Homeopathy 247 Podcast

Pain can affect far more than one part of the body. It can disturb sleep, change your mood, limit your movement and make everyday tasks feel much harder than usual. In this episode of the Homeopathy 247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with homeopath Priyanka Jadhav about how homeopathy approaches pain and why understanding the individual experience is such an important part of choosing a remedy. Priyanka shares examples from her practice involving sciatica, gastritis, fractures, osteoporosis and painful feet, showing just how differently people can experience pain. Looking Beyond the Pain Priyanka explains that individualized medicine means looking at much more than the location of a symptom. A homeopath may ask: How does the pain actually feel? Is it burning, throbbing, cramping or sore? What makes it better or worse? Does warmth, pressure, rest or movement help? How is the pain affecting your sleep, mood and everyday routine? These details can help build a much clearer picture of what the person is experiencing. Why One Remedy Does Not Suit Everyone Mary and Priyanka discuss why there cannot simply be one homeopathic remedy for something like sciatica. Two people may have the same diagnosis but experience their symptoms very differently. The pain may be on a different side of the body, travel in a different direction or respond differently to movement, rest or pressure. Emotional responses can also vary. One person may feel anxious and frightened, while another may become frustrated or irritable. This individual picture is an important part of homeopathic prescribing. Acute Pain and Recurring Pain The conversation also looks at the difference between a recent injury and pain that keeps returning. Priyanka stresses the importance of getting persistent or unexplained pain properly assessed rather than simply trying remedy after remedy at home. She encourages people to speak with their doctor, understand what may be happening physically and then share that information with their homeopath. Working with professional homeopaths can then provide another opportunity to explore the individual pattern around the pain. How Pain Changes Everyday Life Throughout the episode, Priyanka shares several cases where pain had begun to take over someone's daily routine. For one person, it affected sleep and eating. Another was worried about whether she would be able to walk and exercise normally again. Another struggled to stand long enough to do her job. Mary and Priyanka discuss why questions about everyday life are just as useful as questions about pain itself. Instead of only asking how strong the pain is, they also ask: What is this stopping you from doing? Understanding that wider picture is an important part of the homeopathy treatment approach discussed in this episode. Key Takeaways Pain can affect sleep, movement, appetite, mood and everyday life. Homeopathy looks at the individual experience of pain rather than the diagnosis alone. The location, sensation, intensity and pattern of pain can all help differentiate remedies. What makes pain better or worse can be particularly important in homeopathic prescribing. Two people with the same diagnosis may experience their pain very differently. Recurring or unexplained pain should be properly assessed to understand what may be causing it. Working with a professional homeopath can help explore the wider physical and emotional picture around the pain. Links in this episode Check out Priyanka's website: https://www.swattva.com/ Read more about Priyanka: https://homeopathy247.com/professional-homeopaths-team/priyanka-jadhav/   You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/

What happens when you have found a well-indicated homeopathic remedy, but progress still seems slower than expected? In this episode of the Homeopathy 247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with homeopath, iridologist and nutrition practitioner Alice Glendinning about maintaining causes and why looking beyond the remedy can sometimes provide important clues. Alice explores how stress, nutrition, environment, relationships and lifestyle may all form part of the bigger picture when considering a person's health. What Is a Maintaining Cause? Alice describes a maintaining cause as something ongoing in a person's life that may continue to affect their wellbeing. This could include a stressful job, a difficult relationship, environmental factors in the home, poor nutrition, or other circumstances that cannot always be changed immediately. Understanding these influences forms part of the wider homeopathy methodology discussed in this episode. Rather than focusing on one symptom alone, Mary and Alice explore the importance of looking at what is happening around the individual as well. Bringing Iridology Into Homeopathic Practice Alice also introduces iridology, which she uses alongside homeopathy and nutrition in her practice. She explains that iridology involves studying patterns, fibres and markings in the coloured part of the eye. Alice uses these observations as another source of information when considering a client's overall constitution and what areas may deserve further discussion. For Alice, it is another tool that can help her ask questions and build a more complete picture of the individual. Nutrition, Gut Health and Everyday Habits Nutrition is another important part of the conversation. Mary and Alice discuss the relationship between diet, nutrients, the gut and general wellbeing. They also explore how gastrointestinal issues may sometimes encourage someone to look more closely at what they are eating and how their body is responding. Alice talks about fibre, the microbiome and the connection between the gut and brain, as well as the value of experimenting with foods to better understand individual responses. Looking at the Whole Person A recurring theme throughout the episode is individualized medicine. Two people may experience similar symptoms but have very different circumstances surrounding them. Stress, environment, relationships, diet and emotional patterns can all contribute to the wider picture. Alice also talks about helping people become more curious about their symptoms rather than simply taking something and moving on. Listening to Your Body The conversation finishes with a simple message around awareness and self care: listen to your body and stay curious. Alice encourages people to notice patterns, ask questions and consider what may have changed around the time their symptoms began. Sometimes the most useful clue is not another remedy, but recognising something in your everyday life that may need attention. Key Takeaways Maintaining causes may include emotional stress, environmental factors, nutrition, relationships and lifestyle. Homeopathy methodology involves looking beyond individual symptoms to understand the wider picture. Alice uses iridology alongside homeopathy and nutrition as part of her approach. Nutrition and gastrointestinal issues are discussed as important parts of overall wellbeing. Individualized medicine considers each person's circumstances rather than applying the same approach to everyone. Changes in environment or daily habits may provide useful information about recurring symptoms. Listening to your body and becoming curious about patterns can be an important part of self care. Links in this episode Know more about Alice Glendinning: https://homeopathy247.com/professional-homeopaths-team/alice-glendinning/ Visit Alice Glendinning's website: https://aglendinninghomeopathy.com/   You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/

Grief can look very different from one person to another. Some people cry openly, while others become angry, keep busy, withdraw from others, struggle to sleep, or feel the effects physically. In this episode of the Homeopathy 247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with homeopath and psychology-trained practitioner Sarah Heczko about grief, loss, trauma, and the different ways people experience emotional distress. Sarah shares how her background in psychology influences her approach to homeopathy and why understanding the individual experience of grief is so important. Everyone Experiences Grief Differently Sarah explains that a homeopathic consultation does not necessarily require someone to retell every painful detail of an experience. Instead, she looks at what has changed since the loss or trauma and how the person is experiencing it emotionally, mentally, and physically. Sleep, concentration, crying, anger, isolation, energy, digestion, dreams, and relationships may all help build a clearer picture. This reflects the idea of individualized medicine, where two people experiencing a similar loss may respond in completely different ways. When Grief Becomes Overwhelming One of Sarah's most important messages is that grief itself is a natural human response. Feeling sad does not automatically mean that something needs to be changed. Sarah explains that she becomes more concerned when grief begins to significantly affect someone's ability to work, parent, sleep, concentrate, or manage everyday life. For people exploring self care during grief, the conversation is also a reminder that processing loss does not look the same for everyone. Some people want company and conversation, while others prefer space and privacy. Some may find therapy helpful, while others may process their experiences in different ways. Different Homeopathic Pictures of Grief Mary and Sarah discuss several remedies traditionally associated with different expressions of grief in homeopathic practice. Sarah talks about Ignatia in relation to more recent grief, Natrum muriaticum in connection with longer-standing grief and emotional withdrawal, Pulsatilla where someone strongly seeks comfort and company, and Staphysagria where anger may be a major part of the emotional picture. Rather than treating these as simple depression remedies, Sarah stresses that the individual response matters when considering a remedy. Looking for the Story Behind the Symptoms Sarah also discusses the importance of asking when symptoms began and what was happening in someone's life around that time. Loss does not always mean bereavement. It can also include relationship changes, miscarriage, changes in health, moving home, losing an expected future, changing careers, or moving through a new stage of life such as perimenopause. For listeners searching for emotional healing exercises, this episode takes a broader approach by exploring how recognising emotional patterns and making connections between life events and symptoms can be part of understanding yourself more deeply. Grief Is a Process The conversation ultimately returns to a simple message: grief is human, and people need space to experience it in a manageable way. Sarah encourages people to recognise their own responses, seek appropriate support when they need it, and understand that emotional healing can take many different forms. Key Takeaways Grief and loss can affect people emotionally, mentally, and physically. Everyone experiences grief differently. A homeopathic consultation looks at the individual's response rather than the event alone. Sleep, dreams, anger, crying, concentration, energy, digestion, and relationships can all form part of the overall picture. Grief does not only follow bereavement. Major changes and lost expectations can also create feelings of loss. Sarah discusses several traditional homeopathic remedy pictures associated with different expressions of grief. Emotional healing does not mean removing sadness. Grief is a natural process that needs time and appropriate support. Links in this episode Know more about Sarah Heczko: https://homeopathy247.com/professional-homeopaths-team/sarah-heczko/ Visit Sarah Heczko's website: https://www.serenityhomeopathybysarah.com/   You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/

What can a person's overall level of health tell a homeopath about remedy choice, potency, dosing, and recovery? In this episode of the Homeopathy247 Podcast, Mary Greensmith speaks with homeopath Noa Anan about the Levels of Health framework developed by George Vithoulkas and how it has influenced Noa's understanding of homeopathy methodology. Noa shares how studying this approach changed the way she looks at health, not simply through physical symptoms, but through the physical, emotional, and mental picture of the individual. Understanding the Levels of Health Noa explains that the Levels of Health framework considers different stages of overall health and how a person's reactions may change depending on where they are within that framework. For a homeopath, this can provide another way of thinking about the individual case, including how someone responds to acute illness, how long recovery may take, and how gently a remedy may need to be prescribed. This highlights the importance of individualized medicine, where treatment decisions are based on the whole person rather than a diagnosis alone. Potency and Homeopathic Prescribing Mary and Noa discuss how a person's overall health, medical history, medication use, previous surgeries, hereditary factors, and current symptoms may all be considered during homeopathic prescribing. Noa explains that, within the approach she follows, people considered to be at stronger levels of health may be prescribed differently from those experiencing long-term or more complex health concerns. They also discuss why chronic cases often require patience and careful observation over time. Acute and Chronic Health Another important part of the conversation is the relationship between acute and chronic illness. Noa describes how she observes a person's energy, appetite, behaviour, emotional state, and physical symptoms when following a case. Mary and Noa also explore the idea that changes in general wellbeing may sometimes appear before physical symptoms change. Looking at the Whole Person As a classical homeopath, Noa explains that she does not choose a chronic remedy based on one physical complaint alone. Food preferences, sleep, personality, emotional experiences, general reactions, and many other details can form part of the overall picture. This whole-person approach is an important part of homeopathy and demonstrates why two people with similar symptoms may still be approached very differently. Continuing Your Homeopathy Education The Levels of Health is a much bigger subject than can be covered in one conversation, but this episode offers an introduction to some of the ideas Noa learned through her study of George Vithoulkas' work. For anyone interested in homeopathy education, it also gives an insight into how experienced homeopaths think about potency, long-term cases, acute illness, and changes in overall wellbeing. Key Takeaways George Vithoulkas' Levels of Health framework looks at physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Homeopathy methodology considers the whole person rather than only one symptom. Remedy potency and dosing may be adjusted according to the individual case. Homeopathic prescribing can take medical history, medications, surgeries, hereditary factors, and general wellbeing into account. Acute and chronic symptoms may be viewed as part of a wider health picture. Individualized medicine means that people with similar diagnoses may still need very different approaches. Homeopathy education involves continuing to study how symptoms and overall wellbeing change over time. Links in this Episode Get the Levels of Health by George Vithoulkas from Amazon: https://link.amazon/B08Nf5c2a Follow Noa Anan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581803889955   You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/

Welcome to another episode of the Homeopathy247 podcast! Today, Mary Greensmith sits down with homeopath Gitanjali Goel to tackle one of our most frequently asked questions: why does homeopathy work? A Complete Medical System Homeopathy is more than just taking tiny pills. It is a complete medical system with its own unique philosophy and methods of diagnosis. Unlike modern medicine, which relies on a biochemical dose-response to suppress specific symptoms, homeopathy acts as a systems-based, individualized stimulus. It focuses on the totality of your physical, mental, and emotional state rather than just a disease label. The Origins of "Like Cures Like" To understand how this works, we look back to Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in the 18th century. Frustrated with the harmful medical practices of his time, he began experimenting. He discovered that taking Cinchona bark, a known malaria treatment, produced malaria-like symptoms in a healthy person. This led to the foundational principle of "like cures like." A substance that creates a pattern of symptoms in a healthy person can safely stimulate healing in someone experiencing a similar pattern. Treating the Individual, Not the Label In homeopathy, the disease is not the diagnosis. Two people suffering from migraines or asthma will likely receive completely different remedies. Why? Because a homeopath looks for unique characteristics: what triggers the pain, how temperature affects it, and the emotional state of the patient. These specific clues are matched to detailed remedy profiles gathered through rigorous observational studies known as "provings." The Vital Force and Susceptibility Your body is a highly sophisticated, self-regulating machine governed by what homeopathy calls the "vital force." Symptoms are not malfunctions to be quickly eliminated; they are meaningful expressions of the body's attempt to adapt and restore balance. Homeopathy works by supporting this vital force, building your immunity, strength, and resilience so your body can truly heal itself from the inside out. Important links mentioned in this episode: Gitanjali Goel's website: https://pcosandfertilityhomeopath.com/ Know more about Gitanjali: https://homeopathy247.com/professional-homeopaths-team/gitanjali-goel/   You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/