Homeopathic Medicine

Homeopathy has been used to great effect in many countries for two hundred years. Homeopathic medicines help us to overcome disease by stimulating the body's natural healing abilities.

Homeopathy produces true and lasting cures because it gets to the cause of the disease at its very source. As the remedies increase our vitality we feel better, more like "our old self", and we are steadily freed from the symptoms of our illness. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from naturally occuring substances, mainly minerals and herbs, and are without side effects.

Some people come with no specific illness, but complain of feeling generally unwell, run-down or lethargic, with perhaps a number of minor but unpleasant symptoms. This is the first sign of a deterioration in a person's vitality, and homeopathy will quickly restore the person to a state of health and well-being.

Others will come with a specific ailment for which they may already receiving orthodox drug treatment. Homeopathic medicine does not interfere or conflict with drugs, and it is perfectly safe to take both at the same time. Homeopathy is often able to bring great and lasting relief in conditions which might otherwise require continuous drug therapy.

Physical conditions which are commonly treated include migraine, sinusitis, asthma, digestive problems, colitis, bowel disturbances, skin problems, arthritis and many others.

Psychological ailments respond equally well. Depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances can be helped. Many problems have their origin in unresolved emotions such as grief, anger or fright and fortunately homeopathy can help in such cases.

Women's Health and Homeopathy

Homeopathy has applications at every stage of a woman's life.

Menstrual Disorders

Premenstrual tension and heavy or painful periods are a most unwanted part of the lives of many women. Homeopathic remedies chosen to raise the general level of well-being are nearly always successful in eliminating this monthly burden.

Preconceptual Care

The best time to start thinking about the health of a baby is before conception. A constitutional prescription can boost vitality, preparing a woman for the stresses of childbirth. Mother and baby will benefit jointly when treated during pregnancy. Problems of infertility and recurrent miscarriage may also come within the scope of homeopathic treatment.

Menopause

This can be a difficult time of life with specific problems of its own. A number of homeopathic remedies are excellent in generally raising vitality at this time, and relieving troublesome symptoms like hot flushes.

Homeopathy and Child Care

The medicines can bring about profound improvements in well-being, settling the child in good stead for a healthy and happy life.

Babies

Teething problems and infant colic both respond well.

Early Development

Poor vitality can lead to recurrent colds, with ear infections, sore throats, coughs and tonsillitis. Development may be slow, appetite poor and weight gain below average. The child may be falling behind in performance. These problems can be swiftly rectified with homeopathic medicine prescribed to fit the individual child.

Behaviour

Sleeplessness, bed-wetting, temper tantrums and hyperactivity are all unfortunately common, causing distress to both child and parent. Homeopathy restores emotional balance to a child, dealing with conditions like these at the deepest level by helping the child to a greater state of happiness and well-being.

Homeopathic Treatment of Accute Illness

Long-standing conditions demand careful indepth assessment which requires a full homeopathic consultation. Many conditions can be properly treated by a skilled homeopath in just a few minutes however. These are self-limiting illnesses which the body can cope with on its own, but which nonetheless can be unpleasant and keeps us from normal activities for some time.

Homeopathic medicine prescribed by an experienced practitioner can reduce the severity and duration of such conditions very significantly, in our acute clinics we regularly treat such complaints as: colds, sore throats, coughs, influenza, digestive upsets. Common infectious illnesses: measles, mumps, chicken pox, whooping cough, etc. Minor injuries, burns, cuts, bruises, sprains and strains.

Allergies

As part of a pattern of deteriorating health, sensitivities may sometimes develop to substances around us and in our diet. These allergies often clear up as vitality is restored to normal through effective homeopathic treatment.