Homeopathy

Homeopathy has been practised worldwide for over 250 years. It is a system of medicine which is based on treating each individual with highly diluted substances with the aim of triggering the body's natural system of healing. Symptoms are seen as the body's way of expressing dis-ease or lack of balance and each person will do this in their own unique way.

In Homeopathy, we aim to offer an individualised treatment for each person’s unique situation and health history. Because Homeopathy treats the person rather than the named "disease", potentially it can help patients with a wide range of conditions both acute and chronic. Illnesses commonly seen by Homeopaths include recurrent infections (such as tonsillitis, colds and cystitis), skin conditions, menstrual and menopausal problems, chronic fatigue and stress related symptoms such as anxiety and insomnia.

In Homeopathy less is definitely more – we use minute amounts of medicine based on the principle of “treat like with like”. This means that any substance which is capable of bringing about symptoms of illness in a healthy person can be used in minute amounts to heal or relieve the same symptoms in people who are unwell. For example, drinking too much coffee can cause headaches and sleeplessness. A Homeopathic remedy made from coffee (coffea) may be used by Homepaths for a person suffering from stress or insomnia.

Homeopathic Remedies

Homeopathic remedies are made from all kingdoms in the natural world - plants, animals, minerals, metals and gases. Remedies are made by a process of diluting and energising (succussing) each original substance and so it is possible to harness their healing properties without any residual toxic side effects.

A Natural Medicine

A natural medicine, Homeopathy can be used by anyone of any age. It may offer a valuable alternative to potentially harmful drugs – particularly during pregnancy, childhood and the later years of life. Homeopathy can be used in conjunction with the medical care offered by your medical practice.

Babies and Children

Homeopathy is ideal for children - because of the dilutions involved, remedies are safe even for new born babies. Research trials have highlighted the effectiveness of Homeopathy in treating childhood diarrhoea, middle ear infections, respiratory tract complaints and allergies. (Please refer to www.homeopathy-soh.org/research for details of this research.)

Homeopathy can be used safely and effectively at home and you can learn how to prescribe for your children on my Workshop programme.

Ref.1
Goodman, S. Quality of life in pregnant women in homeopathic or mainstream medical type care and the course of the pregnancy (review) Positive Health, 1999:43.