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Tutorial 11 – Return of Old Symptoms

In previous tutorials we have discussed the Law of Similars, Vital Force, Direction of Cure, palliation, and suppression. In this tutorial, we will see all these concepts at work in …

Tutorial 14 – That First Appointment

For most people, their first visit to a homeopath a surprising experience. The consultation is lengthier than that required for a doctor, and the questions asked extend well beyond those of the …

Homeopathy: an Introduction

Homeopathy has a remarkable approach to health. Rather than relying on chemicals to control unwanted symptoms or force a particular response, homeopathy treats a person’s health problems by triggering their …

Tutorial 1 – The Law of Similars

Homeopathic medicines are prescribed according to a natural law known as the Law of Similars. Sometimes expressed as “like cures like,” this law allows Homeopaths to correct symptoms of ill-health …

Tutorial 3 – Potentisation

Today, homeopathic medicines are safe for all to use. They are dispensed as highly dilute, sub-molecular remedies that are free of the chemical side effects associated with other medicines. However, …

Tutorial 4 – Three Scales of Potency

Today, homeopathic pharmacies potentise remedies according to three different scales to suit different prescribing purposes. These scales are the: centesimal scale, decimal scale and quinquagintamillesimal scale. The Centesimal Scale The …

Tutorial 5 – Benefits of Potentisation

The key to creating safe and effective homeopathic remedies is the act of potentisation. Although the process is incredibly simple, its benefits are huge as can be seen in the …

Tutorial 6 – Provings

“Proving” is the homeopathic term for the testing of a substance on healthy human volunteers to find what symptoms it produces (and therefore treats). Provings Homeopathic remedies are drawn from …