What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that has been practiced worldwide for over 200 years, and treats mental, emotional and physical illness. It offers individual and integrated treatment using potentised medicines with the aim of triggering the body's natural healing ability. Homeopathy is the second largest system of medicine in the world today, as recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). A Homeopath selects the most appropriate medicine based on the individual's specific symptoms and personal level of health.

 

Homeopathic medicines can be taken alongside treatment from your doctor.

 

Homeopathy is based on the principle that you can treat ‘like with like’, that is, a substance which causes certain symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms. For example, drinking too much coffee can cause sleeplessness and agitation, so according to this principle, when made into a homeopathic medicine, coffee or Coffea (in its homeopathic medicine form), could be used to treat people with these symptoms. Another example shows how some people experience copious amounts of watery discharge from the nose and eyes when chopping onions. The onion - Allium Cepa - can be used homeopathically to treat these symptoms. Homeopathic substances are always used in the minimum dose, making them effective in a gentle and non-toxic way.

 

Homeopathy aims to strengthen the body, maintaining health, and supporting the body to resist harmful organisms. It is helpful to see a Homeopath as part of your goals to boost general health and wellbeing, as well as seeking help when you feel unwell.