Why do some homeopathic medicines work and others not work or make symptoms worse?

Homeopathic medicine relies on the theory that “Like Cures Like.”  If a homeopathic medicine didn’t work, it wasn’t similar to your illness.  If it worked partially, it may have been close to your similar but not close enough.  This could also be a problem with dosage.  There are instances when homeopathic medicine can make symptoms … Read more

How are homeopathic medicines prescribed?

Homeopathic medicines are selected based on the law of similars and the totality of the symptoms presented by the patient.  The law of similars is a fundamental understanding in homeopathy and is the basis of homeopathic research, homeopathic interviewing and homeopathic prescribing.  Symptoms produced by a medicine are matched to the symptoms experienced by the … Read more

What are homeopathic medicines?

The following article was written by the National Center for Homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines are drug products made by homeopathic pharmacies in accordance with the processes described in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States— the official manufacturing manual recognized by the FDA. 

How does a classical homeopath differ from a medical doctor?

Classical homeopathy and conventional medicine are very different from each other.  First of all, the philosophy of healing is different.  We all agree that health is the absence of symptoms.  However, while medical doctors diagnose disease based on common symptoms, homeopaths are interested in the unique symptoms of a person.  Unique symptoms tell the homeopath how … Read more

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