A patient who is just beginning to use homeopathy to treat depression is concerned because symptoms are actually becoming worse with increasing sadness, anxiety, and fatigue
The practitioner of homeopathy bases teaching on the Law of Cure and instructs the patient to:
a. discontinue the therapy and seek another alternative therapy.
b. concentrate the preparation to increase its potency in hopes to improve depressive symptoms.
c. increase the dosage of the substance to increase its effectiveness.
d. remain on the current regimen since worsening is a positive sign that healing is occurring.
ANS: D
Correct: The Law of Cure states a worsening of symptoms after a remedy is given is considered a positive sign that healing is taking place. The therapy is therapeutic and should be considered.
a. Worsening of symptoms is a sign that healing is occurring and discontinuation and seeking another therapy would not be recommended.
b. Diluting the concentration is believed to increase potency according to the law of similar.
c. Decreasing the dosage of the treatment substance is believed to increase effectiveness according to the law of minimum dose.
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