N75: Mental State and Homeopathy

Homeopathy is about how we look at mental states, not mental health.  When looking at sadness, despair and melancholy the repertory will provide remedies that have sadness as part of their picture.  Almost anyone will be sad at least once in their life, so the list is too long to be helpful if mind; sadness is the only rubric.  We need to find out the causation, the exact experience, sad as if..., and any concomitants. The body’s immune system as seen in the automatic or autonomic part of the brain looks after our health and we look for ways to find remedies that will help our mental state remain in a coped-up state and not experience sadness, melancholic and despair for such a period of time as to get to a depressive state of mind.  The DSM is not part of homeopathy and as a result is not part of the homeopathic discussion.  Homeopathic remedies impact every level of experience and cover the totality of symptoms.  This narrative is to better understand how homeopathy and natural medicines over the centuries have looked at our mental state. All views presented are based on credible sources, but they are explained through the individual’s viewpoint.  Doing your own research while integrating new information is always important when forming your own viewpoint. The information in this podcast is not meant to address individual health needs, it is general in nature and should not be used as medical information for your health unless used in combination with your health practitioner.