Homepathy

About homeopathy

Homeopathy is a gentle, holistic treatment suitable for addressing a wide range of conditions. Homeopathic remedies are highly dilute solutions of materials from the animal, plant and mineral kingdoms; they are non-toxic, non-addictive and suitable for all the family.

Homeopathy works on the principle of the Law of Similars which means that something that can cause a symptom may also be able to cure it, in simple terms “like cures like”. This principle can be traced back to Hippocrates and Aristotle in Ancient Greece with the actual practice of homeopathy being formulated into a discipline by Samuel Hahnemann in 1795.

In order to ascertain the properties of homeopathic remedies they are given to healthy individuals during a programme of observation called a homeopathic proving. During the proving the volunteers report their mental, emotional and physical symptoms which are subsequently collated into reference material that homeopaths can access. The process is extremely detailed as each remedy will produce different sensations of pain and mental and emotional effects.

During a homeopathic consultation details of your symptoms will be taken with special emphasis being placed on how you experience it. For instance in the case of recurrent migraines it would be important to know the type of pain sensations (eg burning, shooting, stabbing, throbbing etc), whereabouts on the head it occurs, are the eyes affected, when does it begin, how long does it last, what makes you feel better or worse etc. Many questions will be asked in order to get as much detail as possible so that your experience can be matched to a specific remedy or set of remedies.

Other information such as your lifestyle, personality and general habits may also be taken into account and everything you say will be valued and considered during the prescribing process.

After the consultation a homeopathic remedy will be prescribed that will best suit you as an individual and your experience of your condition.

Your initial appointment will last approximately 90 minutes. This is so that all aspects of your health and lifestyle can be covered. Follow up appointments typically take place 4-6 weeks after the initial consultation and usually take 45 minutes