What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a therapy based on the theory of treating like with like. Homeopaths treat patient’s symptoms by giving a highly dilute form of a substance, which if taken in a crude dose, would causes similar symptoms when given to a healthy person. In assessing the patient, homeopaths often take into account a range of physical, emotional and lifestyle factors. Homeopathy was developed over 200 years ago and is now used worldwide. It is acknowledged by the World Health Organisation as a valid form of healthcare. Its effectiveness has been clearly established by over 200 years of clinical experience and has a pharmacy of over 3000 medicines, which are non-toxic and non-addictive.

How does it work?

Homeopathy works by using minute doses of substances, which cause symptoms similar to the illness being treated. Examples of this are:

  • the use of homeopathically prepared red onion (Allium cepa), which, in crude dose would cause watery eyes and sneezing, may be used for hay fever and some allergies
  • the use of homeopathically prepared coffee (Coffea) as a treatment for insomnia

What conditions can homeopathy treat?

The system of homeopathy is based on the selection of a medicine that causes symptoms similar to those that the sick person is experiencing, this “ Law of Similars”, as it is called, is a practical method of finding the substance to which a person is sensitive. Wherever a set of symptoms can be obtained, a condition can be treated. For example, headaches in different patients would each be treated with different medicines, according to the patient’s individual symptoms. Therefore homeopathy can treat a wide range of chronic and acute illnesses.

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