How long does it take to heal?

This is one of the most difficult questions to answer and one I hear very often.

The rough rule of thumb is a month of treatment for every year you've had a complaint. What this guide means is that your speed of healing is dependent on how long you have had suffered. You can however speed up the process by implementing other healing methods.

Let's use me as an example. I had eczema from birth. When I first started homeopathic treatment I was 30. So that meant it ought to take thirty months for me to completely 'unwind' my eczema tape. But then I had to add some extra healing time to counteract the years and years of suppressive treatment using very strong steroid creams.

During my training I went for monthly treatments with my homeopath Dion Tabrett. These sessions then dropped down to once every three months. I was definitely getting better but the flare ups kept coming periodically. I stuck with regular treatments for four years because even though my skin still flared up, I was seeing steady progress and improvement. The flare ups weren't as bad, didn't last as long, came down faster, and were happening less often. Being patient with myself was the hardest part. But it paid off in the long run.

The more you do to be healthy the faster the cure. Do the basics such as eat a good diet, exercise regularly, drink enough water, get enough rest, laughter and love and yes, homeopathy works really fast. You will make progress quickly. You may still suffer setbacks but now you will have the tools to get back on track. You will be able to see your triggers coming and step out of the way. You will learn how to be healthy. You will learn which remedies help you the fastest. You will be empowered and in control. And once you learn how to heal yourself, you will do it for the rest of your life.

I had tried various methods for twenty years before I found homeopathy. Once that was thrown in the mix it sped up the healing tremendously. Each person will react differently and the further away you are from good health the faster you will see improvements. If you are already a health nut the fine tuning will be subtle. However I've seen some pretty miraculous changes so everyone is different. Once we meet I will have a better idea of how long it will take but in the bigger picture, not very long!!