About Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a safe, non-invasive and complete system of medicine that harnesses the body’s own healing powers to bring health and well being. It uses the ancient principle of “like cures like”. This means giving a minute dose of a substance to treat a sick person which, in large doses, would cause the same symptoms in a healthy person. Remedies are sourced from all kingdoms – plant, animal and mineral. What makes a remedy homeopathic is the special way it is prepared and the principles according to which it is given.
In homeopathy we often say that we treat the individual rather than the disease. What we mean by this is that the way an individual expresses his or her disease is important, not the name of the complaints that they have. Therefore, we consider all aspects of the patient’s suffering – be it mental, emotional or physical – in order to understand their individual expression of disease. We then try to find a remedy which covers the whole picture, rather than giving lots of different remedies for different complaints.

What can homeopathy treat?

Potentially anything, although conditions that patients frequently come with include sinus problems, migraine, hay fever and menstrual problems. However, homeopaths also treat ME, auto-immune diseases and anxiety and depression to name a few. As well as the more common childhood complaints, homeopathy is a much underrated tool in the treatment of more long term disorders, such as ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. (For further information on treating children with these disorders, visit www.healthyhomeopathy.com, the website of two leading American homeopaths in the field.)

What to expect from a consultation

Because homeopathy treats you rather than your disease I need to know all about you as a person – your likes, dislikes, lifestyle as well as about your recent complaint and medical history. This enables me to find the best remedy to match your symptoms and character, so the more you can tell me the easier it will be to do this.
Consultations last for approximately one-and-a-half hours the first time and about thirty to forty-five minutes on subsequent occasions. After careful consideration of  your case, I work out the remedy that I think is best for you and send it to you. This will either be in pillule form or liquid, depending on the nature of your complaint and how much medication you are on. All remedies are included in the price of the consultation.

What to expect after a consultation

No two people are alike and so it is impossible to predict how you yourself will feel after a homeopathic remedy. However, mostly what people feel is an immediate feeling of well-being and a boost in energy and motivation. Occasionally symptoms can temporarily “aggravate”, or worsen, or your body may produce a rash or discharge. These are actually signs that the remedy is working and are all part of the healing process. Part of the art of homeopathy is getting the potency (the dose) correct so as to avoid unnecessary aggravations. This is especially true in such complaints as eczema and it is why it is important to see a homeopath for chronic complaints rather than trying to self-prescribe. Our aim is always to treat in the gentlest way possible.