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Some of our common questions, if you have more please reach out or book a short introductory call.

Medicines.

  • Homeopathic remedies are natural treatments made mostly from plants, minerals, or animals that are diluted and prepared in a specific way to trigger the body’s self-healing ability. The core idea behind homeopathy is that "like cures like" — meaning a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat those same symptoms in a sick person when in highly dilute preparations.

    These remedies are chosen based on a person's overall physical, emotional, and mental state — to help them heal gently and holistically.

  • Sarcodes - remedies made from healthy human tissue

    Nosodes - diseases

    Isodes - conventional medications

    Miasmatic

  • The direction of cure is a principle in homeopathy that describes the way in which healing typically occurs in a specific order: from the inside out, from the top down, and in reverse order of symptom appearance.

    This means that as a person heals, symptoms may first appear to worsen or return in reverse order, starting from deeper layers or older conditions, before gradually improving. This is often a sign that the body is moving through the healing process, a healing response.

    Another key aspect is that healing often occurs in the opposite direction of how symptoms originally appeared. For instance, a person who had a skin condition might see it improve, followed by the resolution of more systemic issues like digestive or respiratory problems. This law emphasises that healing is not linear but rather a dynamic process that works through the body in stages, ultimately leading to a restored state of balance.

    Aggravations

  • Despite being safe for everyone in their recommended dosage, as remedies are contained in glass bottles, made with an alcohol base or just too tempting to eat a whole bottle (in the case of the sweet tasting pillules) - please keep all homeopathic medicines stored out of children’s reach.

    Bottles should be stored in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and strong electromagnetic fields (electronics such as televisions, computers, microwaves and WiFi routers).

  • If you own a kit or several remedies and have found after taking a remedy for an acute condition that you’ve had some improvement followed by a halt, it's not that the remedy wasn’t in fact working—it's simply that the condition has entered a new phase and may require a different remedy.

    Colds, coughs, sore throats, flu, and similar ailments progress through different stages, each needing its own specific remedy.

    While it can be difficult to keep up with changing symptoms, just continue to choose remedies based on the current symptoms as they appear.

    In some situations a remedy may still be the best suited but it is needed in another potency (6X, 200C, 1M, 10M for example).

    Booking in for an acute consultation will allow you to shift your focus onto yourself and allow me to take over remedy selection.

Consultations.

  • We use online video calls with Google Meet to conduct the consultation.

    You may use a desktop or laptop with a webcam, or your mobile phone camera.

  • At the beginning of a full consultation we will go over what it is you are seeking help with, the main reason you have sought homeopathic care.

    We will then move into going over your personal and health history thoroughly.

    Unprejudiced.

    Full consultations are up to 90 minutes.

    Acute consultations average 20 minutes.

  • Have a think about the timeline of your life, significant past illnesses and events, medication and vaccination history, medical treatments or surgeries.

    If you aren’t aware of your family history, try to find out more about them. We are deeply impacted by our ancestors.

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    Prior to your appointment I recommend thinking about your symptoms, health history, medications and medical treatments you’ve had throughout your life, considerable events. Knowing your family medical history, and traits - write it down if need be.

    Having a timeline can be very helpful in homeopathy,

  • Preparing for a homeopathic consultation can be incredibly helpful in understand your needs and finding the right remedy.

    Health History: Past and current health conditions, any treatments or medications you’ve ever used, and allergies.

    Symptoms: Write down all the physical and emotional symptoms you’re experiencing, even if they seem minor. Include patterns like when symptoms get worse or what triggers them.

    Lifestyle & Diet: Let me know about your diet, exercise habits, sleep patterns, and energy levels.

    Emotional & Mental State: Think about how you’re feeling mentally and emotionally, including stress or mood changes.

    Family Health: Gather any hereditary conditions in your family (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, disorders, allergies, or mental health issues), any family health patterns or concerns that may be relevant, as well as any prominent character traits.

    Life Changes or Stress: If you’ve experienced any major life changes, such as pregnancy, trauma or prominent events.

  • I will spend time going over your consult and finding the Simillimum - the remedy that best fits the totality of your case.

    I will put together a treatment plan over the following 2-3 days and send through an email with the recommended homeopathic medicine prescription, how and when to take the remedies, what you may expect during your healing journey and any relevant lifestyle suggestions.

Dosing.

  • This is very dependant upon the case and where a consultation is involved, individualised instructions will be given.

    It could be anywhere from one single dose, every 10 minutes for an hour, once a day or multiple times, it may be twice weekly, weekly or even less often - and it is changeable.

    Acute consultations are encouraged to be booked where extra guidance is needed.

    As a brief gauge, the more intense and quick the symptom the more frequent the dose.

  • An acute or rapid dose is four to six doses of the remedy given approximately 10-15 mins apart for at least one hour. An acute dose is needed to get on top of quickly moving or intense symptoms. It is best to use an acute dose as early as possible when symptoms are coming in. An example is arnica for a sprain, bump or fall.

    This is best done by “water dosing” to make it easier for regular dosing and also make your remedy stock last longer. Water dosing involves dispensing a couple of drops of the liquid remedy or two pillules into a clean jar of water, closing and succussing, or otherwise using a cup half filled water and stirring quickly with a spoon.

    If you are on constitutional treatment and become unwell with an acute ailment for which you intend to treat with acute remedies, pause the constitutional until it has passed.

  • Succussion means to shake vigorously. This activates the remedy enhancing its energy and effect.

    For liquid homeopathic remedies, a succussion is made by firmly tapping the bottle against the palm of your hand. This is done before each dose is taken.

    The amount of succussions can vary but otherwise I like to use 10 as a basis.

  • Doses are taken under the tongue (just into the mouth is fine for children) - this is both liquid and pillules - and held for 20 seconds before swallowing, pillules may remain and dissolve in the mouth.

    Homeopathic medicines should be taken at least 5-10 minutes away from food or drink (other than water) and cleaning teeth. At least one hour from other remedies and conventional medications. This is to ensure the remedy is not antidoted, as it has the potential to be.

    Succuss liquid remedy bottles on the palm of your hand prior to administering. Droppers must not come into contact with the mouth or touched into anything as this can compromise the quality of the liquid by introducing germs. Remedies should be inspected for cloudiness or particle growth routinely and discarded if found.

    Pillules are to be dispensed into the cap and tipped directly into the mouth (avoid contact with the inner side of the cap) - touching remedies with fingers may affect the energy of the remedy. On occasion, pillules may be found to be stuck together inside the bottle, just give it a good tap or shake to separate them.

  • Homeopathic medicines are safe for children and babies from birth. They can be dispensed direct from the bottle to mouth. Though, I do recommend “water dosing” for babies to remove the taste of the alcohol in liquid remedies as this is quite potent for them and will make the amount of alcohol consumed negligible if that is a concern.

    Water dosing involves dispensing a couple of drops of the liquid remedy (you can also water dose two pillules) into a clean jar of water, closing and succussing, or otherwise using a cup half filled water and stirring quickly with a spoon.

    To dose from here, you can syringe or spoon in a tiny amount of the medicated water into the mouth - just enough to wet the mouth is needed, it does not have to be enough to swallow though for a baby who can take sips from a cup this is completely fine.

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