FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Check out our list of the 10 most frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, please get in touch!
DOES HOMEOPATHY WORKS?
Yes, homeopathy works! It is a medical science and there are several scientific articles and case studies that prove its effectiveness, not only in humans, but also in animals and plants. Its action, unlike conventional medicine, is based not only on the physical symptoms but also on the mental and emotional symptoms of the patient, treating the symptomatic totality and not only the physical one. Homeopathic remedies are gentle, natural, easy to administer and free of adverse effects and contraindications.
WHAT HAPPENS AT A HOMEOPATHIC APPOINTMENT?
Based on the assumption that homeopathy does not treat the disease but the patient, during a homeopathic consultation, the homeopathic veterinarian looks for the medicine most similar to the patient in order to treat the problem effectively! To do this, it is necessary to follow some steps, starting with the thorough observation of the patient, the careful listening of his history, emotions, behaviours and fears, complementary questioning, detailed recording of the history and complete physical examination, including the analysis of complementary clinical examinations. Due to the need for detail and individualized analysis, a homeopathic consultation lasts more than an hour, especially in the most complex cases.
DOES HOMEOPATHY TAKE LONG TO WORK?
As mentioned in the previous question, homeopathic treatment is based on the symptoms that each patient presents when ill and not on the disease specifically. In an acute case, from the moment the prescribed medicine begins to be administered, a rapid resolution is expected. In chronic cases, the speed of homeopathic cure varies according to the complexity and time of development of the disease. This is because homeopathy is concerned with the causes that led the individual to the imbalance and seeks to strengthen the natural healing mechanisms and not simply suppress symptoms. This may cause the false impression that homeopathic medicines are slow in their action. The evolution of the treatment occurs according to the individual response of the patient, which may determine the need for adjustments or a new prescription.
IS HOMEOPATHY A MEDICAL SPECIALTY?
Yes, Homeopathy is a medical specialty recognized in several countries around the world. In Brazil, recognition by the Federal Council of Medicine occurred in 1980. The Brazilian Homeopathic Veterinary Medical Association (AMVHB) was founded in 1993 and is the entity that represents the class of homeopathic veterinary doctors in Brazil. In Veterinary Medicine, Homeopathy was one of the first specialties recognized by the Federal Council of Veterinary Medicine (CFMV), with the publication of Resolution No. 625/95. The specialization course in Homeopathy has a duration of 2 to 3 years, consisting of theoretical and practical classes.
WHAT CAN BE TREATED WITH HOMEOPATHY?
Homeopathy aims to restore the patient's balance and can be used for the prevention and cure of acute and chronic diseases, as well as behavioral disorders. This means that homeopathic treatment is suitable for treating any kind of disease, from dermatological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological, ophthalmological and metabolic disorders. It is also very efficient in the management of acute cases, in pre- and post-operative periods, where it acts by shortening the patient's recovery time and improving the healing capacity. In addition, great results are observed in behavioral disorders, such as anxiety, phobias, aggressiveness, fear, among others.
IS HOMEOPATHY THE SAME THING AS FLOWER ESSENCES OR HERBAL MEDICINE?
No. Flower essences are vibrational remedies produced from specific flowers and, in the particular case of Bach Flower Essences, are prepared using the solar method or the boiling method. Homeopathy, on the other hand, uses natural products derived from plants, animals or minerals. Its manipulation process includes steps such as dilution, succussion and dynamization of substances to obtain the homeopathic medicine in its various potencies. Phytotherapy is a scientifically based medical practice that uses plants for the prevention and treatment of diseases. It uses from teas and infusions, to tinctures and plant extracts and can be used in acute or chronic cases.
CAN HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT BE COMBINED WITH ALLOPATHIC MEDICINES?
Yes, conventional treatment can be combined with homeopathic treatment, as well as with Bach Flowers and Reiki. This is because these therapies act on the patient's vital energy, restoring the body's balance and self-healing capacity. In these cases, homeopathic treatment, Bach Flowers and Reiki will contribute to reducing the doses of allopathic medicines as well as reducing the side effects of treatments. For example, a diabetic dog that uses insulin benefits from homeopathic treatment, as it helps to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce insulin doses. Similarly, an animal with cancer undergoing chemotherapy benefits from homeopathic treatment by reducing the side effects inherent in chemotherapy, improving the patient's well-being and quality of life.
HOW DOES REIKI THERAPY WORK FOR ANIMALS?
Reiki therapy is offered in 2 modalities - in-person or remote. The in-person modality can be done where the animal lives or at a partner clinic. In the remote modality, the service can be done live, via platforms such as Zoom, Google Meetings or Teams. Since the energy has no physical barriers, the distance Reiki modality has the same effectiveness as the in-person therapy, being very suitable for animals that are debilitated or have mobility difficulties or, still, animals that become stressed in the presence of strangers. We offer Reiki therapy for animals of all species, including horses, birds and fish, among others. If the guardian wishes, we also offer Reiki for humans.
DOES REIKI HAVE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS?
Reiki therapy has no contraindications. As it is an energy therapy, it will act on the individual's vital energy in order to restore the body's energy balance and self-healing capacity.
HOW MANY REIKI SESSIONS ARE NEEDED TO REACH BALANCE?
There is no predetermined number of sessions. This will be determined in the first instance by the individual's willingness and readiness to receive the Reiki energy. From this, the therapist evaluates the evolution of the treatment together with the guardian and the animal.