What is Homoeopathy and how does it work?
The word Homoeopathy is derived from the Greek “homoios” meaning “like” and “pathos” meaning “suffering”. Homoeopathy is a highly effective system of medicine that makes use of natural remedies (made from the plant, animal and mineral kingdoms) in small, highly diluted and energised (otherwise known as potentised) doses.
Homoeopathy works by stimulating the body’s own defence systems (often referred to in Homoeopathy as the Vital Force) to initiate the healing process and restore balance. Utilising a holistic approach to medicine, the Homoeopathic Practitioner aims to treat the patient as an individual and thus incorporates the entire scope of a person’s mental, emotional and physical well-being into each consultation and prescription.
There is a common misconception that Homoeopathy takes a long time to work. This is simply not true. In acute illness (such as the common cold or acute-onset pain for example), the correctly prescribed homoeopathic remedy can be known to work almost immediately. In chronic conditions (such as Osteoarthritis or chronic sinusitis for example) the pathway to health may take longer depending on the circumstances surrounding each individual case.
What conditions can Homoeopathic medicine treat?
Including but not limited to:
Acne, ADHD, adrenal fatigue/burn-out, allergies, anaemia, anxiety, headaches, arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis), asthma, autoimmune disease, bladder infections, bronchitis, cancer (as supportive treatment and to help alleviate side-effects of conventional medications), childhood illnesses, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic back/neck pain, cold sores, colic, common cold, connective tissue disease, conjunctivitis, depression, diabetes, digestive problems, ear infections, eczema, Endometriosis, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, fungal skin/nail infections, gallbladder problems, GORD, gout, haemorrhoids, halitosis, hayfever, heavy/painful periods, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high cortisol levels, incontinence, infertility, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, influenza, insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, kidney problems, liver dysfunctions, lung infections, memory/learning difficulties, menopause, menstrual irregularities, migraines, motion sickness, muscular strains, neurological disorders, obesity, PCOS, pleurisy, PMS, poor circulation, pregnancy problems (such as morning sickness and heartburn), psoriasis, restless leg syndrome, sexual dysfunctions, sinusitis, sprains, stomach ulcers, tension-type headaches, throat infections, thrush, thyroid problems, trigeminal neuralgia, ulcers, vertigo and viral infections.
Benefits of using Homoeopathic Treatment
- Effective
- Natural and holistic approach
- Individualised treatment plans
- Aims to treat the root-cause of disease
- No side effects
- Non-toxic
- Safe to treat babies and during pregnancy
- Safe to use together with pharmaceutical medications
How to store and take Homoeopathic medicines
Storage of Homoeopathic Medicines
- Store medicine bottles in a cool, dry place (approximately 25°C) out of direct sunlight.
- Store out of reach of children and preferably away from microwaves, television sets and electrical points.
- Once you have taken the medicine, close the bottle or container immediately to prevent contamination.
- If you spill any medicine, do not return it to the bottle or container; discard it.
How to take Homoeopathic Medicines
- Allow a 15 minute period between eating, drinking or brushing your teeth and taking the medicine.
- Try to avoid strong odours or flavours such as Camphor or Coffee immediately after taking your remedy; again, allow approximately 15 minutes.
- Homoeopathic medicines are usually administered orally, under the tongue.