Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a complementary or alternative medicine. This means that homeopathy is different from treatments that are part of conventional Western medicine in important ways.

It’s based on a series of ideas developed in the 1790s by a German doctor called Samuel Hahnemann.

Homeopathy is based on the theory of ‘like cures like’ and the ‘law of the smallest dose’. To treat an illness, a homeopathic therapist (homeopath) uses tiny doses of a substance. In large doses, the substance would cause the symptoms of the illness.

Followers believe that homeopathic medicines work by starting the body’s self-healing process. This happens through a reaction. Healing occurs because the body tries to keep a stable internal environment.

Manufacturers make homeopathic remedies from plant, mineral and animal substances. They are diluted in water and shaken until there is little, if any, of the original substance left. They use the water to make drops, pills or creams.

On your first visit, your homeopath will ask you general questions. These will be about your health, lifestyle, diet and medical history. They will ask about sleep patterns, your mood and emotions.

This information helps the homeopath decide on the best remedies to pick for you. These are classed as unlicensed medicines.

Homeopathic remedies come as:

• tablets
• granules
• powders
• liquid

CONSULTATION: £120

RETURN CONSULTATION WITHIN 30 DAYS: £40

TIME LENGTH: 40 – 60 MINUTES