How does Homeopathy work?

Homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s own healing power. This stimulus will assist your own system to clear itself of any symptoms of imbalance. The aim is to get you to a level of health so that eventually you will need less frequent treatment. Basically, your homeopath will give you a homeopathic medicine or remedy which matches your symptoms as you experience them.

What can osteopathy treat?

Your homeopath will give you a homeopathic remedy, usually in the form of a tablet or tablets, occasionally as powders, which should be allowed to dissolve in your mouth; or you may be give a liquid remedy with instructions.

What will happen once treatment starts?

Some patients experience a period of exceptional well being and optimism. Sometimes your symptoms can appear to get worse for a short time. This is a good sign that the remedy is taking effect. These symptoms will pass and must not be treated, as they are a very important part of the healing process. If any response to your treatment concerns you, do contact your homeopath as soon as you can, as it is important to know what happens as treatment progresses.

How long does treatment take?

This depends very much on what sort of illness you have, as well as the other individual characteristics of your case. A slowly developing complaint or one that has been experienced for some years, may take longer to improve. Acute complaints can get better more quickly, sometimes in a matter of hours.