Homeopathy.

Don't be put off by the name! Homeopathy or homeopathic medicine has been around for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians knew the principal 'like cures like' upon which this system of medicine is based.

Anything that can cause symptoms in a healthy person can be used in a minute dose to cure a person who is sufering from a similar set of symptoms. For example, we know that coffee, when we drink it to excess, can cause hyperactivity, shakiness, over-excitability and sleeplessness. Made into a homeopathic remedy it can be used for hyperactivity, or insomnia, perhaps in a child who is excited waiting for Christmas!

Samuel Hahnemann, who lived about 200 years ago, is known as the father of modern homeopathy. It was he who discovered that repeated dilution and shaking of a substance actually resulted in it acting more powerfully. Some scientists may argue that this is not possible, but millions of people can testify to the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies... and as they work on tiny babies and animals, it is not just a case of mind over matter!

Something for everyone... Homeopathic medicine can be used for everyone, at any age. It is extremely safe, even for tiny premature babies, and for the frail, elderly or sick.

Homeopathy is particularly suitable for children. They respond rapidly to treatment which does not have side effects or build up resistance like antibiotics, but rather brings a gradual improvement in overall health and vitality. It can be wonderfully helpful with sleep and behaviour problems, a fact that is sadly, little known.

And for every problem...
Homeopathic remedies have no side effects. They have only been tested, or 'proved' on humans. Thousands are available. They are chosen to match each individual's symptoms, so it does not matter if doctors have told you they cannot find anything wrong, or that there is nothing they can do to help you, with homeopathy there is always something to offer.

Chronic conditions, severe injuries, operations, emotional problems, ongoing low-grade illness and poor vitality, even terminal illness, homeopathy will help.

How it is done...
At the first appointment the homeopath will take full details of your problem and health history. They will want to know what makes the problem better, and worse - your appetite, sleep, moods, for example, and the sort of illnesses that affect your family.

They will then us the information to help select the appropriate remedy for you, and this will usually be given in the form of small white pills that dissolve in the mouth. These may be taken daily, but don't be surprised if you are only given one dose. Homeopathy remedies are administered to stimulate the bodies own healing power, not to overcome symptoms, like chemical drugs. One pill in a high potency can have a significant effect.

Your homeopath will want you to report on any changes you feel and return after 2-4 weeks to assess your response, when they will re-prescribe if necessary. Becoming healthy is a process at which you and your homeopath will work together.

Have you thought of homeopathy for:
ACCIDENTS AND INJURY
ASTHMA AND ECZEMA
HAYFEVER
HANGOVERS
STRESS
MIGRAINE
PERIOD PAIN
MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN
COUGHS COLDS AND 'FLU
CHRONIC CATARRH
INDIGESTION
PMT
INSOMNIA
PANIC ATTACKS
CONFIDENCE?

Whatever your problem, homeopathy has something to offer.