Homeopathic Medicine: What You Need to Know

Cutler Integrative Medicine uses homeopathic medicine to treat physical ailments based on a whole-body approach. Homeopathic treatments work to relieve symptoms and improve your overall health without using unnatural substances or medications. Read on to learn more about homeopathic medicine and the benefits of a holistic treatment approach.

Homeopathic Medicine Overview

Homeopathic medicine takes a "whole body" approach to diagnose and treat physical ailments. Based on the principle, "like cures" like, homeopathy identifies and uses the underlying cause of the ailment as the treatment.

More often than not, the source of a physical ailment stems from an imbalance in your system. Homeopathic treatments use natural remedies to restore physical, mental, and emotional balance in your body.

What Is Homeopathic Medicine?

Homeopathic medicine got its start in the late 18th century in Germany. The basic principles behind homeopathic treatment can be expressed in three words: "like cures like." In other words, homeopathy uses the underlying cause of a medical condition to teach your body how to restore its natural balance.

What Types of Conditions Does Homeopathic Medicine Treat?

Homeopathic medicine treats a wide range of health conditions. The science behind homeopathy, "like cures like," accounts for its ability to treat many different types of health problems.

Dr. Cutler of Cutler Integrative Medicine specializes in homeopathic treatments, which play a central role in his practice. Homeopathy, in general, takes a holistic or "whole body" approach to treating medical problems and conditions, taking all aspects of a person's situation (physical, mental, and emotional) into consideration when diagnosing and treating a problem. These principles lie at the heart of the Integrative Health Model, which Dr. Cutler pioneered.

‍Here are just a few of the types of health conditions homeopathic medicine treats:

• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• High blood pressure
• Flush out toxins
• Depression
• Colitis
• Migraines
• Anxiety-based disorders

Am I a Good Candidate for Homeopathic Treatment?

Homeopathic medicine can work for anyone with a medical problem, especially in cases where traditional medical treatment approaches have failed. In turn, working one-on-one with each patient to develop individualized treatment plans lies at the core of Dr. Cutler's treatment approach.

All of this means a good candidate for homeopathic treatment is anyone who:

• Will consistently follow through on treatment regimens
• Is committed to keeping follow up appointments until symptoms resolve
• Can communicate their physical symptoms, thoughts, and feelings

Is Homeopathic Medicine Safe?

Homeopathic treatment formulations follow the "law of minimum dose," meaning, the lower the dose, the more effective the treatment. While the FDA has yet to approve a homeopathic product, homeopathy is used worldwide, and more than five million Americans have reported incorporating homeopathic medicine into their wellness care.

What Types of Results Can I Expect?

Homeopathic medicine works to improve your overall well-being instead of just treating a specific ailment or condition. Ultimately, restoring balance to your body, mind, and emotions becomes the primary goal of this treatment approach. After taking a homeopathic remedy, your body's ability to begin correcting imbalances can take a few hours to a few days.

Take the Next Step

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Doug Cutler and his team of expert naturopathic providers to learn more about homeopathic medicine. Call us at (248) 663-0165 today! Cutler Integrative Medicine is dedicated to your health and wellbeing.