Children and Homeopathy

Homeopathy is very well suited to the treatment of childhood ailments.

Homeopathy is gentle, safe, effective and has no side effects and is easy to administer to babies, toddlers and children.

How Homeopathy can help Children

An example may be a child who is treated for a skin disorder. A homeopath will examine the child both physically and mentally, and prescribe a remedy that will not only improve the child’s skin, but also help with their general health and well being. As a result, the parent will often notice improvements in other areas such as sleeping and eating habits, or reduction in anxiety and behavioural problems.

Homeopathy is not only a suitable for physical conditions, but has been proven successful in the treatment of childhood emotional problems such as anxieties, night terrors and behavioural difficulties.

Childhood problems that respond particularly well to homeopathic treatment include:

ADHD Anxiety and Depression Ear, Nose and Throat Behavioural Problems Teething

Learning Difficulties Asthma, Allergies and Hayfever Early Childhood Problems Eczema and Skin Rash Colds and Flu

Pregnancy and Homeopathy

Homeopathy has a great deal to offer the pregnant woman, during both the pregnancy and delivery. One of the fantastic things about homeopathy is that it can be used safely by the pregnant/breastfeeding woman with no fear of it interfering with the baby. In fact, each year more and more midwives train in homeopathy so that they can administer it as part of their general care for the expectant mother.

Homeopathy and Acute Complaints in Children

Acute complaints can be successfully treated in children using homeopathy. Children are generally quick to respond in regard to acute complaints, however a homeopath may suggest a follow up appointment to treat a child constitutionally for their improved well being.

Homeopathy and Chronic Complaints in Children

If your child has a chronic complaint, we will usually recommend a follow-up visit after three to four weeks. As improvement is noticed appointments will be less frequent, and when well, a six monthly check up is recommended.

Children respond to remedies in different ways, therefore a course of homeopathic treatment may be started with a certain type of remedy e.g. Pulsatilla (a plant remedy), and a marked improvement may not become evident until a deeper acting remedy e.g. Phosphorus (a mineral remedy) is prescribed. Each remedy is prescribed according to homeopathic principles and dosing and will be unique to each child. The subtlety of homeopathy means that better results always arise from consultation with a skilled and qualified practitioner.

Longer standing complaints may require repeated doses of a remedy in different potencies. In a chronic complaint such as eczema or ADHD, a course of treatment over several months may be required to bring about long lasting results.