Frequently Asked questions
Q How Safe is Homeopathy ?
Homeopathic remedies cannot cause side effects and are non addictive. Very occasionally patients may experience a short worsening of their symptoms, which will quickly pass. this is due to a readjustment of their bodies energy. Only minute doses of any substances is used in homeopathy making it extremely safe and non toxic. A process of dilution and sucussion removes toxins and releases the natural energy of the substance. The resulting liquid is then used to medicate pills known as Homeopathic remedies which are then administered to the patient.
Q What about Homeopathy with medications prescribed by your Doctor ?
Homeopathy is safe alongside treatment prescribed by your doctor without interference. Homeopathic medicine is most effective when taken 10 minutes apart from prescribed drugs, food, drink or cigarettes to allow a pure assimilation into your system.
Q How long will I need Homeopathy for before I start to feel better ?
This depends on the individual and how long they have had the complaint. A lot of people experience good benefits from the first months prescription, while others may take longer. Most people experience a change in their energy levels quite quickly. a general rule of thumb is for every year the person has had the complaint a month of Homeopathy will be required.
The information below tries to answer commonly asked questions about homeopathy. However, as everyone is different, each individual will experience it in a slightly different way.
Q Where does homeopathy come from?
Homeopathy was developed in the 19th century by Samuel Hahnemann, a physician
who became disillusioned with the violence of medicine at the time. It became a
popular and safe alternative to commonly used practices such as blood letting,
purges, blistering and the use of toxic drugs. Since then, it has continued to
be used as a powerful and gentle way to heal.
Q What is involved in a treatment?
The initial session lasts for about an hour and a full personal history is taken
as well as information about the family. We will explore your likes and dislikes
as well as emotional aspects. This gives me valuable information about your
predispositions and individual characteristics. Treatment is for you and we will
work as a team to restore you to health. All information provided is
confidential.
Q Are there any side effects?
Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic so side effects are incredibly rare. As the
body is stimulated to heal some people experience a change in symptoms but this
is a positive sign that the body is responding to the treatment. In my
experience, most people find that energy levels and wellbeing increase and often
other symptoms, apart from those that are being treated, simultaneously improve.
Q How long will I need to be treated for?
This very much depends on the individual but as a very rough guide, the longer a
symptom has been present for then the longer it takes to heal. However, there
are exceptions to every rule! Some chronic cases can be cured with one treatment
while others take longer to shift. Many people find homeopathy so beneficial
that they keep up their treatment after the original symptom has abated to
maintain overall health.
Q I am going on holiday - can homeopathy help?
Homeopathic remedies are excellent to take with you to help deal with holiday
tums, insect bites, effects of altitude, sun, jet lag, travel sickness etc.
Please
contact me if
you would like me to provide a travel kit for you.
Q I am going into hospital - can homeopathy help?
Homeopathic remedies are brilliant support to take pre, post or during
operations or labour. They can minimise the negative effects of surgery and
assist healing. Please
contact me if you are interested in finding out more.
Q
I am considering alternatives to vaccinations - can you
help?
This is a well debated topic and there is too much to go into here.
The Informed Parent is a very
useful website and I am very happy to discuss vaccinations and alternatives if
you
contact me.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me