What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a complete form of natural medicine that has been available for around 250 years, since 1796. It was first discovered by a German physician called Dr Samuel Hahnemann.
It is both a complementary and an alternative form of medicine. It can be taken alongside allopathic (conventional) medicine, rest assured it will not interfere with any allopathic medicine prescribed by a doctor. It can also be taken as a stand-alone form of medicine.
Without side effects it is safe and gentle enough to be given to babies, children, and the elderly and can be used in pregnancy and pre-pregnancy. It is an effective way to treat many health problems both acute, such as coughs, cold and tummy aches and chronic like hormonal imbalance and insomnia.
Homeopathy is safe, effective and a sustainable form of medicine. It is kind to you and kind to the planet. Homeopathy is the second largest system of medicine in the world, used by over 200 million people. It is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
What is Homeopathic Medication?
Homeopathic medicines are often called Homeopathic remedies, and they are mainly made from natural substances like plants and minerals. For example, the most well-known Homeopathic medicine is Arnica, which is often used as a home remedy, whether as cream or pills, for bumps and bruises. Arnica Montana, to give its full name is a type of mountain plant.
What are Homeopathic Remedies?
Homeopathic remedies are another name for Homeopathic medicine. Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine which uses a small amount of a substance to trigger a healing response in the body. Homeopathy has an excellent safety record, because Homeopathic medicines are non-toxic making them safe to use in pregnancy or to give to babies and children.
Homeopathic medicine can come in different forms, creams, drops, tinctures and pills. The most common way to take Homeopathic remedies is in pill form. The pills are small and taste sweet as they are a sucrose base. The manufacture of Homeopathic medicine is a highly specialist process. A special Homeopathic pharmacy will prepare Homeopathic medicine. All UK Homeopathic Pharmacies are regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council and the MHRA.
When you take a Homeopathic dose, you simply drop a pill onto your tongue and let it gently dissolve there over a few minutes. The Homeopathic medicine will be absorbed in the lining of your mouth. This is why Homeopaths will instruct you not to eat, chew gum, drink, smoke, vape etc for 10 minutes before or after taking the remedy so that the Homeopathic medicine can be easily absorbed in the system.
How long does it take for Homeopathic medicine to work?
This can depend on the individual case. For an acute health problem like a cough, cold, or sore throat Homeopathic medicine can work very quickly, in minutes and in a couple of hours, helping you to feel better very soon.
For more chronic problems like Endometriosis or Anxiety then the Homeopathic remedies can take a little longer as they need to work deeply and at different levels.
A Homeopathic consultation can take from 30 – 90 minutes. The Homeopath will note the way your symptoms affect you. They will ask about your health at all levels: physically, mentally and emotionally. The Homeopath will also want to know about your medical history, family history and your lifestyle. This helps a qualified Homeopath to write an individualised Homeopathic prescription. Homeopathy treats the whole person as an individual.
Once you start taking your prescribed Homeopathic medicine you should then expect to see improvements within the first prescription or so. Look for incremental changes and see your Homeopath for follow up consultations to ensure you can review your progress and make good improvements.
How does Homeopathy work?
Homeopathy is based on the principal of ‘Like Cures Like’. This means that a substance that can cause symptoms in a healthy person can treat similar symptoms in a person who is ill. The principal of ‘Like Cures Like’ dates to the father of western medicine, the Greek physician, Hippocrates (460 – 337 BC)
Homeopathic remedies are diluted and succussed (shaken). This process allows the Homeopathic medicine to work in a gentle and effective way to stimulate the body’s own natural healing process.
Homeopathic treatment is individualised. This means that there is not one remedy for a health problem, such as headaches. A qualified Homeopath will spend time with their patient learning about their individual symptoms, their mental and emotional state and their overall constitution. Then the Homeopath will prescribe the most appropriate Homeopathic remedy.
Homeopathic treatment has an excellent safety record. Because Homeopathic medicines are non-toxic, they can be safely given to babies, children, the elderly and in pregnancy. Homeopathic medicine work by stimulating the body’s own intelligent healing process.
Evidence suggest that Homeopathy is clinically effective and safe. The Homeopathic Research Institute (HRI), established in 2007, conducts and promotes high quality research into Homeopathy.
At the Healthy Homeopathy Clinic, we offer natural health support. Our solution is the Personalise Treatment Plan It is suitable for those who are seeking a complementary or alternative medicine to support their health. The Personalised Treatment Plan includes 1-2-1 online consultations with our qualified homeopaths, bespoke prescriptions, check in calls and email support.
Start by booking a low cost pre- qualifying consultation with a member of the Healthy Homeopathy team to talk about an alternative medicine for your health and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help reduce them naturally so that you feel healthier, centered and well.
Once you begin the Personalised Treatment Plan you should start to notice improvements in your symptoms within a few weeks. Homeopathic treatment usually lasts around 3– 6 months. This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.
Get in touch to book your consultation and let’s work together using homeopathy treatment to naturally support your health.
