What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a scientific and effective system of medicine that has been in use for over 200 years. Homeopathic medicine works by stimulating the body’s own natural tendency to heal itself. It recognises that all symptoms of ill-health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person and that it is the patient who needs treatment, not the disease. Homeopathic treatment is based on the philosophy that the body, mind and emotions are not separate parts of a person, but are all affected by each other; therefore the homeopath seeks to observe a pattern in the disharmony which is reflecting the complete individual.
As such, it is a truly holistic medicine that treats the individual on all levels – mind, body and emotions.
Homeopathy can be used to treat three different scenarios of ill-health
Constitutional Homeopathy
This type of Homeopathy refers to the treatment of the whole person; taking all their symptoms and characteristics on the physical, emotional and mental planes into account. When well prescribed, homeopathic medicines and remedies can cause a profound healing response in an individual and can be very effective in treating long-term and chronic problems.
First Aid Homeopathy
Homeopathy is highly effective and safe in treatment of common ailments such as bruising, inflammation, minor burns and minor skin reactions (such as nappy rash or insect bites). It is well known to promote better post operative recovery. See our First Aid E-Guide here, as well as our Accident and Emergency Homeopathic Medicine Kit.
Acute Homeopathy
Acute health problems are self limiting disease states that will eventually get better on their own, such as the common cold. Homeopathy seeks to minimize the impact of the more severe symptoms (such as alleviating a dry, painful cough) and is very safe without any harmful side effects. See what kinds of issues Homeopathy can help
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HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES
Homeopathic medicines (called remedies) are made from repeated dilutions of natural substances. There are thousands of remedies that the homeopath can use. Homeopathic treatment is based on the principle that what can cause disease in a healthy person, can also remove it in the sick. These remedies stimulate the body’s own defences and immune system to respond appropriately. Nutritional advice may also be given.
When homeopathy remedies are made, they undergo a very specific process of preparation which includes both vigorous shaking (which is called succussing) and repeated and accurate dilution (which is called potentization). The more you dilute and succuss a remedy, the more potent it becomes.
Because homeopathic medicines are so carefully formulated, it is understood that they resonate with the individual and stimulate the body into making its own healing response.
The homeopath tries to understand the symptoms of the individual as these are the expression of the inner disease. Unlike conventional medicine which uses drugs to inhibit or suppress symptoms, homeopathic medicine seeks to understand the total picture of symptoms that are being expressed, and to remove the underlying cause of these symptoms. This is why the homeopath takes the time to try and understand the whole patient, as symptoms on all levels can be expressions of the same inner imbalance.
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENTS
Many diseases respond well to homeopathic treatment and homeopathy is an ideal preventative medicine as it strengthens the immune system and the body’s natural defences against disease. It treats both mental and emotional conditions as well as physical ones.
Homeopathy can help where other forms of medicine may have failed or the side effects have caused additional problems. It may be that there has been no definitive diagnosis but YOU know you are not feeling right.
Homeopathy has a gentle action well suited to the ailments of babies and children and can be used safely in pregnancy. It is also effective in treatment of stress, bereavement and depression.
There are many ailments and conditions for which homeopathy is suited. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue
- Coughs
- Cuts and grazes
- Digestive Complaints
- Eczema
- Emotional issues / Trauma
- Glandular Fever
- Grief
- Headaches / Migraine
- Influenza
- Infertility / Conception
- Learning Difficulties
- Men’s Health
- Nightmares
- Pre and Post Operative Care
- Recurring infections
- Sleep Problems
- Stress / Depression
- Birth Trauma
- Breastfeeding
- Childbirth
- Childbirth Recovery
- Conception
- Infertility / Conception
- Menopause
- Post Natal Depression
- Post Natal Health
- Pregnancy
- Women’s health
- ADD / ADHD
- Anxiety
- Aspergers
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Bedwetting
- Behavioural problems
- Colic
- Constipation
- Earaches / glue ear
- Learning Difficulties
- Nappy Rash
- Nightmares
- Recurring Infections
- Reflux
- Sleep Problems
- Teething
