Supporting low immunity with homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies work on both physical and emotional planes. In Homeopathy, we look for a remedy known as ‘similimum’ – this is the unique remedy that matches the client’s complete set of symptoms. This is why taking a careful and detailed case history is key. After analysing these factors, I’m able to correctly identify the right formula.

James’ story

I saw a Grade 2 boy called James in my clinic. He often felt sick and missed many days of school. He was experiencing respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath and tightness in his chest, likely caused by irritants like pollutants. His usual paediatrician prescribed medicines to relieve his respiratory symptoms.

James also felt anxious at school, spoke very little, and rarely initiated conversations with his peers.

His mother was worried about his poor immunity and the repeated prescriptions and antibiotics.

Our first appointment lasted an hour. I took a detailed homeopathic case history, and discovered he was anxious only in social situations. He was extremely bright but often felt teary when scolded. I identified three key emotional factors:

1. He was sensitive to reprimands.

2. He was intelligent.

3. He was timid in public appearances.

After analysing his physical and emotional constitution, I gave James Silicea 200, three times a week. Silicea individuals are often shy or timid and have low immunity. They may also become easily emotional in difficult situations - like being shouted at.

His mother brought him to me for follow-up appointments every month, and his health improved. We observed great improvements in his respiratory health, and over a span of three months, he no longer required the traditional medicine he was prescribed on a daily basis.

The homeopathic remedy improved his physical health and restored his immunity to normal.

As well as supporting James’ physical symptoms, Silicea helped balance him emotionally. He started initiating conversations with his peers and maintaining good relationships with his friends.

Overall, his mental health improved significantly. I am glad he is happy and healthy.

Sally’s story

Sally’s Mum, concerned about her child’s immunity, brought her daughter to see me. Sally was three years old, very active and adamant about going back home as soon as she reached the clinic.

The mother complained that her daughter had become increasingly stubborn and no longer wanted things she used to love. Sally threw frequent tantrums, such as choosing one dress and then changing it after five minutes. She had also become aggressive, often kicking her elder brother at home. The mother, a full-time teacher in Hong Kong, was worried.

Sally was also taking longer to adjust to their new helper. She missed her old nanny and clung to her mother whenever she was home. She often threw things and screamed loudly when angry.

She fell sick every two weeks, frequently missing school. The mother wanted her to have zero sick days and for her moods to become more stable.

Sally also had digestive issues. I checked her vitamin D3 and iron levels and prescribed vitamin D3 drops and iron supplements to improve her haemoglobin levels.

It was evident that Sally exhibited excessive irritability, capriciousness, and frequent fits of anger, such as throwing things.

I prescribed Chamomilla 1M for 7 consecutive days, to be repeated every month. Chamomilla individuals are quick to anger especially when their needs aren’t met.

The mother brought her back after one month and reported significant improvements in her health – both emotional and physical. Her immune system was stronger and more resilient; her appetitive improved; her digestive issues cleared up and she had regular bowel movements.

After 4 to 5 months, she appeared less cranky and noticeably happier in her everyday life. Finally, she became more regular in attending school than ever before.  

The mother was extremely satisfied with the homeopathic treatment and continues to consult me for her own health.  

In summary

Homeopathic remedies have the power to enhance one's energy and correct imbalances in the body by addressing the root causes. 

It’s a powerful modality for addressing both physical and emotional symptoms. All parts of you are considered when it comes to making an assessment – and your remedy is selected based on which matches the full picture best, for complete recovery. Finding the similimum gives profound results for all my patients.