Homeopathic Medicine with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Lee

Developed in the eighteen century, homeopathic medicine is a system of medicine that stimulates the body to heal itself. It was founded by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician. In Europe, homeopathy is frequently used to treat many different types of illnesses and conditions.

Treating “like with like”

In medicine, there are two basic ways for treating ill health: 1) the way of opposites; and 2) the way of similars.

Consider a patient with a cough: The way of opposites is to use anti-cough drugs that suppress the cough. The way of similars (i.e. homeopathy) will help the body heal, thus recover from the cough.  The term “homeopathy” comes from two Greek words – “homoios” means similar, “pathos” means suffering.

Every individual is unique

In homeopathy, your uniqueness is very important.  For example, how you uniquely express a symptom like a cough is as essential in finding the remedy that matches you the best.  Tiny details associated with the cough can be important in selecting the correct homeopathic medicine for you. Does it tickle? Do you have phlegm? What color is it? Is the cough worse inside? Outside? At night time? In the wind?  Funny as it sounds, knowing these minute details can improve our ability to match you to the correct remedy.

Homeopathic remedies

Homeopathic medicines are made from extremely diluted plant, animal or mineral products. There is little to no chance of toxicity or interaction with other supplements or medications. After taking the homeopathic remedy, symptoms sometimes become worse before they improve. This worsening or “aggravation” is usually a good sign that the medicine is working. It is stimulating your body to “clean house” and restore your health.

In addition to tradition single-remedy homeopathics, Dr. Lee, ND also may recommend ‘complex homeopathy’, which is the incorporation of several homeopathic remedies into one liquid solution. The combination addresses specific issues in the body (e.g. nerves, or hormones).  Enhancing the body at the cellular level, homeopathy subtly improves the patient’s overall health in significant ways.