CONSTITUTIONAL HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT

ANTIDOTE LIST

Homeopathic remedies are very powerful medicinal substances. Their action and effectiveness, however, can be disturbed by some of the chemicals and medicines commonly used in our lives.  The following is a list of things that should be completely avoided for maximum benefit from your Homeopathic treatment. If you ever have any questions about a particular medicine, it is better to call to inquire than take the chance of disrupting your treatment program.

COFFEE, TEA and CAFFEINE

Decaffeinated or regular coffee or tea must be avoided.  You may have herb teas. Some patients have found Cafix (regular flavor only) as a good coffee substitute. (Do not use the coffee flavored Cafix.)  You may not have anything  that is coffee flavored, such as Kahlua or mocha. Do not drink caffeinated soft drinks or colas. You may have chocolate.

AROMATIC SUBSTANCES

Camphor, chap stick, menthol, eucalyptus, moth balls, large  amounts of fresh mint.  Check all topical ointments ingredients for the presence of these substances.  Use toothpastes without extra mint flavoring. Although it contains traces of mint, regular flavored toothpaste may be used.

MOST MEDICATIONS

Antihistamines,  antibiotics,  or cortisone  ointments, sprays, creams or pills, cold formulas, antibiotic ointments such as Neosporin, pain medications. Each medication needs to be evaluated individually , so please check your current medications and inquire about  any you may take in the future. All `over the counter', non- prescription medicines must be avoided.

RECREATIONAL DRUGS

Marijuana, hashish, cocaine, LSD, mescaline and all others

DENTAL WORK, CHIROPRACTIC or ACUPUNCTURE

Contact the office if dental work is planned, preferably have it done before homeopathic treatment. Routine teeth cleaning is not a problem. Chiropractic or Acupuncture treatments should be avoided.

ELECTRIC BLANKETS

You may use the electric blanket to warm your bed, but it is inadvisable sleep with the blanket on.

YOU MAY HAVE

Chocolate, alcoholic beverages in moderate amounts, cigarettes