2. What is the scope of homeopathy?
What conditions benefit from it?
Since homeopathy is used to treat people rather than illnesses, anyone,
whatever their diagnosis, can benefit from treatment. These are examples
of the types of problems that I have treated with homeopathy:
- Chronic ailments: asthma, infections, ear infections (chronic), digestive
problems, hormonal problems, depression, anxiety, headache
- Acute conditions: cough, ear infections (acute), sprains and strains,
injuries, poison ivy/oak, flu, bladder infections
- Pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum health
- Recurrent subtle symptoms: low energy, poor sleep, sore throat, etc.
- Recurrent injuries
- Disease prevention and health promotion
- Genetic disorders: homeopathy cannot cure genetic problems, but it may
reduce the severity of how the disease’s complications manifest
in the body.
3. Does Dr. Breunig practice classical homeopathy?
Yes. I recommend only one homeopathic remedy at a time and wait to
see how your body responds.
4. What happens on my first visit with Dr. Breunig?
The first visit is a two-hour appointment. Besides the physical examination,
our visit will include an extensive consultation. I will listen, observe,
and ask occasional questions. You will discuss the condition that has
caused you to seek treatment. The more specific and detailed you can
be, the better. My goal is to figure out how your condition is unique
to you and different from anyone else’s. I want to know the location
of your physical complaint(s), the sensation or character of the pain,
factors that make it better or worse, other symptoms that regularly
occur in association with your problem, and the onset of the problem.
I will also consider your energy level, diet, sleep, mental well being
(memory, clarity of thought, etc.), and emotional health (expression
of emotions, patterns that limit you).
5. What happens next? What about follow-up visits?
After the first visit, I will recommend a treatment plan for you, with
suggestions for spinal care, homeopathic remedy recommendation and any
other suggestions appropriate for your condition. For chronic conditions,
I will evaluate the action of the homeopathic remedy and your response
to it approximately every 5-6 weeks. However, if your condition is acute,
we would follow up in a matter of days, not weeks. Follow-up appointments
are 25 minutes.
Where can I read more about homeopathy?
For additional information about homeopathy, I recommend the following
books:
- Castro, Miranda, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook: A Guide to Everyday
Health Care, St. Martin’s Press (1991)
- Cummings, Stephen, MD and Ullman, Dana. Everybody’s Guide
to Homeopathic Medicines: Safe and Effective Medicines for You and
Your Family, 3rd Revised Edition, J.P. Tarcher, Los Angeles (1997)
- Dooley, Timothy, ND, MD. Homeopathy: Beyond Flat Earth Medicine,
Timing Publications, San Diego, California (1995).
- Lansky, Amy L., PhD. Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy.
R.L. Ranch Press, Portola Valley, California (2003).
- Ullman, Dana. The Consumer’s Guide of Homeopathy. J. P. Tarcher
/ Putnam, New York, New York (1995).
- Ullman, Robert, ND and Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth, ND. Homeopathic
Self-Care: The Quick & Easy Guide for the Whole Family. Prima
Publishing, Rocklin, California (1997).
Two on-line sources for ordering these and other books include:
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