Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a form of natural medicine developed in the 18th century, by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann.  It is based on the theory of ‘Like Cures Like’, which means that a substance that causes symptoms in healthy people, may stimulate a healing process for those with certain ailments.  Homeopathy differs from Naturopathy, as it offers a single system of natural medicine, homeopathic remedies.  

The key concepts of homeopathy are

• The principle of the law of similars, or ‘what a substance can cause, it can cure’ (Like cures like)
• Treatment involves small doses of diluted remedies, which would produce the same or similar symptoms of illness in healthy people if given in higher doses
• Homeopathic prescriptions are highly individualised, treatment is matched to patients exact symptoms. For example, several people with the common cold, may receive different treatment may receive a different treatment, based on their symptoms. Treatment is prescribed by how closely symptoms match the medicine picture.  

Homeopathy works similarly to Hormesis.  In toxicology, Hormesis is when a beneficial effect, such as improved health, stress tolerance or longevity, is resulted from exposure to low doses of an agent, that would otherwise be toxic in large doses.

Homeopathic remedies either come in small pillules, or in the form of drops. Homeopathic remedies are made from plant, mineral or animal products. The medicines are highly diluted and so are non-toxic and have no colour.  Homeopathic remedies are safe for all ages and are not known to create side effects.  Please speak to one of our naturopaths or pharmacists for more information on homeopathic remedies.

Tips for storing and taking your homeopathic remedies:

1. Avoid coffee, mints, strong perfumes and essential oils when taking your homeopathic remedies as these are known antidotes.
2. Store your homeopathic remedies away from light in a cool dark place.
3. Take homeopathic remedies 10 minutes away from food and drink
4. Do not touch pillules with hands, gently tap into lid an administer straight to the mouth, or add drops straight under your tongue.
5. Take ONLY as prescribed

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