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About Homeopathy

Peta Steadman Kiff RSHom 
Registered Homeopath

 

Homeopathic medicine has been used effectively for more than two hundred years.  It has proved to be a safe method of treatment for a wide variety of illnesses for all ages including babies and children.

If you are seeking an alternative or complementary treatment for mental or physical problems from the acute conditions like colds, coughs, sore throats cramp, menopausal problems, through to chronic or more long-standing illnesses such as stress, asthma, hayfever, insomnia or IBS, then please read on for more information.

Homeopathy is an effective and dynamic system of medicine which helps the normal and natural tendency of our body to heal itself.  It works on the principal that ‘Like Cures Like’

‘Like Cures Like’
This means that someone who is for example suffering with a streaming cold and who sneezes frequently will be given a specific medicine or remedy which would actually cause those particular symptoms if it was given to a healthy person.

Homeopathy can be helpful in a wide range of illnesses both acute and chronic.
Examples of chronic illnesses which can be helped with homeopathic treatment include: Irritable Bowel; Constipation; Mental Illness.  Also allergic conditions like Hayfever;  Asthma; Eczema.

Homeopathy is for mothers, babies, young and old.
Remedies which are safe and gentle are particularly suited to babies and children and it is possible to give homeopathic treatment to the mother while she is giving birth to minimise any stress and trauma to her and the baby.

Homeopathic treatment is also very effective for the menopause and an appropriate remedy will usually help the woman to gently readjust to the natural changes her body is making.

Men’s Health
I am also able to offer advice about Men’s health issues and any health concerns the older generation may have.

Safety and side effects of remedies. Currently there are about 3,000 different remedies available and they are specially prepared by homeopathic pharmacies under controlled conditions using a dilution method that ensures they cannot produce side effects. They are so dilute the remedies can be given safely to young children and babies as well as to mothers during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Homeopathic remedies are made from plants, minerals, metals and other natural substances and they can usually be taken along with conventional medication.