Homeopathy is a modality based on the idea of “like cures like” and that the body has the innate knowledge to heal itself. It was discovered by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in Germany over 200 years ago based on scientific experimentation. He found taking a substance in a dilute form could recreate the symptoms of the disease state to be treated. He regarded symptoms as signs the body was working to correct imbalances. By finding the correct remedy to match the patients symptoms, Hahnemann found it was possible to stimulate the person’s vitality to help overcome the disease state with little to no additional support.  He also found the more dilute the remedy was, the more powerful the effect would be on his patients. Substances used include animal, plant, and mineral substances diluted down into effective doses. One remedy is carefully chosen among thousands to match each client’s particular symptoms and overall presentation.

How Can Homeopathy Help?

Homeopathy helps support the body in its current state to become stronger and help overcome stressors to the system. It works by stimulating the client’s own vital force to rebalance the body. Dr. Blandford has seen first hand how effective homeopathy can be when the right remedy is matched to the right set of symptoms. Additionally, she has taken courses with the New England School of Homeopathy in order to better serve her clients. She practices constitutional homeopathy in which the entirety of the client is considered to find the right remedy.

Naturopathic doctors know that the body can heal itself given the right circumstances, and homeopathy is a tool which supports the body naturally. Learn more about homeopathy by visiting the American Institute of Homeopathy. Learn more about naturopathic medicine here.