Return of Old Symptoms Explained

"How is it that Homeopathy does not evoke side effects or long term effects? This cannot be possible!". One of many classic lines a Homeopath hears when sharing remedies [i.e, Opium, Radium, Mold], and how they are homoeopathically potentized and no longer hold the crude substance but rather an energized form of the substance itself, therefore not creating a toxic effect or harming the body.

During a homeopathic consultation the Homeopath guides the patient gently into understanding their symptoms in depth, asking very inquisitive questions to fully understand the whole experience of what the individual is experiencing. From here, a well- chosen remedy that represents the exact experience and the aligned potency and dosage for which one will resonate. Homeopathy does not suppress, it stimulates and encourages the body to keep fighting!

Often we see, especially with acute conditions or mild symptoms, individuals who experience immediate relief or improvement shortly after taking the remedy, or we see a return of old symptoms.

Homeopathic healing is like a drop of water in a calm lake. The lake represents the body and the droplet represents the remedy. The drop of water create ripples in the lake, stimulating the bodies Vital Force, setting off a chain reaction of healing responses.This principle of like-cures-like is akin to how a drop of water, resonating with the qualities of the lake, merges seamlessly with it, causing minimal disruption.

"Homeopathic healing is like a drop of water in a calm lake"

As the body undergoes healing, it may revisit old symptoms that were previously experienced but had been suppressed or temporarily alleviated previously. This is a positive sign as it is indicating that the Vital Force is restoring balance by eliminating past disturbances.

What is the Difference Between Return of Old Symptoms and Side Effects?

• Return of old symptoms, sometimes called a homeopathic aggravation, occurs when symptoms that were previously experienced by the individual, but temporarily suppressed or alleviated, resurface after starting homeopathic treatment. An example of this would be someone who is coming to homeopathy for the treatment of their digestive issues and anxiety. During treatment an old symptom of their eczema came back to the surface briefly and then subsided, leaving room now for the healing to continue.

• Side effects are adverse reactions that occur as a result of a medication or treatment intervention. They can arise due to various factors, such as the pharmacological action of the substance, individual susceptibility, dose-related effects, or interactions with other medications or substances. This can often lead to long-term effects as well as suppression, rather than healing. An example of this would be an individual taking an antibiotic and experiencing nausea, loss of appetite and digestive issues that persist after completing the round of dosing, therefore causing more drug dependancy as now the digestive issues need to be addressed.

The nature of these two substances is where they differ. The return of old symptoms is a temporary exacerbation of pre-existing symptoms which is a positive sign of healing in homeopathy, whereas side effects are adverse reactions to treatment interventions that can occur with any medication or therapy that is a direct link to the crude substances.

What Happens During a Return of Old Symptoms?

Here are a few examples you might experience:

• Symptoms improve for a short time and then worsen again or,

• Symptoms improve but old symptoms begin to return
  

During this time you are guided to not rush to immediate relief as this is a vital time to wait and watch as the old symptoms may fade away and improvements will follow. All can be addressed through homeopathic treatment and during the follow-up.

What if I Have a Huge Aggravation?

The goal and action of homeopathy is to treat the ailments from deep within the bodies Vital Force, stimulate the healing and bodies own abilities to fight off dis-ease. A well chosen remedy that addresses underlying imbalances promotes a deeper level of healing and where there is mild aggravation followed by amelioration, there is an indication that the body's vital force is responding to the remedy and initiating a healing response.

If you experience a more severe aggravation to a remedy, stop dosing, contact your homeopath and begin noting your symptoms that arose and those that subsided. Fortunately, homeopathic remedies do not have side effects or long term effects as the remedy itself is an energetic substance. It acts on the frequency of the individual and the remedy, not the strength of the remedy.

Through gentle, rapid treatment, homeopathy supports us through all turbulent and peaceful times. With the guidance of Anica at New Moon Homeopathic Clinic, you can find your optimal health and wellness with the support you need to move out of discomfort and into ease.