FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ISÂ HOMOEOPATHY?
Homoeopathy is an ancient science which is based on the laws of nature, “Similia Similibus Curenture” which translates as "like cures like". This means that minute doses of a particular homoeopathic remedy that treats an illness or disease would produce symptoms similar to those of the disease in healthy people.
For example, Coffee is known to keep a person alert and awake and to drive sleep away. The Homoeopathic remedy, Coffea curda made from coffea beans, is known to combact insomnia, an overactive mind, nervousness and agitation.
Our body has its own innate ability to heal itself and our medicines trigger this response in the individual who is suffering. It brings about cure in the simplest, gentlest and safest of ways without any side effects. Homoeopathy cures the 'individual' and not just the disease.
HOW DOES HOMOEOPATHY WORK?
Homoeopathic medicine works by stimulating the body's own healing mechanism by strengthening the immune system. Once the immune system is strong and starts functioning effectively, the body itself cures the ailments or the illness.
Symptoms of a disease are often indicators that let us know if there is something wrong deep within and need correction. Homoeopathy treats the root cause of a problem instead of alleviating only the symptoms. It focuses on the person as a whole rather than just treating the illness.
Disease is treated by administring minute doses of a remedy that would produce symptoms similar to those of the disease in healthy people.
HOW CAN THE SAME HOMOEOPATHIC PILL CURE ALL ILLNESSES?
Homoeopathic medicines may look alike, but they are not the same. Think about allopathic capsules. Capsules may look the same but what’s inside them is different. The small white pills called globules look the same but homoeopathic dilutions or the liquid, which is the medicine, used in each of them is different.
DO HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES HAVE SIDE-EFFECTS?
No, Homoeopathic medicines do not cause any side-effects. Homoeopathy is a completely safe and natural.
DO HOMEOPATHIC DOCTORS HAVE A PROPER MEDICAL TRAINING BACKGROUND?
Yes, a professional homeopath in India has to go through the same rigorous 5-year course as any other allopathic doctor, including one year of internship at a hospital.
IS HOMEOPATHY SLOW IN ACTION?
This is a myth. For acute illnesses like diarrhoea, cold, cough, flu  etc., homoeopathic remedies act as fast as conventional medicines, sometimes even faster. Chronic illnesses naturally take longer to cure, because they are long standing. Homoeopathic remedies hence may take longer depending on the nature of the ailment and the seriousness of the condition.
CAN HOMEOPATHY TREAT ALL TYPES OF DISEASES?
Homoeopathy provides a safe and effective cure for a majority of diseases, except those which need emergency care and surgery.
WHY DOES A HOMEOPATH ASK SO MANY QUESTIONS?
It is important for a doctor to understand several aspects of a person and thus the first session is often lengthy but extremely important. Homoeoapthic practise is based on individulisation, hence the doctor needs to understand more about you than just your illness. It is that understanding that makes all the difference. It is only after the doctor understands the root cause of your ailment that they can suggest an appropriate remedy. Any information collected by the doctor is kept strictly confidential.