Understanding Homeopathy
A gentle system of medicine that has supported healing for over two hundred years.
What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a Natural System of Medicine suitable for all humans in any stage of life that is fundamentally different to allopathic medications, but can work alongside pharmaceuticals. While pharmaceuticals may help in emergency situations by affecting the body's response during illness, Homeopathy seeks to promote the body's own healing ability, heal underlying imbalances, and restore a natural healthy process.
Homeopathy can be taken alongside conventional medicines, supplements and herbal preparations. Homeopathy is suitable for all acute and chronic conditions.
How does it work?
Homeopathy, derived from the Greek “Homeo” (similar) and “Pathos” (suffering), works on the principle of “like cures like.” This means that a substance that can cause symptoms in a healthy person can, when prepared homeopathically, help to heal similar symptoms in someone who is unwell.
For example, if someone is experiencing insomnia and restlessness, a homeopath might consider a remedy made from coffee (which can cause these symptoms), but prepared in a highly diluted form that stimulates the body's own healing response rather than causing the symptoms.
This process was discovered by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, in the eighteenth century. Homeopathy has been used for over two hundred years and continues to be practiced worldwide as a gentle and effective system of medicine that promotes the body's natural healing power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Homeopathic remedies are prepared in such a way that they are non-toxic and gentle. They can be safely used by people of all ages, including infants, pregnant women, and those taking other medications. Side effects are rare, and when they do occur, they are typically mild and temporary.
Yes. Many people use homeopathy as a complement to conventional care. Homeopathic remedies do not interact with pharmaceutical medications, so they can be used safely together. You should always continue to follow your doctor's advice and inform them of any complementary treatments you are using.
This varies greatly depending on the nature of your concern and your individual constitution. Acute conditions often respond quickly, sometimes within hours or days. Chronic conditions that have developed over years may require longer treatment, with gradual improvement over weeks or months. We will discuss realistic expectations during your initial consultation.
A homeopathic consultation is a deep conversation. I will ask you about your current symptoms, your medical history, and many aspects of your life that might seem unrelated to your main concern—your sleep, your appetite, your emotional life, what makes you feel better or worse. This detailed picture helps me find the remedy that best matches you as an individual.