A first consultation usually lasts about 1\u00bd\u00a0\u00a0hours. Time will be taken to listen to your emotional, physical and general symptoms. You will be asked about your lifestyle; diet, temperature etc and how your condition affects you. You will also be asked about your past medical history and that of your family.<\/p>\n
A follow up appointment of approximately 45 minutes is usually arranged about 4 weeks later to assess how you are progressing.<\/p>\n
The frequency and number of visits required is very individual and depends very much on several factors ie. your condition, severity and how long the condition has been present.<\/p>\n
Yes homeopathic remedies can be used alongside conventional medication. However if you have been prescribed a homeopathic remedy and you feel you need to take additional medication then consult your homeopath to discuss how your treatment may be affected.<\/p>\n
The remedies are non toxic and non addictive with no harmful side effects. After taking a remedy you may notice some changes. Some people experience feelings of increased energy and wellbeing. Sometimes symptoms may appear to worsen for a short time. This is a positive sign which shows the remedy is taking effect. Sometimes your body may have an initial \u2019clearing out\u2019 which may appear in the form of a discharge in one form or another ie. a cold or rash etc. All these reactions indicate that the process of self-healing has begun.<\/p>\n
Many people seek out homeopathy to\u00a0relieve the symptoms that arise during the menopause. If you are already on HRT and have been advised to come off it by your doctor then homeopathy can aim to support you and ease the transition. Common symptoms of menopause that homeopaths see on a regular basis are hot flushes, mood swings, anxiety, sleeplessness, loss of confidence, dryness etc.<\/p>\n
Homeopathic remedies are made from a wide range of natural sources including plants, minerals, metals and some animal products.<\/p>\n
No. Homeopathic remedies are only tested on people.<\/p>\n
The remedies are so dilute that there are no molecules of the original substance remaining. Although there are plenty of research studies that have been carried out, scientists have yet to discover exactly how it works. The answer is more likely to be found in the field of quantum physics. When a homeopathic remedy is made, the remedies are shaken vigorously during the dilution; a practice known as \u2018succussion\u2019. It is thought that the process of succussion transfers the energy belonging to the original substance into the neutral substance. Therefore homeopathic remedies are thought to work on an energetic level rather than a material level sending a message to the body to heal itself.<\/p>\n
As for the placebo effect; there is an element of placebo in any therapeutic relationship however homeopathic remedies are just as effective on babies and animals. Homeopathy has been around for over 200 years and its success rates are much higher than what could be attributed to placebo.<\/p>\n
Yes.\u00a0Many pregnant women consult a homeopath presenting with common\u00a0conditions\u00a0of both pregnancy and childbirth.\u00a0 Some examples that\u00a0pregnat women seek out homeopathy for are: nausea, cramp, back pain, indigestion, heartburn, emotional distress etc .<\/p>\n
Babies, including new born babies, can also respond very well to homeopathic treatment. Some common conditions\u00a0that parents bring their babies\u00a0to see a homeopath\u00a0\u00a0include colic, failure to feed, nappy rash, teething, coughs, vomiting etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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