HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathy can offer safe, effective and affordable support for acute and chronic diseases. Homeopathic remedies are mainly made from substances from the plant, mineral and animal world. They are produced in a pharmaceutical process called potentisation. homeopathic remedies are safe and effective in stimulating the body's own healing potential. The body's ability to self regulate and heal itself is a powerful force widely acknowledged by conventional medicine.
Samuel Hahnemann, an18th Century German medical doctor, pharmacist and developer of Homeopathy called this innate intelligence the vital force. He believed that intelligent medical treatment should utilize the body's own healing forces, target the core of the problem, be gentle and result in permanent good health.
Homeopathy can assist with relief of pain and other symptoms by addressing the cause of the problem rather than band aiding the problem or suppressing symptoms. Health may be restored faster, general resistence to disease can be strengthened and ultimately better health can be maintained. Homeopathy can be beneficial on its own or alongside other treatment, and does not interfere with prescription medicines.
Samuel Hahnemann, an18th Century German medical doctor, pharmacist and developer of Homeopathy called this innate intelligence the vital force. He believed that intelligent medical treatment should utilize the body's own healing forces, target the core of the problem, be gentle and result in permanent good health.
Homeopathy can assist with relief of pain and other symptoms by addressing the cause of the problem rather than band aiding the problem or suppressing symptoms. Health may be restored faster, general resistence to disease can be strengthened and ultimately better health can be maintained. Homeopathy can be beneficial on its own or alongside other treatment, and does not interfere with prescription medicines.
WHAT HOMEOPATHY CAN ASSIST WITH
ACUTE AILMENTS- flu, colds, coughs, earache, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, inflammation, etc.
KID’S HEALTH – recurring infections of ear/nose/throat, childhood diseases, asthma, eczema, learning/behavior problems, etc.
WOMEN’S HEALTH – PMS, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, etc.
MEN’S HEALTH – stress, prostate, etc.
CHRONIC CONDITIONS – allergies, asthma, eczema, chronic pain, insomnia, rheumatism, arthritis, etc.
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL – grief, stress, anxiety, depression, anger problems, post-traumatic stress, etc.
KID’S HEALTH – recurring infections of ear/nose/throat, childhood diseases, asthma, eczema, learning/behavior problems, etc.
WOMEN’S HEALTH – PMS, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, etc.
MEN’S HEALTH – stress, prostate, etc.
CHRONIC CONDITIONS – allergies, asthma, eczema, chronic pain, insomnia, rheumatism, arthritis, etc.
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL – grief, stress, anxiety, depression, anger problems, post-traumatic stress, etc.
THE HOMEOPATHIC CONSULTATION
The initial homeopathic consultion consists of an interview that can take between 30 - 60 minutes for a child and 45 - 90 minutes for an adult client depending on the complexity of their complaint/s.
The interview is an indepth assessment of the client's current health and covers complaints and symptoms, life style information, as well as medical history, as well as family medical history.
General information about the person such as temperament, moods, feelings, fears, food likes and dislikes, etc. is also taken into consideration when choosing the right homeopathic remedy for each individual client.
The interview is an indepth assessment of the client's current health and covers complaints and symptoms, life style information, as well as medical history, as well as family medical history.
General information about the person such as temperament, moods, feelings, fears, food likes and dislikes, etc. is also taken into consideration when choosing the right homeopathic remedy for each individual client.
A CASE OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Rachel is 47 years old and sought
homeopathic treatment for depression and
panic attacks. She had been suffering from depression for several years and had
been on anti-depressants for the last 6 years. At the time she also was on a variety of
natural supplements and prescription drugs. She had undergone regular counseling sessions
in the past 3 years to deal with unresolved past trauma. There was a strong
history of depression in her family throughout three generations. She believed
that the worsening of her depression and anxiety in recent weeks was triggered
by physical exhaustion and a lack of structure in her life, which left her feeling
very lonely at times.The anxiety attacks were mostly happening at
night, she was often waking up from an attack. She had difficulties going to
sleep without sleeping pills, was restless and had heart palpitations. She felt
easily overwhelmed by things in the world, noises, and was sensitive to vibes,
and atmospheres, and was walling off to protect herself.
Homeopathic treatment helped Rachel to settle down her anxiety attacks and sleep without sleeping pills in the first two weeks. After 6 weeks she felt it was easier for her to get up in the morning, and with less negative feelings about life. The anxiety attacks during the night had disappeared, and she felt more in control when they happened during the day. She experienced times when she felt like her old self again, although these times didn’t last for long yet. She gained valuable awareness about the fact that she depleted her energy levels by pushing herself too much.
At this stage of her treatment she used a metaphor to explain how she felt with the homeopathic treatment:
“Before I felt like a boat in the sea with enormous waves and drops. Now the water is calmer.”
Another two weeks later Rachel felt stronger in herself, sounded more positive and energetic . She mentioned that she consulted a new GP and that they had discussed her reducing her medication, starting slowly with the sleeping pills she still took occasionally. At her next visit they were planning to reduce her anti-depressants too.
After the 8 week follow up Rachel stopped homeopathic treatment until a year later when she found herself in a similar situation as the year before. During the interview she mentioned that she had been fine during the year and off any prescription medicines until she came back from a family visit. She felt that her visit had brought up old emotional wounds that made her spiral downhill again, and she chose to go back on anti-depressants for a while.
She has been on homeopathic treatment for the last 5 weeks and reports that she is already 85 % better, almost her old self. She has started with reducing her medicines under the guidance of her GP and has already come off her sleeping pills. She intends to stay in touch, especially if she encounters more emotional challenges, or ‘big waves’, how she puts it.
Homeopathic treatment helped Rachel to settle down her anxiety attacks and sleep without sleeping pills in the first two weeks. After 6 weeks she felt it was easier for her to get up in the morning, and with less negative feelings about life. The anxiety attacks during the night had disappeared, and she felt more in control when they happened during the day. She experienced times when she felt like her old self again, although these times didn’t last for long yet. She gained valuable awareness about the fact that she depleted her energy levels by pushing herself too much.
At this stage of her treatment she used a metaphor to explain how she felt with the homeopathic treatment:
“Before I felt like a boat in the sea with enormous waves and drops. Now the water is calmer.”
Another two weeks later Rachel felt stronger in herself, sounded more positive and energetic . She mentioned that she consulted a new GP and that they had discussed her reducing her medication, starting slowly with the sleeping pills she still took occasionally. At her next visit they were planning to reduce her anti-depressants too.
After the 8 week follow up Rachel stopped homeopathic treatment until a year later when she found herself in a similar situation as the year before. During the interview she mentioned that she had been fine during the year and off any prescription medicines until she came back from a family visit. She felt that her visit had brought up old emotional wounds that made her spiral downhill again, and she chose to go back on anti-depressants for a while.
She has been on homeopathic treatment for the last 5 weeks and reports that she is already 85 % better, almost her old self. She has started with reducing her medicines under the guidance of her GP and has already come off her sleeping pills. She intends to stay in touch, especially if she encounters more emotional challenges, or ‘big waves’, how she puts it.
USEFUL LINKS
The New Zealand Council of Homeopaths: http://www.homeopathy.co.nz/
The British Homeopathic Organisation: http://www.britishhomeopathic.org/research/
The British Homeopathic Organisation: http://www.britishhomeopathic.org/research/