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Samuel Hahnemann is credited with the invention of the Homeo system of medicine in the early part of the 19th century. Substantially diluted healing substances are employed by homeopathy for curing various types of illnesses. Unlike conventional medicine, homeopathy is free from the side effects and often the preferred system of medicine for young children. The conventional system of medicine suppresses symptoms that can potentially recur, and often at a deeper level. Homeopathy on the other hand cures from inside out. The primary approach of homeopathy is to address the underlying mental or emotional stress responsible for chronic disease and then move the illness from the body. Apart from the absence of side effects, homeopathy also enhances the quality of life in the process of healing.

A Different Approach to Treatment

Homeopathy founded on unfailing scientific principles, has weathered itself over 200 years. Chi or vital energy, the paradigm of acupressure is shared by homeopathy too. Homeopathy works with the energy of the metabolic system to lend strength and employs safe remedies which are non-toxic and individualized to the patient, for acute as well as chronic illnesses. Homeopathy treatment involves treating the individual as a whole and envelopes his emotional, spiritual as well as physical well being. Well-chosen homeopathic remedies instill a profound sense of well being in the individual even before it starts to cure the symptoms. The homeopath lays great emphasis on a detailed enquiry into the emotional or mental afflictions that could have triggered the disease. Therefore, the initial interview with a Homeopathic doctor can involve several minutes, and in certain cases, even hours. Personal habits, diet, daily routine, sleep, tastes, dislike and several other factors would be explored before the homeopath decides the line of treatment and each of these individually or collectively can weigh on the decision. The non-toxic and non-addictive nature of homeopathic medicines is another advantage, specifically in the treatment of chronic illnesses.

Attributes of a Great Homeopath The great Hahnemann has stated “Without being yourself a physician (homeopath), it is impossible to form an immediate judgment respecting the scientific attainments of a homeopath. Therefore, as a layperson, in order to select a really good homeopathic practitioner, you must have recourse to some facts which must guide you to your object with no less certainty than if you had attended a homeopathic school yourself.”

If you have decided to take homeopathic treatment, it is extremely important to consult the right practitioner. Here are some tips in selecting the practitioner who can help you out of your misery and suffering:

• Time is the biggest investment that a homeopath makes in diagnosing your exact ailment.

• A homeopath who has a hectic schedule and is unable to allot quality time to his patients is best left to himself. He cannot help alleviate your suffering.

• A homeopath who talks more about himself, his achievements, how he built his reputation, etc. is not the one for you. Instead, he should be an excellent listener, because homeopathy needs elaborate information of the subject.

• A good homeopath is never too tired to listen to your stories or finer details of your ailment itself, or even otherwise.

• A homeopath who believes in ostentatious settings for his practice is best shunned.

• A homeopath who is often distracted by phone calls and other annoyances during your interview, is not for you. Look for someone who can spend focused and quality time.

An Ideal Homeopath

The plain man with lots of common sense, who is an excellent listener, takes note of all your issues, explains them from his perspective, can fit into the description of an ideal Homeopath. Being compassionate is perhaps the highest quality that a homeopath should possess. Anger and irritability are not the best companions of a homeopath. He will never pronounce an opinion without mature reflection. The following tools will further assist you in identifying the ideal homeopath to provide you that much needed succor.

• Just one remedy is what a good homeopath will prescribe

• He will always put your remedy in a bottle of water (he decides the quantity). Remedies provided as dry doses do not come from the competent ones, and can either prevent the cure or slow it down.

• He gives you a test dose for the same evening as you see him and seeks a report in a couple of days about the result. Unless you hear from your homeopath, do not repeat the dose.

• A test dose helps your homeopath determine the dosage and ensure that you are relieved of your illness in a gentle way and in the shortest possible time.

• A good homeopath will not advocate the theory of “aggravation first” nor ask for your allopathic medicines to be withdrawn before his treatment can commence. Withdrawing allopathic medicines all too suddenly (a good homeopath ought to know this), can even be dangerous to you. Withdrawal should be graded and completed only when an improvement from the homeo medicine can be perceived.

• Dry single remedy (some pellets on the tongue) repeated every month for a year (without changing the strength or potency of the remedy) is the “watch” and “wait” approach practiced by several homeopaths is not figuring under Hahnemann's most advanced method.

• Good homeopaths always return your calls and never stay on an extended vacation without an appropriate back-up mechanism.

• A good homeopath wants periodical reports from you so that he can review and make changes if necessary.

• A good homeopath does change his prescription in rapid succession, or changes the prescription, every time you visit him. Possibly, he has no idea, what your affliction is.

• A single constitutional remedy to solve all your problems for the rest of your life is not advocated by the homeopathic system.

• After prolonged periods of treatment, if no encouraging results are perceived, the good homeopath will retake the case.

An Exceptional Homeopath

A humble, compassionate, industrious human being, sympathetic to your suffering, patient and attentive during consultation, not distracted by events unrelated to you or your suffering, sums up the qualities of an exceptional Homeopath. His love is homeopathy and people. The Rich and the poor always receive his best attention. Ideally, he always sets apart some of his time for the less privileged.

Sources

http://www.healthy.net/scr/Column.asp?Id=752

http://www.homeopathysnc.org/homeopathy_articles.htm

http://www.homeopathysnc.org/luc_de_schepper_choosing_a_homeopath.htm