Homoeopathy

  
What is Homeopathy?

Homoeopathy is a natural drug-free approach which treats the underlying cause and often succeeds where conventional medicine has failed.
The symptoms you are experiencing, that to you may seem unrelated, are like signposts to the Homoeopath, guiding him in the selection of the appropriate remedy.
Homoeopathy works equally as well for emotional and behavioral problems as it does for physical disorders.

History

Homoeopathy is a system of medicine which was developed in the 18th Century by the German physician and chemist, Samuel Hahnemann. In the last 2000 years, its effectiveness has been clearly established and today homoeopathy is used worldwide. It is used in treatment of chronic illness, acute conditions and minor accidents.  In fact the British Royal Family has long been a fan of homoeopathy.

How Does Homeopathy Differ from Conventional Medicine?

Conventional medicine is based on a concept of diseases and agents that cause them (eg bacteria, viruses that result in pathological or physiological changes. The treatment usually aims to relieve the symptoms.

Homoeopathy on the other hand views all symptoms as an indication of an underlying state of ill health that affects the whole person, not just one or two body systems. Treatment aims to alleviate the cause of disease by stimulating the body’s natural immunity and recuperative power.

What Does a Visit to a Homeopath Involve?

This may take up to one hour. You will be asked questions relating to your physical symptoms and your past medical history. 
In addition, you may be asked about your eating habits, sleep patterns, lifestyle, and about some of your mental and emotional characteristics. A physical examination may be conducted according to the particular needs of your case.

What Type of Medicine Will Be Given?

Homeoepathic medicine is made from substances derived from plant, animal and mineral sources. They are prepared following strict homoeopathic pharmaceutical guidelines and can be given as liquid or globules. The remedy may contain little or none of the original substance, but carries its energy and healing properties.

You may be given a single dose or repeated doses of a single remedy. These small amounts of medicine are sufficient to stimulate the healing process.

Where illness has developed over a long time, several successive remedies may be needed during the course of weeks or months.

Are There Any Side-Effects?

Healing takes place in different ways and reactions to a remedy vary. Sometimes there is an immediate healing, sometimes it begins with an increased feeling of well-being even though symptoms initially remain. In some cases, old symptoms recur as part of the healing process. Occasionally there is a temporary worsening of the symptoms prior to an improvement.

Can Homeopathic Remedies be Taken With Conventional Medicines?

Because homoeopathy works by stimulating the body’s natural immunity, conventional medicines may interfere with the homoeopathic effect. Homoeopathic remedies do not interfere with medical drugs.

To Ensure Maximum Benefit from your Medication:

• The remedy is usually taken at least half an hour before or after food or drink, or as directed by your practitioner.
• Avoid taking the remedy immediately after using tobacco, alcohol, coffee or toothpaste.
• Some practitioners believe that the taking of coffee lessens the effectiveness of the remedy, especially in individuals sensitive to coffee.
• Store the remedy away from heat and strong smelling substances such as perfumes, mentholated liniments, medical drugs and camphor.

Body Systems Aided by Homeopathy

• Kidney and Urinary System
  Uremia, Haematuria, Pyelitis, Albuminaria, Nephritis, Pyuria, Renal Calculii, Renal Colic, Enuresis, Incontinence, Ischuria / Anuria / Oliguria / Dysuria / Polyuria, Cystitis
    
• Upper Digestive Tract I – Mouth, Throat, Digestion
  Pyorrhoea, Toothache, Stomatitis, Halitosis, Glossitis, Pharyngitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Anorexia, Bulemia, Obesity, Malnutrition, Food Cravings, Food Aversions
    
• Upper Digestive Tract II – Stomach
  Eructations, Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Reflux, Hiccup, Hiatus, Hernia, Nausea, Morning Sickness, Motion Sickness, Vomiting, Gastritis, Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer
    
• Lower Digestive Tract I – Liver, Pancreas
  Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of Liver, Cystic Tumours of Liver, Biliousness, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gall Colic, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypoglycaemia, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cysts, Jaundice
    
• Lower Digestive Tract II – Intestines, Rectum
  Appendicitis, Intestinal Colic, Colitis, Intestinal Obstruction, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, prolapsed Colon, Flatulence, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Fistula, Anal Fissures, Haemorrhoids, Peritonitis, Diverticulitis
    
• Upper Respiratory Tract – Nose, Larynx
  Epistaxis, Acute Sinusitis, Colds, Rhinitis, Hayfever, Adenoids, Nasal Polyps, Laryngitis, Chronic Aphonia, Croup, Whooping Cough, Tonsillitis
    
• Lower Respiratory Tract – bronchi Lungs
  Tracheitis, Bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, emphysema, Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Cough (dry, moist), dyspnoea, wheezing, dyspnoea
    
• Special Senses – Eyes & Vision, Ears & Hearing
  Optic Neuritis, Strabismus, diplopia, Ptosis, cataract, Glaucoma, conjunctivitis, Sty, Photophobia, Night-blindness, vertigo, Tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, Deafness, Ear Polyps, each discharge and congestion
    
• Sleep, Pain and Fevers
  Insomnia (on retiring, or waking, or due to emotional causes), narcolepsy, pain, fever (sudden or slow onset), Fever due to Malaria
   
• Head & Brain – Mental Disorders
  Headache, Migraine, Coma, Convulsions, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Anxiety,, Hysteria, Stage Fright, Obsessional Disorders, Delerium, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Paranoia, Melancholia, Cerebral Palsy
    
• Nervous System
  Anosmia, Tic Douloureux, Bells Palsy, Loss of Taste, Meningitis, Paraplegia, Hydrocephalis, Sciatica, Parkinson’s Disease, Chorea, Convulsions, Tourette’s Syndrome
    
• Bones & Joints – Collagen Disorders
  Lumbago, periostitis, Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, Myositis, Fribrositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, SLE, Muscular Atrophy, Sciatica
    
• The Heart
  Dyspnoea on Effort, Angina Pectoris, Palpitations, Atrial Flutter, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Embolism, Pericarditis, Endocarditis, syncope, Cyanosis
    
• Circulation and Blood
  Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Hypotension, Raynaud’s Phenomena, Arterial Aneurysms, Venous Thrombosis, Varicose Veins, Haemorrhoids, Chillblains, Anaemia, Purpura, Haemophilia, Stroke
    
• Endocrine & Lymphatic System
  Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, goitre, Pancreatitis, Parathyroid Disorders, Hypo- pituitarism, Hyperpituitarism, Diabetes Insipidus, Cushing’s Disease, Addison’s Disease, Enlarged Spleen, Hodgkin’s disease (Lymphodema), Lymphatic Congestion
    
• Reproductive System
  Menstrual disorders, PMT, Leucorrhoea, Lactation Problems, Mastitis, Miscarriage, fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Urethritis, Monilial Vaginitis (Thrush), Herpes Genitalis, Orchitis, Prostitis, enlarged Prostate, Hydrocele, Impotence
    
• Skin I
  Itching, Formication, sunburn, Moles, Warts, Corns, Insect Bites, Boils, Sty, Loss of Pigmentation (Vitiligo), Ringworm, Urticaria, Blisters
    
• Skin II
  Acne Vulgaris, Eczema, Psoriasis, Sebhorroeic Dermatitis, Keloid Growths, Herpes Zoster (Singles), herpes Simplex, Ulceration, Abscesses, Carbuncles, Whitlow