The Montreal Institute of Classical Homeopathy

How Homeopathy Works

Einstein's famous equation, E=mc2 -- that is, energy is equal to mass multiplied by the speed of light, squared -- captures the essence of our material world as a dance of energy and light.

The wavelike patterns and frequencies that we call "energy" are the basic regulators of substance, directing the life force and therefore the biochemistry of every organism. Every metabolic activity of the body (for example, the act of digestion) is at the same time a complex subatomic activity (for example, the final stage of the Kreb's cycle, or the activation of the synapse between nerve endings).

Dr. Samuel Hahnemann coined the term homeopathy in the early 1800's, long before science had begun to explain energy, waveforms, and quantum physics. Hahnemann's discovery of the dynamic qualities of disease and of a way to dynamize remedies through potentization is a legacy that we are fortunate to inherit. Homeopathy addresses the most fundamental level of organization within the organism: the vital field (see: What's in a Homeopathic Remedy?).

A homeopathic remedy operates as a sort of "tuning fork" for an organism's vital field. Every tuning fork is designed to resonate at a specific frequency. When a note on an instrument and a tuning fork are struck at the same time, the musician's trained ear listens for dissonance, or disturbance, caused by mismatched frequencies of the waveforms. The instrument is then adjusted until the frequency of the note matches the frequency of the tuning fork - which is heard as a harmonious matching of waveforms and the disappearance of dissonance.

The homeopath seeks to identify the core issue that is causing a disturbance in the body. Because of the deep level and individualized nature of the homeopathic process, finding a perfect match of disease-state and remedy requires a deep exploration of the subjective experience of the patient. The patient and homeopath participate in a collaborative relationship. A MICH Homeopath listens non-judgementally, with unconditional acceptance and compassion. The practitioner experiences the patient as a whole person in a particular context, not just as a disease category. Illness, pain, even the dying process are considered as opportunities to find greater wholeness and understanding.

Because homeopathy acts on the whole system, when a simillimum - or match - is found, changes are felt on all levels, not only at the site of the symptoms. Patients feel better physically and emotionally. Their attitude shifts towards greater optimism, their mental clarity increases and they have more energy.

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