Question 1

What is homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy is a natural & holistic system of medicine; it is the second most widely used system of medicine in the world. It incorporates all aspects of a person — mind, body, and spirit. Your specific set of symptoms are matched to a carefully chosen homeopathic medicine, empowering and gently nudging your body’s natural and innate ability to heal, and restore health and homeostasis.

Question 2

What is not homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy is not: herbs, supplements, protocols, or essential oils.Homeopathy differs from modern techniques that incorrectly call themselves homeopathic, yet prescribe:Mixtures of more than one medicine at a time.Speculative practices based on theories such as the doctrine of signatures or other imaginative methods that select medicines based on unproven associations, physical properties (smell, taste, appearance), or chemical analysis rather than systematic trials (provings).Protocol-based prescribing rather than individualized prescribing based on the law of similars.Medicines selected without reference to methodical trials or symptom similarity.Substances commercially manufactured as homeopathic drug products using a mechanism other than trituration/dilution and succussion.

Question 3

What are the origins of homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy originated in Germany in 1796. It was created by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann.Samuel Hahnemann created homeopathy because he was deeply disillusioned by the harsh, ineffective conventional medical practices of the late 18th century, such as bloodletting and toxic chemical doses. Mainstream medicine relied on aggressive purging, heavy blistering, and toxic poisons like arsenic and mercury, which often harmed patients more than the actual disease.Frustrated by these dangerous methods, Hahnemann temporarily stopped practicing medicine in the 1780s to make a living translating scientific and medical texts. While translating William Cullen’s Materia Medica, Hahnemann questioned why cinchona bark (quinine) successfully treated malaria. He ingested cinchona bark himself and noticed it produced malaria-like symptoms (fevers and chills) in a healthy body.Like cures like: This led him to formulate the core principle of similia similibus curentur—the idea that a substance causing specific symptoms in a healthy person can cure those same symptoms in a sick person. Hahnemann wanted to establish a rational, gentle system of medicine that used smaller doses and avoided the violent interventions popular at the time.

Question 4

What are the foundational principles of homeopathic practice?

Accepted Answer

Law of Similars
A homeopath prescribes a medicine that has been shown through carefully conducted trials (provings) to produce effects similar to those of the patient’s illness: the more similar, the more effective the result.⁵ The medicine is selected based on the totality of characteristic symptoms of the patient, not on disease diagnosis alone.
Totality of Symptoms
The complete symptom picture of the individual is matched to a carefully chosen homeopathic medicine.
One Medicine at a Time
To secure the best practical results, medicine must be administered singly. Only one medicine is prescribed at a time, never mixtures of multiple medications or combinations. This principle allows clear observation of the medicine’s action and the patient’s response.
Minimum Dose/Optimal Posology
A single medicine is prescribed for its dynamic property in optimal posology, meaning the correct potency (degree of dilution and succussion), dose (quantity of medicine), and frequency of repetition. The dose must be sufficient to trigger a healing response while avoiding unnecessary aggravation.

Question 5

What is homeopathic medicine made out of?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathic medicine is made from substances found in nature, including plants, minerals and animals. They are natural, gentle and safe for people of all ages and stages of life. Homeopathic medicine is manufactured according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United Stated (HPUS) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for medicines. They are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Question 6

How does homeopathy work?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathic medicine acts as a catalyst, or messenger, to help the body self-heal and move towards strengthened and increased vitality, thus ultimately strengthening your constitution and reducing susceptibility. Think of it as acting as a signal to gently nudge the body’s own healing mechanisms to resolve symptoms, and to bring the body to a higher level of vitality. When we are in a healthy state, we have flexibility and resilience; we bounce back and find balance after facing a challenge. When we are unwell, we become ‘stuck’ and this is when symptoms arise. Homeopathy sees symptoms as valuable messages to be listened to and respected, rather than nuisances to simply silence or suppress. The body is always seeking balance, and when something is not right and needs our attention, symptoms act as the body's language in order to communicate and get our attention. Symptoms are also signposts that point us to the needed homeopathic medicine, which will stimulate the body to get unstuck, heal, and return to balance.

Question 7

Who can use homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy can be used by people of all ages, from children beginning in the womb to older adults. Homeopathy is also supportive throughout all stages of pregnancy. Homeopathy can also be used by animals.

Question 8

What can homeopathy treat?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy can support each and every state of our being. Homeopathy uses your symptoms, not a named diagnosis or named condition, as a guide to find the best homeopathic medicine match for you. Over time, the goal is for your body to return to health, free of symptoms, and to not continuously need homeopathic medicine to feel your best. So, wherever you are, whatever you do, homeopathy can support you through and through!

Question 9

What is the difference between acute and chronic?

Accepted Answer

Acute illnesses usually develop suddenly and symptoms are of short-term duration – lasting a day, or up to one or two weeks. They often have a clear, sudden cause/trigger like cold wind, bad food, or an injury. Examples include: flu, common colds, food poisoning, or minor injuries. Treatment focuses on matching your individual rapid, intense symptoms to a remedy to relieve symptoms and support your body's healing process to help you recover.Chronic conditions are long-lasting, deep-seated health issues that recur or develop slowly over time, and may worsen over months and years. They reflect an ongoing imbalance in the person's vital force, rather than a temporary external trigger. Examples include: long-term joint pain, chronic allergies, or recurring migraines. Homeopathic care uses deep-acting, or chronic remedies, aimed at the root cause over a long period.

Question 10

What is the vital force?

Accepted Answer

The vital force is the inner energy,  "vital principle" or "life force", that gives us life and controls the body's functions, sensations, and harmony. This force controls your natural ability to heal and maintain normal body functions, keeping the body healthy and balanced.Role in Health: When the vital force is balanced, a person enjoys physical and mental health.Role in Disease: Illness is not seen as a local physical breakdown, but as a disturbance or derangement of this vital energy. Symptoms are seen as outward expressions of your vital force being disrupted and attempting to correct the imbalance.Mechanism of Cure: Homeopathic medicine use dynamic, ultra-diluted substances to stimulate the vital force, stimulating the body to restore balance and heal itself.

Question 11

Can I continue other medications and treatments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, homeopathy can be safely used alongside both conventional and alternative treatments. Homeopathy is not contraindicated with other forms of medicine or therapies.

Question 12

What should I expect?

Accepted Answer

Homeopathy considers mind, body, and spirit in addressing your overall health and symptom picture. It’s a system of medicine that restores health, harmony, and balance for a full life, through a thoughtful, intentional, and individualized approach to your health & wellness.We will spend up to two hours together discussing your specific symptoms and how they impact your life; we will never rush. The way you experience a symptom shows me how your body is out of balance physically, mentally, and emotionally. Your past medical history is important, so we will also take time to see how your body has responded to illness in the past as well as in the present moment. After I have gained a complete understanding of your state of health, that’s when I get to work analyzing all aspects of your case to make the best remedy recommendation possible. I will give you instructions on how to order and take your remedy, and we will have regular follow up visits to track your progress, making changes as needed based on how your body responds. When we work together, you will also have direct access to me for anything that might pop up between visits, including acute illnesses like colds and stomach bugs. Rather than focusing only on a diagnosis, homeopathy pays close attention to the unique pattern of symptoms each person experiences. These patterns offer important clues about how the body is responding and how best to support its natural ability to heal. Homeopathy takes a thoughtful and individualized approach. Each person's symptoms tell a unique story, and care is guided by the full pattern of your experience rather than a diagnosis alone.

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What is homeopathy?

What is not homeopathy?

What are the origins of homeopathy?

What are the foundational principles of homeopathic practice?

What is homeopathic medicine made out of?

How does homeopathy work?

Who can use homeopathy?

What can homeopathy treat?

What is the difference between acute and chronic?

What is the vital force?

Can I continue other medications and treatments?

What should I expect?

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Your body knows how to heal. Homeopathy helps it remember.

Your symptoms tell a story. I listen to every detail and look at the whole picture. Harmony Homeopathy is a safe place to land and find real lasting change.

Wellness is seeking you just as you are seeking it

Welcome

Meet Karina, Student Practitioner at Academy of Homeopathy Education

Services

Acute Care Consultation

Get in touch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is homeopathy?

What is not homeopathy?

What are the origins of homeopathy?

What are the foundational principles of homeopathic practice?

What is homeopathic medicine made out of?

How does homeopathy work?

Who can use homeopathy?

What can homeopathy treat?

What is the difference between acute and chronic?

What is the vital force?

Can I continue other medications and treatments?

What should I expect?

Follow Me

Your body knows how to heal.
Homeopathy helps it remember.

Your symptoms tell a story. I listen to every detail and look at the whole picture.

Harmony Homeopathy is a safe place to land and find real lasting change.

Meet Karina, Student Practitioner
at Academy of Homeopathy Education