Homeopathic medicine is a gentle and effective method of healing. The remedies are prepared from plant, mineral, and animal extracts that are highly diluted in a specific way that eliminates side effects and, at the same time, increases their potential to cure.
The initial consultation will take from one to two hours. A detailed interview and the nature and history of the patient's complaint will take place. The homeopathic system assumes that all symptoms are related; special attention will be given to any factors that influence symptoms, such as time of day, weather, foods, sleep, and emotions.
This total pattern of symptoms is the main focus of homeopathy. Your homeopath will analyze these and match the signs and symptoms to the correct remedy and dosage.
You will be prescribed a remedy shortly after the initial consultation. The response to the remedy is assessed at follow-up visits.
After taking the remedy, you should notice some changes taking place. Most of the time, the patient will experience a gradual improvement. Sometimes, changes will be sudden, and symptoms may temporarily appear more intense, followed by rapid improvement. This is the remedy taking effect, and it's the body's way of "spring cleaning".