Is it all right for me to use homoeopathic products if I am using prescription drugs?
Homoeopathy can be safely taken with allopathic and ayurvedic medications as well as by people using any other form of medicine and therapy.

When conventional medicines are combined with other medicines, they can give rise to life threatening side effects. Homoeopathy works in a different way and does not interfere with other therapies, drugs, herbs, vitamins or supplements.

Homoeopathy is safe and can be used parallely with other medications as it does not have side effects.


How long will it take for me to see results? Can I repeat the remedy if the symptoms return?
The pace of the reaction to a homoeopathic medicine depends on the nature of the illness, the vital force of the patient, and the accuracy of the prescription. Response to acute illnesses are often very rapid.

In certain acute cases, taking a remedy once or twice will remove the imbalance while injuries and temporary ailments may require doses ranging from as often as every 1/2-hour to 4 hours. It is in chronic conditions where the dosage and the medication needs to be taken for longer period i.e. till the stress factor that caused the imbalance is removed from the root. Sometimes, remedies may need to be repeated, if food or certain activities counter the action of the remedy.

Homoeopathic remedies are safe and natural. They do not become less effective if taken over time nor do they build up in the system. Homoeopathic medicines remove any imbalances and impurities from the body , while letting it heal itself.


Why is homoeopathy called a ‘slow working’ system of medication?
Homoeopathy is unlike any other form of medicine. It works on a deep, not a superficial level. It is a fact that the cause of a problems is unlikely due to an infection, growth, hormone, or neurotransmitter, but rather to a fundamental imbalance of the vital force, the underlying energy system of the individual.

Simply put, if you are in balance, you will remain as healthy as your body can possibly keep you. If you are out of balance, you will develop problems, depending on your particular susceptibility. This vulnerability may be influenced by genetics, lifestyle, or life events, or a number of other factors.

Other conventional form of medication like steroids or pain killers seem to act " faster ". But it is a myth. The conventional form of medication, only assist in providing temporary relief to the symptom that arises, which is actually due to certain imbalance in the body. By suppressing the symptom that arises superficially you feel that the symptom has just been treated, but actually it arises in a more chronic form at a later stage!

Homoeopathy ,on the other hand, treats the ailment from the root and gives permenant cure enabling the body to fight the disease.The doses been small, it takes a while for the system to fight back, but it is safe and assured form of treatment. In acute cases, Homoeopathy acts maybe even faster than the allopathic treatment. There are documented proofs that even just a single dose has been able to curb the spread of the disease eg. diarrohea , coryza or common cold.


Will homoeopathy work well after I have tried other systems of medication?
This is a common error made by most people. To get Homoeopathy to work quickly and to obtain the best results, turn to Homoeopathy in the early phase of sickness.

Because of ignorance and lack of awareness, many patients approach the homoeopath when all other methods of treatment fails – from common ailments such as fevers, colds and diarrhoea or in case of life threatening ailments such as cancer. By this time, the disease process advances to an incurable stage . Homoeopathic treatment can be taken along with the regular medication prescribed by doctors .

Homoeopathic treatment has proved beneficial in cases of eczema or any skin disorders and conjunctivitis/ sore eyes , styes etc.

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Can homoeopathy prove beneficial during pregnancy and labour?
It is no coincidence that it is often women who introduce their families to homoeopathic medicine--moms who have done their homework about natural approaches for their kids, spouses who urge their partners to seek out an alternative to pharmaceuticals for their health complaints, or women who come to homoeopathy for menstrual, pregnancy, or peri-menopausal or menopausal problems

As a woman, a mom, and a partner, you want fast results that you can count on. That is why many people pop an aspirin . Rest assured that homoeopathic medicines provide nearly immediate relief for first-aid conditions and prompt improvement of acute problems. You can count on the right homoeopathic medicine relieving your pain from an acute bladder infection within fifteen minutes, your menstrual pain improving within an hour, your morning sickness improving significantly within days to a week (and remaining better), and acute sore throats becoming noticeably better within an hour. Even with chronic conditions such as depression, vaginal infections, and PMS, you should notice a clear improvement within weeks to a month. This is no longer than is needed for a pharmaceutical drug to act, often less.


Are there any restrictions to be adhered to when undergoing homoeopathic treatment?
There are varying beliefs about which substances or factors, interfere with or interrupt the action of homoeopathic medicines.

There are a few things that are best avoided during homoeopathic treatment although the more sensitive the patient to that particular influence, the more likely an antidote will occur.

It's best to stay away from coffee or coffee-containing products, at least until it is clear whether the medicine you have taken is the correct one. Other caffeinated beverages and substances do not have any disturbing effect on homoeopathic treatment.


How does homoeopathy differ from conventional medicine?
Homoeopathy is based on a ‘complete being’ approach wherein each individual is treated with a customised treatment programme.

This treatment enhances the disease fighting ability of the system. It helps to avoid surgery in some situations like enlarged tonsils , kidney stone, fibroids, sinusitis or supports surgical intervention pre & post operatively . It eradicates the root cause of the disease without suppressing it . The quality of life can be improved for those who are suffering for a long period with chronic conditions like asthma, joint pain, eczema, cancer, hormonal disorders, infertility and various other conditions.

Homeopathy shines in chronic, as well as acute and in severe, as well as minor, physical, mental, and emotional disease. There are proven results in patients with longstanding suicidal depression, intractable pain, and lifelong physical complaints. Although patients taking a collection of conventional medications may not present a clear enough symptom picture to find an excellent homoeopathic match, a longstanding history of symptomatology is no impediment to successful homeopathic treatment.

Conventional Medicine looks at treating the individual’s visible symptoms . This form of treatment often controls or suppresses the disease and it appears as another symptom which gets into a chronic stage eg skin diseases.


Can small doses usually given by homoeopaths be effective?
Homoeopathic remedies are indeed small doses, prepared under a specific process called ‘potentisation’.

Potentisation is the process of minimising, rather negating the toxic effects of the crude drug substance and increasing its dynamic, curative property. This is done by two methods called 'Succussion' and 'Trituration'.

In Succussion, those drugs that are soluble in Alcohol or Water are serially diluted with the media either alcohol or water and every dilution is followed by vigorous shaking which allows uniform mixing of drug substance in alcohol or water.

In Trituration, those drugs that are not soluble in liquid media are thoroughly grounded with lactose (Sugar of milk) in a serial order.

The succussions and triturations are done mainly on two scales of potencies 'Decimal scale' and 'Centesimal scale'.

These specially formulated homoeopathic remedies are thought to act in sync with the body, triggering a positive healing response. Thousands of experienced homoeopaths and millions of patients globally have documented positive results.

 

Is Homoeopathy an alternative to swallowing pills?
Yes, Homoeopathy is an excellent alternative for those, who find it difficult to swallow large pills or have digestive problems. Most homoeopathic remedies are in small tablets or granule form that instantly dissolve in the mouth.

These are absorbed through the saliva , thus reducing the digestion time . Homoeopathic remedies usually have no taste or if there is a taste, it is mild and sweet.

Combination products are slightly larger tablets that are chewed and also are absorbed quickly. Children particularly find homoeopathic medicines more acceptable as there is no bitter pill or bad tasting syrup to swallow.