Homeopathy Simply Explained
Homeopathy is an exciting alternative to traditional medicine. Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, effective and scientific system of medicine, which assists the body to heal itself. Symptoms of ill health are the bodies’ way of telling us something is out of balance. A German physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann developed homeopathy over 200 years ago. He developed a method of diluting the medicines and shaking them, which released the energy from the substance making them safe, gentle and more effective.
- Homeopathy is truly holistic in its approach to health treating the whole person, mind, body and emotions. Stress, trauma, and illness can cause the body to become stuck and a remedy can help restore balance and the body will heal itself.
- Homeopathic medicines work by stimulating and regulating the body’s own immune system, using specially prepared remedies made from plants, minerals and other substances such as Salt, Calcium or Calendula.
- The remedies are not only diluted until virtually nothing left of the original toxic substance but they are shaken which releases the energy of the substance making them safe and gentle to use.
- The main theory of homeopathy is that “Like Cures Like”, what a substance in nature can cause, it too can cure. For example an onion cause your eyes to water and a runny nose. A remedy made from the onion is used to treat hay fever with sneezing, watery eyes and a runny nose. Taking a remedy can reduce how serious and how long the illness lasts.
- A single remedy is given to stimulate the body to heal itself and improve a person’s immune system.
Is Homeopathy Safe?
- Homeopathy is a safe, gentle and effective form of healing.
- Homeopathy can be used alongside conventional medicine.
- It is non-addictive.
- Ideal for use during pregnancy, for babies, children and for pets.
- Homeopathic remedies are actually tested on people. So we know how they affect us.
What can Homeopathy be used for?
Homeopathy can be use for a variety of ailments. It has been used for first aid, childhood diseases and long-standing chronic complaints.
- Anxiety: Panic attacks, Depression, Insomnia, Grief, stress
- Women’s health: PMT, Menstruation issues, Cystitis, balancing hormones
- Children: Glue ear, Sleep and emotional issues, Measles, mumps, whooping cough
- Everyone: Allergies, Sinusitis, glandular fever, eczema, migraines, injuries
Why use Homeopathy when you are pregnant?
Homeopathy offers gentle, safe effective support during pregnancy, birth and recovery process. It is a natural way to treat all the discomforts and changes of pregnancy especially at a time when you can’t or don’t want to use drugs or antibiotics.
Homeopathy can be used for:
- Heart burn and constipation
- Morning sickness
- Varicose veins and hemorrhoids
- To help progress labour
- Recovery after delivery or caesarean
- Breastfeeding problems, Mastitis, cracked nipples
- Postnatal depression
I recently saw a patient 25 weeks pregnant, suffering from a flu virus who had had no joy relieving nausea and discomfort with general medicine who made a full recovery in just a few days with a homeopathic remedy.
The Consultation
- An interview can take up to 1 1/2 hours.
- I will ask questions about you, your likes, dislikes, medical and family history, energy levels, and sleep patterns.
- Tell me anything unusual, as any seemingly un-related symptoms are important.
- Once I understand more about who you are, your complaint, and details of how you experience them, I will find a medicine to suit you personally.
All consultations are confidential
After the Remedy
- Many people feel a calming effect, a sense of well-being and an increase in energy levels.
- Symptoms may intensify temporarily. This can be a good sign indicating your body is responding to the remedy.
- Old or forgotten symptoms may sometimes return temporarily. This is part of the healing process.
- A follow-up appointment is usually in 4 – 6 weeks. Treatment may take one or two visits or several months if it is a long-standing complaint.
Can I treat myself with Homeopathy?
You can learn to use some Homeopathic remedies at home. It is particularly effective in First aid situations. And this is a good way to become comfortable using homeopathy. I sell a First Aid kit with 12 useful remedies ideal for taking away on holidays.
Learn more about the First Aid Kit
How can I learn about homeopathy?
Come to one of my first aid course’s held twice a year to learn how to use the remedies.
I can order books for you from the Homeopathic society or you can contact them yourself at.
The New Zealand Homeopathic Society
PO Box 67 095
320 MT Eden Rd
Auckland 1349
09 630 5458
Some useful links:
Similimum Homeopathic Pharmacy
www.arnica.co.nz
Selene Homeopathics
www.selene.co.nz
Bay of Plenty Homeopathic College
www.bopcoau.co.nz
New Zealand Council of Homeopaths
www.homeopathy.co.nz
Bowan House: Jan Hart – Arthurs Pt Queenstown 03 441 8077