Classical Homeopathy - Treating the Whole Person
Classical Homeopathy is a holistic medicine; it aims to treat the whole person.
A common cold, for example, is one virus which produces a variety of effects. Different people with a cold caused by the same virus may exhibit different symptoms. This is the reason why a Homeopath treats each case differently, noting down all symptoms and with careful analysis finds the right remedy for that individual.
Taking Homeopathic Medicine
Homeopathic medicine should be taken on a clean pallet. You should avoid strong flavours such as mint (including toothpaste), coffee or camphor.
Remedies are normally taken as pills which are placed under the tongue. For some complaints remedies are taken as an ointment, for example, arnica cream applied directly to bruising. If you are taking the remedy in pill form, you should avoid contact with the skin (including fingers). Just drop a few pills into the lid and pour them directly into the mouth under your tongue.
Once relief from the symptoms is felt, stop taking the homeopathic medicine. Only take it again if exactly the same symptoms come back or on advise from a Homeopathic Doctor.
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