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What is HOMEOPATHY?

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Homeopathy is the second largest medical system in the world and it has been used worldwide for over 200 years. Founded by German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in the late 18th century, homeopathy is based on the concept “like cures like", meaning that a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person has the capacity to cure those same symptoms is someone who is sick. 

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This idea is not only central to homeopathy but also evident in conventional medicine, with immunology, allergy treatments, and vaccinations. As Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once wrote: “By similar things a disease is produced and through the application of the like is cured.” If a substance is capable of causing, it is also capable of curing.

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To prepare a homeopathic remedy, a medicinal substance from nature, like a plant, is mixed with pharmacy-grade ethanol, creating a tincture. This tincture is then diluted by adding one drop to ninety-nine drops of distilled water, followed by vigorous agitation. This initial process can then be repeated to create the different levels of potency used in homeopathy. This process, known as potentisation, eliminates any toxic effects of the original substance and creates an energetic and dynamic medicine, that is both gentle and powerful. Despite the high dilutions, homeopaths and patients report profound healing effects, on both a physical and emotional level.

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Homeopathy treats the individual, not the disease. Homeopaths understand that one person's experience of a disease is totally unique, so each homeopathic treatment plan is specifically designed to suit the needs of each individual patient. During the homeopathic consultation, the homeopath will gather detailed information about the patient's symptoms, whilst also gaining a deeper insight into other aspects of the patients life, from their lifestyle, emotions, and overall constitution to the specific sensations felt by the patient in relation to their condition.

 

At the heart of homeopathy is the belief that the body has an inherent ability to heal itself. Homeopathic remedies are specifically matched to each patient's set of symptoms to stimulate healing, the energy of the medicine is selected to mirror the energy of the illness, in wonderful synchronicity.

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Whether used as a primary form of treatment or to complement conventional therapies, homeopathy offers a unique and time-tested alternative for people that want a natural and non toxic treatment for medical concerns. 

 

Homeopathy has long been popular with the rich and famous; the Royal Family have ensured that a homeopath is present on their medical team since the rein of Queen Victoria and A-listers such as Paul McCartney, David Beckham, Jude Law, Helena Bonham Carter, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Martin and the 'fastest man in the world', Usain Bolt, are all advocates of homeopathy.

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LORNA HAWTHORNE LCHE,  RSHom

Registered Homeopath

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