Glossary of Homeopathic Terminology

Acute illness is by definition a self-limiting disease which is mostly characterized by the symptoms having a rapid onset. These symptoms are fairly intense and resolve in a short period of time as either cure or death in the patient. We commonly know these acute diseases as colds, flu, bronchitis, childhood illnesses, tonsillitis, appendicitis, ear aches, most headaches, most infectious disease, etc. The same objective reporting is required for acute illness as for trauma, but here there is generally more information to report

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Aggravations are positive expressions of the healing process stimulated by the correct action of the remedy.  This is a very desirable consequence of homeopathic healing and is NOT an indication that your condition is worsening.  Rather, the aggravation is a demonstrative expression on the part of your body, which is vitally involved in its own cure.  There are numerous ways a patient might respond to homeopathic treatment.  Frequently aggravations mimic the form of previously unresolved symptoms and disease states that you have experienced in the past.  This is your body’s way of retracing the steps back toward improved health and resolving old imbalances.  The reoccurrence of such prior symptoms will generally not be as severe as the initial event, nor will it last as long.

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Aggravations generally manifest in one of two primary forms.  The first is a skin eruption of any type arising on any part of the body, and may include pimples, rashes, areas of itching skin, or other such occurrences.  The second possible appearances can be seen as a mucus discharge; either nasal, vaginal, or in any other area where mucus tends to accumulate and be expelled.  These aggravations may appear as disorders by themselves; however, THEY ARE NOT!

This is your vital force purging toxins and imbalances that are inherent or acquired within, and actually represent the healing process toward your direction of cure.

Due to the delicate nature of homeopathic remedies, there are several substances that have proven vibrant or aromatic enough to either antidote (compromise) or diminish the vitality and effectiveness of the remedy.  The following substances are known to significantly antidote remedies.  Patients are asked to refrain from using these substances that may be contained in certain ancillary modalities during homeopathic treatment:

·      Camphor

·      Coffee

·      Eucalyptus

·      Marijuana & Recreational Drugs

·      Prior to dental work and/or x-rays, please contact the office

·      Menthol

·      Mint

·      Pau d’arco*

·      Tea tree oil*

        *Commonly found in cosmetics. 

·      Homeopathic remedies not prescribed by your homeopath.

·     PLEASE READ ALL LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS AND COSMETICS!

Unlike acute diseases which have a limited duration upon the vital force, chronic diseases can remain in the individual for decades. These diseases do not necessarily result in the death of the individual and they may not die directly from the symptoms of this disease.

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A true cure takes place from within to without; from the more important organs to the lesser important; from above to below; heals the symptoms in the reverse order of their development.

A system of natural medicine developed by Samuel Hahnemann. Based on the Law of Similars.