Treating you as an individual and not just a collection of disease labels. Providing you with time and a safe space to hear your story. Listening to you without prejudice.Finding a remedy, which will help to free you from the constraints of dis-ease. As an educator I am dedicated to providing as many classes as possible so that the general public will come to realize the nature and potential of classical homeopathy. Since I have a background in education, working with children of all ages, I am particularly interested in being able to enhance the lives of children with classical homeopathy. I am also interested in women’s health issues. However, my overall aim is to introduce as many people as possible, both young and old, irrespective of gender, to the potential of classical homeopathy which has been such a positive experience in my own life and that of my family, friends, colleagues and many clients.
The holistic approach to health takes a wider view of illness, of the causes of disease and the ways in which people express their illness individually. Homeopaths do not treat physical, emotional, mental or even spiritual illnesses separately. They regard them as intimately connected, since all are aspects of the whole of the client’s suffering.
Homeopathy is a safe, effective, and scientific system of heath care, used by millions of people worldwide for over 200 years. It stimulates the natural tendency of the body to heal itself. It recognizes that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person and that is it the individual who needs the treatment, not the disease. Good classical homeopathy will not just drive away the symptoms but helps the client deal with the cause of the illness and regain good health.
As a classical homeopath I aim to help my clients achieve freedom from the limitations in their lives, and ideally, to reach a level of health where they are no longer dependent on any medicine or therapy.
Homeopathic remedies usually come in liquid form or in pellets, which are easily dissolved under the tongue. They are prepared from natural sources, which are used in extremely small amounts. Frequently the dilution is so great that no chemical trace of the original substance remains.
The US Food and Drug Administration recognize them as drugs. They are non-toxic and when properly administered can be safely used with infants, children and adults. Homeopathic remedies do not cause side effects, as there is no chemical trace to accumulate in the body’s tissues. The remedies are non-addictive.
"That which makes sick shall heal."
Homeopathy is based on the principle that like cures like. That is, if a substance can cause symptoms in a healthy person then it can stimulate self-healing of similar symptoms in a sick person.
In 1796, a German doctor and chemist, Samuel Hahnemann, discovered a different approach to the cure of the sick. He called this approach Homeopathy (from the Greek words meaning “similar suffering." Like Hippocrates two thousand years earlier he realized that there were two ways of treating ill health, the way of opposites and the way of similars.
If we look for example at a case of insomnia, the way of opposites (conventional or allopathic medicine) is to treat this by giving a drug to bring on an artificial sleep. This often involves the use of large or regular doses of drugs, which can sometimes cause side effects or addiction. The way of similars, the homeopathic way is to give the individual a minute dose of a substance, such as coffee, which in large doses causes sleeplessness in a healthy person; this will enable the sufferer to sleep naturally.
The exact mechanism by which homeopathy works is unknown, but 200 years of clinical experience along with research published in such medical journals as The Lancet. Pediatrics, and The British Medical Journal have confirmed homeopathy’s effectiveness. There are more that 100 controlled clinical studies, which document the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies.
Dr.David Reilly of the Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital demonstrated the effectiveness of homeopathy in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. The study focused on 158 patients of both sexes who, in the absence of any other treatment, received a dose twice daily of either 30c pollen dilution, or a placebo. The symptoms decreased sharply and were significantly significant in the group treated by homeopathic remedy. (From a report published in The Lancet.)
There have been many trials using animals; they are particularly persuasive because animals respond well to homeopathic treatment.
It is thought that the homeopathic remedy seems to act as a signal, which energizes or stimulates the body’s self-healing powers. This signal mobilizes the defense systems and working on the mental, emotional and physical aspects of the body.
Homeopathic remedies are tested on people; Groups of volunteers under supervision take a safe dose, of a substance prepared as a homeopathic remedy. Usually the remedy will produce a range of symptoms, which are carefully written down. Additional information on the action of many homeopathic remedies has been gathered for over 200 years from clinical experiences and all the information is recorded precisely in two types of homeopathic reference books: The Materica Medica, and The Repertory, as well as electronically. This information is then used to identify a single remedy for an individual presenting with the same symptoms according to the Law of Similars. The remedy chosen is specific to the particular individual and is based upon the totality of their symptoms. It stimulates their immune system to be strengthened against all illnesses.
Today many people realize that there is more to health than being physically fit and well fed. Surgery and new drugs improve many lives but numerous people suffer from chronic illnesses such as heart disease, MS, arthritis, cancer, allergies, emotional and mental disturbances. Homeopathy has a great deal to offer and can often aid individuals suffering from chronic diseases it also offers a method of maintaining health and preventing illness.
There are no known or suspected contradictions or drug interactions between homeopathic and conventional medicines. However, even though homeopathy is effective in many areas, it should not replace conventional medicine.
Clients are advised to remain in regular contact with their heath care physician and to note that I am not a medical doctor. I do not diagnose or treat specific symptoms or illnesses.
My goal as a professional homeopath is to help strengthen the constitution and thereby raise the general health of the client
Over time my clients should become healthier and they may be able to reduce and eventually eliminate conventional medications. However, this should only be done with the support, co-operation and supervision of their regular medical physician.
Children with coughs, fevers, teething difficulties, earache, eczema, childhood diseases, asthma, sleep problems and behavioral difficulties such as ADD are just some of those who have responded well to homeopathy. Because homeopathy is a gentle form of health care it is particularly suitable for elderly people. It can be used to help many of the conditions that appear in later years without the side effects associated with conventional medication.
Currently there has been much debate and controversy relating to hormone replacement therapy for women. Classical homeopathy can help. I make an assessment of the needs of the whole person in addition to the mental, emotional and physical problems associated with the menopause. This means that feelings and life situations as well as physical problems are taken into account when I try and find a remedy for the individual. Hormonal imbalances respond particularly well to homeopathic care. During this period of transition homeopathy will give the client more confidence, a happier perspective, a clearer sense of self and what they want out of life. Homeopathy has remedies to balance and support women throughout the whole of their lives including puberty, pregnancy and childbirth as well as the menopause.
It has been found that in sensitive individuals a homeopathic remedy may be antidoted by coffee, mint, menthol, and dental work such as drilling. It is in a client’s best interests to try and avoid these substances if possible. The very fact that the client is seriously interested in classical homeopathy means that they are trying to do the best that they possibly can to improve their health. Therefore, it is wise not to put the action of a carefully chosen remedy at risk.
If a prospective new client decides to schedule a consultation I need to talk to them on the telephone first to ascertain whether or not I feel that classical homeopathy will be of help. If they have been suffering for a long time, or take many conventional medications, classical homeopathy will not be a ”quick fix.” We probably need to work together for some time. I do not see clients for homeopathic care who are insulin dependent diabetics (type 1) or clients who have been diagnosed with cancer.
If it is decided to proceed I will send the client a health questionnaire to fill out and bring to the first consultation. If they live in the U.S.A. and in Minnesota they will also be asked to read and sign a document relating to the Minnesota Law governing complementary and alternative health care practices. This clearly states that: I am not a medical doctor; I do not provide a medical diagnosis or recommend discontinuance of medically prescribed treatments.
To schedule an office visit in Minnesota or Illinois please call: (708) 784 - 9397
To schedule an office visit in England please e-mail me.In Minnesota I see clients at the ollowing office:
Life Medical
Jacob Mirman M.D.
4201 Excelsior Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN, 55416
Directions by Mapquest
Does insurance cover the cost of Homeopathy visits?
No, if you have Flex benefits from your employer or your spouse's employer you may be able to get reimbursement for visits. Please call the human resources at yourt place of employment to determine if the particlular plan carried by your employer covers homeopathy.
Prospective new clients who suffer from acute problems need to be seen for a complete three hours constitutional case taking. I do not offer a service for clients who are unknown to me, which simply identifies a remedy for an acute problem, since it is usually part of a much bigger picture. If a client is interested in classical homeopathy, but is suffering from an acute problem, I suggest that they seek immediate assistance from their regular physician. When they are feeling well enough I will be pleased to schedule a constitutional case taking appointment.
I am willing to talk to clients over the phone who are suffering from influenza and who are not currently a client. The standard charge for this is $55.
If a client, who has seen me for constitutional case taking, develops acute symptoms, I will try and identify an acute remedy to help them. Sometimes it is simply a matter of repeating their constitutional remedy, sometimes they may need a different homeopathic remedy that matches the acute picture and sometimes the problem is due to the return of old symptoms and nothing needs to be done. In certain cases it may be essential that the client sees and is treated by their regular physician. I always have my client’s best interests at heart and believe that health care should be a partnership between the best that homeopathy and conventional care can offer. Each case is different and I always aim to give the best possible advice at any point in time. However, I can only do this if I have taken a complete client history, I know the client and I understand their case.
I do teach a number of homeopathy first aid classes in the community. There are many excellent remedies that are useful for first aid situations in the home such as minor bumps, bruises, burns etc; I encourage people to try out homeopathy and in this way they come to understand how effective it can be. However, anyone who suffers from a chronic health problem should consult with a professional classical homeopath.
There are a number of good books available such as
Vithoulkas, George. Homeopathy, Medicine of the New Man. Thorsons.
Adams, Peter. Homeopathy, Natural Medicine for the Whole Person. Element.
Castro, Miranda. The Complete Homeopathy Handbook. Macmillan.
Dooley, Tim. Beyond Flat Earth Medicine.
Lansky, Amy. Impossible Cure, The Promise of Homeopathy.
Neustaedter, Randall The Imunization Decision - A Guide for Parents.North Atlantic Books
Coulter, HarrisA Shot in The Dark.Avery Publishing Group
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