The process of choosing the correct homeopathic remedy (the simillimum), involves paying very close attention to all symptoms, no matter how insignificant these may seem. These symptoms and their unique expressiveness are the most important clues in guiding the choice of homeopathic remedies. The selection of curative substance is always determined by what is special or individual about the patient.

Each remedy also is highly individual in its effect, and therefore can act as the correct simillimum for the particular suffering (physical, mental, emotional) we are experiencing. The correct remedy promotes genuine healing by stimulating what homeopaths call the "vital force". This is not the mere suppression of symptoms which we often find with drugs, herbs, or homeopathic remedies used incorrectly. Suppression can and often does have increasingly severe, even dangerous consequences for our health. With every treatment therefore, we also look for other confirming signs of genuine healing (i.e. general sense of well being, symptoms disappearing in reverse order of their occurrence, etc...)

In the initial homeopathic case-taking interview, the patient has the opportunity to discuss absolutely all concerns related to his or her health. While listening, the homeopath, takes special note of the personality, unique expressions, likes and dislikes, fears, dreams and particular obstacles facing the patient, as well as the history of his or her illness. The essence of the case can then emerge, as in a detective story. When the core issues facing the patient are matched with the simillimum unprecedented healing can occur.

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