Homeopathic medicines and health - FAQ

Homeopathic medicines are prescribed after diagnosis by a physician.

Simple prescriptions for non-serious pain or illness (rhino-pharyngitis, teething discomfort, etc.)
Medications prescribed according to recurring symptoms (e.g. pain caused or soothed by motion)
Treatment that takes several criteria into account: your current problem or illness, your medical history, any laboratory analyses or x-rays, as well as your reactions to your environment (cold or warm-natured, etc.) your behaviour and personality (worrisome, irritable, etc.).

Homeopathic medicines can be used to treat the majority of common illnesses: the flu chronic and/or acute ear, nose and throat infections, digestive system disorders, stress, and insomnia.
Consult your physician for more information.

No. There is no homeopathic treatment for cancer in itself. However, homeopathic medicines can diminish some of the side effects of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.

For patients with chronic illnesses, homeopathic treatment aims to reduce the intensity and frequency of episodes and outbreaks, as with allergies or herpes.

With appropriate homeopathic treatment, some disorders like the flu, upper respiratory infections, colds, and seasonal allergies can be less serious.

Yes. When used for acute, occasional illnesses, homeopathic medicines can take effect very quickly, especially if they are taken as soon as symptoms appear. For chronic disorders such as asthma, migraines, allergies, and rheumatism, it will naturally take treatments longer to begin to work.

There are no contraindications against taking allopathic and homeopathic medicines simultaneously. Your physician may prescribe these medications alone or in combination with others according to your needs.

In some instances, self-medication under a pharmacist's supervision may be sufficient for treating acute, non-serious pain or disorders because homeopathic medicines can be a fast, reliable, and appropriate solution. However, if symptoms continue, you must consult a physician for a precise diagnosis and a suitable course of treatment.

No. Homeopathic medicines have no toxic chemical properties, no contraindications for use, no adverse reactions with other medications, and no unpleasant side effects related to the quantity taken. So pregnant women can take homeopathic treatments with no known risks for themselves or their unborn children. However, we recommend that these patients seek their physician or pharmacist's approval.

For over 150 years, homeopathic medicines have been used to treat pets, farm animals, competitive animals, and even wild animals. More and more breeders and animal lovers try it every day. Homeopathic medicines treat animals effectively. They are neither toxic nor habit-forming.

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