How Do I Know If a Homeopathic Remedy Is Working?
You’ve started taking your remedies. Now what?!
When we are used to conventional medicine, where relief is often quick and symptom-focused, homeopathy can feel like a different experience. Rather than just suppressing symptoms, homeopathy works with your body’s natural ability to heal rather than forcing change. Some people notice shifts quickly, while for others, the process unfolds more gradually.
Early changes can be subtle, and you might experience improvements in unexpected areas before the symptoms you originally sought help for begin to shift. This is because homeopathy works in a holistic way, supporting your whole system. These subtle shifts can be easy to overlook, but they are key signs that your remedy is stimulating the healing process.
Signs Your Body Is Responding to Your Remedy
You wake up feeling more refreshed – your sleep improves, and you’re less likely to wake during the night.
Your energy is steadier – you rely less on caffeine to get through the day and don’t feel the same urge to unwind with alcohol at night. Overall, you feel more energetic and motivated.
You think about your symptoms less – instead of constantly noticing them, at times you find yourself forgetting they were ever an issue.
You feel calmer and more balanced – things that once felt overwhelming don’t affect you as much, and you’re more present in the moment. You have a more positive outlook.
You recognise your body’s needs earlier – you notice when you need rest before reaching exhaustion and become more in tune with what truly supports your wellbeing.
Your comfort zone expands – you find yourself doing things you wouldn’t have considered before, feeling more at ease and confident.
Changes in excretions or secretions – this may include bowel movements, mucus production and urinary frequency.
Healing Takes Time, But It’s Worth It
If a condition has been around for a while, it makes sense that it won’t disappear overnight. The body heals in layers, and sometimes, older or deeper imbalances need time to surface and resolve. Often, the symptom that demands the most energy and causes the greatest limitation is the first to improve. In many cases, this shift happens on an emotional level first.
How to Track Your Healing Progress
Keep a notebook by your bed or somewhere easy to access each day. I often suggest taking a moment in the evening to reflect on your day or jotting down notes in the morning about the previous day. The key is to notice anything that feels different - no matter how small or insignificant it may seem.
Ask yourself:
Did I feel any new or unusual physical sensations?
Did I react or express myself differently than I normally would?
Are any of my symptoms changing in quality, intensity, or frequency?
There’s no need for long journal entries - just a few words or short sentences to capture what stood out. These notes can be really helpful when reviewing your progress and discussing any changes in your next session.
Trust Your Body, Trust the Process
Your body is always working to restore balance, and homeopathy supports this process naturally. If you’re unsure about what you’re experiencing, your homeopath will guide you and adjust your treatment as needed.
Healing is a journey, and homeopathy helps you navigate it in a way that feels natural, lasting, and deeply restorative.