Larry's Homeopathics

Seeing a Homeopath and Buying Remedies

** What happens when I see a Homeopath? **

Ok – this will cover a multitude!!!

First things first
Homeopathic training is generally 4 years, this covers the Materia Medica, case taking, patient care, anatomy, physiology, pathology and disease, philosophy and a myriad of other topics. So when you go to see a homeopath you will know that they have been well trained. (If you are interested in homeopathic training, then just CLICK HERE)

There will be a cost involved in the treatment, the consultation time etc. There is no set rate, so you will find many homeopaths charge differing amounts, there is generally a reduction in cost for children.

Let’s start off with a simple acute thing like a blocked eustacian tube (ear problem) If I was seeing you, I would ask you a few questions, such as where does it hurt, anything make it better or worse, are you hot or cold. I would just try to get a picture of what was going on. I would then use a book called a repertory (which is a list of symptoms) to match what you have told me to a remedy (in this case probably Kali-mur). I would then give you a remedy and instructions on taking it.
I would expect the problem to clear up reasonably quickly. If it doesn’t, then we might have got the wrong remedy, so we can try another remedy, or even give a higher strength. Not to worry though only another 4000+ to choose from!!!

Ok that was easy

Probably because you are used to seeing a Doctor for a few minutes you just tell them what is wrong, get a prescription, go to the chemist, this bit might seem really strange, and a lot of people find it quite difficult to sit for the whole hour

Let’s now say you have a serious complaint, such as arthritis, which you’ve had for 20 years and you’re on some serious drugs, steroids and the like.
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What we do here is “take your case” Remember that Homeopathy treats the whole person. So in a full case taking which could be up to and sometimes over 1 hour, the homeopath will ask many questions, which may not seem relevant to your arthritis, but what it is doing, is building up a big picture of you as an individual. The more clues I can get about you, help to differentiate between the 4000+ remedies, the better! So I might find out that the arthritis is worse when you start to move, but then it gets better once you’ve started moving, it is better for warmth, you are restless, and have chilblains which are itchy. Once I have got the information, I consult the repertory and work out your remedy. (In this case maybe Rhus Tox!!) Sometimes a homeopath may have to do extra work on the case, so they will then send you the remedy later on.
Generally you would be given a date for a follow up, we need to see how things are going, to see what has changed, and if we need to change the remedy. This process can take anything from a few weeks to many years.

Once you have taken the remedy you may find that certain things happen to you!! So let’s say you used to have eczema as a child, this was treated by the Doctor, you now have asthma. With homeopathic treatment, you will find that as the main condition is “cured” the older symptoms can return. So the eczema that you have 5 years ago may come back!! That can freak some people out, but there is nothing to worry about, it is a good sign. We would then prescribe on the eczema and bring about total cure.

One thing a homeopath should not do is to tell you to stop your medication that has been prescribed by your GP. If you are on long term medication it is important that you withdraw gradually under the guidance of the GP.

As a homeopath I try to work with the local GP’s, some are receptive to this form of treatment, some dismiss it without a thought. There are some GP’s who actually use homeopathy as part of their practice

** Can I do it myself? **

Of course you can!! There are many books published on the subject about self treatment. If you go to any major chemist they sell remedies.
A lot of Homeopaths will sell remedies (and homeopathic first aid kits) these generally tend to be cheaper than the chemists. In fact I sell a range of remedies and first aid kits, please contact me for details, and advice.

There are a number of remedies I would consider a must to have at home
Arnica
Belladonna
Aconite
Chamomilla
Rhus Tox
Ruta
Arsenicum
Hypericum
Gelsemium
Bryonia


** Want to know more? **

Then please just contact me. Either to book into the clinic, or to buy remedies