Homeopathy and You

What to expect from Homeopathy

The reaction to homeopathic remedies can differ from person to person. Some people experience a significant improvement in their symptoms and overall energy right away, others within a few weeks, while others the improvement will be more gradual.

Some people experience a brief intensification of some symptoms which may last a few days, followed by a gradual and steady improvement.

How long will you have to take the remedies

The length of your treatment depends on a number of factors such as the nature of your illness, how long you have had it, your response to remedies and your present life circumstances. Normally we recommend that people have a course of treatment, at the end of which we shall provide an evaluation and prognosis for future treatment if necessary.

The aim of homeopathy

The aim of homeopathic treatment is to understand why you have these health problems at this time, to unravell the different strands in your unique situation and to find the remedies that will create a steady and continuing improvement in your health.

The first homeopathic consultation

During the first consultation the homeopath endeavours to build up a well rounded picture of you as an individual (and not just of the symptoms that brought you for treatment). Homeopathy can only be effective when the treatment is individualised.

This first appointment lasts about one to one and a half hours. We shall talk about your symptoms, when they started and whether you noticed any specific patterns about them. In addition we shall ask about various aspects of your emotional and physical make-up, your life style, yor medical history and your family's health.

In homeopathy we understand illness as a multi-dimensional phenomenon, brought on by an internal disturbance that manifests in each person in a uniquely characteristic way.

These individual characteristics are the result of many different factors, including heredity, life experiences, life style and the kind of interventions you have had for your condition. Thus, the homeopathic consultation is a gentle, yet thorough exploration of your physical and emotional make up or constitution. Many people find this an empowering and beneficial experience. We aim to facilitate this exploration in a way that is sensitive to your needs and which respects your boundaries and wishes.

Follow-up consultations

These appointments are usually spaced at intervals of 4 weeks and last 30 to 45 minutes. They are an essential part of the treatment process, and enable the homeopath to thoroughly evaluate your reaction to the remedy previously prescribed, and to adjust the next prescription accordingly. Changes in your energy, as well as physical and emotional patterns will indicate how to continue the treatment at the pace most suited to your present health needs.

Homeopathy and conventional medicine

Homeopathic remedies work effectively alongside most conventional medicines. They do not interfere with the action of the the medication prescribed by your doctor.