Homeopathy is wholly capable of satisfying the therapeutic demands of this age better than any other system or school of medicine. - Dr. Charles Menninger M.D., Founder of Menninger Clinic

Homeopathy is one of the most gentle and non-evasive forms of healing. The practice of homeopathy respects the fact that every person is unique and therefore manifests disease in different ways. Homeopathic remedies stimulate the body"s healing process to resolve the imbalance and return the organism to health. Homeopathic medicines act deeply to cure on all levels ─ physical, mental and emotional.

Homeopathic medicines are derived from a variety of plants, animal materials and minerals. Over 2000 naturally occurring remedies exist to date. Homeopathic remedies are administered in much smaller, less toxic doses than traditional medications and are used for prevention and treatment. They can also be used in combination with many naturopathic and pharmaceutical medications without any side effects or adverse interactions.

The process of making a remedy renders the substances in very safe, yet powerful forms to treat people of all ages and conditions - including babies, children, pregnant women and the elderly.

As unique individuals, our symptoms manifest themselves in unique forms. The choice of the most suitable homeopathic remedy depends on the careful evaluation of symptoms, both physical and mental/emotional. For any one ailment a naturopathic doctor may consider a wide range of homeopathic remedies, depending on the individual case.

You can think of homeopathic remedies as providing the body with the correct “map” to get it back on the path to health. The map or remedy that we give to the body"s healing mechanism must be exact. If the wrong map/remedy is given the body will continue off course. In order to determine an exact map, it is essential that each patient be approached as a unique individual with unique needs and symptoms.

Dr. Esposito uses two other forms of remedies that are similar in nature to homeopathic remedies: Bach Flower Essences and Tissue Cell Salts.

Bach Flower Essences

Bach flower remedies are a group of energetic essences derived from various flowers by the British physician and homeopath Edward Bach in the early 20th century. These remedies are similar to homeopathic remedies and are prescribed exclusively on the basis of emotional states. Based on the theory that physical ailments as well as psychological problems arise from emotional states, particular herbs and flowers are given to help people work with their emotions. Like homeopathic remedies, flower remedies (or flower essences) are liquid concentrates, diluted to such a degree as to work on an emotional state rather than a biochemical state. The essences are very effective and safe with both children as well as adults.

Dr. Esposito compounds a combination of Bach Flower remedies that are appropriate for the patient on-site at her clinic.

Tissue Cell Salts

Often referred to as Schuessler Tissue Salts, after the doctor who discovered them, tissue salts are homoeopathic prepared mineral combinations. Dr. Schuessler discovered that 12 vital mineral materials must be present for perfect functioning within the body. These mineral salts work by adjusting and supporting the building materials within cells to improve biological functioning. Minerals in the body have a wide variety of uses in cells as they support tissue structure and function.

Schuessler tissue salts absorb very fast in the body due to the fact that the mineral materials can be taken in the blood better when absorbed through the mouth mucous membrane. They are therefore more readily available to the body since they by-pass the digestive system.

Learn more about the homeopathic consulting services offered at Algoma Natural Healing Clinic.

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