by David Nortman | Clinical Practice, Introduction to Homeopathy
The first consultation in homeopathy, also known as the initial homeopathic intake, lasts about two hours for chronic complaints and as long as needed in the case of acute complaints. It is the beginning of an often fascinating journey of healing and self-discovery. A...
by David Nortman | Clinical Practice, Introduction to Homeopathy
After the first prescription the patient returns for regular appointments so that the homeopath may determine the response to it and decide what to do next. These visits are scheduled once every few weeks—more frequently at first and less so as treatment progresses....
by David Nortman | Clinical Practice, Introduction to Homeopathy
“How long will it take for me to get better?” This is one of the most frequent questions asked by new or prospective homeopathic patients. It is a sensible question that originates in our deep desire to foretell our life course and to receive assurance about the...
by David Nortman | Clinical Practice, Introduction to Homeopathy
The homeopathic prescription, similarly to a conventional medical prescription, consists of the homeopathic remedy to be prescribed based on the homeopathic case analysis just performed, and the dosage, which in turn consists of potency and frequency of intake. What...
by David Nortman | Clinical Practice, Introduction to Homeopathy
In The Initial Homeopathic Intake I outlined what takes place the first time a patient meets a homeopath. The aim of the entire initial-interview process is to distill the portrait of disease, which can be physical, psychological, or spiritual in nature. But it now...
by David Nortman | Clinical Practice, Homeopathic Philosophy
One of the most important contributions of homeopathy to the theory of health and disease is the concept of suppression of symptoms. Both in conventional and in some alternative forms of medicine reduction of symptoms and alleviation of suffering are viewed as the...
