WHAT IS IT? Homeopathy is based on the idea that the body can heal and cure itself by using its own self-defence mechanisms. This form of medicine has been in existence for about 200 years and claims to stimulate the healing response and strengthen the immune system. Homeopathy uses minerals and plant-based products which are highly diluted.
WHAT DOES IT DO? During a consultation your homeopathist may ask a few questions about your mental state, and physical and emotional wellbeing to obtain a clear understanding of your present situation. Because everybody is so different, medicines are prescribed to treat every individual differently.
Homoeopathy operates on the basis that the lower the dose, the more potent the remedy. The remedies can be used in many forms, such as placing a few drops on the tongue, or using gels, creams, tablets or capsules. By having small doses of these products, the body’s self-healing responses to diseases are stimulated.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS: Homeopathic remedies can be beneficial for conditions like depression, allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, premenstrual syndrome, migraines, minor bruising, nausea, coughs, colds, headaches and toothache.