What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a systematic medicine that stimulates the body's own healing response when chosen correctly. Based on the fundamental law similia similibus curentur ("let likes be cured with like"), it uses micro-doses of substances that would cause similar symptoms in healthy people to cure those same symptoms in sick people.
The Science & History
Developed by German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the 1800s, homeopathy emerged from his dissatisfaction with harmful medical practices of his time, including bloodletting and toxic doses of mercury and arsenic.
Hahnemann's Discovery:
While translating medical texts, Hahnemann questioned claims about Peruvian bark (containing quinine) treating malaria. Through self-experimentation, he discovered that taking the bark produced malaria-like symptoms in healthy people, leading to his groundbreaking theory.
Through meticulous "provings" (testing substances on healthy individuals), Hahnemann documented symptom patterns and developed potentized remedies through careful dilution and succussion (vigorous shaking).
What to Expect - First Appointment
Duration: Up to 90 minutes
Process: Comprehensive questioning about:
- Current health issues
- Past health challenges
- Family medical history
- Mental, emotional, and physical state
- General information for remedy selection