What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is an individualised prescription that causes a reaction in the patient, this reaction cures the patient.
Homeopathy has been around for over 200 years. Dr Samuel Hahnemann was unhappy with the results he was getting with the drugs he had available at that time. He decided to investigate the therapeutic effect of Peruvian Bark which was used in the successful treatment of Malaria. He researched on himself and colleagues and demonstrated that the healing effect resulted from the Law of Similars.
He continued investigating the action of other substances and kept meticulous records of his research. When he started to use his new knowledge on his patients he found he got less side effects and quicker results when he diluted and potentised the substance. We continue to use his methods today and, unlike research in other disciplines the results we get today explain what Hahnemann witnessed, rather than disprove it.
This is an interesting discussion which explains more
Using Hahnemann's methods, substances are processed by the Homeopathic Pharmacies in a way to make them safe and effective to use for all ages, including children, pregnant women and even animals. I find that Helios Pharmacy who have branches in Tunbridge Wells and Covent Garden provide an excellent service.
For a longer discussion visit the Society of Homeopaths page and the London School of Classical Homeopathy. Or a brand new site that describes fully how homeopathy works and gives people's experiences of being treated - Homeopathy Heals.
Other Homeopathic Colleges can be found on the website of the Homeopathy Course Providers Forum.
If you are interested to see a list of the research done in homepathy since 1940, then click here to visit the database at the Homeopathy Research Institute website
The Society of Homeopaths maintains the biggest register of Professional Homeopaths. I have been recognised as RSHom since 2001.
How Does Homeopathy Work?
There is currently a lot of debate about homeopathy and whether the effects people see every day can be 'proved' by current scientific methods. Here are a couple of websites that offer information
1023 Homeopathy: A Rational choice
Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century
When you would like to discuss how homeopathy can help you or your family
please phone me on 020 8647 2924 or 07942 816937