Homeopathy
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a complete system of healing that uses substances from the world around us to gently stimulate the healing processes in the body, encouraging a return to a balanced and healthy state.
The homeopath uses a holistic approach that takes account of both physical and emotional aspects of health and takes particular care to understand the individual's unique experience of illness and find the most appropriate remedy to trigger a return to health.
History of homeopathy
Homeopathy was developed by Samuel Hahnemann(1755-1843). Hahnemann was a german doctor who became so disillusioned by the medical techniques of his day that he abandoned medicine and became a translator. It was in his translating of scientific texts that the founding principle of homeopathy emerged. He began to wonder if the symptoms caused by ingesting a substance might be an indication of the medicinal properties it possessed. He proceeded to experiment with this idea and this theory became the cornerstone of homeopathy. Hahnemann went on to develop many remedies along this principle of 'like cures like', his Law of Similars.
Hahnemann then devised his system of making remedies by processing the substance and then diluting it many times to remove the toxic effects. The vigourous shaking or 'succussing' of the resulting solution was the final stage of preparation.
Homeopathy has been in constant use ever since....
Benefits of homeopathy
SAFE - Homeopathy is safe for everyone. It has no side effects and does not interfere with other therapies or medications you may be using. It is completely non toxic and therefore safe to use during pregnancy and nursing, and equally suitable for babies and children.
EFFECTIVE - Homeopathy is used by more than 30 million people in Europe and many more all over the world. It is included in the healthcare systems of India and Cuba where it is provided alongside conventional medication.
Homeopathy works to correct the underlying cause of your ill health, rather than just trying to deal with the symptoms. In this way it is often possible to improve the overall health of a person so that they are less likely to suffer a recurrence of their illness.
What can homeopathy treat?
Homeopathy looks at the whole person and aims to treat the root cause of any illness. The symptoms are used as indicators that lead to the use of a particular remedy or series of remedies for each individual. In this way, homeopathy can be used to treat many conditions, including symptoms that do not fit with any particular diagnosis, so it can be helpful even when it has not been possible to identify exactly what is going on.
The gentle nature of homeopathy makes it especially suitable for everyone. It can also be used to support the body during times of stress, such as when undergoing major medical treatment or surgery, or at times of emotional strain or trauma.
