Wondering if you should work with a homeopath or try homeopathy on your own? You’re not alone. With the rise of self-prescribing, protocol culture, and TikTok-style advice, more people are asking: “Should I use a homeopath?” and “Why would I need professional homeopathic care?”
In this eye-opening conversation, Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray unpack the growing tension between DIY homeopathy and clinical care. They explore what works, what backfires, and how to know when it’s time to call in a professional.
Acute vs. Chronic: Where Home Prescribing Ends
Homeopathy is a powerful tool for families, especially for simple, short-term issues like colds, bug bites, or bumps and bruises. These acute situations respond well to home prescribing and can be empowering to manage yourself.
But anything chronic—anything that sticks around, keeps coming back, or starts to feel confusing—needs a trained homeopath. That’s the line.
"...you don't always need to take a remedy for everything.”
The Risk of Protocols and Repeated Dosing
Denise and Alastair sound the alarm on a rising issue: repeated self-prescribing and excessive use of online protocols can seriously muddy the waters. When remedies are taken without a clear plan, the symptom picture becomes so confusing that even skilled professionals may struggle to help.
“No, I'm talking about 100 remedies in a year… 1500–2000 doses… that we don't understand now how to work with these cases.”
When Should You See a Homeopath?
If you’re searching:
- “Should I see a homeopath for chronic illness?”
- “Why work with a homeopath instead of DIY?”
- “How do I find the right homeopath?”
- “Is homeopathy safe to use on your own?”
…this episode gives you honest answers—not one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Get the support you need. No guesswork. No protocols. Just Hahnemannian homeopathy, applied with precision.
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Strange Rare Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Academy of Homeopathy Education discussing everything you REALLY need to know about homeopathy. We’ll look at philosophy, practice, research,and education–all with a little bit of history. If you want to know why we still can’t get enough homeopathy after a combined 50+ years of study and practice, we invite you to join the conversation!
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