Dr. Kenneth Silvestri
Psychotherapist | Certified Homeopath
Homeopathy
"Like cures like."
Homeopathy is the second-most used healing method in the world. It is based on the principle of "like cures like." Homeopathy's safe, non-toxic, over-the-counter, F.D.A. regulated remedies stimulate the immune system to follow its natural direction to heal itself from recognized trauma, and gently treat the mind and body to optimize one's health.
Homeopathic assessments are by request and consist of an initial ninety-minute session, determining a "constitutional remedy" that represents your present state of health (mental, emotional, and physical); homeopathic education and information regarding remedies for acute problems; and phone updates. A forty-five minute follow-up appointment, usually in 4-6 weeks, will determine the effectiveness and any adjustments regarding the treatment (further appointments if needed are usually for thirty minutes). The above process can be integrated within regular psychotherapy sessions.
Homeopathy is a system of healing developed by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann in the 19th century. It uses remedies made primarily from natural substances which have been clinically proven to match problematic symptoms. The FDA approved remedies are diluted many times leaving only its molecular structure imprinted on the water it was dissolved in. It is this imprint that stimulates the immune system to heal itself.
Homeopathy is part of conventional health care systems in Europe, South America, Australia and South Asia. There were once homeopathic hospitals throughout the United States during the first part of the twentieth century including over two dozen in New Jersey (Montclair Community Hospital; Saint Mary's in Passaic; Homeopathic Hospital of Essex County in East Orange, to mention a few) and it is now being rediscovered throughout North America. Two hundred years of clinical experience have demonstrated the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies.
Further information can be found through:
Homeopathic Educational Services:
National Center For Homeopathy:
www.nationalcenterforhomeopathy.org
An excellent advocacy organization to which I personally encourage membership.
What is
Homeopathy?
What is it good for?
Homeopathy works well with physical symptoms (colds, flu, headaches, muscular injuries, etc.) or mental situations (learning disabilities, low self esteem, depression, anxieties, addiction behaviors, OCD, etc.). It is especially effective when there is a strong mind-body component such as stress-related conditions like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Many times the homeopathic process helps people discover new connections between their emotions and symptoms.
Relevant Articles
Luc Montagnier, Nobel Prize Winner, Takes Homeopathy Seriously
January 30, 2011, By Dana Ullman, The Huffington Post
Homeopathy Vindicated as Cost-Effective by Swiss Government
March 23, 2012, By Dana Ullman, The Huffington Post
Dysfunction at Wikipedia on Homeopathic Medicine
October 11, 2014, By Dana Ullman, The Huffington Post
Remedy Information and Resources
REMEDIES IN PELLET FORM CAN BE PURCHASED AT YOUR LOCAL HEALTH FOOD STORE:
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Sage Herbal Apothecary | 71 South Broadway, Nyack NY 10960
845 348-1119 | http://sagesherbal.com/home/
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Whole Foods | In NJ - Madison, Montclair and Closter
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Organica | 246 Livingston Street, Northvale NJ 07647
201 767-8182
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A Matter of Health | 138 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet NY
845 627-3333
PELLETS, LIQUID REMEDIES, KITS AND BOOKS CAN BE ORDERED AT:
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centralhomeopathy.com or call 1-888-944-9686
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Natural Health Supply or call 1-888-689-1608
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Homeopathic Educational Services or call 1-510-649-0294
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Washington Homeopathic Products or call 1-304-258-2541
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Hahnemann Pharmacy or call 1-415-451-6978
HOMEOPATHIC RESOURCES
The National Center for Homeopathy
Homeopathic Educational Services
Dr. Luc De Schepper
David Little
By Dr. Luc De Schepper
By Stephen Cummings
By Amy L. Lansky, PhD
By Burke Lennihan
By Larry Malerba D.O.
How to Take Your Remedy From A Medicinal Solution
Before taking a dose, each time succuss the remedy solution bottle; that is, hit the bottle against the palm of your hand or a book as directed (2-10 times). This will increase the potency of the dose slightly each time. The number of succussions and the amount you take is a way of controlling the effectiveness of the remedy.
Take one teaspoon (or more as directed) from the remedy solution bottle and put it into approximately 4 oz. of distilled, filtered or spring water (or more as directed). This is your Dosage Cup. I use the 5 oz Dixie cups, filled approximately to one inch from the top. Stir with a spoon, preferably a disposable one, which you use for this remedy (not for food or other remedies).
Take one teaspoon (or more as directed) from the Dosage Cup as your dose. Discard the rest of the water in the cup (it is great for your plants!). Repeat the whole process for each dose you are directed to take. No food or drink (or brushing teeth) for 15 minutes before and after taking the remedy.