What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a system of medicine that assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself and is widely used across the world. It was discovered over 200 years ago by a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann. His approach to health was very clear and humane. Dr Hahnemann's aim was to provide his patients with a safe and permanent cure to their illnesses.
It is a safe, gentle and effective form of complementary medicine. Homeopathy is an holistic form of medicine. Its takes into account the emotional and physical state of the individual
With the aid of homeopathic remedies the homeopath aims to re-balance the patient emotionally and physically. In doing so, the patient is treated as a whole, not just the symptoms of the disease.
Facts about Homeopathy
The active ingredients of Homeopathic remedies are given in a highly diluted form and are 100% safe. Homeopathy is successful in treating a wide range of conditions, often after conventional medicines have failed. Homeopathy works on the principle that “like cures like”. An illness is treated with a substance (in a highly diluted and succussed form), which could produce similar symptoms in a healthy person. Patients are treated as individuals. Homeopathy treats all your symptoms (mental, emotional and physical).
Homeopathic remedies are effective, safe and gentle.
How does it work?
Homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s own healing power. This stimulus will assist your body to re-balance its state of health and the aim is to get to a level of Homeopathy treats each person as an individual because everyone is unique. Each person will react differently to stress and pathogens, and each person has a different level of susceptibility to illness. The homeopath will prescribe the remedies that match the individual’s symptom pattern and constitutional make-up optimum health.
Homeopathy works on the principle that “like cures like”. This principle states that a substance that can cause a disease can also relieve it. For example, coffee (coffee in Latin) is a substance that can cause temporary insomnia. Coffee is sometimes used in a potentised (highly diluted and successes) form to treat that insomnia. Another example is chopping onions can cause the eyes and nose to run with water. The onion (Allium Cepa in Latin) can be used in a potentised form to treat colds and hay fever where the main symptoms include runny eyes and nose.
Facts about Homeopathy
The active ingredients of Homeopathic remedies are given in a highly diluted form and are 100% safe. Homeopathy is successful in treating a wide range of conditions, often after conventional medicines have failed. Homeopathy works on the principle that “like cures like”. An illness is treated with a substance (in a highly diluted and succussed form), which could produce similar symptoms in a healthy person. Patients are treated as individuals. Homeopathy treats all your symptoms (mental, emotional and physical).
Homeopathic remedies are effective, safe and gentle.
How are Homeopathic Remedies made?
To maximise the healing potential of the medicines, Samuel Hahnemann (founder of Homeopathy), prepared them in a very specific manner. This involved diluting the chosen substance, and then shaking it vigorously with impact. This process is known as potentisation. A substance can be potentised many times. Hahnemann observed that potentisation made the medicines more effective and reduced the likelihood of unwanted effects.
Each new homeopathic medicine undergoes a particular process called a proving. Volunteers take the new substance until they experience symptoms. These symptoms are then recorded in detail. This is the method by which new remedies are added to the homeopathic pharmacy. Unlike conventional medicines, homeopathic medicines are not tested on animals. Remedies are mainly produced from plant and mineral substances. They are prescribed as pills, tablets or drops. How can Homeopathy help me?
Homeopathy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. These are just a few examples of treatable conditions:
- Asthma Headaches / Migraines
- Arthritis (Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis) Tiredness
- Allergies Stress
- Insomnia (Sleep Problems) Hay Fever
- Depression Hair loss
- Eczema Psoriasis
- Bladder / Kidney infections Childhood Illnesses
- Stomach complaints: constipation, acidity Menopausal Complaints
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Hyperactivity
- Illnesses in Pregnancy
- Homeopathy is also used to treat acute conditions such as coughs, colds and sore throats
Who can use Homeopathy?
Anyone can be treated with homeopathy. Anyone from babies to the elderly can benefit from treatment. Homeopathic remedies are safe, non toxic and non-addictive. They can be taken alongside medicines prescribed by your doctor and will not interfere with their action, but it is essential to consult your GP before making any changes to your conventional prescribed medication.
The Consultation
The consultation involves taking a detailed case history. As homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine, the patient is asked questions about their individual symptoms, personality, emotional state, life-style and diet. This will enable the homeopath to prescribe remedies that closely match your individual pattern of symptoms. All information given is confidential.
The duration of treatment depends on the individual and the condition being treated. If you have been unwell for a number of years it will take longer to bring about a complete and gentle cure. Once you are better, homeopathy will help you to maintain good health and prevent illness. To achieve this it is advisable to have regular check-ups.
Rahul M Shah (January 2008)
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