FAQ's

How does Homoeopathic medicine work?

Homoeopathic medicines are diluted medicinal substances which have energies to stimulate the weakened immune system of the sick individual thereby producing a quick cure.

Does Homoeopathic medicine contain Steroids?

No.  This is a common myth among some of the allopathic doctors and patients.  Steroids are part of allopathic system of treatment.  Under steroids the patient develop side effects like moon like face and damage to the kidneys.  The energy and stamina becomes weakened under the use of steroids.  

Homoeopathic medicine are diluted medicines which has its ability to strengthen the life force thereby improving the stamina and overall health of the patient without any side effects on any organ of the body

Can Homoeopathy treat and cure all diseases?

To obtain the best results of Homoeopathic treatment, one should resort to homoeopathy in the early stage of the disease.  Due to ignorance and lack of awareness in general public about the homoeopathic system of treatment and effectiveness in many diseases ranging from Common Cold to Cancer, patient approach homoeopathy very late and expect miraculous results.  Unfortunately this time the disease process has advances to an irreversible stage and homoeopathy can offer little, to the otherwise curable disorders. 

Can the medicines be taken safely during pregnancy & Small Kids ?

Homoeopathic medicines are diluted energies which helps the pregnant mother, as well as the growing foetus to develop their immune system without any side effects.  It also helps during labour and childbirth.  Hence homoeopathic medicine are advised during pregnancy. & also it can be given safely to even to the newborn infant.

What disease do you treat?

Anything and Everything. There is no condition that Homeopathy cannot treat. Conditions from a simple cold to cancer pain can be treated naturally and effectively with Homeopathy. It takes into account the individual symptoms of the patient suffering from any disease. By the virtue of this certain diseases that cannot be diagnosed clinically or even unknown diseases can also be treated as homeopathy gives importance to the symptom in totality. Also in incurable cases where even the modern line of treatment fails to help the patient, homeopathy will prove to be a very good palliative and will improve the quality of life and make every day worth living. This can happen in advanced stages of cancer, we can relieve pain very easily and effectively

It is slow to act

Not really. Homoeopathy is fast acting in acute conditions such as infections, fever, diarrhea, etc. The chronic and old diseases take a long time to treat due to its long existence, hence homoeopathy has been labelled as slow acting. . One must know that homoeopathy is faster in the treatment of conditions such as allergy, asthma, eczema, migraine, arthritis.

Homoeopathy is useful only for the chronic conditions and has no role for acute ailments.

Homoeopathy is a great alternative medicine for acute diseases. In fact, almost 50% of our practice (at the center for scientific homoeopathy) consists of acute ailments varying form cough-cold-fever to otitis media, pneumonia, tonsillitis, hepatitis, sinusitis, etc.

When it comes to handling infections, nothing can beat antibiotics

This misbelief is an example of mass ignorance in the hi- tech era that we are living in. Over an again, thousands of practitioners world over, have repeatedly and regularly observed that infections of all kind including the bacterial infections, respond beautifully to homoeopathy and no antibiotics are required for most of such conditions. It is in rare cases when the infection is very massive and the body has lost the vitality to recover, probably antibiotics are required in addition to homoeopathy.

One, day homoeopathy will be recognized as a latest generation antibiotic measure.

Homoeopathy is more placebo effect and faith healing...

Scientific double blind studies have indicated that homoeopathy is far above the placebo effect. The effect of homoeopathy medicine has been observed millions of time, which cannot be labeled as placebo effect. New born babies, infants, animals such as lions, dogs, etc. have shown healing effects of homoeopathy, which goes against the placebo effect. Saying that homoeopathy is placebo, in the light of above facts, is not just a misbelief but a prejudice.

Homoeopathy can only help functional problems such as pain, weakness, where there are no structural changes in the body.

Homoeopathy has proved its efficacy for the treatment of structural pathology. Numerous documented cases where the reversal of the structural pathology has taken place indicating the depth of homoeopathy action . Disease with structural changes like Pneumonia patch, effusion, amoebic liver abscess, renal failure etc. all improve structural with homoeopathic treatment..   The skeptics should keep the eyes open to evaluate the documented cases.

Homoeopathy is practiced by some quacks and those who have no scientific back-ground...

Well, homoeopathy in most parts of the world is practiced by the qualified homoeopaths & allopaths, the practitioners of the modern medicine. The founder of homoeopathy, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, MD was a German scientist. And most of the masters and the pioneers in the past were enlightened allopaths.

What are the three levels of homoeopathic therapy?

Level 1: First Aid

Homeopathy can be used in first aid to safely treat common ailments and occurrences, such as sprains and bruises, minor burns, skin irritations and reactions (including poison ivy, diaper rash and insect bites), teething pain, etc.

Level 2: Acute Homeopathy

Acute health problems are those in which the symptoms will eventually go away on their own. They are temporary conditions, such as colds, flu, coughs, sprains, etc. A homeopathic remedy can be useful and attractive because it is safe, gentle and has no harmful side effects. Homeopathy can also be used to assist sensitive conditions such as pregnancy.

Level 3: Constitutional Homeopathy

Constitutional homeopathy refers to the treatment of a person as a whole, including past and present symptoms. When accurately implemented, homeopathic constitutional care can elicit a profound healing response. Homeopathy can be extremely effective in treating chronic and long-term health problems. Recurrent ear infections, for example, can be treated with a homeopathic remedy for a longer period of time to strengthen the body’s immune system and to prevent future occurrences.

I want to send photos of my affected parts.

You may send paper photos to our address in India or digital images by e-mail to       
John_d_rodrigues@hotmail.com

I have received the medicine but I'm not sure of the dose.
The dose is written on the medicine envelope as well as the medicine bottle. Please send us an e-mail with PIN in the subject line to know about the dose.
I have taken the medicine and want to know how do I send an interim progress report.
Please send us an e-mail giving the progress, with PIN in the subject line.

Can I call Dr. John or his assistants over the phone?

Yes. Dr. John can be contacted over the phone at his clinic “Centre for scientific homoeopathy” in Mumbai, , from Monday to saturday.
Phone numbers are: 91-22-28368628,  28203471, mob: 9821173894  or  9870797757.

Please give your PIN (Patient Identification Number) to the assistant so that your file may be given to Dr. john before you are connected to him.
You may be asked to call again after a few minutes if Dr. john is busy with other patients.
If Dr. John is not available, you may communicate with his doctor assistant.

Is it possible for me to consult Dr John in person at his clinic during the course of treatment?

Yes. You may see him with a prior appointment.

Can I reach your clinic by e-mail?

Yes. Please mail to john_d_rodrigues@hotmail.com .  Please do not forget to write you PIN (patient identification number) in the subject line. In case you do not receive a reply to your e-mail within two working days, you are suggested to call our office.

Will I know the name or the ingredients of the medicines?
The content of the medicines will remain a professional secret. Except for sending purpose .where a letter will be attached.