Homeopathic Consultation
Depending on the nature of the case, an initial consultation for an adult lasts around an hour to an hour and a half. An initial consultation for a child lasts approximately an hour. Follow-up visits usually take half an hour.
Apart from the presenting complaint that brings you to the clinic, a wide verity of information will be gathered in order for the correct Homeopathic medicine to be prescribed on the basis of your individual needs. Below is a run down of the information that will be required.
# Personal details
• Address, phone number, GP, medications and supplements etc.
# Family history
• Chronic diseases that run in your family e.g. diabetes, asthma, heart disease, cancer, blood pressure etc. as well as nay metal/emotional problems, substance abuse etc.
# Your current complaint
• When it started • The exact location • Any medications/supplements used to treat the condition • Sensations – what does it feel like • Anything that makes the problem better or worse • Any accompanying symptoms
# Personal history
• Your Mother’s pregnancy with you • Childhood diseases e.g. measles, mumps, chickenpox • Chronic recurring infections such as bronchitis, ear infections, tonsillitis • Accidents or injuries • Your family life • How school was for you both socially and academically • Significant relationships • Careers and travel # Generals • Appetite – likes, dislikes, cravings, allergies • Thirst inc tea/coffee and alcohol • Sleep • Bowels – constipation and diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, wind/flatulence • Urination – urinary tract infections, incontinence, retention etc. • Menstrual cycle and pregnancies • Thermals – how cold/hot/windy/stormy weather affects you; perspiration • Sexual Energy/libido
# Temperament
• Your personality – extroversion/introversion; how others perceive you; things that make you angry and sad; fears
# Particulars
• Any problems with hair and scalp – dandruff, hair loss etc. • Eyes and vision e.g. blurring, conjunctivitis; styes etc. • Headaches • Nose and sense of smell • Sinuses and allergies • Ears and hearing – infections, tinnitus etc. • Mouth and teeth – gingivitis’s, cavities, bad breath, ulcers etc. • Lungs and circulation – palpitations, blood pressure, breathing, heart murmurs etc. • Digestion – indigestion, poor assimilation etc. • Skin – eczema, rashes, acne, moles etc.
Also see: Case Taking For Family History
Naturopathic / Nutritional / Vibrational Healing Consultation
- A comprehensive analysis of present health concerns and relevant body systems in order to gain an understanding of your condition
- Discussion about lifestyle and diet, medical and family history
- Assessment of present medication to avoid possible interactions
- Iridology – analysis of the iris (eye) to determine pre-disposed health issues
- Blood pressure check
- Tongue and nail diagnosis as indicators of present health issues
- Blood/urine/salivary test referrals if necessary
- In-clinic testing for candida using urinary indicans test
- A prescription tailored to your needs from a large range of resources such as herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and flower essences
- A full explanation of the naturopathic reasoning behind the prescription
- Dietary and lifestyle advice with appropriate handouts to take home and refer to
- 30 minute healing session tailored to your particular health and relaxation needs
- Follow-up support to gain optimum benefit from treatments
Consultations are subject to health fund rebates by most funds.
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