Homeopathy

Homeopathy is one of the two most widely used forms of medicine in the world today, because people are discovering the benefits of a system of medicine that is safe, effective and treats them as unique individuals.

Homeopathy is a complete system of medicine that treats mental, emotional and physical illness. Homeopathic medicines are chosen to treat the whole person, because homeopaths believe the mind and body operate as one, and that it is not possible to treat one part of the body without affecting the whole. Medicines are chosen to fit all the characteristics of the patient, so physical disorders are considered in relation to the individual’s mental and emotional state.
Under EEC law, homeopathy is classed as a viable alternative.

Homeopathy for all

Homeopathy can be used effectively by everyone, from babies and children to adults, including women during pregnancy. When prescribed appropriately, homeopathic medicines are safe, non-toxic and non-addictive. They can be taken alongside drugs prescribed by your doctor and will not interfere with their beneficial action. As your condition improves, you may be able safely to reduce your conventional medication, thereby avoiding the unwanted effects that sometimes accompany the long-term use of drugs.

Pregnancy and childbirth

Pre-pregnancy
Homeopathy has a long record of treating infertility, especially where there is no specific reason why the couple cannot conceive.
Pregnancy
Homeopathy can be used to treat

Nausea
Vomiting
Backache, back pain and neck pain
Varicose veins
Swollen ankles
Cramps
Food cravings
Piles

and many other conditions.
There are even remedies that can turn the position of the baby in the womb to avoid a breech birth. Many women experience emotional concerns and fears at this time and homeopathic remedies can help with these worries.

Childbirth

Birthing kits are available for you to take into the labour ward with you. It is of course essential that you or your partner are familiar with the remedies beforehand. Remedies can help with conditions such as:

Failure of the cervix to dilate
Ineffective contractions
Contractions stopping suddenly
Nausea
Weakness and exhaustion

Post-delivery

Remedies may be needed to help with bruised, sore parts of the body. In the months following they can help with such things as

Breast-feeding problems and difficulties
Irregular periods
Postnatal depression
Infantile eczema
Colic
Sleep problems and irregular sleeping.

It can sometimes take days, weeks or even months to come to terms with the reality of a newborn; homeopathy helps you to cope with this major change in your life.

Typical problems treated

Tantrums and sibling jealousy
Tantrums can vary hugely from child to child. There are just as many homeopathic remedies to deal with the individual’s needs, from kicking and biting to hair pulling and helping come to terms with a new brother or sister.
Learning difficulties
With autism ever on the increase, learning difficulties have become rife among developing children. Homeopathy has had huge success with children who are slow developers.
Bed wetting
This condition is more common in boys than girls, and without homeopathic treatment, can continue long past the age of six.
Eczema / skin rashes
A common problem in young children that can be treated without recourse to cortisone steroids.
Fevers
With fever linked with most childhood illness, it is always a reassurance to have remedies at hand to control fevers.
Glue ear
Children can be slow learners at school because of loss of hearing and heads full of catarrh. Homeopathy can resolve these problems without inserting grommets

Childhood illness

In the early years of life, babies and children are susceptible to a range of infectious disease, which includes Rubella (German Measles), \Chicken Pox, Measles, Mumps and Whooping Cough. Although symptoms are mostly manageable, occasionally they can cause discomfort, and in very rare cases, there may be complications. Traditionally childhood illnesses are regarded as an opportunity to develop strength and resilience. Although unpleasant at the time, a child suffering from a bout of chickenpox emerges with lifelong immunity from it.
Alternative medicine still upholds the view that childhood illnesses are not necessarily a bad thing. So long as the child id healthy and well nourished, symptoms should be relatively mild and manageable. It is important to nurse a sick child through a childhood disease. This may seem obvious, but there is a growing tendency to give children antibiotics or painkillers and encourage them to carry on a normal life.
Many homeopathic remedies help the child speed along their recovery, from the itching skin of pox and measles to fevers, ear infections and sore throats and mucous.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are a hugely controversial topic. We can offer advice on where to obtain further reading information and put you in touch with other parents in the same situation.

First Aid for children

Having a homeopathic first aid kit at home, with some basic knowledge, means you can treat your family for many minor remedies, which can be administered for some of the following ailments.
Bruises, sprains and injuries of all kinds - Arnica
Vomiting and diarrhea, food poisoning with anxiety and restlessness - Arsenicum Album
Acute fever with violent onset, very flushed face. delirium and throbbing pains - Belladonna
Teething children who are irritable and like to be carried - Chamomilla
Developed colic soon after feeding. Baby curls up and screams in discomfort - Colocynth
Wounds which have turned septic - Hepar Sulph
Colds and flu like symptoms with a slow onset, aching limbs - Gelsemium

To make an appointment please call us on 020 8545 0965 and ask for Tamara Vernon.

Further information

Society of Homeopaths