Introduction

Homeopathy treats each person individually and works by stimulating the body to carry out its own healing.  The remedies are highly diluted so that there is no risk of addiction or toxicity.  It can be used safely and effectively  for babies, children and adults.

Basic Principles

Homeopathy is based on the principle of "like cures like".  For example someone with streaming eyes and a runny nose may be given the remedy Allium Cepa which is made from onion.  Onion can not only cause streaming eyes and a runny nose, it can cure it too!  This is the opposite approach to conventional medicine which would aim to work against the symptoms with something to block or dry up the discharge.

Minor Ailments

For many acute ailments where there are clearly defined symptoms such as earache, flu, cystitis etc homeopathy can provide quick and effective treatment.

General Health

Homeopathy is often most useful with longer term problems such as eczema, arthritis, menstrual difficulties, emotional problems, insomnia etc  These tend to need what is called "constitutional treatment".  In other words a more detailed history needs to be taken, treatment will take longer and results will need more time.  Successful treatment will not only reduce or remove symptoms but will create a general feeling of well being where there is less susceptibility to common ailments.  Most people notice that they have fewer colds and flus when having long term treatment.