What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a form of holistic medicine in which treatment is tailored to the individual. Homeopathy can be used alongside conventional medicine when necessary to give an integrated approach to your healthcare.

Homeopathy can be used for...

- high blood pressure;
- stress, insomnia;
- digestive problems & IBS;
- fears & phobias;
- examination nerves;
- depression, grief;
- hay fever, asthma, eczema;
- headaches & migraines;
- ulcers, candida, glue ear;		 - arthritis, varicose weins;
- post viral conditions such as ME;
- recurrent infections;
- chemotherapy and radiotherapy;
- period problems, menopause;
- fertility, pregnancy, labour;
- childhood illnesses;
- chidren's behavioural problems;
- ADHD & autism.

Homeopathy is based on the principle that you can treat ‘like with like’, that is, a substance which causes symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms. For example, drinking too much coffee can cause sleeplessness and agitation, so according to this principle, when made into a homeopathic medicine, it could be used to treat people with these symptoms. This concept is sometimes used in conventional medicine, for example, the stimulant Ritalin is used to treat patients with ADHD, or small doses of allergens such as pollen are sometimes used to de-sensitise allergic patients. However, one major difference with homeopathic medicines is that substances are used in ultra high dilutions, which makes them non-toxic.

Find out more at The Society of Homeopaths