Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a safe system of medicine which treats the whole person. It has been in use for over 200 years. It is a gentle treatment system which aims to stimulate the healing activity, not to suppress the reaction.

Homeopathy is based on the principle of ‘like cures like’ and uses minute, heavily diluted doses of natural substances, such as herbs and minerals, to stimulate your body’s own healing forces. For instance, if you have a cold with a runny nose a homeopath may give you the homeopathic remedy, Allium Cepa, which is the latin name for onion.

Homeopathy is effective for people of all ages suffering from a wide range of chronic and acute disorders. It is highly effective for children and babies too.

Homeopathy can be useful for treating many complaints, some of which include:
• Coughs and colds
• Migraines
• Ear infections/Sinus problems
• Cystitis
• IBS – digestive problems
• Skin disorders
• Persistent colds
• Rheumatism/back pain
• Asthma
• Menopausal symptoms
• Anxiety, depression and fears

Homeopathy for children and babies can often be helpful for:
• ear infections
• eczema, skin problems
• asthma/chest infections
• digestive problems
• sleeping difficulties
• fears and phobias

Consultation
When you attend a consultation you will be asked about your personal, medical and family history, your lifestyle and how you are feeling at the present time. It can be helpful if you can write down any illnesses which your grandparents, parents and your siblings have experienced. This initial consultation is an honest and frank discussion where some of the questions may seem quite strange but they enable the homeopath to form a picture of your overall health as well as to gain a better understanding of your specific needs.

Remedies and treatment
Remedies are small tablets that dissolve in the mouth which have a slightly sweet taste. Most adults and children find they like taking them. They prompt a mild self-healing response, with physical, mental and emotional changes that sometimes take place almost immediately or gradually over days and weeks. Even when the initial symptom has cleared up, the general well-being that many people experience leads them to continue using homeopathic remedies. A remedy will be prescribed to suit you. The remedies will either be prescribed during the consultation or sent to you by post.