How Else Does it Differ from Orthodox Medicines?
Homeopathy is geared towards restoring and maintaining health, rather than fighting against disease. In illness a homeopath is not concerned with identifying and destroying germs. Instead, our aim is to strengthen the natural immunity of the body so that it can resist harmful organisms. In this way we are working with nature, not against it. Another difference is that you needn't wait until you are ill to benefit from homeopathy. People of all ages receive 'constitutional' treatment to enhance their general well being and as a safeguard against illness in the future. Many people are justifiably concerned about the side effects of orthodox medicines. The only side effects of homeopathic treatment are that, whatever is being treated, your general level of health will improve and any other minor problems clear up as well.
Is it Like Vaccination?
No. Whilst they may appear similar, the two approaches are in fact fundamentally different. Firstly, vaccination takes no account of the individual in as much as the same vaccine is given to everyone in the same dosage. In homeopathy we consider it of paramount importance that individual treatment, according to their particular strengths and weaknesses. Secondly, although the dosages used in vaccination are considered small, by homeopathic standards they are extremely crude. This is borne out by the fact that the vaccines in use today are known to have caused numerous serious illness and even deaths.
Is it Expensive?
Most of us are used to receiving treatment through the NHS, without paying for it directly. Homeopathy can seem expensive at first glance, however, it should be remembered that most homeopaths in the UK have funded their own private training and have to cover the full running costs of a professional private practice. Also, the amount of time spent with each individual makes it impossible to spread the costs amongst a number of people. Most people are agreed that you cannot put a price on good health. We have found that once you have experienced the long-term beneficial effects of homeopathy, you will undoubtedly feel that it was money well spent.
Does it Involve Changing my Diet and Lifestyle?
Obviously what we eat and how we live has a marked effect on our health. Where it is considered necessary, a homeopath will advise you on any dietary or lifestyle changes that will assist in your restoration to health. Any recommendations will always be tailored to suit the individual, as there is no standard diet or way of living that is ideal for everyone.
What Conditions Can Homeopathy Treat?
In the hands of a trained practitioner homeopathy can be used to treat virtually any aliment, as it treats the whole individual rather than a particular disease process. Remember though that homeopathy is primarily with 'treating the patient, not the disease'.