Homeopathy
How can it help you?

Homeopathy, aims to boost the body's natural healing resources. It is based on the following principles:

• There are substances which cause symptoms of an illness when given in large doses to healthy people. For example, substances which cause headaches. However, the same substances, when given in extremely small doses to people with an illness can actually cure the illness. So, a substance which can cause headaches, can also cure them, when given in extremely small amounts, by stimulating the body's own healing process.

• The more a substance or remedy is diluted, the more effective it is.

• The homeopath treats an individual as a 'whole person', taking account of their personality, mood, diet, circumstances, background etc, as well as their symptoms. Therefore, treatments may well differ for the same symptoms in different individuals.

Homeopathy is widely recognised as a very safe and gentle treatment, as such tiny amounts of animal, vegetable and mineral substances are used. Remedies can be prescribed to people of all ages.

Homeopathy can be used to treat the following problems:

• Allergies
• Asthma
• Headaches
• Symptoms of stress
• Depression and anxiety
• Headaches and migraine
• Arthritis
• Irritable bowel
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhoea and constipation
• Skin problems

Important Message

Look for a homeopath who has undergone recognised training and belongs to a professional organisation, such as the Society of Homeopaths, or the Homeopathic Medical Association, or is a member of the Institute of Homeopathy (MIH) or Alliance of Registered Homeopaths (MARH). There are many G.P.'s who have undergone training in homeopathy. In all cases look for one or more of the following sets of initials: MHMA, MFHom, RSHom, FSHom. If in doubt, contact the relevant professional organisation.

Website of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths. 26 Sunningdale Avenue, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1JZ. E-Mail. Tel/Fax 08700 REMEDY (736339).

E-Mail to:The Society of Homoeopaths 11 Brookfield Moulton Park, Northampton NN1 6WL. Tel 0845 450 6622.Website of The Society Of Homeopaths.

Website of The Homeopathic Medical Association 6 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5DZ Tel/Fax: 01474 560336 E-Mail

Website of the Institute of Homoeopathy 23 Berkeley Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8HF Tel: 0117 944 5147,E-Mail

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