To use homeopathic medicines more effectively, it is important to know that they work best when prescribed on the sick person's unique pattern of symptoms, not just the name of their disease. For serious or chronic ailments, consider professional homeopathic care — or pick up a guidebook like Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines.
Before you shop for medicines…
To use homeopathic medicines more effectively, it is IMPORTANT to know that these natural medicines work most effectively when they are prescribed based on the sick person's unique pattern (or syndrome) of symptoms, not just the “name” of their disease.
Secondly, homeopathic medicines are not like vitamins or herbs. Generally, it is not necessary to take them every day (except when instructed to do so by a competent homeopath). Sometimes, only a couple of doses a day for 1 to 3 days is enough. The idea is to take as little as possible but as much as necessary. Remember, these remedies are “catalysts” to your body's self-healing capabilities.
If you want to treat minor and acute illnesses or injuries
- Your results will be more effective and spectacular IF you learn how to individualize a specific homeopathic medicine based upon the sick person's overall symptoms (their “syndrome”).
- It is best if you purchase an introductory book that teaches you which medicine to use.
Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines
Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants
Healing Pain and Injury
Here are articles that teach you which homeopathic books are useful and practical for a variety of conditions and situations: How to learn homeopathy →
OR… sometimes, we have articles that teach you which homeopathic medicines to use: Using homeopathy for ailments →
If you want treatment for more serious or chronic ailments
First, you generally cannot be expected to self-treat serious or chronic ailments. THIS usually requires the treatment from a professional homeopath.
YOU might benefit from an in-depth interview with a professional homeopath:
There ARE some books that suggest specific protocols for some of these “more serious or chronic ailments,” but these suggestions are not always effective… in fact, people tend to benefit from “professional homeopathic care.” Still, for some people, these simple protocols are helpful.
