Duncan Soule, M.D. - Osteopathy, Homeopathy and Core Energetics in Portland, Oregon

HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy is a two-hundred-year-old medical science which uses naturally occurring substances in minute doses to stimulate the body's deep healing capacities. It was discovered by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician in the late 18th century. He recognized our challenge as human beings to maintain a healthy dynamic equilibrium in the context of changing physical and social environments. He saw disease as a limitation of that ability to maintain our equilibrium, function freely, and express ourselves in our environment. The role of the homeopath is to restore health by observing the whole person, finding the pattern of restriction in their vital force, and then finding the single homeopathic medicine that corresponds to that particular pattern. This process involves carefully studying all the mental, emotional and physical symptoms of a person. A homeopathic medicine is chosen for the whole person, not for the disease-a dozen people with asthma might require a dozen different homeopathic medicines.

What conditions can be treated?
Homeopathy is useful for a wide variety of conditions, ranging from headache, allergy and digestive complaints to sleep disturbances, endocrine and emotional problems. These medicines have no side effects and are safe for everyone, including babies, pregnant women, and the elderly. Even long standing chronic conditions can often be alleviated with homeopathic treatment.

What are the treatments like?
Before coming for an initial appointment, you will fill out a questionnaire to provide details of your medical history. The initial visit is approximately two hours in length. In the interview you will be asked about your health concerns and your nature as a person. A homeopathic medicine is then chosen specifically for you, based on all your symptoms and constitution. Follow-up visits are usually done on a monthly basis until your condition is significantly improved and stabilized. Homeopathy is a wonderfully effective treatment to address your health concerns and maximize your health potential.