Homeopathy is a scientific system of healing which uses natural remedies to stimulate the body into healing itself.

It is gentle and effective and is used to treat all types of illness in every age group, including pregnant mums and babies, the chronically ill and those needing First Aid.

The term homeopathy means ‘similar suffering’ and it works by treating a patient’s illness with a remedy which produces the same symptoms. For example, a child suffering from a fever and sore throat is given a minute dose of a remedy that produces the same symptoms when ‘tested’ on a healthy person.

These ‘tests’, known as provings, have been carried out on thousands of volunteers, over many years, to build up a vast store of remedies to treat the mental, emotional and physical symptoms of disease and restore patients’ energy and health.

No two patients are alike – we are born with individual characteristics and all experience different situations in life – which makes each one of us unique.

By understanding you as a person, how you react to other people and situations and assessing family history and complaints, a careful assessment of your case is made before deciding on the most appropriate treatment.

You may notice some positive changes in mood and energy levels after taking a remedy. Your symptoms may also get worse for a short time. This shows that the remedy is having an effect. Patients are advised to note down any symptoms they experience and bring this to their next appointment.

Homeopathy was discovered in 1796 by Dr Samuel Hahnemann, following a lifetime of medical practice and research. He turned conventional thinking on its head by concluding that it is the patient who needs treatment - not the disease.

He recognised that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the mind and body. For example, if someone suffers a severe shock, they may be thrown off balance and become come ill with depression or develop a phobia.

There is an evidence that homeopathy is effective in the treatment of many disorders, including allergies, menopausal symptoms, anxiety and mild depression.

Allergies

The number of people who suffer from allergies is rising year on year and many are turning to homeopathy to help with the debilitating symptoms caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, dust or animal fur, a severe reaction to insect bites or a sensitivity to certain food substances.
Homeopathic treatment can alleviate the distressing ear, nose and throat symptoms of hayfever and, with regular treatment over time, the patient’s sensitivity to allergens can be reduced.
A six-year study of patient outcomes at the Bristol Homeopathic Hospital showed 89% of under-16s with asthma, and 68% with eczema, reported improvement.

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Homeopathy can safely treat women in pregnancy and during childbirth and many midwives work alongside professional homeopaths, or train in homeopathy themselves so that they can give remedies as part of caring for expectant mums..
As a guide, there are remedies to address common symptoms of pregnancy, such as nausea, heartburn, fatigue and anxiety, and for use during the birth, where contractions are weak or irregular or the labour doesn’t progress.
To help the mother recover from the birth, remedies can be given for healing bruising, , sometimes accompanied by vomiting. The tongue is clean and the mouth does not

Homeopathy for babies & children

Children and babies can be safely treated for minor complaints from colds, coughs and earache to bumps and bruises. The distressing symptoms of childhood illnesses such as chickenpox can also be alleviated. Homeopathy can also help more serious complaints from eczema and asthma, to behavioural problems including shyness, anxiety and attention deficit disorder.

Menopause

Homeopathy can provide a natural alternative to HRT for women who are suffering from menopausal symptoms such as hot sweats, sleeplessness, mood swings and anxiety.
Some women sail through the change in life but, for others, it can feel like a time of crisis, with the body seeming out of control.
There are a number of homeopathic remedies shown to be effective in alleviating these distressing symptoms and restoring the patient’s sense of harmony and wellbeing.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME

There are some complaints such as chronic fatigue syndrome, or ME, which respond very well to homeopathic treatment, whereas they have not seen any improvement from taking conventional medicine.
Patients suffering from truly debilitating exhaustion, which prevents them from working and leading a normal life, can benefit from an increase in energy and an improvement in mood and wellbeing.

First Aid

Homeopathic remedies are usually in tablet form but occasionally will be given as a powder or as a liquid. They are small, easily dissolved on the tongue and are sweet-tasting.

For them to be effective, you should not eat or drink anything 15 minutes before or after taking the tablet, nor smoke a cigarette or clean your teeth. In fact, it is advisable to avoid strong-tasting substances such as mint toothpastes and menthol cough sweets and heavy use of stimulants such as coffee and alcohol, whilst under treatment.

Seeing your GP You should maintain a good relationship with your GP, who will be able to arrange any tests or X-rays you may need. However, please mention any medicines or supplements that have been prescribed by your doctor, or any recent dental treatment, as these may possibly interfere with your homeopathic treatment.