What Will a Homeopath Want to Know?

An initial interview with a classical homeopath will usually take up to two hours.  You will be asked for detailed information about your physical, mental, and emotional health and your likes and dislikes.  This enables your homeopath to understand your unique individuality.  Of particular interest will be your reactions to the external world, such as temperature, weather, food, etc.  The homeopath will also search for factors that may have contributed to or caused your illness, including stress, shock, traumas, or perhaps family history.

  The homeopath might prescribe immediately or may study your case and supply a remedy at a later date.  A follow-up appointment to determine the effectiveness of the remedy will usually be scheduled four to six weeks after taking the remedy.  Treatment of chronic diseases is a process that takes time, especially when other medications are involved.  The homeopath will require regular follow-up visits in order to assess your reaction to your remedy and to decide whether to repeat it, change its potency, or move on to another remedy.