What to Observe for the Best Homeopathic Remedy

When we think of illness, we often associate it with visible symptoms—fever, inflammation, lab test results, or abnormal scans. This is the foundation of modern conventional medicine (often referred to as “allopathy”), which focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases based on measurable changes in the body’s tissues and organs.

But what if illness begins much earlier than that?

Homeopathy offers a different lens—a more subtle and holistic one. Rather than waiting for signs that can be seen on a scan or touched by the hand, homeopaths are trained to detect the earliest signs of imbalance in a person—often long before any lab report shows a red flag.

Disease Starts Before the Disease

In homeopathy, illness is understood as a deviation from your normal state of well-being. It's not just about physical symptoms—it's about recognizing the moment your system begins to shift from health to dis-ease.

This shift can be subtle:

•⁠ ⁠A loss of appetite—or an unusually increased one

•⁠ ⁠Dryness in the mouth when it’s normally moist—or excess salivation

•⁠ ⁠Unusual thirst—or a sudden disinterest in drinking water

•⁠ ⁠A change in how you tolerate temperature—feeling too hot or too cold, or suddenly craving fresh air or needing extra covers

•⁠ ⁠A position or activity that was once comfortable—like lying down, walking, or bending—suddenly becoming uncomfortable

These early changes are not random. They are signals. They represent your body and mind attempting to adapt to an internal imbalance.

It’s All About the Individual Pattern

Each of us has a unique response to illness. When sick, some people feel better when they’re touched or comforted. Others feel worse. Some crave spicy foods or sweets; others can’t stand the thought of them. Moods may shift—irritability, anxiety, withdrawal, or a sudden need for affection might appear.

These are not just quirks or “side symptoms.” In homeopathy, they are central to understanding what’s happening deep inside. They provide clues to what remedy is best suited to help your system restore balance.

Your Awareness is Key

As a patient, becoming aware of these changes—no matter how small—can be incredibly powerful. The more clearly you can describe how your sleep, appetite, emotions, energy, and bodily sensations have changed from your usual state, the more precise and individualized your homeopathic treatment can be.

In short: Homeopathy doesn’t treat a disease. It treats the person who is experiencing the disease. And it starts with noticing how you’ve changed—not just what you’re feeling, but how you’re feeling it differently than before.

So the next time something feels "off," even if it’s not diagnosable yet, pay attention. Your body may already be whispering to you—and your homeopath is trained to listen.

For example, someone is suffering from migraines

The way he/she should report the symptoms are as follows

Migraine started 4 days back after losing sleep due to late nights.

Pain is on the right temples worsen by fasting, shaking head, looking at screen, light and reading. Improves by pressure, resting and being in dark cold place. Since the onset of migraine, the desire for spicy food has increased and mood has become irritable impatient and sensitive.

Here is a link for observing certain important symptoms.

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Dr. Devang Shah, MD (Hom)

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