Homeopathy is a magnificent way of treating ill health, which is why I fell in love with it. It is very gentle with no side effects and works by stimulating the bodies own ability to heal itself, sometimes with dramatic effect. As well as treating physical symptoms, it can also have amazing results with recent or long standing emotional problems, which are often the cause of the physical problems in the first place.
To some people Homeopathy is a new concept, but in fact, it was developed over 200 years ago, by a German doctor named Samuel Hahnemann. He had become disillusioned with the medical profession of the time and knew there must be a safer system of healing. He devoted the rest of his life to developing and experimenting with homeopathy, and much of what we practice today is still based on Hahnemann’s teachings.
The Creation of Homeopathy
In the early 1790’s Hahnemann read a report referring to the healing effects of Peruvian bark when treating malaria patients. He disputed the explanation given for the phenomena, and decided to test it out for himself. He took some china – an extract of the bark – for the next few days, and then observed that china produced in himself, symptoms similar to those that occurred in people suffering from malaria. This was the first ‘proving’ and it is how we discover the healing properties of all our remedies.
Through further experimentation, Hahnemann established that using these substances in small doses could actually help to cure or alleviate the symptoms of disease that it produces in the provings. More obvious examples would include using coffee as a remedy for sleeplessness or allium (onion) for symptoms of hayfever, particularly if it affects the eyes.
Homeopathy May Help With:
Mental/Emotional
Worry
Panic Attacks
Fear and Anxiety
PMT
Behavioural Problems (With Children)
Stress
Depression
Anger
Victims of Abuse
Physical
Asthma, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea
Digestive Problems
Hayfever
Allergies
Headaches
Infertility
PMT, Menopause Problems
Sleep Difficulties
Cystitis & Bladder Problems
Tiredness and Lowered Immune Function
Repeated Infection: Tonsillitis, Ear Infections etc
Children: Bedwetting, Low Vitality etc
Babies: Colic, Feeding Difficulties etc
Many Chronic, Physical Problems
The Consultation
Your consultation will usually last about 1 1/2 hours for the first one and 45 minutes for follow ups. During this time I will ask you lots of questions, not only about your illness, but also many other things that you might not think relevant. Your answers will actually help to build a complete picture of your whole being, which I need in order to match the remedy.
I usually ask you to come back for a few appointments with about 4 weeks in between. It’s generally taken years for you to get to this point of ill health, so it is unusual to be able to sort out all of your problems in one session.
What To Expect After The Appointment
For some they feel an almost instant relief, which I have seen on many occasions.
It is also possible to experience a slight worsening of your symptoms before getting better, which is simply your healing energy pushing things out, and an indication of a well chosen remedy.
Some might start releasing lots of mucus, which is one way that the body releases toxins.
Old symptoms might return, although usually not as strong, and not for very long.
You might experience a feeling of increased well being emotionally, sometimes before any physical symptoms are improved. This also indicates that your health is returning in the right order of healing;- from within outwards, from above to below and in the reverse order from which it came.
In recent years we have seen the popularity of Homeopathy grow. People would rather be helped by natural treatment than conventional drugs with all of their side effects. Homeopathy is not claiming to be the answer to everyone’s problems, it could be one of the many tools you could use, but it can achieve amazing results, and in many cases Homeopathy may be the most appropriate treatment for you.
