Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated on 30 April 2023
1. What is Homeopathy?
It’s German System of medicine where the treatment is based on a fixed principles which is "Similia similibus curentur" or "like cures like". According to Homeopathy, a remedy which can cause certain symptoms in a healthy individual can cure a patient when same remedy is given to a diseased individual who comes up with similar diseased symptoms.
2. Does Homeopathy work for acute disease ?
Yes. It absolutely works for acute conditions.
3. Can Homeopathy treat every single disease ?
Like any other medical system, Homeopathy does have its own limitations. It’s not recommended to use homeopathic medicines during emergency conditions like drowning, accidents or operations.
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4. Is Homeopathy slow?
Absolutely not. Homeopathic medicines work and cure from that root hence the treatment time always depends upon the course of the disease in a patient. For example, if a patient comes to us with fever since one day, the medicine cures him as early as depending on progression of disease in him.
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5. Is it safe for a new born & pregnant woman to take homeopathic medication?
It’s absolutely safe since homeopathic medicine have minimal proportions in a potent ideal form. But it’s highly recommended that a patient should always consult a homeopathic physician for the prescription and then only take the treatment recommended by the doctor.
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6. Can Homeopathy treat mental illness in children like autism, ADHD, delayed milestones, muscular dystrophy etc?
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Yes. As early the child is brought for the treatment, better will be the outcome.
7. Is it true that homeopathic treatment involves steroid?
Absolutely No. Homeopathic system of medicine is more than 200 year old and there are no steroidal treatment. Homeopathic medicines are derived from all the natural ingredients available in plants, fungi, minerals, mountain herbs etc and is used in a potentized form.
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8. Does Homeopathy pills increase sugar levels since it’s sweet in taste?
No. Homeopathic globules are made using lactose . The sugar content in the globules dosage is so low that it can never increase level that the patient can end up having diabetes.
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9. Does Homeopathy cure autoimmune disorders?
Yes. There are many scientific evidences where Homeopathy has cured autoimmune diseases completely. It purely depends upon the susceptibility of the patient and also what level the disease has progressed to.
10. Can we self medicate ourselves since Homeopathy has no side effects?
No. It’s not recommended for a patient to self medicate any medicines without a qualified doctor’s consultation.
11. Does homeopathy has surgery?
No. Every Homeopathic doctor learns surgery as a part of curriculum during their studies but Homeopathy believes in non-invasive treatment methodology. Our aim is to prevent a patient undergoing surgery. But it depends what stage the disease has progressed in the patient in order to say only medicines are enough or the patient has to undergo surgery.
12. Can Homeopathy cure recurrent renal calculus?
Yes.
13. Can Homeopathy cure menopausal syndrome?
Yes.
14. Can Homeopathy cure bleeding disorders in female and prevent hysterectomy?
Absolutely Yes.
15. Can homeopathic medicines be given to pet animals and does it work?
Yes. Homeopathy does wonders in treatment of pet animals. In fact, the medicines act at its best and quicker than in humans and cures all diseases from the root. There are many veterinary doctors who have started prescribing Homeopathy instead of conventional treatments are getting the best results.
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16. Is laboratory investigation report required in Homeopathy?
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Absolutely yes. In fact, any qualified doctor would request you to get your laboratory investigations done to confirm any diagnosis before commencing any treatment. The fact is that basic anatomy and physiology of the human body remains the same for any system of medicines.
17. Are chronic diseases treated in Homeopathy? If yes how long does it take for the cure?
Yes. Chronic diseases are best treated by holistic approach of case taking, diagnosing the case, analyzing the disease symptoms with the individualistic symptoms makes homeopath to choose an exact similimum (Individualistic remedy) for the patient which acts at cellular level and tries to boost their body's own immune system in order to achieve complete cure from the root.
18. Is Homeopathy recognized by WHO?
Yes. Homeopathy is the second most commonly used treatment worldwide according to WHO.
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19. Is it safe to take Homeopathy along with conventional medicines?
Yes, it is absolutely safe. You can take homeopathic medicines while on conventional treatment but a time interval between the intake of the two different system of medicines will be advised by the physician.
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20. How to take Homeopathic medicines?
Instructions to be followed for the best result of homeopathic medicines:-
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Homeopathic medicines act best when taken before or after food with minimum 30 minutes gap.
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Take nothing by mouth 30-60 minutes before and after taking your homeopathic medicine.
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You can take more than one homeopathic medicine at one time. However, we recommend taking them a few minutes apart.
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Medicines (Pills) need to be chewed without water.
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Only if liquid medicines are advised for internal intake, then to be taken in quater glass (1/4th) of water as per the doctors advice.
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Homeopathic medicines are advised not to be touched with hands since we use very minimal amounts of potentized medicines that might be contaminated.
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Note:- Medicine intake instructions specific to condition is advised by physician after consultation only.
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