A homeopath looks at people as people, rather than diseases, and uses remedies that bolster the whole person rather than just treat symptoms. Hence, to determine the correct remedy or remedies, your homeopath will ask very specific questions about all aspects of your life, as well as the illness patterns of your parents and grandparents. For instance, if you have the flu your homeopath will need to know the time of day you felt better or worse, your appetite or thirst, your general mood, and how you are sleeping. In other words, you are always treated as a person first . . . The key to correct homeopathic treatment is the practitioner's knowledge of the various remedies and your ability to relate the specifics of your disease.
Homeopathic treatment is for people of all ages.
Since it is a system which strengthens your natural immune system, it is useful for those healthy or ill, for both prevention and cure. For this reason they are of inestimable value in treating children often frightened by medicine. While any substance may be used homeopathically, remedies for the most part are all derived from natural substances, broken down into minute quantities to stimulate the natural defenses of the body. They do not cover up or stifle a symptom. While chronic disease may take time to correct, generally patients feel better soon after initial treatment has begun.