The roots of homeopathy can be traced back to antiquity. Thinkers such as Hippocrates and Plato formulated early observations linking health with internal balance and healing with similarity of phenomena — ideas that formed the philosophical background of later homeopathic thought. However, the systematic foundation of homeopathy belongs to Samuel Hahnemann. In 1796, he formulated the Law of Similars, according to which a substance that can cause specific symptoms in a healthy person is capable — in suitably processed form — to heal similar symptoms when they appear as illness. To demonstrate the actions of substances, Hahnemann introduced the method of Provings: experimental trials on healthy volunteers, during which all physical and mental reactions caused by each substance were recorded in detail. With exceptional accuracy and personal dedication, Hahnemann and his collaborators recorded results from 61 different substances, creating the first systematic therapeutic material of homeopathy — a basis that is still used today and constitutes the foundation of practice.

The Goal of Homeopathy as Long-Term Care Homeopathy does not only aim to improve symptoms appearing in the present; it seeks to cultivate a deeper, stable, and lasting balance in the person. On a long-term basis, treatment: • gradually strengthens vital energy • reduces chronic predispositions and recurring crises • increases the organism's resilience to stress • cultivates more stable emotional functioning • helps the body respond more quickly and gently to illnesses With consistency of sessions and appropriate guidance, the person gains a new relationship with their health: more conscious, more stable, more harmonious. Homeopathy accompanies the patient as they evolve, adapting the approach to the needs of each life phase. The long-term goal is not merely treating a discomfort, but building an organism that functions with greater freedom, strength, and internal harmony — a body and psyche that can face life's challenges with stability and calm.

Homeopathy does not merely address an isolated condition; it works in depth, strengthening the overall function of the organism and supporting its natural ability to return to balance. That's why it can help in a wide range of physical, mental, and functional disorders. Its therapeutic action focuses on three main axes: Restoration of Internal Balance: Regulates self-healing mechanisms and reduces predispositions leading to recurrent or chronic crises. Strengthening Vitality: By empowering vital energy, the person gains greater resilience against stress, infections, and daily life changes. Holistic Treatment of the Person: Aims not only at removing symptoms, but at overall improvement of physical, mental, and emotional functioning. Where It Can Help Homeopathy has proven particularly beneficial in a multitude of conditions such as: Mental and Emotional Health • anxiety, stress, burnout • panic attacks, phobias • mild to moderate depression • psychosomatic manifestations • emotional hypersensitivity, internal conflicts Hormonal & Gynecological System • menstrual cycle disorders • menopause symptoms • premenstrual syndrome • polycystic ovaries • functional infertility Digestive & Metabolic System • dyspepsia, heartburn, flatulence • irritable bowel syndrome • constipation or diarrhea • metabolic fatigue, weight gain Respiratory & Immune System • allergies • asthma • recurrent infections • sinusitis, bronchitis Nervous & Musculoskeletal System • migraines, headaches • chronic pains • muscle tensions, cervical syndrome • arthritis, lower back pain Skin Conditions • acne • eczema, psoriasis • atopic dermatitis • hair loss Children and Adolescents • frequent infections • digestive difficulties • allergies • adjustment difficulties, exam anxiety • supportive therapy during growth periods Treatment and Prevention Together Homeopathy does not only aim to treat existing symptoms. By regulating vital force, it reduces relapses, strengthens the immune system, and helps the person respond more effectively to physical and mental challenges. That's why it often leads to: • more stable health over time • quicker recovery after stress or illness • fewer acute crises • lower intensity of strained systems The Limits of the Method Homeopathy, like every therapeutic system, has its limits. In serious, urgent, or life-threatening situations, it does not replace conventional medicine. However, it can function in parallel, supporting recovery and overall well-being. The Goal: Real, Deep, and Sustainable Health The greatest therapeutic result of homeopathy is not only the remission of symptoms, but the overall transformation of the organism's function: more vitality, better adaptability, more stable psychological basis, and stronger sense of internal balance.

The Homeopathic History Taking constitutes the foundation of homeopathic treatment. It is not a simple information collection; it is the process through which the therapist understands the way the organism expresses its imbalance — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Unlike approaches focusing only on the symptom, homeopathy examines the person as a unified whole. The symptom is the "signal" and not the problem; what interests is the deeper cause and the way the organism tries to return to order. What It Includes During history taking, the following are explored in detail: • Physical picture: symptoms, predispositions, what worsens or relieves the organism. • Emotional response: how the person functions in relationships, stress, difficulties. • Psychic functioning: thought patterns, energy levels, internal conflicts. • Life history: significant events, changes, traumas, losses. • Lifestyle: sleep, diet, habits, environment. • Medical and hereditary background: treatments, chronic tendencies, family patterns. This comprehensive map allows selection of the homeopathic medicine that truly fits the specific person — not the "illness." The Experience of the Session The history taking process lasts about two hours and is based on: • careful listening, • empathy, • non-judgmental attitude, • and genuine presence. For many people, this is the first time they have the space to speak freely about their experience, hear themselves, and connect elements that seemed unrelated. The process itself often functions therapeutically. Why Is It So Important? The Homeopathic History Taking is the bridge connecting the person's experience with the appropriate therapeutic course. Through this process: • the personal history of illness emerges, • deeper patterns and causes are illuminated, • the internal dynamics of the organism are understood, • the uniqueness of the person beyond symptoms is revealed. The medicine is chosen not to "cover" the symptom, but to strengthen vital force — the internal regulatory principle that, when balanced, leads to real improvement. Beginning of the Healing Journey The Homeopathic History Taking is not a simple first session. It is the beginning of a healing journey. As the patient shares their experience: • they gain greater awareness of their internal functioning, • they see the connection between symptoms and their experiences, • they recognize their needs and the factors affecting them. From this point begins the deeper healing: gradual release of blocked patterns, balancing of vital energy, and restoration of the organism's natural functionality. The Homeopathic History Taking is, in essence, the first step toward self-knowledge and authentic healing — a journey that honors the person at all levels of their existence.

Homeopathic medicines are considered safe and free from side effects, thanks to their high degree of dilution and special preparation process. This particularity makes them suitable even for sensitive organisms, such as children and infants. Their action does not operate at the chemical level, but in a subtler, energetic field. There where the deeper regulatory and self-healing mechanisms of the organism are located. When the appropriate homeopathic medicine is administered, it seems to "touch" this vital force and guide it toward balance. In this way, homeopathy does not introduce a foreign substance trying to impose itself on the body; it activates what already exists within us: the innate wisdom and the organism's ability to return to its natural harmony.

Homeopathic therapeutic agents are produced from natural substances of plant, mineral, or animal origin, which constitute the initial material of therapy. Their processing is done with strictly defined methods, without addition of chemical substances and without processes that alter their natural quality. The Preparation Process The preparation of homeopathic medicines is based on two main stages: Dilution The initial substance is diluted successively in specific steps. Each dilution stage reduces the chemical concentration of the substance while simultaneously preserving its energetic imprint. Potentization Each dilution stage is followed by special succussion, a process considered necessary for activating the therapeutic properties of the substance. This combined method transforms the initial material into a therapeutic agent that can support the organism's self-regulatory mechanisms. Functioning in Harmony with the Organism Homeopathic medicines act mainly at an energetic level, enhancing the organism's natural ability to return to balance. They do not overload the body nor intervene aggressively in physiological functions — on the contrary, they cooperate with them. Quality and Safety Preparation is done exclusively by specialized pharmacists and follows strict quality standards that apply internationally. Homeopathy constitutes an established therapeutic system, widely used in many countries and with a long tradition of safe application. In Greece, homeopathic preparations are available in pharmacies and recognized by the Greek National Organization for Medicines (EOF) since 1994, according to the corresponding European directives.

Homeopathic preparations can function as safe and effective support in many common, acute incidents of daily life. They are widely used in situations such as minor burns, bruises, sprains, insect bites, gastric discomforts, headaches, febrile episodes, and mild respiratory infections. They gently activate the organism's own natural response, facilitating quicker recovery without side effects and without burdening the body. For this reason, they constitute valuable aid in the family medicine cabinet and are considered particularly suitable for: • children • infants • elderly • people with sensitivity to chemical medicines Their gentle action and ability to support the organism without suppressing it make them a practical and reliable choice for small, daily health needs.

In most cases, homeopathic treatment evolves smoothly and without discomfort. However, there are times when the organism, in its effort to return to deeper balance, may manifest a mild and transient therapeutic reaction. This is a natural process, a gentle release of internal tension as the body begins to readjust. It may manifest with mild rekindling of old or mild symptoms, such as headache, itching, minor physical discomforts, or a feeling of temporary fatigue. This reaction: • is not dangerous • does not constitute worsening of health • does not affect psychological symptoms • and shows activation of self-healing mechanisms Essentially, it is a sign that the homeopathic medicine "touched" the right level and the organism begins to restore its internal order. What the Patient Should Expect in the First Weeks Gradually, in the first weeks, many people report: • more energy and vitality • better sleep quality • sense of internal peace • more stable mood • quicker recovery from stress or fatigue • reduction of symptom intensity • greater resilience to daily pressures These changes often constitute the first signs that vital force is beginning to regulate again. What This Means for the Course of Treatment Therapeutic reaction is not necessary for a result to occur, but when it appears it constitutes a positive indication: the organism is responding, awakening, and gradually returning to its natural balance. In most cases, after this phase follows a period of steady improvement, both in the body and in mental functioning.

As the organism gradually returns to deeper balance, old symptoms or sensitivities that had appeared in the past may briefly resurface. This is a familiar phenomenon in homeopathy, which usually manifests in mild form and poses no danger. What the organism does is to "unwind" the history of illness backwards, bringing to the surface layers that had once been suppressed. Thus, for example, an old skin sensitivity may appear for a while, at the same time that deeper problems — such as migraines or intense anxiety — recede. The reappearance of old symptoms: • is usually brief and mild • shows that the body is "releasing" levels of tension or suppression • constitutes an indication that treatment is directed correctly and in depth • aligns with the natural laws of the healing course In this phase, the organism is not worsening — it is healing. It simply shows for a while those old points that needed completion. Homeopathy, when properly applied, remains a safe and gentle therapeutic method, accompanying the person with respect and without any long-term burden.

Response to homeopathic treatment is a dynamic and completely individualized process. Although each organism has its own rhythm, in most cases the first positive changes become noticeable within the first 3–6 weeks. For some individuals improvement is immediate; for others it appears gradually, as the organism reorganizes its internal balance. These changes may concern: • increase in energy and clarity • more stable mood • better sleep quality • reduction of symptom intensity • sense of greater resilience in daily life In chronic cases, treatment progresses in layers: first general functionality is restored, and over time deeper predispositions that have developed over time are improved. Factors Affecting Speed of Improvement Response time depends on: • duration and severity of symptoms • existence of chronic or irreversible damage • level of organism vitality • lifestyle (sleep, diet, stress, habits) • age and temperament • previous treatments or intense medicinal suppression • whether there have been recent intense mental or physical burdens In general, significant stabilization of health is achieved within 4–8 months, depending on the case. How Treatment is Monitored Monitoring constitutes a basic part of the homeopathic process. Typically: • first reevaluation occurs in 4–6 weeks • subsequent sessions follow according to progress • any significant change is reported immediately, so response can be properly evaluated The homeopath examines not only symptoms, but also: • energy levels • emotional stability • sleep quality • concentration ability • response to stress • organization of daily functioning This way it is ensured that the organism moves steadily toward deeper balance. Relapses and Long-Term Course In a balanced therapeutic course, the same problem rarely reappears with its initial intensity. However, in people with: • strong hereditary predispositions • chronic stress • excessive daily demands • unprocessed psychological burdens …a mild relapse may occur during pressure periods. These relapses are addressed quickly with brief complementary therapy, as the organism has already learned to return to balance more easily. Many people, recognizing steady improvement in their overall health, choose to continue homeopathy at a preventive level, particularly during periods of intense demands, to maintain vitality and mental flexibility.

Homeopathic treatment remains one of the most accessible forms of natural medicine. The cost of homeopathic medicines is low, as their value lies not in the raw material, but in the special preparation process, which requires time, accuracy, and specialized knowledge. In practice, a typical monthly homeopathic course usually ranges between 15–20 euros, regardless of the type of medicine. This makes homeopathy an economically affordable therapeutic option for anyone seeking a gentle, natural, and individualized approach. Despite the low cost of the medicinal course, the real value of homeopathy lies in the session, the detailed history taking, and the holistic evaluation of the person — elements that determine with accuracy the selection of the appropriate medicine and the success of treatment.

Homeopathic treatment works best when the organism is supported consistently and the patient follows some basic guidelines. The following information contributes to optimal action of the medicine and steady progress of the therapeutic course. How to Take Homeopathic Medicine • Medicine is taken on an empty stomach — ideally 30 minutes before or after food and drink. • Preparations should be stored away from sources of electromagnetic radiation (such as microwaves and cell phones), as their energetic action may be affected. • Pellets are not chewed; they are allowed to dissolve slowly on the tongue. Substances and Factors Best Avoided Certain substances can reduce or "antidote" the effect of homeopathic medicine: • coffee and caffeine • cola-type soft drinks • black tea • mint and menthol products (toothpastes, chewing gums, inhalants, etc.) • camphor, naphthalene • caffeine-containing facial/body creams • clove (eugenol) in dental procedures Allowed: decaffeinated coffee, green tea in limited quantity, and chocolate. Strictly avoided: psychoactive substances such as cannabis/hashish. Parallel Therapies and Medications Homeopathy can be taken together with chemical medicines, without interactions. However: • The substances mentioned above can reduce its effectiveness. • The homeopath should be informed about: • recent use of antibiotics or cortisone, • any form of anesthesia, • other therapeutic practices (acupuncture, herbs, energy therapies). Due to the subtle nature of homeopathic medicines, it is best for energy therapies to be applied only if there is relevant guidance. Consistency and Continuity of Treatment • Treatment is more effective when large intervals without monitoring do not intervene. • In emergency medical situations the patient follows medical guidance immediately, without interrupting the homeopathic course — the two approaches can function in parallel. Reappearance of Old or Mild Symptoms If during treatment older symptoms or sensitivities return for a while, it is important to inform the therapist. This reaction is often part of the natural balancing process of the organism and helps in evaluating the therapeutic course.

In homeopathy, all therapeutic preparations are tested exclusively on healthy humans. The reason is twofold: firstly because humans respond differently from animals, and secondly because the homeopathic tradition deeply respects every form of life and does not use any procedure that burdens or harms them. During testing of a substance, symptoms appearing in a healthy individual when taking it in very small doses are carefully observed. This set of symptoms forms the "profile" of the substance and constitutes the guide for selecting the corresponding homeopathic medicine. In this way, the therapist can accurately choose the appropriate medicine for each patient, based on data derived exclusively from human experience — with absolute respect both for humans and for animals.