Homeopathy is a system of natural healthcare that has been in worldwide use for over 200 years. Homeopathy treats each person as a unique individual with the aim of supporting their own natural balance.. A homeopath selects the most appropriate medicine based on the individual’s specific symptoms and personal level of health.
Homeopathy is one of the most widely used forms of medicine in the world today. Used by millions.
Discover the benefits of a system of medicine that is safe and gentle, and considers you as a unique individual. Homeopathy is a whole-person approach that considers mental, emotional and physical wellbeing together.
Why try homeopathy?
Homeopathic medicines are chosen to support the whole person. Homeopaths believe the mind and body operate as one, and therefore it is not possible to treat one part of the body without affecting the whole. Medicines are chosen to fit all the characteristics of the patient, so physical disorders are considered in relation to the individual’s mental and emotional state.
The Homeopathic Consultation
Your first consultation will take approximately one hour, with follow-up consultations lasting around half an hour. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire prior to your first visit so that I can build up a complete picture of you, including relevant background. Acute situations are usually assessed more quickly.
You will be asked detailed questions about yourself. To be sure to suggest the best remedy for what’s going on for you, I will, as your homoeopath, need to understand your individual needs. You will be asked about many aspects of your life, such as your emotional state, your sleep patterns and how you cope with stress. Then I will choose a medicine for you that most closely matches your unique pattern of symptoms.
Homeopathic medicines are usually supplied in tablet, powder or liquid form. As with all medicines, they need to be stored safely and appropriately.
Patients often feel a sense of wellbeing, optimism and relaxation after taking their homeopathic medicine. The speed with which you feel a shift will depend on the focus of the session. In acute situations this can be very fast. In more longstanding situations, how you respond will depend on the nature and duration of what you’re experiencing and on your individual vitality.
Homeopathy for all
Homeopathy can be used effectively by everyone, from babies and children to adults, including women during pregnancy. Homeopathic medicines support the body’s natural balance. When prescribed appropriately, they are safe, non-toxic and non-addictive. They can be taken alongside drugs prescribed by your doctor and will not interfere with their beneficial action.
NB: you should always consult with your GP before making changes to your conventional medication.
How homeopathy works
Homeopathy works on a principle known as ‘the law of similars’ or ‘like cures like’. This law states that a substance that can cause certain symptoms can also relieve them. For example, coffee – or Coffea as it is known in Latin – is a stimulant that can cause temporary insomnia. Coffea may be used in minute potentised (i.e. homeopathic) doses to relieve that insomnia. Another example is that chopping onions can cause your nose and eyes to run with copious amounts of water. The onion – Allium cepa – is used homeopathically for the picture of runny eyes and nose.
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The founding father of homeopathy
Over 200 years ago, the German doctor and chemist Samuel Hahnemann developed the system of medicine we now call homeopathy. He had a very clear and humane approach to the practice of medicine:
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How homeopathic medicines are made
To maximise the therapeutic potential of the medicines he used, Hahnemann prepared them in a very specific manner. This involved diluting the substance concerned, then shaking it vigorously with impact. This sequence of actions is known as succussion. A substance can be diluted and succussed many times, and Hahnemann termed this process potentisation. Hahnemann observed that potentisation made the medicines more effective and reduced the likelihood of unwanted effects.
Each new homeopathic medicine undergoes a particular process called a ‘proving’. Volunteers or ‘provers’ take the new substance until they experience symptoms. All symptoms that result from taking the substance are recorded in detail. In this way a huge variety of natural substances are tested for their properties and added to the homeopathic pharmacy. Unlike orthodox drugs, homeopathic medicines are not tested on animals.
