Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a form of medicine that has been used worldwide for over 200 years. It is a gentle, holistic system of healing which is suitable for everyone, young and old. Homeopathy focuses on you as an individual, concentrating on treating your specific physical and emotional symptoms.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Homeopathy takes a wider view of disease, looking at the underlying cause and how the individual experiences it. The homeopathic medicine, called a “remedy”, gently stimulates the body’s own self-healing abilities.
By treating the whole person physically, mentally and emotionally, Homeopathy addresses the deep-seated causes of disease not just the physical symptoms.
IS IT A COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY?
Homeopathy can be safely used alongside most conventional medicines¹. It was Samuel Hahnemann, a brilliant doctor working in 1796 who developed the scientific and philosophical foundations of this gentler way of healing. These scientific principles form the basis of successful homeopathic practice today. It is also used regularly by the Royal family.
In 2000, the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Science & Technology cited Homeopathy as one of the five Group One therapies, having “an individual diagnostic approach” along with osteopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine and acupuncture.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED?
Homeopathy is well suited to the treatment of many conditions. Some examples are:
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arthritis, rheumatism
- Asthma
- Blood pressure (high or low)
- Depression
- Digestive problems including irritable bowel
- Emotional issues
- Ear, nose and throat problems (chronic or recurrent)
- Eczema and other skin complaints
- Fatigue, feeling “run down”
- Hay-fever
- Insomnia
- Menstrual, PMS and menopausal problems
- Migraines
- Obesity
- Stress
- Thrush, cystitis and other gynaecological problems
WHAT ARE REMEDIES MADE FROM?
Homeopathic remedies are unique by being drawn from the plant, mineral and animal worlds. They work by gently boosting the natural energy of the body and are safe, even for children, pregnant and sensitive patients. There is no danger of addiction or toxicity.
Healing begins from within your body, strengthening your health and immune system, without any danger of damaging side effects.²
CAN I STILL SEE MY GP?
I recommend that you should maintain your relationship with your GP. Your GP will be able to arrange any tests that you may need. Homeopathy has a different philosophy, but by working in this way with your GP, the two systems of health care can provide a complementary service. Remedies will work alongside medically prescribed medicines.
References:
¹ House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology. “Complementary & Alternative Medicine.” Session 1999-2000, 6th Report. The Stationery Office, 2000.
² Dantas F, Rampes H. “Do homeopathic medicines provoke adverse effects? A systematic review.” Br Hom J 2000; 89, p35-8.