Homeopathy is a healing system formulated over 200 years ago through the life-long efforts of a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann.

Homeopathy is based on the premise that substances can be used to stimulate the body to heal itself. These substances, when diluted and processed using a method called succussion, are called homeopathic remedies. Remedies are assessed according to the symptom pictures they create when taken and then they are used to treat the same symptom pictures seen in others. This basic tenet is referred to as treating “Like with Like.”

There are different branches of homeopathy but I use classical homeopathy, which is the original system that Dr. Hahnemann evolved. In classical homeopathy great care is taken to find a single remedy to provide the energy to push the body in the direction of healing.

Companies who make combination remedies mix several remedies together in order to cover more symptoms. Although some symptoms may get better for a time, combination remedies confuse the symptom picture, making it more difficult to find a remedy with a curative response.

In classical homeopathy, the remedy is determined by conducting a homeopathic interview with the client. During this interview, I gather as much information as I can in order to get a clear symptom picture. Afterward, I analyze the information and determine which remedy picture is the best match for the symptom picture.

More information about homeopathy can be found on the following websites. This is not a complete list, but these websites are very informative.

• The National Center for Homeopathy
• Homeopathy 4 Everyone
• Miranda Castro's website
• North American Society of Homeopaths
• ABC Homeopathy website