SELF-TREATMENT in HOMEOPATHY

A homeopathic remedy will only cure when it is in fact homeopathic, and it will only be homeopathic when it completely matches all the symptoms in their every aspect as expressed by the individual patient - this is why homeopathy can never be prescribed on a diagnosis because symptoms will rarely be identical even under the same diagnosis. The importance of this point - individualisation - cannot be emphasised enough for successful homeopathy.

Self treatment..
You may decide to treat yourself for those conditions where you would normally use OTC remedies, i.e. non prescription medicines. Homeopathic remedies are available from supermarkets, health shops and pharmacies and usually come in dry pill form. When treating yourself for first aid and other minor ailments there some important guidelines to be followed:

A remedy on the shelf in a shop isn't homeopathic (it is simply a potentised substance)
A remedy is not homeopathic until it is applied homeopathically. (labelled 'conditions' on the bottle are a very hit and miss guide)
It is the way it is applied that makes it homeopathic, not its name or potency.

Don't 'mix and match' remedies; they can antidote each other and taking lots of different remedies together in the hope that one will help will only confuse the issue. Choose carefully one remedy at a time. When in doubt seek help.

Treatment by a homeopath..
For any condition other than First Aid or minor ailments you should consult a homeopath, who will give a prescription at the end of a full consultation, after careful repertorising, based on the whole of your case. This will often be one single dose of one remedy in a high potency.

This method known as constitutional homeopathy, is a much more deep acting method of using homeopathy which can resolve difficult health problems and requires skill. Symptoms which change after a constitutional remedy should not be self prescribed for, it will interfere with your remedy and healing process if you do; so don't self prescribe if you are undergoing treatment from a homeopath (speak to your homeopath)

Treatment by other health professionals using homeopathy..
Sometimes Doctors, midwives, nurses, naturopaths and others may recommend homeopathic remedies. These may be appropriate to the immediate circumstances (e.g. childbirth) but long term or deep seated conditions should always receive constitutional homeopathic treatment. This is the only way to be sure it is more than palliation, is effective in the long term, avoids suppression and ensures healing is in the 'direction of cure' (DOC) For constitutional treatment ask what level of training your provider has and which organisation they are registered with.