Homeopathy in Leeds
Homeopathy is a complete holistic system of medicine that helps the body's natural ability to heal itself.
The basic principle of homeopathy is that 'like cures like'. So that a substance that can cause an illness is also able to cure it. The active ingredients are given in highly diluted form to avoid toxicity and side effects, because of this dilution homeopathic remedies are virtually 100% safe.
Homeopathy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. It can help to repair any damage which the body has the potential to repair, and help restore the body's balance for recovery and health.
- What can homeopathy help?
- Homeopathy in Leeds at the Good Health Centre
- Homeopathy treatment
- What to expect
- Cautions and care
- Training and regulation
- Find out more
What can homeopathy help?
Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine and so every patient could benefit from therapy, however it is often used to treat chronic conditions such as asthma; eczema and arthritis.
- Tiredness and Chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Headache and migraine.
- Period pain and irregularity and menopausal problems.
- Bowel disorders such irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's and Ulcerative colitis.
- Recurrent coughs and colds and ear, nose and throat infections.
- Repeated urine infections, cystitis and irritable bladder.
- Stress, depression and anxiety.
- Some remedies are available over the counter in many pharmacies, health food shops and through the Good Health Centre. Your homeopath can advise you on the use of these remedies to treat first aid problems such as bites, burns, bruises and stings.
Homeopathy in Leeds at the Good Health Centre
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Homeopathy treatment
Homeopathy works on the principle that 'like treats like'. An illness is treated with a medicine which could produce similar symptoms in a healthy person.
An example is raw onion makes people's eyes water and nose run. A homeopathic remedy made from onion, allium cepa, is used to treat patients with watery eyes and runny noses caused by colds or hay fever.
The active ingredients are given in highly diluted form to avoid toxicity and side effects, because of this dilution homeopathic remedies are virtually 100% safe.
The remedies are prepared from the natural environment, from plants, minerals and animals. During preparation they are repeatedly diluted and shaken to reduce the potential to poison and cause harm.
Homeopaths have observed that the longer this preparation continues and the more dilute the remedy, the greater its potential to cure quickly and harmlessly. Homeopatic remedies have been extensively tested (known as 'proving') on health humans so that there is a detailed picture of the remedys' mental, physical and emotional effects.
What to expect
At your first appointment the practitioner will take full medical history and explore your health problems, including your diet, sleep and moods throughout the day.
At the end of the consultation you will unusually be prescribed the right homeopathic remedy for you.
After taking your remedy your symptoms may get a little worse for a short time. Homeopaths believe this shows that the remedy is starting to have an effect.
You may also develop a cold, a rash or a discharge which is an indication that your system is cleansing itself.
Keep a diary of any major symptoms or changes to your condition to discuss with your homeopath during your follow up appointment.
Cautions and care
Homeopathy is an extremely safe and established system of medicine which works well with conventional medical treatments.
However it is always important to inform your therapist of any medications or treatments you are having.
Some homeopaths believe that some medical treatments and strong smelling substances such as aromatherapy oils and minty toothpastes may affect some homeopathic remedies.
Training and regulation
There is still no single body that regulates the homeopathy profession. However there are a number of professional
associations that homeopaths can choose to belong to but homeopaths are not required by law to belong to a
professional association nor to have completed a specified course of training.
These organisations are working together as the Council of Organisations Registering Homeopaths (CORH) to develop standards of training, practice and ethics and one register of practitioners who all meet a required standard.
Find out more
British Homeopathic Association
Tel: 0870 444 3950
Website: www.trusthomeopathy.org
Council of Organisations Registering Homeopaths
Tel: 01444 239494
Website: www.corh.org.uk
