HOMEOPATHY DO’S:

Always follow homeopath’s advice.Never use your own discretion.

Remember the doctor knows the best.Consult the doctor when required.

Always use the cap or a plastic spoon to deliver the medicine.Aim is to prevent contamination from bare hands.

Liquid medicines must be diluted before using.

Follow “time gap ” between meals and medicines ,as advised by the practitioner.

HOMEOPATHY DONT’S:

Avoid tobacco in any form whether chewing or smoking.Also alcohol ,drug habits must not be followed.

Dont leave the medicine container open ,keep it tightly in its place.

Always consult a single Homeopath at a time,do not overlap diffrent prescriptions.

Medicines must not be stored in direct sunlight,heat, etc.

Self -medication must always be avoided.

LIMITATIONS OF HOMEOPATHY:

Many diseases require surgical interventions In these cases homeopathy is only effective in pre and post surgery therapeutic interventions.

Homeopathic intervention are least effective when diseases are solely based on nutrition and lifestyle choices.

Homeopaths face certain challenges when the patient does not disclose all the problems.

A faith and trust based relationship between the homeopath and patient is a must for devising the best homeopathic medicine

STORAGE OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICIENES:

Globules must always be stored in plastic or glass containers,as provided by the homoeopath.

These containers must be secured properly.Caps,lids must not be left loose.

Strong odour products must not be kept near medicines.For example perfumes, caffeine products must be stored separately.

Medicines must not be stored in direct sunlight.They should be kept in a cool, dry place.However there is no need to refrigerate medicines

FOOD/BEVERAGE DURING HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT

Its best to refrain from some foods during treatment.It helps in achieving better results.

Strong odour food and beverages must be avoided.For example tea,coffee,mint ,garlic etc.

Chilled drinks and food items such as ice cream must not be taken right before or after taking medicine.

Artificially flavoured food items must be avoided as they may trigger an unnatural response.

WHY TIME GAP BETWEEN MEALS AND MEDICINS

It is suggested to take homeopathic medicines orally by putting on one’s tongue.

The reason behind this is the principle that the medicines instantly get absorbed by the lining in the mouth and tongue known as “buccal mucosa”.

This time gap between meals and medicines,if not maintained often leads to mixing of the food with medicine.

Although it does not effect the medicine as such,it surely interferes with the potency of the medicine which ultimately effects it’s medicinal action .

HOMEOPATHY AND CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE

Usage of these two medicines has been a question of concern for many patients.

There is no one answer fits all solution to this.Best way is to consult the professionals before exercising one’s discretion.

There are certain ailments in which both type of medicines can be taken together without any resulting problems.

owever best guide in this respect is definitely the medical practitioners.

HOW LONG DOES HOMOEOPATHY TAKES TO TREAT

This in one of the most sought after answers in homoeopathy.

Most important consideration for a homoeopath is the degree of illness whether is chronic or a normal illness.

Chronic illnesses take time in any medical intervention whether homoeopathic or any other.

here is no one size fits all solution to this.Action of medicine depends upon severity of illness,patient ‘s symptom description etc.

PRECAUTIONS SUGGESTED IN HOMEOPATH

The medicine should always be taken contact free of any surface other than meant for its storage.

Time Gap Principle between meals and medicine must always be followed.

The mouth must be free from any strong flavors such as alcohol,tobacco,mint etc.

Expired or old medicines must not be taken.

Although there is no known case of overdose related troubles,still they must be taken as per prescription.