Classical Approach

In homoeopathy, the totality of the patient's symptoms is considered — the disposition to develop a disease is given more importance than the disease itself. As a living organism, the body has two elements: the physical body and the life force (dynamics). If the body is exposed to infection, the dynamics opposes the infection and helps prevent the body from succumbing to it. In a person, the dynamics is expressed through the mind. When a person develops a disease, it indicates that the dynamics is not functioning properly and is itself affected. If the dynamics is restored, the physical disease tends to resolve on its own. The aim, therefore, is to address the dynamics rather than the body directly — treating the sick person rather than the sickness. For this reason, the patient's state of mind is given prime importance during treatment, along with their general nature and disposition. A speedy recovery is often noticed when the remedy is chosen based on these considerations, though in some long-standing cases, an initial aggravation of symptoms can be seen.