Homeopathy
is perhaps the most controversial and frequently discussed
alternative therapy, in the UK at least. As for the question
"does it work?" all we can say is read our patient
testimonials for proof!
Not
convinced? The only way to see how powerful homeopathy
can be is to try it for yourself. From first aid situations
such as food poisoning to chronic problems like arthritis,
there's something homeopathic to help. Both Eleana and
Callie began using homeopathy to help their own health
problems, and were so impressed by the results that they
trained as homeopaths!
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Treatment Options Available for Homeopathic Consultations:
How
long does homeopathy take to work?
Here
at The Healing Pond we most frequently use homeopathy
as part of a more HOLISTIC approach: in combination with
other healing methods such as nutrition and flower essences
as well as lifestyle assessment and advice. We
find that this approach increases the response to homeopathic
remedies - improving the results seen, making changes
quicker and helping changes to hold.
This being said, for some conditions, especially acutes,
homeopathy alone works beautifully and in certain situations
a more physical remedy such as a herb or tissue salt is
more appropriate. There is no set formula when it comes
to homeopathic treatment, it really does depend on each
individual case. As Eleana frequently says "One
size certainly DOES NOT fit all!"
We have over 2,000 homeopathic remedies in our pharmacy,
meaning we can provide you with any remedies needed during
your appointment - no waiting to get them in the post
or having to source them yourself. This comes in particularly
handy as most of our patients phone during an acute crisis
and need a remedy straight away. At The Healing Pond
we are able to provide remedies for you right when you
need them. We're proud of our extensive pharmacy of
not just homeopathics but flower and vibrational essences,
herbal remedies, tissue salts and nutritional supplements.
And the best thing? Homeopathic remedies are included
in the cost of your appointment.
So,
what exactly is homeopathy?
Homeopathy
has a holistic approach to the cure of illness: it treats
the whole person, not just the disease by strengthening
our immunity and natural healing abilities on all levels
- physical, mental and emotional.
Homeopathic
remedies are made from minute quantities of substances
which have been specially processed to ensure that any
toxic effects of the original substance have been removed
and only the curative properties remain. Properly prescribed
and used, homeopathic remedies are safe, non-toxic
and non-addictive and can treat both acute and chronic
complaints.
They
can be taken by babies, young children, during pregnancy
or for nursing mothers and the elderly. If necessary,
remedies can be taken alongside drugs prescribed by the
doctor and will not interfere with their beneficial action.
Homeopathy
is a system of medicine that has been used in its present
form for over 250 years, developed by the German physician,
Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). It is based on the law
of similars, Similia Similibus Curentur, which translates
as 'Like Cures Like'. This means that a substance, which
when given in its raw form to a healthy person produces
certain symptoms, can, when homeopathically diluted, cure
the same symptoms in a sick person. For example, the homeopathic
remedy Coffea (coffee) is used to treat insomnia, while
Apis (derived from the bee) is used to treat stings and
similar histamine reactions.
