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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.
In order to find the right remedy for each
individual, each patient’s case is taken in depth.
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.
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. |