Homeopathic medicine integrates all aspects of the individual patient into the therapy.  The patient’s medical history, personality, dietary habits, moods and symptoms are all assessed during treatment.  Several other important factors are assessed during the  treatment.  For example, it is important to know whether the symptom is acute or chronic, if there is any genetic predisposition, and what makes the symptom better or worse.  Another important aspect of Homeopathy is the philosophy behind this medical system.  Symptoms and diseases are not suppressed, as is often seen with pain-killers and other pharmaceuticals.  Homeopathic medicine encourages full rehabilitation of the body so that the symptom or disease is eliminated.  Patients are encouraged to see their Homeopathic Doctor every few months even when they have achieved optimal health, so as to maintain this level of well-being.