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Homeopathy
- What is homeopathy?
- What medicines do homeopaths use?
- Is homeopathy effective with serious illness?
- What does a homeopathic consultation involve?
- What can I expect from my homeopathic treatment?
- What conditions can be treated with homeopathy?
- Is homeopathy a type of naturopathy?
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine which treats the person as a unique individual. A human being is an integrated system maintained by an energy flow. Ill health stems from an imbalance in this energy flow, which will affect all facets of a person. A homeopath will assess physical, emotional, mental and spiritual symptoms regarding them as intimately connected, since all are aspects of the whole person. The mind and body connection is integral to wellbeing and to how homeopathy works, and as a result there is quite an art to the diagnosis and prescribing of homeopathic remedies.
Homeopathic remedies are prepared from plant, animal and mineral sources. The production of the remedies produces no chemical by-products, their contents are non-toxic and they are prepared in minute doses so no form of harmful waste is created. Homeoapthy is sustainable medicine, helping people and helping the planet.
Unlike pharmaceutical medicines, homeopathic remedies are not tested on animals, as they are completely safe for humans to voluntarily trial in homeopathic “provings”. Where animal products are contained in the remedies, these are taken without causing harm to the animal eg a snake is milked of venom.
Homeopathic medicines are not patented and therefore are not owned by international pharmaceutical companies, so that they are accessible to people in both developing and developed countries.
What medicines do homeopaths use?
Homeopathic remedies work by gently stimulating this healing energy, thus enhancing the persons natural, inborn drive towards balance and well being.
Homeopathic remedies are prepared by a method known as potentization whereby the energy latent in the medicine is liberated and increased. The process imprints the characteristic energy pattern, or blueprint, of the original substance into the remedy. There is abundant proof, over the last 200 years, that the remedies are effective in treating all manner of illness.
A homeopath will prescribe different remedies during different stages of a health problem. For example an certain remedy may be prescribed for an acute problem such as a cold, then a little later a constitutional remedy might be prescribed to improve the overall health and well being of the person.
Is homeopathy effective with serious illness?
Homeopathy can help to heal a person with serious health issues as a complement to orthodox medicine. For example, homeopathy may help a person to improve sleep patterns and appetite, while reducing anxiety and depression, without interfering with other medical treatment. As homeopathic medicine helps to improve the well being of the whole person, it may also assist to alleviate other health problems and their symptoms.
What does a homeopathic consultation involve?
The first homeopathic consultation usually takes one hour to one and a half hours. Subsequent consultations will last 30 to 40 minutes. Consultations are confidential.
A homeopath will ask you questions about your past and present health, life experiences, patterns of health in your family and your personal characteristics. This will include looking at the physical, mental and emotional aspects which make you a unique individual.
What can I expect from my homeopathic treatment?
You may be given a single dose of a homeopathic remedy, or repeated doses of a remedy. Where an illness has developed over a long period of time, several treatments may be necessary over a period of months. Whereas in acute (short term) conditions, results may be gained very quickly.
Recovery takes place in different ways depending on the nature and history of your condition. Generally you will notice an increase in energy and well being during your recovery.
What conditions can be treated with homeopathy?
Homeopathy is effective for a vast array of physical and emotional problems which may include:
- Childhood Anxiety and Depression
- Ear, Nose and Throat Problems
- ADHD
- Childhood Behavioural Problems
- Teething
- Childhood Learning Difficulties
- Stress Management
- Asthma
- Menopause
- Pregnancy
- Post Natal Issues
- Allergies, Hayfever and Sinusitis
- Digestive Problems
- Headache and Migraine
- Influenza and other Viral Illnesses
- Insomnia
- Arthritis
- Traumatic Injury
Homeopathy is also helpful during pregnancy, when many pharmaceuticals are contraindicated, and for patients who are sensitive to, or who refuse to take, conventional medications.
Is homeopathy a type of Naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a term which covers many different forms of natural therapies. It may include herbal medicine, massage, dietary advice and many other complementary therapies.
Homeopathy is a form of treatment that may sometimes fall under the umbrella of Naturopathy, however it is a unique system of medicine in its own right, and utilises principles and medicines that may not be found in other forms of naturopathy.
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