Acute or Chronic Prescribing – umm…what do I need?

Bonjour and merci for stopping by! 

The first thing to understand is the significant difference between acute and chronic prescribing. This knowledge will enable you to confidently and safely prescribe remedies for yourself and your family and to recognize when you might need professional help to address the cause of the health disturbance.

What Is Acute Prescribing? Acute illnesses are characterized by symptoms that have a rapid onset, are intense, short in duration, and resolve quickly. They include everyday ailments and injuries, such as insect bites, UTIs, indigestion, or seasonal colds. Acute illnesses do not reoccur, and homeopathy can help shorten the duration of the illness while strengthening the body's constitution. Consultations for acute conditions are typically brief.

In contrast, a cold that strikes you the same way every year and consistently progresses into bronchitis, or recurring symptoms like a backache that appears monthly before your menstrual cycle, are not considered acute but rather chronic conditions.

What to do about an acute illness: 

• Use your home prescribing book and remedies.

• If you're unsure which remedy to choose and need assistance, check out all of the resources I offer to help you learn how to use homeopathic remedies at home.

• If you've tried several remedies with little or no improvement, please book an acute consultation with me.

• If you see no improvement at all and your symptoms worsen, seek medical attention immediately.

What is Chronic prescribing? A chronic illness is a condition that persists over time. It may occur consistently or only periodically, often starting as an acute illness before lingering for an extended period. Unlike a one-time illness, chronic conditions are linked to your constitutional state—what defines your inherent self—and they often prevent you from being your best self.

What to do about a chronic illness: 

• Chronic conditions require a more in-depth consultation and careful management by an experienced homeopath.   

• Why? Because a homeopath  can decide which treatment is best for you and decide what approach to take for your individual case:

  • Constitutional support in homeopathy involves finding a remedy that addresses a patient's disease symptoms on all levels—physical, emotional, and mental. This approach can significantly enhance the patient’s immune system, allowing for quick relief even when they feel "off" or stressed. Whether they are tired, angry, or in pain, constitutional remedies help boost the body’s vital force, enabling access to previously untapped resources like memories, emotions, minerals, enzyme reactions, and autonomic nervous system changes.

  • Miasmatic prescribing takes a broader view of homeopathy, considering chronic issues within the context of your family history and health trends from past generations. The remedy chosen will address these deeper influences in your personal situation.

  • Organ support remedies are typically prescribed to support, strengthen, and restore proper function to weakened organs. French homeopaths who follow this approach often use drainage remedies to detoxify and tone the affected organ before administering constitutional remedies. This drainage process helps open the organs of elimination, facilitating detoxification and reducing the likelihood of aggravation during treatment.

  • Detoxing prescribing: Detoxing seems to be everywhere nowadays, it has become increasingly popular with various approaches. Homeopathic detoxing is not only safe but also gentle and deeply transformative. Homeopathic remedies can specifically target toxins in your system, making this detox tailored to your individual health needs.  

• Please note: it’s important not to attempt self-treatment. While homeopathy is relatively safe and usually without side effects, Chronic issues can Please schedule an initial consultation to develop a treatment plan.

Clearly, it’s important to know when to seek medical attention. If you have any doubts about whether a situation is urgent, seek medical care immediately. For instance, if someone may be having a stroke or a heart attack, you can administer Aconite and Arnica while en route to the emergency room.

A votre Sante!

Disclaimer: The articles on this website are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan.