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Writer's pictureMeredith Salmi-Bydalek

The Difference Between Acute and Constitutional Care

Acute or constitutional care...what do I need and what do I make an appointment for? This distinction was confusing for me when our family first started working with a homeopath, particularly since the idea of constitutional care is so different from the regular medical care model most of us are used to.


Acute Homeopathic Care

Acute care is for an illness, injury, or issue that has come up recently and has not been experienced by the person before. It will also last for a short amount of time, around a few weeks.


Examples include first aid needs like a burn, broken bone, sprained ankle, or bee sting. It's often important to first seek medical care for serious issues and then work with a homeopath acutely through the healing process. Acute homeopathic care is also great for illnesses like colds, coughs, fever, sore throats, or other viral illnesses.


Constitutional Care

Constitutional care is most easily described as support for chronic issues, however it goes beyond that. A person's "constitution" could be described as a person's strength, vitality, and health. Often, this is in reference to their physical health, but homeopathy can support the person's overall wellbeing -- including their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.


Oftentimes, people come to a homeopath with chronic physical health issues that haven't been helped elsewhere. This can include things like migraines, hormone imbalance, old injuries, immune system dysfunction, or chronic pain.


Working with a homeopath constitutionally means restoring your health and vitality over time. Homeopathy is gentle and can often be subtle, but we can see a shift in how you experience life, both physically and emotionally.





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