immune system, which differs from patient to patient. Rarely, an initial worsening of symptoms can also occur. This initial aggravation is usually a good sign and signifies that your body is responding to the remedy. This is called a “Healing crisis”. Although the physical symptoms might get worse for a short period of time, you as a whole will start to feel better almost immediately. The aggravation will subside quickly, followed by the recovery.
How fast does Homeopathic remedies work ?
Dr.Mitra - It depends on the nature of your illness (acute or chronic, long standing or recent, etc.), your constitution, and the specific remedy given. In acute cases often times relief can be felt a few minutes after taking the remedy and the first dose can cure the illness completely. Chronic cases take longer to respond and a full course of treatment may take many months.