FAQs
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a therapy which is based on he principle that "likes are cured by likes," it usually uses high dilutions of ingredients which in undiluted form cause an illness in order to heal the patient.
What is homotoxicology?
The goal of treatment in homotoxicology is to detoxify the body and restore the body’s natural biorhythms. For those with health challenges, homotoxicology maintains that health cannot be achieved without ridding the body of toxins. Homotoxicology involves using homeopathic remedies to facilitate the removal of toxins and stimulate the body’s capacity to heal itself. The practice of homotoxicology incorporates the philosophy that each human being possesses an innate self-healing mechanism that can prevent and treat illness. Homotoxicology combines modern conventional medicine, or allopathic medicine, with a holistic approach. Patients are evaluated for presenting medical symptoms, diagnoses, history, lifestyle factors, and other issues related to body, mind, and spirit. After a comprehensive analysis, homeopathic remedies are recommended to treat acute symptoms, build internal functional strength, and ultimately cleanse the underlying toxicity causing the patient’s ailments.
What are Heel products made of?
Many different substances are used and diluted homoeopathically. Heel preparations contain dilute ingredients from botanical, zoological, and mineral sources. Heel preparations are available in different dosage forms. Liquid preparations contain alcohol, which is used to preserve them. They are generally taken sublingually. Persons may place 10 drops of the medication in a glass of water before administration. Tablet and oral vial preparations are available for those who prefer a non-alcoholic dosage form. The primary inactive ingredient in the tablets is pharmaceutical grade lactose. Tablets are pleasant tasting and should be dissolved under the tongue. Many Heel preparations are available as oral liquids in vials. These consist of medication dissolved in saline and contained in glass vials.
Can Heel products be used safely to treat pregnant women?
Most homeopathic preparations could be classified as Pregnancy Category C. In general, homeopathic medications are not known to cause direct or indirect harm to the foetus, historically thought to be safe. Animal reproduction studies have not been performed and there are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women. In cases of pregnancy or suspected pregnancy, it is advised to consult a health professional before administering homeopathic medications, even though there is no documented cases of ill effects.
Can Heel products be used safely to treat children?
In general, homeopathic medications are not known to cause direct or indirect harm to children. Specific dosage instructions for children are printed on each label of every Heel product. Generally, children under 6 receive half the normal adult dosage.
For how long may Heel products be administered?
The general rule with homeopathic medicine is that it should be taken until an improvement in symptoms is noticed, at which time the medicine may be stopped, or the dosage tapered. In a chronic condition, long term treatment may be required before symptoms subside. In an acute case, improvement may occur rapidly if the medicine is properly selected.
Can I take other medication while using Heel products?
Yes. There have been no known indications of drug interactions. |
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