Homeopathy

Homeopathy was discovered in 1796, by a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, and is based on the principle of "like cures like;" ie a substance that causes a certain set of symptoms in a healthy person may be used to cure those same symptoms in a sick person, when given in the form of a homeopathic remedy. For example, when you cut an onion it causes your eyes to water; Homeopathic red onion is given for symptoms of streaming eyes, as in hay fever. As another example, too much coffee will keep you awake; consequently, coffee in homeopathic form, is given to cure insomnia.

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Homeopathic remedies are made from natural substances, usually plants or minerals, and are prepared by dilution many times so that none of the material substance of the remedy is in the dilution. This has led to speculation that the remedies are placebo, but, interestingly enough, the remedy will work well on small children and animals that do not know why they have taken it, and certainly have no idea of what to expect from it. Also, the more you dilute the remedy, the stronger the action is, which does not make any sense at all in the scientific world! However, research into quantum physics may well give us some answers.

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The remedy acts as trigger, or catalyst, for you to make yourself better; Your body does all the work with its inherent healing power once the remedy has "pointed it in the right direction." The treatment will raise your level of health so that you are less susceptible to disease.

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 The aim is to restore the patient to health, mentally, emotionally, and physically, in a gentle, natural way, without causing any harm.

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"The physicians highest and only mission is to restore the sick to health..."

(Samuel Hahnemann, founder of homeopathy)

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Homeopathy is safe, gentle and effective and has no side effects. It can be used alongside conventional medicine, and it does not interfere with any medicines prescribed by your GP or hospital consultant.

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The remedies should be stored in a cool, dark place, away from strong odours, such as camphor and eucalyptus, and away from mobile phones, as these may antidote them. They should be taken in a clean mouth, with no food/drink/toothpaste/tobacco for at least 15 minutes before or after the remedy, in order to get the maximum effect, and they should be sucked so that they dissolve in the mouth and become absorbed by the tiny blood vessels under the tongue.

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine, so, in theory, it can be used to treat all kinds of illnesses. However, no system of medicine is a panacea for all ailments; If there was, we would all be using it!

However, it has been seen to be effective in a wide range of treatments for people of all ages as illustrated below:

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In pregnancy, it can be used to support the wellbeing of both mother and foetus, and also for problems which may arise such as morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, haemorrhoids etc.

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It is very useful during labour and childbirth, where a comprehensive homeopathic childbirth kit may be used.

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Postnatally, it may be used for healing after an episiotomy or Caesarian section; for the exhausted new mother, or for post-natal depression.

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In the newborn, it may be useful in sticky eyes, cradle cap, nappy rash, colic, constipation and feeding problems. Later on, it useful in teething, glue ear, childhood infections, ADHD etc, behavioural problems, asthma, eczema, chest infections, tonsillitis etc.

It is useful in puberty, eg acne, menstrual problems, emotional upsets, anxiety, exam nerves, and so on.

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In adulthood, homeopathy is useful in stress, lack of confidence, panic attacks. In the female, it is useful gynaecological problems, such as PMT, fibroids, endometriosis, thrush, infertility, and later on, for prolapse, menopausal flushes, and all the problems that go with them.

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Other examples of when homeopathy has been seen to be beneficial is in depression, grief, allergies, hay fever, skin disorders. Also, in arthritis, rheumatism, joint pain, sprains, strains, RSI, asthma, coughs, colds, sore throats, sinusitis, bronchitis. Other complaints include IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, ME, glandular fever, insomnia, cystitis... and the list goes on.