What is Holistic in Homeopathic practice?
In Homeopathy, holistic means treating the individual as a whole and not just the different parts. The history taking is a very important aspect of homeopathic consultation. Homeopathy looks at the root of the problem. It recognizes the inseparability of the mind and body i.e.: treating the patient as a whole and not just the disease. Homeopathy believes in holistic, total and individualistic approach and works on the principle of “Similia Similibus Curanter” which So when the symptoms of the medicine recorded in the materia medica (book of therapeutic properties of the drug) matches with the total picture of the diseased person, this medicine is called the “similimum” and selected to treat the patient as a whole and not just the disease.
As homeopathy believes in treating man as a whole and as no two individuals are the same, just as no two individuals are same hence their reactions also will differ. So if two individuals come with symptoms of headache or cold, the homeopath will prescribe a different remedy for the two persons/children. He will investigate how patient 1 complaints are different from patient 2 or what makes the two different people unique to match the appropriate remedy for the person
Thus it treats man at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels with due emphasis on diet, nutrition and exercise for a holistic cure.
Gastrointestinal system: Children get easily affected by diarrhea, colic and constipation and gas problems. Due to this they experience decreased appetite. They refuse to eat and this can have an adverse effect on their growth; both physical and intellectual growth.
Homeopathic medicines can correct the digestion and help in overall growth and development of the children.
According to a studies, stress during pregnancy or exposure to stressful life events prenatally was associated with an increased risk for autism as well as other developmental and psychological disorders. It may hinder fetal brain development in children.
If there is a behavioral issue the homeopath will first look at the circumstances that led to the Behavior. For example if the child has temper
Tantrums it may be due to a hypersensitivity to the environment or some internal discomfort.
Addressing this with homeopathic treatment may help reduce the behavior problems and also help the child respond better to the medicines.
A link between maternal anxiety and stress and emotional, behavioral and cognitive problems in the child has been found. Therefore during history taking especially in behavioral problems in the child, the homeopath probes into the state of health of the mother during pregnancy.
Dentition in children can be made very smooth and easy by giving homeopathic medicines to children aged between 5 months to 12 months, a time period during which homeopathic medicines are used.
Mind and intellectual level: Homeopathy is strongly suggested for Autism, dyslexia, Attention Deficit
Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) etc. Conventional medicines have very limited roles in treating above disease condition. The approach in treatment is with a constitutional remedy.
Homeopathic treatment during pregnancy helps in emotional healing and preventing intra uterine growth retardation. It can help as a protective measure to prevent the bad effects of stress. There are many homeopathic medicines which can trace origins to the child’s illness due to grief or stress in the mother during pregnancy.
Regards,
Dr.Maria Vimala Lewis (BHMS) (FCHD)
Homeopathic Practitioner
Dubai Herbal and Treatment Centre
