Substances
to
Avoid
While
Taking
this
Medicine
Another
important
thing
to
remember
is
that
it
is
wise
to
avoid
any
substances
that
might
interfere
with
your
remedy.
Certain
substances
have
been
found
to
reverse
("antidote")
the
effects
of
homeopathic
remedies
and
medicines.
It
is
suggested
that
you
avoid
the
following
substances,
practices
and
items
to
insure
the
best
response
from
your
remedy:
Avoid:
*
Coffee
*
Camphor,
or
camphorated
products
including
products
containing
eucalyptus
and
camphor
oils
*
Dental
work,
teeth
cleaning,
drilling
or
anesthetics
*
Electric
blankets
*
Mint,
or
mentholated
products
*
Nicotine
*
Recreational
drugs
*
X-Rays
*
Stress,
which
can
lower
the
resonance
of
a
homeopathic
remedy
What
to
expect?
A
number
of
changes
typically
occur
after
taking
your
homeopathic
remedy.
Some
patients
experience
a
period
of
exceptional
well
being
and
optimism.
Occasionally
symptoms
appear
to
get
worse
for
a
short
time.
This
is
a
good
sign
that
the
remedy
is
taking
effect.
Sometimes
a
cold,
rash
or
some
form
of
discharge
may
appear
as
a
'spring
cleaning'
effect
which
means
your
system
is
going
through
a
cleaning
stage.
Similarly,
old
symptoms
can
reappear,
usually
for
a
short
period.
These
symptoms
will
pass,
and
must
not
be
treated,
as
they
are
a
very
important
part
of
the
healing
process.
Some
patients
do
not
notice
any
changes
at
all
in
the
beginning
of
their
treatment.
In
this
case
a
change
in
the
dosage
and
or
selection
of
remedy
may
be
necessary.
If
any
response
to
your
treatment
concerns
you,
discontinue
the
medicine
and
talk
to
your
practitioner.
How
long
does
the
treatment
take?
This
depends
on
a
number
of
factors:
1)
What
type
of
illness
you
are
suffering
from
2)
How
long
you
have
had
the
illness
3)
Your
age
and
overall
health
4)
Your
sensitivity
The
longer
you
wait
before
seeking
treatment,
the
longer
it
takes
to
treat.
When
your
body
starts
to
show
signs
of
imbalance
or
disease,
don't
hesitate,
get
help
right
away.
For
acute
(short-term)
ailments,
treatment
can
be
very
rapid.
Long
standing
complaints
take
time
to
treat.
Homeopathy
cures
from
the
inside,
and
often
outer
symptoms
such
as
a
skin
complaint,
are
the
last
to
clear.
Be
patient!
In
the
long
term
it
is
much
better
to
address
the
underlying
imbalance
than
merely
relieving
or
suppressing
the
symptoms.
Will
I
need
to
change
my
diet
or
lifestyle?
A
healthy
diet,
regular
exercise,
enough
sleep
and
relaxation
are
all
part
of
being
healthy.
Sometimes
old
habits
are
difficult
to
break
however.
Many
people
remark
that
after
homeopathic
treatment
they
are
much
healthier
both
physically
and
emotionally,
and
are
able
to
make
healthy
choices
in
a
way
that
feels
natural
and
effortless.
What
about
seeing
a
General
Practitioner?
It
is
recommended
to
maintain
a
relationship
with
your
primary
care
doctor.
Your
doctor
will
be
able
to
order
any
tests
that
you
may
need.
Homeopathic
medicines
are
non-toxic.
Homeopathic
medicines
are
non-habit
forming.
Homeopathic
medicines
are
easy
and
pleasant
to
take.
