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The Philosophy:
Homoeopathy -towards a healthy living.
We
talk of health all the time. Health clubs, health foods, health spas are
a fad nowadays. Health is something we all want. But do we even know what
health means. The Webster dictionary gives the meaning of health as freedom
from defect ,pain or disease. So it defines health as what it is not rather
than what it is. But this is very similar to stating that we are happy
because we have no debts to pay. Just as the mere absence of debt does
not imply that we are wealthy similarly absence of disease does not imply
that we are healthy . The Dorland's medical dictionary gives the definition
of health as a state of physical, mental and social well-being. True health
must be thought of in positive, dynamic terms not simply as 'No Disease'.
Homoeopathy defines health as freedom on the physical level where
the entire body operates in an integrated ,harmonious way for optimum
efficiency allowing us to respond appropriately to the environment.
as
freedom on the emotional level to experience a wide array
of emotions in a positive and enriching way so that we have joyful and
satisfying relationships.
Thus
health means "To be in Harmony with yourself and with the environment."
Using this broad definition try answering these questions.
Are
you healthy?
Do you experience the kind of freedom inherent in true health?
And
it is this very definition which provides a perspective on the enormous
and magnificent potential inherent in each and everyone of us.
Now it is time to redefine disease through homoeopathy. According to this
system symptoms are mere indications that the internal harmony of the
body mechanisms is altered. The disharmony allows the disease (dis-ease)
to set in. Of the symptoms that develop a few are common to the disease
and are helpful in the diagnosis of the disease. The rest are symptoms
peculiar to the patient.
Often
we have mothers complaining that while one child is dull drowsy & thirstless
during high fever the other one at the same time is hyperactive and asks
frequently for sips of water. With the same infection two children within
the same house develop completely opposite symptoms which require 2 completely
different remedies.
Lets
take an example of rheumatoid arthritis. Three women walk into our clinic
with this problem. Though all of them have the pain and swelling and immobility
of the joints one woman says it happens only in summer. One says that
it is worse at about dawn and it disturbs her sleep making her wake up
with excruciating pain. The third woman says that she ends up with these
pains every time she fights with her uncaring husband which is the case
every second day and applying icepacks relieves her all the time. These
appear vague statements and have nothing to do with the problem of arthritis.
Nonetheless they are very much a part of each of these women and have
everything to do with their individual personalities. In fact ,it is these
very details which differentiate the arthritis of each of these women.
Naturally ,the three women need very different remedies and that is exactly
what we as homoeopaths do! It is not surprising when the three women come
back for a follow-up the first one reports that her long-standing constipation
is helped along with the ailing limbs. The second one says that she can
work much better now, her moods are fine while the third one's husband
walks in saying she is much more easy to deal with .She is a changed person!
The science analyses every individual having an illness
rather than the illness of an individual. For a science so patient-specific
each case tests the physician's skill to perceive the unique features
of the case to set it apart from a hundred other cases suffering from
exactly the same diagnosis.
When
patient comes to us we aim at a general level of well-being which supersedes
the relief of the complaints which is inevitable. We work towards a better
and Healthy living !
When
the remedies are selected with such minute detail so as to match every
individual demand the question of side -effects does not arise. The pills
are very potent so as to bring about relief in minutest doses and they
can be harmful if misused. But the basic fundamental of the science is
so individualizing and so patient- specific .The technique of selecting
the appropriate medicine involves a painstaking and intricate procedure
where every detail of the entire personality of the patient mental and
physical is taken into account. The first consultation lasts for about
two hours. The choice of remedy is such that it matches completely mentally
and physically to the character of each patient. When such hard work goes
into the selection of the remedy how can there be any side effects at
all!
The way Homoeopathy works
The
homoeopathic remedy works by stimulating the body's own healing power.
The stimulus will help assist your own system to clear itself of any expressions
of imbalance. The aim is to bring your own body to a level of health so
as to cure in acute cases. In chronic cases you will need infrequent treatment
and eventually no treatment at all.
As
your Homoeopath what do we need to know and why?
To
find the right remedy for you as an individual we need to know all about
you. An understanding of you as a person, your habits, patterns of behavior,
likes and dislikes, your reactive pattern along with a detailed description
of your complaint and the symptoms you experience all together will direct
us in helping you. Anything that is typical of you will help us in this
process. Finding out about your general energy level, your past medical
history and the way you live is also important. Anything you say will
be treated in the strictest confidence. The initial consultation will
last for an hour or two.
The
Treatment:
The
medicines will be given to you in the form of pills and powders. At times
a liquid can also be given in cases needful of frequent doses. The medicines
are made out of milk sugar and cane sugar. They are medicated with the
remedy prepared in alcohol base. The medicines used are all made from
natural products of the best quality by a German based company. They are
sweet to taste and do not require any water to be taken along with them.
In fact, they are absorbed directly form the mucosal lining of the oral
cavity (mouth) hence they should be sucked once put into the mouth and
not be swallowed with water etc. We suggest that you avoid strong smelling
perfumes, camphor, menthol, eucalyptus, iodex, other balms etc. as
they antidote the effect of the medicine which is administered in very
minute quantities. Black coffee and peppermints should also be avoided
as these interfere with the action of the remedy. If you are given homoeopathic
remedies to take at a later date be sure to store them in a cool dark
place, away from anything with a strong smell. If you travel do not let
the medicine go through X-ray.
What
to expect once the treatment starts?
After
taking your medicine you may notice some changes. Along with a relief
in the ailments patients experience a period of exceptional well being
and optimism. Sometimes your symptoms may appear to get worse for a short
time followed y relief in complaints. This aggravation of complaints is
a good sign. Some times a discharge or cold or a rash may appear after
taking the medicine .All these are various reactions which you may or
may not experience. These are due to individual sensitivity and are due
to individual reaction to the medicine and not due to the medicine per
se. All these symptoms are part of the healing process and will pass soon.
Let us know if you develop these symptoms and we will help you out if
they are of concern. You are also required to make a note of any changes
you observe during your treatment.
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