ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Elinor Hitching, Homoeopathy</title> <style type="text/css"> <!-- p, li,tr{ color: #0000CC; font-family: arial, "cursive"; font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify } td {color: #0000CC; font-family: arial, "cursive"; font-size: 14pt; text-align: left } h1 { text-align: left; color: #0000CC; font-family: comic sans MS, "cursive"; font-size: 40pt } h3, h4, h5, h6 { text-align: left; color: #0000CC; font-family: comic sans MS, "cursive"; font-size: 40pt} h2 { text-align: left; color: #0000CC; font-family: comic sans MS, "cursive"; font-size: 22pt } h3 {text-align: left; color: #0000CC; font-family: comic sans MS, "cursive"; font-size: 14pt} a:link {text-decoration: underline; font-family: comic sans MS, "cursive"; font-size: 90%; color: #FF33CC} a:visited { text-decoration: underline; font-family: comic sans MS, "cursive"; font-size: 90%; color: #0000CC} a:hover {text-decoration: underline; font-family: comic sans MS, "cursive"; font-size: 90%; color: #99CCCC} --> </style> </head> <body bgcolor="#FEFFEC"> <td width="100%" height="30" valign="top"> <div align="center"> <img src="sunimages/sunFanore Beach-1.jpg" width="1300" height="100"> </div></td> </tr> </table> <!-- TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL LINKS BAR --> <P> <table width="50%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#feffec"> <td style="text-align:center"><b><a href="sunshine.html">Home</a></b> </td> <td style="text-align:center"><b><a href="sunworkshops.html">Workshops</a></b> </td> <td style="text-align:center"><b><a href="sunnews.html">Newsletter</a></b> </td> </tr> </table> <B><h2 style="text-align:center">Frequent questions about homoeopathic treatment</h2></B> <!-- TABLE FOR CONTENTS AND VERTICAL BAR --> <table width="95%" align="center"> <tr> <td width="30%" valign="top"> </tr> <p> <!-- INNER TABLE CONTAINING VERTICAL NAV BAR --> <table align="left" cellpadding="6"> <tr bgcolor="#feffec"> <td><a href="sunabc.html"><b>Homoeopathy can help... ABC</b></a></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#feffec"> <td><b><a href="sunhomoeopathy.html"> Homoeopathic Treatment</a></b></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#feffec"> <td><a href="sunremedy.html"><b>How to Take and Store Remedies</b></a></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#feffec"> <td><a href="sunfaq.html"><b>Questions & Answers</b></a></td></tr> </table> </td> <td valign="top"> <table> <tr><td> <!-- CONTENT GOES HERE --> <p><b>How often do we need to meet?</b> <P>It happens that sometimes there are a few remedies that can appear to be equally well-indicated for a particular person and so it can take time to determine the best course of treatment in each case. In addition to this, mental/emotional/physical states can change over time and with the treatment so it is sometimes necessary to change remedy, even temporarily, as part of the process. For this reason it is recommended to schedule a follow-up appointment for 4-6 weeks from receipt of the remedy to gauge its action and to see if a change or repeat is necessary. Once the course of treatment is well established it can be possible to carry out quick follow-ups by phone from time to time. <P> <B>What can I expect to happen when I take the remedy?</B><br> Several outcomes are possible: <UL> <LI>Once starting the remedy you may notice that your symptoms are lessening in either frequency, duration or intensity. Proceed with the remedy at the agreed dosage until the next follow-up. <LI>If the symptoms intensify for a time after starting a remedy it is a sign that the action of the remedy has caused the body to heal itself. This is sometimes called a healing crisis. If this is uncomfortable in any way or you would like to discuss the remedy action feel free to ring any time during the office hours below. There are measures that can sometimes be taken to lessen this intensification, adjusting of dosages etc and we can discuss these by phone without having to wait until the next follow-up. <LI>If symptoms don't change at all after a few weeks please do ring as it is possible that a different remedy may be required. In each case there are usually several remedies to choose from and further information will usually lead to a better choice of remedy. </UL> <p><B>How do I store the remedy?</B> <P>See <A href="sunremedy.html" target="_blank">How to Take and Store Remedies</A> <p><B>Is there anything that will interfere with the remedy?</B> <P>Try to avoid the following substances if possible as they can antidote the remedy: coffee, peppermint, eucalyptus, menthol and camphor. They can be found in toothpaste (just use water for the duration or there are some on the market that don't contain those ingredients), mint sweets, lozenges and ointments. If you must drink coffee, try not to drink it just after taking the remedy but take it at the other end of the day. The degree to which you are sensitive to these substances may dictate how much they will interfere with the remedy but it is best to avoid them if possible. <P><B>I'm on conventional medication also - will this interfere with the remedy or vice versa?</B> <P>Homoeopathic remedies work on a different level to conventional medication and can be used very safely with them. However, it is important to inform me of any medication you may be taking as it will affect the way in which we proceed with treatment and possibly the choice of remedy. This includes prescribed and over the counter medicines, medicated creams/lotions, the birth control pill, recreational drugs or any other mood-altering substances. <P><B>What happens if I get a temporary illness during the course of treatment, e.g. the flu?</B> <P>In the case of coughs, colds, flu, digestive upsets etc it is possible to change the remedy temporarily to deal with this acute illness, before resuming the remedy as before. Please note that some remedies interfere with one another and can antidote one another so it is not advisable to self-prescribe if you are undergoing treatment. In the case of acute illness, the best course of action is to ring with the symptoms listed and an acute remedy can often be prescribed by phone. <P><B>How can I learn more about Homeopathy?</B> <P>Introductory workshops are run from time to time to introduce patients and other interested parties to the philosophy and practice of homoeopathy for simple home first aid. Introductory kits and books are also available from me and I would highly recommend going this route if you are interested in gaining more autonomy over your own and your family's health.<P>See <A href="sunworkshops.html" target="_blank">Workshops Page</A> for details of forthcoming workshops. <P><B>Is homoeopathic treatment covered by my health insurance?</B> <p>Health insurance refunds are available to cover homoeopathy with several insurance providers, including Aviva, Quinn, HSF. Check with your insurance company. Note: the practitioner must be registered with the appropriate body to be covered by most insurance companies. </BODY> </HTML> <!-- CONTENT ENDS HERE --> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>