HOMEOPATHY

"Medicine of the 21st Century"

WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?

"Homeopathy - the most complete and scientific system of healing the world has ever seen" John H. Clarke M.D.

The name Homeopathy is taken from the Greek meaning "similar to suffering" and works on the Laws of Similars that 'like cures like'. It was initially described by Hippocrates 2500 years ago and is still practiced today as it evolved over 200 years ago by Samuel Hahnemann.

Homeopathy, as a science, was established by Samuel Hahnemann (1755 -1843), an eminent Physician and Chemist of Meissen, Germany. It was introduced into England in the 1820's by Dr. Frederick Quinn, Physician to the Duchess of Cambridge, who in 1844 founded the London Homeopathic Hospital which is today under royal patronage.

WHAT IS A REMEDY?

A homeopathic remedy is a minute quantity of a substance prepared by a process of potentisation, which acts as a catalyst on the subtle energies of the body. They may be in the form of tablets, granules, powders or liquid, prepared to the highest quality standards, from pure, natural sources. By virtue of their dilution homeopathic remedies are pleasant to take, completely safe, non-toxic and non-addictive, with no unwanted side effects, even for babies, children, nursing mothers and during pregnancy.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A CONSULTATION?

To enable a practitioner to find the right remedy they will take a case history, so you will be asked many questions about your health and that of your family, both past and present. Do not be afraid to mention something that you think is unusual or unimportant, and please help by giving accurate information. An initial consultation will probably last for about an hour or more - all information being treated with strictest confidence. Your homeopath will also give you the necessary information on dosage and storage of your prescribed remedy.

WHAT CONDITIONS CAN HOMEOPATHY TREAT?

Homeopathy can be used by anyone, irrespective of age, for most physical and emotional conditions. It can help:

TREATING YOURSELF WITH HOMEOPATHY

You can learn to use some homeopathic remedies at home for the treatment of minor illnesses. There are many remedies which are effective for first-aid situations such as cuts, bruises, stings, stomach upsets etc. You should not attempt to treat any serious complaints yourself, and it is always advisable to consult your homeopath if any minor ailments do not respond to your first-aid treatment. Remedies are readily available in pharmacies, health food shops and supermarkets, and there is a wide choice of self-help books available. With modern technology there is a lot of information accessible on the Internet.

Samuel Hahnemann by Scheffer

Royal London Homeopathic Hospital

Photographs reproduced with kind permission of the
British Homeopathic Association