About Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine. In treating an illness, it takes into account the unique mental, emotional and physical characteristics of the individual concerned. Homeopathy is based on the principle of “likes cure likes” – that is, an illness should be treated by a substance capable of producing similar symptoms to those being suffered by the patient. When the homeopathic remedy that most closely matches the patient’s symptoms is prescribed, it will activate the body’s defense system and the body will start to heal itself. Homeopathically prepared remedies are safe, non-toxic and can be administered during pregnancy and to newborn babies. Homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s defense system so the body can heal itself.
A poor diet, lack of exercise, destructive emotions or habits, environmental stressors, metal toxicity in the body, etc. will slow the healing process as they prevent the body from functioning effectively. Therefore all of these factors should be taken into consideration and also attended too. This implies that the patient needs to take responsibility for their own health and actively take part in the healing process by adopting a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Homeopathy is a medical system with which any medical condition in any human being of any age has the potential to be treated. Homeopathy is safe and effective, which is proven not only by the world-wide support and interest of patients and health professionals, but also by research and clinical trials in various related areas/fields.
The homeopathic approach acknowledges the importance of individualisation. Homeopathy is patient driven and caters for the specific needs unique to every patient's experience of illness. It is a holistic system that can take into account every aspect of the patient's life and being, making it a therapeutic system that employs the body's own healing potential to the benefit of the patient's over-all health and well-being.