What is homeopathy?

WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy is a safe, natural and holistic system of medicine that has been used for over 200 years. It is based on a simple principle of healing called the Law of Similars, which states that a substance that can create symptoms in a healthy person is capable of treating those same symptoms when they arise in a sick person. This is what the word ‘homeopathy’ literally means – similar (homeo) suffering (pathy).

Homeopathic medicines are specially prepared, highly diluted medicinal substances that are drawn from plant, mineral or chemical sources. They are non-toxic, non-addictive, free from side effects and can be safely taken alongside conventional medicine.

When the correct homeopathic remedy is applied, the body’s own self healing mechanism is stimulated. Healing takes place from within, general wellbeing is boosted and the frequency and intensity of symptoms are reduced - the body has been stimulated to recover a previously held level of health.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH?

HOLISTIC
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Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine. This mean that symptoms that arise in one area of the body are not viewed in isolation, but are considered with reference to what is simultaneously occurring at all other levels of the individual - mentally, emotionally and physically.

INDIVIDUALISED
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Homeopathy views every patient as being completely unique, therefore two people seeking treatment for the same condition will not automatically be given the same prescription, instead they will receive a remedy that has been carefully matched to them as an individual based on their previous medical history and the unique way in which they experience their symptoms.

WORKS WITH THE INNATE WISDOM OF THE BODY
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Homeopathy recognises symptoms to be the best attempt by the body to overcome a disturbance at a deeper level. Therefore by stimulating the process that is already underway, we are working with the body’s own innate intelligence and propensity to heal, addressing the root cause of the imbalance rather than suppressing symptoms with pharmacological control.