FAQS

What types of diseases can be cured by Homoeopathy?

FEMALE PROBLEMS like Menopause, Premenstrual syndrome, Urinary tract infections, Yeast infections, Low Libido, Infertility, PCOD, Menstrual irregularities, Thyroid disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Low energy or fatigue, Sleep difficulties, Varicose veins, postpartum depression, etc

CHILDREN PROBLEMS like recurrent Respiratory Infections, Cough and cold , Ear infections , Allergies, Eczema ,Asthma, Behavioural problems, Bedwetting, Attention deficit disorder (ADD & ADHD),Teething problems, Colic, Failure to thrive, Autism, Developmental abnormalities. Most of the children's ailments like cold, cough, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, colic, tonsillitis, bronchitis, asthma, chicken pox, mumps  can be addressed very effectively  with homeopathic remedies without any side effects. Homoeopathy removes allergic tendencies in kids to most food items.

MALE PROBLEMS like Hypertension, High cholesterol, Prostate problems, Stress, Low libido,Fatigue, Sleep difficulties, Erectile dysfunctions, Piles, Diarrhoea & constipation, Infections, cough & cold, Anxiety, Depression etc.

What are Homoeopathic medicines made of?

Homoeopathic remedies are commonly prepared from vegetables, minerals, animal products and nosodes.

Vegetables: Puls, Allium cepa (onion), Asparagus.

Animal Products: Lac Can,Lac Def, Apis, Naja

Minerals: Natrum mur (common salt), Ferrum met (iron), Kali sulph.

Nosodes: Syphilinum, Medorrhinum.

All homoeopathic medications are tested on healthy humans. The symptoms that a substance taken over time elicits in a healthy person, are shown to be exactly those that can be cured in a sick person suffering from those symptoms.

Is Homoeopathy slow to act?

A healthy diet, regular exercise, enough sleep and relaxation are all part of being healthy. A healthy diet is an essential factor in your health, however there is no one diet that is best for everyone. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when deciding what is the best food for you to eat; including your sex, age, illness, constitution, lifestyle, blood type and much more.

Extreme spicy foods, preparations of mint and menthol, strong flavors, odors, addictive agents are considered as hindrances to the action of homoeopathic medicines, hence to be avoided.External applications like skin ointments, balms, tinctures are to be avoided as these may cause suppressions, hampering or slowing down action of our medicines.

Raw onions, coffee, garlic can be taken in moderation; they need not be completely avoided.Do not eat or drink anything 5-10 minutes before and after taking the medicines.

How long do I continue my Treatment?

This depends on a number of factors:

1) What type of illness you are suffering from?

2) How long you have had the illness?

3) Your age and overall health

4) Your sensitivity.

5) Your genetic inheritance.

Duration of treatment differs for every individual. The longer you wait before seeking treatment, the longer it takes to treat. When your body starts to show signs of imbalance or disease, don't hesitate, get help right away. For acute (short-term) ailments, treatment can be very rapid. Long standing complaints take time to treat. You need to continue the treatment without a break till the doctor indicates that you have to stop. We are giving you a course of treatment for your total HEALTH and not merely your complaints. So, even if you feel better please continue the medicine and report regularly till the doctor feels you can stop.
Homoeopathy cures from the inside, and often outer symptoms such as a skin complaint, are the last to clear. Be patient! In the long term it is much better to address the underlying imbalance than merely relieving or suppressing the symptoms.

What restrictions do i follow when i take homoeopathic treatment?

A healthy diet, regular exercise, enough sleep and relaxation are all part of being healthy. A healthy diet is an essential factor in your health, however there is no one diet that is best for everyone. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when deciding which is the best food for you to eat, including your sex, age, ethnicity, illness, constitution, lifestyle, blood type and much more.

Extreme spicy foods, preparations of mint and menthol, strong flavours, odours, addictive agents are considered as hindrances to the action of homoeopathic medicines, hence to be avoided.

External applications like skin ointments, balms,tinctures are to be avoided as these may cause suppressions, hampering or slowing down action of our medicines.

Raw onions, coffee, garlic can be taken in moderation, they need not be completely avoided.Do not eat or drink anything 5-10 minutes before and after taking the medicines

Do Homoeopathic medicines contain steroids?

This is a frequently asked question, and is surely a matter of concern as most of the patients keep away from homoeopathy for fear of steroids!!

So patients need to keep themselves educated about the facts as certain news may be misleading. A well-selected Homoeopathic remedy has the capacity to bring about a drastic change in the patients complaints. This makes the patient feel that a steroid is used to bring about this change.

But this is not true; when the right remedies work the patient not only sees a change in the complaints but also at the level of his general state, general well being which doesn't happen when on steroids.

Also long term use of steroids have their side effects like weight gain, moon face, excessive body hair to name a few. The commonly performed test to find out steroids is the "Colorimetric Method" test which gives a false positive result for any reducing sugar, aldehyde (Homeopathic medicines are sugar , lactose & alcohol based) . The best test to find out if the medicine contains steroids is the"Liberman Buchard" test. Thin layer chromatography method & a UV absorption method. This method helps in differentiating & finding out if the substance indeed contains steroids. So, be aware!!

Are small doses effective and slow to act?

Homeopathic remedies are indeed very small doses. However, they are specially prepared doses which undergo a specific process — including dilution of ingredients (called potentization), as well as a vigorous shaking (succussion).

Specially formulated homeopathic remedies are thought to resonate with the body, triggering a positive healing response. This response gently, and effectively, heals from the inside out.

The documented results from thousands of experienced homeopaths, and from millions of their patients, clearly show that these small, individualized doses produce profound health benefits.

The goal of the homeopathic treatment is to encourage the body to return to a natural state of balance and health. Like the missing pieces of a puzzle, homeopathic medicines help "fill-in" the gaps in the body to stimulate a person’s own healing potential and energies. When this occurs, the person will have access to the body’s natural strength and wisdom, so that more conventional medicines and chemical-based substances may not be needed.

As chronic conditions develop over a period of time (asthma, arthritis, diabetes), the cure should be brought by reversing the pathological changes, it may take longer time in certain cases. Generally the patient starts feeling better, though symptoms may subside gradually; activity improves with disappearance of malaise and lethargy.

Why all Homoeopathic medicines look alike?

The sugar pills which are used to dispense Homoeopathic medicines are only carriers. They are not the medicines. We, homoeopaths add medicine to those sugar pills so that it is easier to administer. Actually, there are more than 3000 medicines in Homoeopathy.

Is Homoeopathy slow to act?

In Homoeopathy, the symptoms of the patient should exactly match the symptoms of the medicine so that the relief is obtained. So, when the selection of the medicine is proper, there should be relief to the patient even in minutes. Obviously, this is true for acute illnesses like cough, cold, fever etc. For chronic ailments like arthritis, allergic colds and coughs, asthmas and skin diseases etc. which are affecting patients for years together, cure takes time but patient starts feeling better from start itself.

Can we continue other treatments along with Homoeopathy?

For conditions like heart diseases, diabetes, epilepsy, etc., we don’t stop the previous medicines altogether. Rather, after starting Homoeopathic medicine, we review the patient’s response and depending on the investigation reports, we taper the dosage of previous medicine and if possible, completely stop them. But for conditions like allergies, arthritis, certain skin diseases, etc., one should not continue both medicines as it becomes difficult to assess which one is working and poses difficulties in evaluation of the future treatment.

it true that there are strict rules about diet and regimen in Homoeopathy?

Usually we recommend - You should not consume any solid or liquid diet 15-20 minutes before and after taking the medicine. If you have consumed strong smelly substances like tobacco, alcohol, onion or garlic, then leave at least an hour, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and then consume the medicinal pills.
The dietary rules for respective diseases should be followed (e.g. avoid sugar in diabetes, salt in hypertension, etc.)

What to expect once the treatment starts?

After taking your medicine you may notice some changes in you. Along with a relief in the ailments you may experience a period of exceptional well being and optimism. Sometimes your symptoms may appear to get worse for a short time followed by relief in complaints. This aggravation of complaints is a good sign and temporary. Sometimes 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.

Is it safe to take Homeopathic medicines during Pregnancy?

Yes. It is always better to take homeopathic medicines from a qualified homeopathic doctor. If the treatment is planned in a proper way it will have lots of benefits to the mother and the child. The child will be much healthier and the medicines will help to fight the hereditary diseases which are carried from generation to generation. In fact if homeopathy is given during pregnancy, the delivery would be normal and easier. The child will be relatively healthier and emotionally well balanced, intellectually sound and physically stronger.

Are there any side effects of homeopathic medicines?

No, there are no side effects of homeopathic medicines. Some times the symptoms may get aggravated for short period of time, but this is a good sign that the homeopathic medicine is right and has started acting. Sometimes you may get cold, skin rash or little discharge after taking homeopathic medicine that means the system is getting cleared. In the same way your old symptoms like constipation, warts or any skin rash may reappear, do not take any medicine to treat these reappearing old symptoms, as these old symptoms will go away in short period of time and you are healed completely and permanently. One can feel assured as far as this aspect is concerned as Homoeopathy drugs are given in so minute quantities that they are practically incapable of producing any side effects what so ever.

What will the homoeopath need to know?

The homoeopath needs to know every minute detail about you which characterizes you, something which is unusual about you, so that he can find the right remedy for you. Homoeopath needs to understand you, your nature, your complaints and your disturbed mental and emotional state in order to reach to the core of your case.

Any peculiar habit that you have, your past medical history, past affairs, about your childhood details, any thing and every thing about you will help the physician to help you. So if you give an honest and correct history to the physician, he can assess your case accurately. Anything that you confide in your physician will be strictly confidential and helpful.

Why should there be a gap before taking Homoeopathic medicines?

Homoeopathic medicines get absorbed from the inner linings of the mouth. Any substance leaves a coating in the oral cavity and also an odor. This may hinder the absorption of the medicine. Therefore, it is advisable to have the medication on a clean and fresh mouth and not to drink or eat or smoke just before and after the medicine.

What is 'Classical' Homeopathy, and how does it differ from 'Modern' Homeopathy?

Classical Homoeopathy is the type of Homoeopathy taught by its founder Dr. Hahnemann who claimed that at any given time only one remedy should be given to the patient, the one that has the greatest similarity to his disease. This process of finding the correct remedy is very tedious and requires a lot of search on the part of the physician. But if it is found, the therapeutic results are impressive and satisfying. If this unique remedy cannot be found for this patient the results are from zero to a small amelioration of the condition. So many Homeopaths who do not know what remedy to prescribe or do not have the time to take a proper case and search and study it they may give three four or up to twenty remedies hoping that the right one could be within these remedies. This is a type of Homoeopathy that is not classical and of course does not give the result that the correct remedy should have given.

Please Note :

The information provided on this site is not intended to replace consultation with the doctor’s or to replace diagnosis or treatment. A homoeopath requires a comprehensive understanding of a person’s life and medical history before a prescription is made therefore we do not give advice or treatment over the phone or by email.