What is Constitutional treatment?

Constitutional treatment refers to the treatment of a person as a whole, including past and present symptoms. An Individualistic remedy is selected that corresponds to the physical, mental and emotional symptoms of the patient.

What is chronic disease?

Chronic diseases normally develop slowly, continue for a long period of time and are usually accompanied by a general deterioration of overall health e.g. diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. They will not generally recover by themselves as with acute coughs and colds.

Chronic cases treated with homeopathic remedies may generally start feeling better within the first few days or week, but this depends on the specific complaint. The general feeling of well being in the body is gently restored, despite the specific chronic complaint remaining e.g. asthma or rheumatoid arthritis. The general state of the bodily functions, such as the sleep, appetite, tolerance to stress and emotional disturbances should begin to greatly improve. Over the following months the complaint of the patient should gradually improve as their health improves.

What is Acute disease?

Acute diseases "have a rapid" onset and severe symptoms. Recovery is normally fast and occurs after a short duration of time. E.g. coughs, colds, ear aches, headaches, chest infections, bruising, sprained ankles, etc.

Depending on the condition and severity, acute diseases can be treated in as little as a few minutes in cases of headache, hay fever, etc. Emotional upsets in a few hours and coughs, colds and flu symptoms within a few days.

It is normal for acute conditions to quickly improve within a few hours after beginning homeopathic treatment. The specific symptoms such as sore throat or runny nose may not disappear immediately, but rather the tired and run down feeling you experienced before the specific acute symptoms appeared will disappear. The general sensation of wellness and vitality will once again begin to return as before you were first sick (remember Herings law of cure, the symptoms disappearing in the reverse order of appearance). Over the next 12-24 hours the specific physical improvement should begin to occur, in this example the sore throat will be less painful and inflammation will gradually reduce.

What is Phasic treatment?

A phase is a temporary adjustment from your normal state, it can be physical, mental or emotional. It may be conditions such as adolescence, pregnancy, back pain during pregnancy, post natal depression, incontinence during pregnancy, bed wetting in children, behavioral problems like jealousy, pre-menstrual abdominal pain, headache from over study, etc. These are all temporary changes that people go through and specific phase homeopathic treatment to help re-balance them back into a normal state of health.

A phase disorders  may be treated effectively within the first few days, the results are normally similar to acute treatment.

Homeopathic First Aid

Homeopathic first aid is side effect free and is used to treat acute conditions, relieve discomfort and speed up healing time. Homeopathy can be used in basic first aid to treat common ailments such as sprains and bruises, minor burns, teething pain, skin eruptions, etc. Patients can quickly and easily be taught how to use Homeopathic first aid remedies kits which are available in conjunction with consultations.

Surgical disorders

Homeopathy can effectively treat a number of diseases where traditionally only surgery was an option. Diseases like recurrent septic tonsillitis, piles, fissures, fistula, chronic ear discharge, vocal cord nodules, polyp in nose-ear, small sized kidney and gall bladder stones (under 5mm), small size uterine fibroid, ovarian cysts, warts, corns, etc can all be effectively treated with homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines do not just treat the pathology without surgery, they may also remove the tendency of the complaint to re-occur.

Surgical procedures such as hysterectomy may also be able to be prevented depending on the medical conditions and underlying causes. The pathological changes are nothing but the end products of disease. Just removal is not the solution for many conditions. Homeopathic treatment removes the re-occurring natural tendencies of diseases by treating them at their root cause.

What are the homeopathic pills made from?

Homeopathic pills are made from cane sugar. The pills are a natural medium that allow easily absorb into the body. No artificial products such as binders, fillers or coatings are used in manufacturing the pills. Pills provide a user friendly method of transport and storage using the ‘twist and turn’ containers.

The powders are made from high purified sugar of milk (lactose). Powders are used because their high purity allows easy assimilation into the body making them more effective. There are only a few micrograms of lactose in each powder, so even people with lactose intolerances can take the powders without any fear of symptoms.

Do not store your homeopathic medicines near aromatics products, especially eucalyptus or camphor, in direct sunlight, heat, microwave or other electro-magnetic frequencies. This may neutralize there medicinal properties.

Store homeopathic remedies in a cool, dry environment.

Why do they all look the same?

With over two and a half thousand different remedies it would be impractical, if not impossible to produce pills, each in a different identifiable shape or size. Marking the pills with different colors would also not be logical, as the artificial colors would interfere with the purity and absorption of the homeopathic remedies. All of the pills and powders have no odor, taste and no texture difference, so it is critically important to check the label before taking any product to correctly identify its homeopathic name.

Avoiding homeopathic antidoting

Nothing should be taken into the mouth, other than water for 15 minutes before and after taking any homeopathic remedy. Any strong tasting products such as food, tooth paste, coffee, mouth wash, etc can interfere with the absorption of the remedies.

Aromatic substances such as such as camphor, menthol, tea tree oil products are the can also antidote and interfere with treatment. Homeopathic remedies will continue working in the body, once taken, but will be interrupted and can be partly nullified if these preventative measures are not followed.

• Do not store your homeopathic medicines near aromatics products, especially eucalyptus or camphor, in direct sunlight, heat, microwave or other electro-magnetic frequencies. This may neutralize there medicinal properties.
• Store homeopathic remedies in a cool, dry environment.

Can such small doses be effective?

Homeopathic remedies are indeed small in size but when given correctly, work like a key in a lock to gently stimulate the body to re-balance back to health.

Homeopathic remedies effectiveness have been documented and verified from millions of patients over the world and results of thousands of clinical trials clearly demonstrate that, that these small, individualized doses produce profound health benefits when correctly administered. One such study conducted over a 6 year period in a university outpatient clinic reported a 70.7% positive health change in the over 23,000 consultations conducted.

- The European Network of Homeopathic Researchers, March 2005

What about dietary restrictions?

Homeopathy is not about strict dietary controls or elimination diet such as with naturopathy. Dietary changes may be suggested, if it is contributing to your illness. A healthy diet is necessary for good health, there is no substitute for this. A diet with less sugars, fats, alcohol, refined foods, artificial colorings, and preservatives is always going to deliver better nutrition. Whole organic foods will give the most nutrients to your body that nature intended without having any harmful toxic additives. Food cravings and aversions (especially during pregnancy) help to demonstrate that our bodies will naturally crave the minerals and nutrients required to maintain our bodies.

Pregnancy safety

Homeopathy can be used safely by the pregnant/breastfeeding mother without any fear of it interfering with the baby in any harmful way. Treatment prior to conception may also help you to be as healthy as possible during your pregnancy. Homeopathy offers a gently, safe alternative treatment during pregnancy. (hyperlink pregnancy Care page)

Mothers experiencing a healthy, happy, positive pregnancy will also influence the growing fetus in a beneficial way.

Homeopathic birthing kits are available for purchase along with a consultation. Homeopathic birthing kits contain individually prescribed remedies to assist before, during and after the birthing process. The mother and birth partner will be guided on what remedies to administer at the proper time and how to take the remedies before, during and after the labour.

Can animals be treated with homeopathy?

Yes, animals can be safely and effectively be treated with homeopathy. The same principles apply to treating animals and do to humans, the only difference it that animals can not tell us there symptoms, as with small babies their symptoms have to be observed and reported to the homeopath.

Can I self-medicate using homeopathic treatments?

Homeopathic first aid kits can be purchased along with consultations. Low potency homeopathic remedies are provided in the basic first aid kits. Basic homeopathic first aid kits are for treating such as ailments as cuts, bruises, minor burns, stomach aches, rashes. These kits are not intended to replace emergency first aid assistance or professional homeopathic treatment. homeopathic first aid kits are provided to assist in a quick treatment method to people in their homes and busy lifestyles, such as sporting activities or traveling.

What are homeopathic medicines made from and how are they prepared?

Homeoopathic medicines are made from organic substances, such as plants, minerals and in some cases animal substances, such as the ink from a cuttle fish (homeopathic name being sepia). There are over two and a half thousand different homeopathic medicines available in various potencies (strengths).  Homeopathic Care exclusively uses SBL brand homeopathic products, because of their strict adherence to quality in the manufacturing processes. Only organic herbs are used by SBL in making homeopathic remedies to ensure the highest purity. SBL is world recognized and hold an ISO 9001 certification.

What kinds of conditions can Homeopathy treat?

Homeopathy is effective in treating a wide range of complaints. It is best know for treating auto immune diseases where other medical systems are not as effective. Asthma, allergies, thyroid problems, hormonal problems, eczema, coughs, colds, viral infections, fevers. The limitations of homeopathy are the biological limits of the body, for example it cannot grow a finger back that has amputated. The healing capacity of our bodies are often underestimated, but with the right stimulation offered by homeopathy, these natural forces can be utilized to their maximum capacity.

What is the difference between Conventional medicine, Naturopathy and Homeopathy?

Conventional medicine has specific treatments for diseases with the emphasis on treating symptoms.

Homeopathy and naturopathy differ considerably in their prescribing methods and medicine preparation. Homeopathy uses medicines that have been processed through a series of dilutions from the original substance, which means they are non-toxic and safe. Only one medicine is prescribed at a time to restore balance within the body. Homeopathy offers a specialized treatment for each patient's illness and works with the body's own healing energies rather than overriding them.

Naturopaths mainly use a mixed combination of herbal medicines and vitamins as a supportive framework for recovery. Herbal medicines are made directly from plant substances without dilutions and the dosage and quantities need to be carefully monitored by a professional.

Regulation of industry

Australian homoeopathic practitioners are not currently regulated by any government authority. There are guide lines existing for the training requirements, but these are only guide lines, they cannon be enforced by the government like doctors. Associated natural therapy bodies such as the Australian traditional medicine society, Australian homoeopathic association, Australian register of homeopaths and the professional association of classical homoeopaths all have strict qualification requirements for professional membership. You can feel confident that you are getting the best qualified treatment from natural consultants who are accredited with these associations.

What about seeing your doctor?

It is recommended that you should maintain your relationship with your doctor. Your doctor will be able to arrange any tests or X-rays you may need. Many doctors are skeptical of the benefits of alternative therapies and are un-aware of the benefits that homeopathy offers because they do not understand it. Patients will need to be aware of this and while listening to medical advice from their doctor realize that they are not experts in homeopathic medicine and the beneficial treatment it is able to offer. Homeopathy offers you the opportunity to take charge of your health. An ideal relationship is one where the doctor or specialist can overview homeopathic treatment and analyze the benefits of treatment through follow up medical tests.

Weighing up the risks and benefits

Every form of medical treatment has various risks and benefits, with so much conflicting information, it is often difficult to make an informed decision about what is best for you. Being actively involved in the decision making process is an empowering step forward, as at the end of the day you have to live with the consequences of what happens. Your family, friends and doctors may all give the best and most insightful advice they know, but it is important to consider all the options and fully understand all the outcomes before committing to a certain treatment.

Most doctors are skeptical at best about alternative medicines. Alternative medical therapies are called so because they are "different" compared to that of "conventional" medicine, because doctors have not fully trained in these alternative systems of treatment it is impossible for them to have a full understanding about how it works. You may not understand exactly how electricity works, but you can still benefit from its use every day.

Key points to remember when deciding about your treatment

• Look into all your treatment options, conventional and alternative.
• Make sure you understand the risks and benefits of all treatments.
• Make sure you understand how the risks and benefits will affect you personally, what effect will it have on your life.
• Make sure you have enough information to make a proper choice.