Unraveling Constitutional Prescribing in Homeopathy

Homeopathy At Home with Melissa

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Dive into the fascinating world of constitutional prescribing, a concept that represents perhaps the most misunderstood territory in homeopathy. As practitioners and patients alike grapple with identifying "constitutional remedies," this episode clarifies the crucial distinction between what's truly constitutional versus what's fundamental or pathological.
Your constitution represents your genetic blueprint—the unchangeable aspects of your physical structure, metabolism, and baseline tendencies. Drawing from the teachings of Dr. Francisco Xavier Eizayaga (1923-2001), we explore how your constitutional type (primarily Calc Carb, Sulfur, Silica, or Phosphorus) differs fundamentally from the layers of acquired conditions that build throughout life.
Melissa and Bri untangle the confusion between classical homeopathic approaches, where "constitutional" often means whatever remedy matches your current symptoms, versus the more precise definition where constitutional remedies strengthen your healthy baseline state. This distinction changes everything about treatment priorities—we must clear pathologies and fundamental issues before supporting the constitution.
Physical characteristics provide important clues, from the short, square physique of Calc Carb types to the tall, thin frame of Phosphorus constitutions. Yet these indicators represent just part of a comprehensive assessment that includes genetic tendencies, basic temperament, and inherent strengths and weaknesses.
Whether you're new to homeopathy or an experienced practitioner, understanding constitutional prescribing transforms how you approach treatment. It shifts the focus from constantly changing remedies to recognizing the unchangeable foundation while clearing acquired layers. By strengthening your constitutional vitality, you create resilience against the energy-draining stressors of modern life.
Want to explore this fascinating topic in greater depth? Join us for our upcoming live course on constitutional prescribing, where we'll delve into detailed remedy profiles, potency selection, dosing strategies, and practical case taking approaches.

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Fan Mail (00:00:00)

2. Constitutional vs Classical Prescribing (00:06:57)

3. Understanding Layers in Homeopathy (00:12:14)

4. What Makes a True Constitution (00:18:02)

5. Physical Characteristics of Constitutional Types (00:25:06)

6. Constitution vs Fundamental Layers (00:33:14)

7. Course Preview and Final Fan Mail (00:38:19)