HOMEOPATHY

THE NATURAL MEDICINE OF TODAY AND THE FUTURE

By  Katharina Riedener

What is Classical Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine based on the practice of treating like with like. HOMEOPATHY is derived from the Greek word HOMOIOS, meaning like or similar and pathy which means suffering. A simple example of this principle can be seen with the common onion.  Slicing an onion can cause symptoms of burning and watery eyes, as well as sneezing and a runny nose.  Many hay fever sufferers have found dramatic relief from their burning, watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose after taking the homeopathic remedy Allium cepa (the remedy made from red onion). Thus the substance that can cause symptoms can, as a remedy, also cure them.

The idea of "like cures like” was written about by Hippocrates  and practiced in the 15. Century by Paracelsus. It even appeared as early as the tenth century BC by Ayurvedic medicine.

What Are Homeopathic Remedies?

Homeopathic remedies are prepared from diluted substances such as plants, minerals, or animal products, which are repeatedly diluted and succussed (vigorously shaken).  As this standardized process of dilution and succussion continues, the remedy becomes more powerful.  This method is called potentization and it is the hallmark of all homeopathic remedies.  The extreme dilution used in the preparation of homeopathic remedies renders them non-toxic and safe for every one of all ages, even during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.  In classical Homeopathic practice only single remedies are being applied, which adds to the simplicity of treatment for patient and practitioner.   Over 3000 remedies are available today and new remedies are discovered every year to cover new conditions and ailments of today’s world.

Who can benefit from Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is concerned with the treatment of you as an individual person with all your characteristics, preferences, as well as your personality and your feelings.

Homeopathy can be successful in treating virtually any condition in any person. Homeopathy is famous for treating conditions that are not “named” by western medicine and diseases that are known to be incurable! Homeopathy can give hope to those that are told to be on medication for the rest of their lives and can achieve remarkable results in any kind of chronic disease. Over the years of my practice I have seen Homeopathy be very successful in treatment of some of the following ailments: Autoimmune Diseases,  MS, Fibromyalgia Chronic Pains, Migraines, Asthma, Allergies,  Skin Diseases, Herpes, Depression,  ADD/ADHD, Insomnia, Phobias and Fears, Digestive Problems, Food Allergies, Crohn’s, IBS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Hormonal Imbalances and Glandular Dysfunctions, Endometriosis,

During Pregnancy and Labor, for Babies and Childhood Illnesses, Injuries and Acute Infections. Many more to follow……

How do the remedies work?

The remedies will stimulate and encourage your body’s own healing energies. This method focuses on the underlying disturbance or dis-ease that causes the symptoms, rather than the symptoms them-selves.  Because you are treated as an individual on the whole, your individual remedy will also work on all levels for your body and mind! Thus classical homeopathic treatment is some-times referred to as constitutional prescribing. 

What happens during a consultation?

At our first meeting I will spend about 2 hours with you. We will mainly talk about your personal history, which includes your life experiences and childhood, family and health history and of course your present concerns. This information is valuable for me in order to recognize you as an individual. After the consultation I will study your case and eventually find the most similar remedy for you as an individual. This process can take sometimes a couple of days and I will either mail the remedy to you or we can arrange for you to pick it up. In about 6 -8 weeks we will schedule a follow up for you to evaluate the progress. Subsequent follow up’s can usually expand in time period every time until you reach your desired level of health and can be as infrequent as once a year or even longer.

About my-self:

I took the majority of my training with a school in England, some training in Switzerland and Germany. From 1999- 2004.
I had a family practice in Red Deer, AB. In Oct. 04, we decide to move to Osoyoos where I hope to be able to treat many people and help them with Homeopathy! I offers consultations in Osoyoos, (South Okanagan), BC and Red Deer, Alberta on a regular bases. Due to my Swiss upbringing I can also offer consultations in German.

To Contact Katharina Riedener at Classical Homeopathy  in Osoyoos, B.C. and in Red Deer, Alberta   - see the Ok In Health - South Okanagan Practitioners'  page or Alberta`s practitioners' page or advert below.

For upcoming course in Homeopathic First Aid course - see OK In Health`s event calendar page!

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