Homeopathy: a little goes a long way...
Over thirty million people in Europe already benefit from homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy
could help you too.
How Long has Homeopathy Been Used?
Homeopathy has been used in the UK for over two hundred years, but has an honourable tradition
dating back to ancient Greece. However, the scientific and philosophical foundations of this gentler
way of healing were developed by a brilliant German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, in 1796. These
scientific principles form the basis of successful homeopathic practice today.
In 2000, the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Science & Technology cited homeopathy as one
of the five Group One therapies, having “an individual diagnostic approach” along with osteopathy,
chiropractic, herbal medicine and acupuncture.
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a gentle, holistic system of healing, suitable for everyone, young and old.
Hahnemann discovered that when a healthy person took certain substances in large doses, they
would develop particular symptoms of illness. He then went on to discover that this very same
substance when taken in minute specially prepared doses can produce a 'cure' in a sick person
who is suffering with a similar set of symptoms. This is referred to as 'curing like with like’.
Homeopathic remedies work on the principle that diluted natural substances given to a healthy
person, will produce the symptoms the medicine is prescribed for. For example, coffee - or Coffea
as it is known in Latin - is well known for its stimulative effect on the system causing temporary
insomnia. Coffea, used in minute potentised (homeopathic) doses, can alleviate insomnia. Another
example is that chopping onions can cause your nose and eyes to run with copious amounts of
water. The onion (Allium cepa) can be used homeopathically to treat colds and hay fever where
the main symptoms include runny eyes and nose.
How Does Homeopathy Work?
Homeopathy works on the principle that all symptoms of illness are a mere manifestation and
physical expression of disharmony and imbalance within your body. Thus each patient is treated
on an individual basis, concentrating on treating the specific physical and emotional symptoms
unique to you, to give long lasting benefits. It is often the case that several people suffering from
the same type of condition may receive completely different remedies. Homeopathy assists the
natural tendency of the human body to heal itself:
Over thirty million people in Europe already benefit from homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy
could help you too.
How Long has Homeopathy Been Used?
Homeopathy has been used in the UK for over two hundred years, but has an honourable tradition
dating back to ancient Greece. However, the scientific and philosophical foundations of this gentler
way of healing were developed by a brilliant German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, in 1796. These
scientific principles form the basis of successful homeopathic practice today.
In 2000, the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Science & Technology cited homeopathy as one
of the five Group One therapies, having “an individual diagnostic approach” along with osteopathy,
chiropractic, herbal medicine and acupuncture.
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a gentle, holistic system of healing, suitable for everyone, young and old.
Hahnemann discovered that when a healthy person took certain substances in large doses, they
would develop particular symptoms of illness. He then went on to discover that this very same
substance when taken in minute specially prepared doses can produce a 'cure' in a sick person
who is suffering with a similar set of symptoms. This is referred to as 'curing like with like’.
Homeopathic remedies work on the principle that diluted natural substances given to a healthy
person, will produce the symptoms the medicine is prescribed for. For example, coffee - or Coffea
as it is known in Latin - is well known for its stimulative effect on the system causing temporary
insomnia. Coffea, used in minute potentised (homeopathic) doses, can alleviate insomnia. Another
example is that chopping onions can cause your nose and eyes to run with copious amounts of
water. The onion (Allium cepa) can be used homeopathically to treat colds and hay fever where
the main symptoms include runny eyes and nose.
How Does Homeopathy Work?
Homeopathy works on the principle that all symptoms of illness are a mere manifestation and
physical expression of disharmony and imbalance within your body. Thus each patient is treated
on an individual basis, concentrating on treating the specific physical and emotional symptoms
unique to you, to give long lasting benefits. It is often the case that several people suffering from
the same type of condition may receive completely different remedies. Homeopathy assists the
natural tendency of the human body to heal itself:
Homeopathic Medicine treats the "whole" person because homeopaths believe that the mind and
body operate as one. Therefore, we treat on every level: physically, emotionally, and mentally. A
carefully selected remedy works by stimulating the body's own natural defence system,
encouraging healing from within, thus restoring health and balance.
Homeopathy not only helps restore the sick to health, it also offers a method of maintaining health
and preventing illness. It is a subtle yet effective therapy that can correct small imbalances long
before the appearance of the more serious symptoms, which denote the onset of a particular
disease.
Are Homeopathic Remedies Safe?
Homeopathic remedies are a unique, potentised energy medicine that work by gently boosting the
natural energy of the body, and are very safe, even for pregnant and sensitive patients. All
homeopathic remedies arc non-toxic, there is no danger of addiction.
body operate as one. Therefore, we treat on every level: physically, emotionally, and mentally. A
carefully selected remedy works by stimulating the body's own natural defence system,
encouraging healing from within, thus restoring health and balance.
Homeopathy not only helps restore the sick to health, it also offers a method of maintaining health
and preventing illness. It is a subtle yet effective therapy that can correct small imbalances long
before the appearance of the more serious symptoms, which denote the onset of a particular
disease.
Are Homeopathic Remedies Safe?
Homeopathic remedies are a unique, potentised energy medicine that work by gently boosting the
natural energy of the body, and are very safe, even for pregnant and sensitive patients. All
homeopathic remedies arc non-toxic, there is no danger of addiction.
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| About Homeopathy |
Linda Russell DIHom DHM MARH
Gaia Homeopathy Practitioners:
- Homeopathic treatment works with your body's own healing powers to bring health and well
being - Patients are treated as individuals, not as a collection of disease labels
- Homeopathy treats all your symptoms - mental, emotional and physical
- Homeopathic remedies are gentle, subtle and powerful.
Your homeopath understands that establishing good health involves treating both mind and body,
so time is taken to listen to your emotional and physical symptoms. To stimulate your body's own
healing process, a remedy closest to your individual symptom picture is prescribed. Healing
begins from within your body, strengthening your health and immune system, without any danger
of damaging side effects.
The Consultation
In the assessment of you, the patient, homeopaths will take into account the range of physical,
emotional and lifestyle factors in order to prescribe the right medicine(s).
The first consultation is a very detailed process where you will spend up to 2 hours providing
enough information to enable the your consultant to prescribe the best medicine for you. You will
be asked many questions, not only about your condition, but also about general aspects of your
life, emotional state, how you deal with stress, sleep patterns, and energy levels. Details of your
past medical history and also that of your family are also important factors to consider. Follow-up
appointments require less time.
Finally, your consultant will carefully assess all the information you have given and prescribe a
suitable remedy. Sometimes they will spend additional time working on your case, after the
consultation has ended. The remedy will then be forwarded to you by post. Initially, once
treatment has begun, many people report a feeling of optimism, well being relaxation and an
increase in energy levels.
How Long Will Treatment Take?
This depends on the nature of the illness and how long yon have had it. A slowly developing
chronic condition may take time to improve significantly, although some relief can be expected
reasonably soon after taking a remedy. Acute disorders and common complaints are likely to
improve more rapidly. The aim of homeopathic medicine is to get you to a good level of health so
that eventually you will need infrequent treatment.
so time is taken to listen to your emotional and physical symptoms. To stimulate your body's own
healing process, a remedy closest to your individual symptom picture is prescribed. Healing
begins from within your body, strengthening your health and immune system, without any danger
of damaging side effects.
The Consultation
In the assessment of you, the patient, homeopaths will take into account the range of physical,
emotional and lifestyle factors in order to prescribe the right medicine(s).
The first consultation is a very detailed process where you will spend up to 2 hours providing
enough information to enable the your consultant to prescribe the best medicine for you. You will
be asked many questions, not only about your condition, but also about general aspects of your
life, emotional state, how you deal with stress, sleep patterns, and energy levels. Details of your
past medical history and also that of your family are also important factors to consider. Follow-up
appointments require less time.
Finally, your consultant will carefully assess all the information you have given and prescribe a
suitable remedy. Sometimes they will spend additional time working on your case, after the
consultation has ended. The remedy will then be forwarded to you by post. Initially, once
treatment has begun, many people report a feeling of optimism, well being relaxation and an
increase in energy levels.
How Long Will Treatment Take?
This depends on the nature of the illness and how long yon have had it. A slowly developing
chronic condition may take time to improve significantly, although some relief can be expected
reasonably soon after taking a remedy. Acute disorders and common complaints are likely to
improve more rapidly. The aim of homeopathic medicine is to get you to a good level of health so
that eventually you will need infrequent treatment.
| What Happens When You See a Homeopath? |
| Homeopathy For All |
Homeopathy can be used effectively by everyone, from babies and
children to adults, including women during pregnancy. Homeopathic
medicines promote the body’s natural ability to heal. When prescribed
appropriately, they are safe, non-toxic and non-addictive. They can be
taken alongside drugs prescribed by your doctor and will not interfere
with their beneficial action. As your condition improves, you may be able
to safely reduce your conventional medication, thereby avoiding the
unwanted effects that sometimes accompany the long-term use of drugs.
NB: you should always consult with your GP before making changes to
your conventional medication.
children to adults, including women during pregnancy. Homeopathic
medicines promote the body’s natural ability to heal. When prescribed
appropriately, they are safe, non-toxic and non-addictive. They can be
taken alongside drugs prescribed by your doctor and will not interfere
with their beneficial action. As your condition improves, you may be able
to safely reduce your conventional medication, thereby avoiding the
unwanted effects that sometimes accompany the long-term use of drugs.
NB: you should always consult with your GP before making changes to
your conventional medication.
What can Homeopathy treat?
Homeopathic medicine can potentially help any condition or illness, acute and chronic, as it works
on the basis that given the right stimulus the body can overcome virtually any disease.
Homeopathy has a wide application, from acute fevers, sore throats and toothache, to chronic
illnesses such as arthritis, eczema, asthma, anxiety, mild depression, and chronic fatigue
syndrome. There has been some very good research evidence to support this.
Homeopathic medicine can potentially help any condition or illness, acute and chronic, as it works
on the basis that given the right stimulus the body can overcome virtually any disease.
Homeopathy has a wide application, from acute fevers, sore throats and toothache, to chronic
illnesses such as arthritis, eczema, asthma, anxiety, mild depression, and chronic fatigue
syndrome. There has been some very good research evidence to support this.
Conditions helped with Homeopathy include:
- Allergies and Hay fever
- Asthma and Respiratory complaints
- Arthritis, Back Pain, and Joint problems
- Bowel and Digestion disorders – IBS, Colitis, Crohns disease.
- Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Stress, Grief
- Headaches and Migraine
- Insomnia and Sleep disorders
- Menstrual disorders. PMT, Fertility problems, Ovarian Cysts, Pregnancy conditions
- Menopausal symptoms
- Skin Complaints: Acne, Eczema, Ulcers, Urticaria
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Post Viral conditions
- Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat problems
- Eating disorders and Weight Concerns
- Homeopathy can be safely used alongside most conventional medicines.
- Homeopathy works at root level and restores deviated immunity back to normalcy.
- Homeopathy stimulates body’s own healing process.
Homeopathy has long recognised the influence of emotions and stress at the base of various
bodily diseases and has gentle and effective medicines to influence psyche of the person
positively. Homeopathy uses natural medicinal substances in ultra-minute quantity rendering a
treatment that is extremely effective yet absolutely free from any side effects whatsoever. In
short, homeopathy treats the cause and not merely the symptoms of the disease. As a result,
homeopathy treats the disease and does not merely suppress the expression of disease.
The Major Benefits of Homeopathy:
What are the Remedies Made From?
Remedies can be made from virtually any natural product but are mainly derived from plant,
animal, and mineral sources. Each remedy undergoes a special preparation process called
'potentisation' (see below). This process results in a medicine that has a powerful yet gentle
therapeutic healing action upon the body, with a reduced likelihood of any unwanted effects.
How are Homeopathic Medicines Made?
To maximise the healing potential of the medicines he used, Hahnemann prepared them in a very
specific manner. This involved diluting the substance concerned, and then shaking it vigorously
with impact. This sequence of actions is known as succussion. A substance can be diluted and
succussed many times, and Hahnemann termed this process potentisation. 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 or
‘provers’ take the new substance until they experience symptoms. All symptoms that result from
taking the substance are recorded in detail. In this way a huge variety of natural substances are
tested for their healing and curative properties and can be added to the homeopathic pharmacy.
Unlike orthodox drugs, homeopathic medicines are not tested on animals!
- It is constitutional; hence there is deep-level healing and recovery.
- It offers long-lasting cure instead of temporary relief.
- It significantly reduces chances of relapse.
- Homeopathy has positive influence in curtailing the course of the disease in terms of
reducing further spread of the disease to previously non-involved areas. - It is absolutely harmless, safe, and non-toxic.
What are the Remedies Made From?
Remedies can be made from virtually any natural product but are mainly derived from plant,
animal, and mineral sources. Each remedy undergoes a special preparation process called
'potentisation' (see below). This process results in a medicine that has a powerful yet gentle
therapeutic healing action upon the body, with a reduced likelihood of any unwanted effects.
How are Homeopathic Medicines Made?
To maximise the healing potential of the medicines he used, Hahnemann prepared them in a very
specific manner. This involved diluting the substance concerned, and then shaking it vigorously
with impact. This sequence of actions is known as succussion. A substance can be diluted and
succussed many times, and Hahnemann termed this process potentisation. 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 or
‘provers’ take the new substance until they experience symptoms. All symptoms that result from
taking the substance are recorded in detail. In this way a huge variety of natural substances are
tested for their healing and curative properties and can be added to the homeopathic pharmacy.
Unlike orthodox drugs, homeopathic medicines are not tested on animals!