Homeopathy

Homeopathy has been recognized as a system of medicine for over 200 years and is now practiced throughout the world. It is based on an ancient idea developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann during the late 1700's that provides a way to stimulate the body so it can heal itself. All symptoms, no matter how uncomfortable they are, represent the body’s attempt to restore itself to health. So instead of trying to dry up the runny nose from a cold with antihistamines, a homeopath will use a remedy that will stimulate the body to move in the direction it is already going, and, in the process, clear the runny nose!

It is a system that looks at individuals and not at diseases. Each of us suffers a cold in his or her unique way. Yet conventional medicine makes the assumption that all colds are alike and offers a common series of drugs something to dry the nose, something to bring down the fever, something to suppress the cough, something to ease the headache. Homeopathy, on the other hand, looks for the one substance that will cure the individual case. The person with a beginning cold, characterized by slow onset, aching, loss of appetite, chills, and a desire to be left alone will need a different remedy than the person whose cold comes on a bit quicker and is characterized by intense sneezing, a runny nose that burns the upper lip, a desire for hot drinks, a bone chilling coldness, and a desire not to be left alone. We characterize both as colds, but they are expressed differently, and, therefore, are in need of different homeopathic remedies.

Homeopathy is a system of medicine that is gentle, safe, and effective. It values the whole person, so it is also holistic. It meshes nicely with BodyTalk and the other modalities that are used in the Bodymind Mechanics scope of practice. Jennifer is also available to lecture on Homeopathy and it's common everyday uses based on remedies that are available over-the-counter. Please inquire directly if you are interested in scheduling a lecture.