FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Section One – Health and Homeopathy
- How can I avail maximum benefit from online treatment ?
- What is holistic therapy or holistic medicine?
- Is homeopathy a holistic medicine?
- What is homeopathy ? How it works ?
- What are the benefits of homeopathic treatment ?
- How effective is homeopathy ?
- Is homeopathy different from conventional medicine ?
- Is homeopathy a scientific system ?
- Who can benefit from homeopathy?
- Are all diseases curable?
- What do you mean by constitutional treatment ?+
Section Two – Online / Distance Treatment
- What is online treatment ? What are its benefits ? What is distance treatment?
- Is it safe to take online / distance homeopathic treatment ?
- Is your treatment available for my country ? What will happen if I move from my place ?
- What is the online / distance treatment procedure?
- Is my information safe & confidential with you ?
- What is the payment procedure ? Is it safe ? Is it refundable ?
- How do I give you details of my sickness ? Why so many questions are asked ?
- How will I receive medicine ?
- How long it takes to complete process and start treatment ?
- Should I stop allopathic / conventional treatment which I am already taking? Can I take other therapies like acupressure along with homeopathic treatment ?
- Do I need investigations to be done?
- How long treatment continues.
- Are these medicines safe? Do they also have side effects ?
- When homeopathy is safe, why I should not buy homeopathic medicine from local store / online and treat my own disease ? There are so many ready made homeopathic combinations available for my sickness.
- Will you give a prescription ?
- How are these medicines made and tested?
- Do you use steroids?
- How homeopathic medicine is taken ?
- What are the doses of medicines?
- How these medicines will act on me ? How long it will take to show effect ? Someone told me it is too slow ? Another person told me it aggravates (increases) sickness before it treats ?
- What if I take wrong medicine?
- What are the precautions I need to take?
- Are there any dietary and other restrictions?
- What if I get some acute disease during treatment of my chronic sickness ?
- How to store medicines? How long these can be stored ?
- I got well so can I use my medicine to treat other person with same complaint ?
- Any other question / query ???
How can I avail maximum benefit from online treatment ?
Good health is crucial for successful and happy life. One must understand and assume his / her own responsibility in being well informed about health & sickness and in making judicious choices and positive efforts. (Please read Message from the Director). To get maximum benefit you are advised to first read various sections of this site. Understand the difference between professional and commercial healthcare. Understand how good health is achieved by good lifestyle and judicious treatment.
What is holistic therapy or holistic medicine?
Holistic therapy is the therapy which focuses on whole human being including physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspect of health and sickness. These are based on the philosophy that to achieve a state of true health it is important to attain an order & harmony at physical, psychological, social and spiritual level along with having a positive lifestyle. These therapies believe that it is important to know what the sickness is, but it is even more important to know who is sick. This gives information about sickness causing factors. This individualization of sickness and corresponding treatment regime is the basis of holistic therapies. For hundreds of years these therapies have successfully treated diseases and given good health to people around the world.
Is homeopathy a holistic medicine?
Yes, homeopathic is one of the most effective and versatile holistic medicine. Homeopathic diagnosis includes clinical, physical, psychological, social as well as lifestyle assessment. Homeopathic treatment brings about a holistic improvement in person’s health by treating physical and psychological diseases and by improving body’s natural healing ability.
What is homeopathy ? How it works ?
Homeopathy is being studied as possible future of medicine. It is a natural, holistic healing system discovered by Dr Samuel Hahnemann of Germany. For more than 250 years it has successfully treated acute and chronic diseases and helped people all over the world to live in good health. It works on the principle of ‘like cures like’. Contrary to some other systems which suppress symptoms, it stimulates body’s inner healing ability (immune system) to fight disease and brings on natural positive health. (Please see our section on Homeopathy for details about homeopathy and its working methodology).
What are the benefits of homeopathic treatment ?
The benefits of homeopathy are :
– It works on Nature’s Laws of Health and therefore creates harmony of body and mind with nature.
– It is safe & non toxic with no side effects.
– It is non addictive and non habit forming.
– It is easy, cost effective and pleasant to take.
– It is suitable even in infants, elderly and pregnancy.
– It is effective even in severe chronic diseases and psychiatric disorders.
– It is proactive & preventive. It does not wait till disease occurs and damages the body. It prevents sickness from developing.
– It is positive. It improves the health status thereby giving vigor to live.
– It is complimentary. There is no contradiction with allopathic / conventional medicine. It can be integrated well to work in a synergistic manner.
How effective is homeopathy ?
Homeopathy has proved its effectiveness in acute and chronic diseases, from common cold to early stages of cancer, in clinics around the world. According to various polls conducted, 75 to about 90 % people from various countries have shown satisfaction with their homeopathic treatment for ailments including arthritis, asthma, hypertension, anxiety, psoriasis IBS, PMS, sleeplessness, migraine etc. Many clinical studies have confirmed that in addition to treatment of sickness, homeopathy improves overall health and can prevent sickness. It works well both as complimentary treatment to conventional medicine and as frontline (primary) treatment.
Is homeopathy different from conventional medicine ?
Yes homeopathy differs from conventional medicine in a number of ways.
– Homeopathy is holistic. It takes clinical, physical, psychological and life span and lifestyle assessment into consideration for selecting appropriate medicine.
– Homeopathy treats a sickness by stimulating body’s natural healing ability (immunity).
– There are no routine medicines in homeopathy. Its treatment is individualistic which is decided by a doctor after thorough assessment of patients clinical, physical, psychological, and lifestyle status.
Is homeopathy a scientific system ?
Homeopathy is a scientific healing system which is very well proved in lab and clinical studies. (Please our section on Homeopathy for details). Practice of homeopathy is equivalent to practice of conventional medicine. It is as recognized as allopathy / conventional medicine. It is taught in government recognized medical colleges & hospitals as a university level course. Doctor’s from these medical colleges are licensed to practice homeopathy legally and are registered in government recognized medical council.
Who can benefit from homeopathy?
– Those who are suffering from acute or chronic disease. It treats both physical and psychological diseases.
– Those who are not finding relief in conventional medicine. It works well along with conventional system of medicine by improving overall relief and reducing side effects.
– Those who wish to avoid surgery like in nasal polyp, recurrent tonsillitis, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroids, prostate hypertrophy, kidney / gall stones, piles, warts, fistula in ano, varicose veins, gastric ulcer, vocal nodule, fibroadenoma breast etc.
– Those who wish to improve health status and move towards positive state of health with better immunity and vigor.
– It successfully treats the psychosomatic complaints (sickness with psychological cause). For example stress induced asthma / hypertension.
– Those who wish to prevent occurrence of physical or psychological diseases.
Are all diseases curable?
Homeopathy treats at three levels. Level one is the First Aid where it treats cuts, bruises, sprains, burns etc. Level two is the treatment of acute conditions like common cold and cough, acute fever, acute diarrhea etc. Level three is the treatment of chronic conditions. Treatment of chronic conditions (which is constitutional) depends on stage and state of disease. Homeopathy cures the curable conditions. In conditions which are beyond the scope of cure because of much pathological damage, it relieves the suffering and slows down the progress of disease. In such conditions homeopathy is a good long term management therapy. We do not claim ‘curability’ of all diseases. We stress good management and the judicious use of therapy & medicines according to the status of sick and sickness which will give the best possible relief including cure.
What do you mean by constitutional treatment ?
Constitution is the complete organization of a human being comprising of psychological and physical system and including body organs and body functions.. Mental health affects physical health and vice versa. Even in physical conditions, disease of one organ / system can affect other parts of the body. Body has a natural healing mechanism which try to correct diseases and disorders by which it is affecting. But sometimes it is unable to do so of its own. Constitutional treatment treats disease as well as improves the health status (both physical and psychological) by stimulating this natural healing mechanism.
What is online treatment ? What are its benefits ? What is distance treatment)
Modern technology has come as a blessing for people around the world who are keen in having quality professional treatment for their sickness. Sometimes people suffer because of factors like ignorance and lack of information, lack of availability of desired treatment options, time restrain (of both patient and doctor), money restrain, inconvenience etc. Modern technology including internet, email, teleconference, cyber conference etc has allowed people to defeat these problems and avail world quality professional service right from there home and that too at their convenience. This helps in better patient compliance as less number of patients drop out of treatment and the resultant improvement in health is much better. And it continues even if you move your residence to any part of the world.
Online treatment is easy and convenient ‘anywhere anytime’ professional service using modern technology like internet, email, cyber conference etc. One can choose the treatment option / therapy and its highly experienced doctor from across the globe. One can book appointments, ‘meet’ his / her doctor (through technology mentioned) and get quality professional service right from his / her home. It gives you better information, better treatment & doctor options, saves your time & money and avoids inconvenience. It is fully confidential so you can explain all your complaints in full details.
Distance treatment is taking doctor’s consultation and treatment not by visiting clinic personally but through other modes of communication. Online treatment is also one kind of distance treatment. Those who do not have access to internet & email, they can still avail professional service by communicating through telephone or post.
Is it safe to take online / distance homeopathic treatment ?
Homeopathy is the most suitable therapy for online / distance treatment. (for reasons see above question about Benefits of Homeopathy). It is very safe and effective even in children, elderly and in pregnancy.. Secondly we are always available to solve your queries and problems. For non urgent queries, our response time is about 48 hours and in urgent conditions it can be as early as 15 minutes.
Is your treatment available for my country ? What will happen if I move from my place ?
Our services are available for people around the globe. Only thing that you need is to communicate with us as per your choice and convenience. Your movement from one place to another does not affect your treatment. That is another wonderful benefit of online / distance treatment. But you must immediately intimate your new address to enable us update your records.
What is the online / distance treatment procedure?
On receiving the request from your side along with applicable charges, (see payment options in Online Treatment section) we will send one questionnaire with questions dealing with sickness details & its history, lifestyle, personality pattern etc. Instructions regarding filling of form and treatment process will be sent to you. You are required to fill the form and send it to us along with copies of investigations patient has undergone. The case will be thoroughly studied by Dr S K Sharma. You will then receive a set of medicines along with detailed instructions for taking medicines and other measures for improvement of lifestyle and psychological status. You will take the medicine and update us about the progress of treatment that will enable us to plan further course of action. (See Online Treatment or Contact Us for full details. Please contact us for details or write to – contactethos@gmail.com
You can also meet Dr S K Sharma personally at EBMC with prior appointment.
Is my information safe & confidential with you ?
All the information provided by you is entirely safe and confidential. Your case (in either hard copy or soft copy) is seen only by Dr S K Sharma and remains with him. No third person has access to this information. Therefore all information is only between you and your doctor. This information is neither shared nor sold in any condition whatsoever.
What is the payment procedure ? Is it safe ? Is it refundable ?
Payment at EBMC is easy and cost effective. You can choose from any of following.
Online Consultation Charges
20 US Dollars (or equivalent) per consultation.
40 US Dollars (or equivalent) for three consultations.
80 US Dollars (or equivalent) for six month’s consultations.
Medicine charges – These are extra and depend on type and quantity of medicine.
Approximately it varies between 20 – 70 US Dollars (or equivalent) per month.
The charges for postage are extra.
Mode of Payment
The payment can be done by any of following mode (Subject to realization)
– Account Payee Cheque (Check) / Demand Draft
– Direct Account Transfer
– Western Union Money Transfer
EBMC is duly registered with the Government. Payment at EBMC is fully safe and you can ask for electronic receipt of the same. The charges are not refundable.
Please contact us for details or write to – contactethos@gmail.com
How do I give you details of my sickness ? Why so many questions are asked ?
The questionnaire you receive contains questions related to sickness, lifestyle, personality pattern, life history etc. These questions are significant as these give the complete picture of your sickness and explain why and how sickness has occurred and progressed. All these questions are important and relevant to your sickness and its treatment. Kindly answer those in detail as this will help in finding correct treatment. Information related to Physical Examination can be provided to us through copy of your medical papers (if you recently undergone examination) or you can get yourself examined by your GP / Family Physician and forward report to us. All information provided by you is available only to the doctor and remains fully confidential.
How will I receive medicine ?
After the case is analyzed, the medicines selected by the doctor will be sent to you by reputed courier service / FedEx. This will include medicines for treatment of sickness as well as some other medicines which you might require during course of treatment.
How long it takes to complete process and start treatment ?
Dispatch of questionnaire is done within 24 hours of receiving consultation charges. If you have opted for online treatment you will receive it instantly and if you want it by courier, then expected time depends on location of your place. On receiving the questionnaire back after it is completed by you, it is analyzed by the doctor within 48 hours and the selected medicines are dispatched within 24 hours of case analysis. Again the expected time of receiving medicines depend on your location.
Should I stop allopathic / conventional treatment which I am already taking? Can I take other therapies like acupressure along with homeopathic treatment ?
Holistic therapies never undermine the significance of allopathic / conventional treatment. Do not stop your treatment and visit to doctor / GP / Family physician. Some medical conditions especially those in which you have been taking regular medicines (for example hypertension, diabetes) require that you continue the medication for the time being. The approach followed at Ethos is one of coordination and integration of various modes of treatment in a systematic scientific manner thereby producing a synergistic effect towards wellbeing at all levels. After the improvement with holistic treatment you can ask your doctor to review the doses and reduce medicines and their doses as per requirement. A stage may come when on regaining health you can stop medicines under the medical supervision. Same principle applies to other therapies like acupressure but be careful by not being in hands of unqualified / unskillful therapists.
Do I need investigations to be done?
Yes, holistic therapies give due place to pathological process and proper diagnosis of sickness by investigations. They also help in assessing progression of sickness. You should provide copies of investigations already done. You will be guided in case some more tests are required.
How long treatment continues.
Holistic treatment is safe, effective & fast. Since it is not suppression of sickness, the duration depends on the type and stage of sickness as well as on individual’s reaction to treatment.
Are these medicines safe? Do they also have side effects ?
Yes, the medicines provided to you are very safe even in children, pregnant women and elderly. These are all natural medicines. But it is important to stick to the dosage prescribed. Remember over medication never reduces sickness rather increases it. Also don’t forget to tell in detail about progress so that we can make necessary changes in further medication. Homeopathy is free from side effects until it is grossly abused.
When homeopathy is safe, why I should not buy homeopathic medicine from local store / online and treat my own disease ? There are so many ready made homeopathic combinations available for my sickness.
Homeopathy is very safe but even then self treatment must be avoided because it requires a doctor’s analysis to examine the case, to select right medicine in right potency (strength) and right doses. It requires deep knowledge of homeopathy to decide when to repeat medicine, when to change it, increase its potency or change dosage. Only a medically qualified person in homeopathy can understand how to select medicine, how medicine is working and how sickness is progressing. Using self medication or readymade combinations for treating sickness is wrong according to homeopathy. As told it requires careful monitoring of a doctor who selects appropriate medicine and monitors treatment.
Will you give a prescription ?
Due to individualistic nature of homeopathic treatment and to prevent abuse of homeopathic medicines, prescriptions are not provided. But those who wish to know about their treatment can anytime discuss this with their doctor. On specific request prescription will be provided
How are these medicines made and tested?
These medicines are not checked on animals, there is no cruelty involved. These medicines are tested on human volunteers who are in good health. There is no damage done to health of these volunteers.
Do you use steroids?
No, we do not use steroids. Our medicines are all from international standard pharmacies and there is no disguise. These can be tested in any authorized lab. Our mission is to provide you good health and we are against indiscriminate use of steroids or any other agent just to show quick result and fool people. We are proud to give highest priority to medical ethics.
How homeopathic medicine is taken ?
You will receive the schedule and instructions along with medicines.
What are the doses of medicines?
You will be instructed about doses according to the type and stage of sickness.
How these medicines will act on me ? How long it will take to show effect ? Someone told me it is too slow ? Another person told me it aggravates (increases) sickness before it treats ?
Homeopathic medicines start working immediately when one takes them. Their reaction and apparent improvement depends on type and stage of sickness and on individual’s reaction to medicine. Homeopathy is not slow. It works within minutes in acute diseases and in chronic diseases it takes less time than most other therapies to give relief. Whatever time it takes in chronic diseases is because of the fact that does not suppress symptoms but stimulates body’s healing ability (immunity). In rare cases a slight aggravation (increase) is observed and that is a positive sign as it shows medicine is working in right direction. This aggravation is temporary and subsides very soon.
What if I take wrong medicine?
Homeopathic medicines are safe still it is better to be careful and prevent taking wrong medicine. If this happens, immediately report this to EBMC and we will guide you about course of action.
What are the precautions I need to take?
You should be careful about the medicine and the doses. Take medicines at prescribed time. Carefully note the reaction and report to us. Follow the instructions given to you along with medicine.
Are there any dietary and other restrictions?
These vary from case to case. You will be guided accordingly.
What if I get some acute disease during treatment of my chronic sickness ?
You should immediately report this to us. Your medicine set will contain medicines which are likely to be used in such event. You will be guided accordingly. Also you must see your Doctor / GP / Family physician for your acute condition. Remember homeopathy is not in contradiction with conventional medicine and if you take conventional medicine for acute condition, it will have no undue effect on homeopathic treatment.
How to store medicines? How long these can be stored ?
The medicines should be kept in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, fire, strong smell, children, radiation, vibrations, magnets, computer, TV sets. Do not change the medicine container. Do not touch medicine. Homeopathic medicines do not get spoiled if above mentioned precautions are taken.
I got well so can I use my medicine to treat other person with same complaint ?
You can not as homeopathic medicine differ from person to person even with similar complaints. Only doctor with deep understanding of homeopathy can select appropriate medicine. Wrong medicine results in failure of treatment and advancement of sickness.