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What is homeopathy
Homeopathy is the second largest system of medicine in the world used by over 200 million people. It’s recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine which uses very small amounts of a substance to trigger a healing response in the body.
Homeopathic treatment has an excellent safety record and because homeopathic medicines are non-toxic, they can be used by babies, children and during pregnancy.
Homeopathy is safe, effective and sustainable – kind to you and kind to the planet.
Treatment that’s as individual as you are
Homeopathy treats the whole person as an individual. A homeopath will spend time listening to you to find out the way in which your symptoms are affecting you. You will also be asked questions about your medical history, your mood and lifestyle.
Like treats like
Homeopathy is based on the principle of ‘like treats like’ – that’s when a substance which can cause symptoms taken in large doses, is used in small amounts to treat similar symptoms.
The principle of treating ‘like with like’ dates back to Hippocrates (460-377BC) Homeopathy has been widely used worldwide for 250 years. The system of therapeautics based on the ‘law of similars’ was discovered in 1796 by a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, who was looking for a way to reduce the damaging side effects associated with medicines used at that time.
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Homeopathic remedies can be used safely alongside conventional medicines as they will not interfere with their action in the body.
Many years of practice and research trials support the safety of this gentle system of medicine for people and animals alike.
Many homeopathic practitioners offer a First Aid service for their patients when they are suffering from acute symptoms of illness or accidents.
The manufacture of all homeopathic medicines is a highly specialist process that takes place in a handful of homeopathic pharmacies in the UK, all regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council and MHRA.
A lot of sports personalities and celebrities have used homeopathy, including Stacy Dooley, Michelle Collins, Arlene Phillips, Paul McCartney, David Beckham, Louise Jameson, Gaby Roslin, Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Nadia Sawalha, Jennifer Aniston, Roger Daltry, Jenny Seagrove and Helena Bonham Carter.
Homeopathic remedies can be used safely alongside conventional medicines.