What Is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a gentle, yet highly effective system of medicine that uses naturally occurring substances in the form of remedies to stimulate the body’s own healing power.
It is suitable for everyone, even sensitive patients, from pregnancy and birth through childhood and adolescence to adulthood and older age.
Benefits of Homeopathy
How Does It Work?
Homeopathy works by stimulating the body’s own natural ability to heal itself. Although
gentle, the results can be powerful and long lasting. When a remedy is given by a Homeopath
it will be an individualised prescription, based on the totality of your symptoms, which will
include your physical, mental and emotional state.
The remedies are prepared by strictly regulated Homeopathic pharmacies.
What Attracts People to Homeopathy?
Homeopathic remedies are particularly appealing to people who prefer a natural approach to
health. They are safe to take, have no side-effects, and can be taken at the same time as other prescribed medication, under the supervision of a professional Homeopath.
Homeopathy is both cost effective and eco-friendly.
What Can It Treat?
Many conditions can be helped effectively by Homeopathy, whether they are the
consequences of trauma, short term illnesses or chronic conditions.
It would be impossible to list them all, but some of the more common ailments encountered
are: stress and anxiety, insomnia, depression, fatigue, headaches, period and fertility problems, pregnancy related conditions, menopause, children's illnesses, ear, nose, throat and eye disorders, digestive and urinary tract problems, respiratory tract illnesses, bone/joint conditions and skin conditions. It may also be effective where there is no specific diagnosis.
What Does A Consultation Involve?
When you visit your Homeopath for the first time they will take a very detailed medical
history and will also want to understand a little about you as a person. They will want to
know all your symptoms, what makes your condition better or worse, for example,
as well as other aspects of your life. They are aware that establishing good health involves
a thorough understanding of both mind and body, so time is taken to listen to both emotional and physical problems.
The first visit will usually last about 30 minutes to an hour. Subsequent visits are usually shorter,
depending on the nature of the complaint.
The number of consultations needed is difficult to predict – it depends on a number of factors such as the age of the patient, how long the symptoms have been going on and their individual response to the prescription.
Your Homeopath will be able to make an assessment when they have listened to the details of your case.
Most complaints clear up rapidly; longstanding chronic conditions may take longer to improve although a sense of change should be experienced from the outset.
About Your Remedy
Your Homeopath will give you a Homeopathic remedy, either in the form of liquid or small pills which should be allowed to dissolve in your mouth. Please follow your Homeopath’s instructions carefully.
Please tell your Homeopath about any medicine or supplement that you take regularly and any dental treatment you may be undergoing. It is recommended that you maintain your relationship with your GP or specialist. When necessary homeopathic and conventional medicine can be used alongside one another to give the most effective and appropriate medical care.
Did You Know?
Over 200 million people worldwide and as many as one in four of all EU citizens use homeopathic medicines.
Many famous people including writers, actors, artists, musicians, sports stars, scientists, physicians and political and spiritual leaders have chosenHomeopathy.
Mahatma Gandhi said of Homeopathy "it cures a larger percentage of cases than any other method of treatment and is beyond all doubt, safer, more economical and the most complete medical science.
Private Health Insurance Rebates
Most private health insurance companies provide rebates for appointments with a Registered
Homeopath (refer to your policy details).
How Can I Find out More about Homeopathy?
See the Irish Society of Homeopaths website below or like our Facebook page for updates on Homeopathy. Some excellent books are available as well as remedy kits which should be used under the supervision of a qualified Homeopath. See ‘The Complete Homeopathy Handbook’ by Miranda Castro, available at good bookshops and on the internet.
About the Irish Society of Homeopaths
The Irish Society of Homeopaths (est 1990) works to set and maintain standards for Homeopathy in Ireland. Central to this role is maintaining the register of suitably qualified Homeopaths. After graduation from an accredited four year course, a Homeopath enrols in a one year process of Professional Development related to registration. A Registered Homeopath can use the letters I.S.Hom. after their name.
Contact details for Registered Homeopaths are available from the Society.
The Irish Society of Homeopaths is recognised by the Department of Health and Children and has participated in the National Working Group towards an Irish integrated health system.
How can I find my local Homeopath?
See the Irish Society of Homeopaths website below or phone for a list of Registered Homeopaths in your area. The Irish Society of Homeopathsproduces a frequently updated Register of professionally trained homeopaths and can provide the public with their contact details.
info@irishhomeopathy.ie
www.irishhomeopathy.ie
find us on Facebook
Other suggestions:
Did you know that:
Homeopathy is a gentle, yet highly effective system of medicine that uses naturally occurring substances in the form of remedies to stimulate the body’s own healing power.
It is suitable for everyone, even sensitive patients, from pregnancy and birth through childhood and adolescence to adulthood and older age.
Benefits of Homeopathy
- Patients are treated as individuals, not as a collection of disease labels.
- Homeopathy addresses all your symptoms - mental, emotional and physical.
- Homeopathic remedies are gentle, subtle and powerful.
How Does It Work?
Homeopathy works by stimulating the body’s own natural ability to heal itself. Although
gentle, the results can be powerful and long lasting. When a remedy is given by a Homeopath
it will be an individualised prescription, based on the totality of your symptoms, which will
include your physical, mental and emotional state.
The remedies are prepared by strictly regulated Homeopathic pharmacies.
What Attracts People to Homeopathy?
Homeopathic remedies are particularly appealing to people who prefer a natural approach to
health. They are safe to take, have no side-effects, and can be taken at the same time as other prescribed medication, under the supervision of a professional Homeopath.
Homeopathy is both cost effective and eco-friendly.
What Can It Treat?
Many conditions can be helped effectively by Homeopathy, whether they are the
consequences of trauma, short term illnesses or chronic conditions.
It would be impossible to list them all, but some of the more common ailments encountered
are: stress and anxiety, insomnia, depression, fatigue, headaches, period and fertility problems, pregnancy related conditions, menopause, children's illnesses, ear, nose, throat and eye disorders, digestive and urinary tract problems, respiratory tract illnesses, bone/joint conditions and skin conditions. It may also be effective where there is no specific diagnosis.
What Does A Consultation Involve?
When you visit your Homeopath for the first time they will take a very detailed medical
history and will also want to understand a little about you as a person. They will want to
know all your symptoms, what makes your condition better or worse, for example,
as well as other aspects of your life. They are aware that establishing good health involves
a thorough understanding of both mind and body, so time is taken to listen to both emotional and physical problems.
The first visit will usually last about 30 minutes to an hour. Subsequent visits are usually shorter,
depending on the nature of the complaint.
The number of consultations needed is difficult to predict – it depends on a number of factors such as the age of the patient, how long the symptoms have been going on and their individual response to the prescription.
Your Homeopath will be able to make an assessment when they have listened to the details of your case.
Most complaints clear up rapidly; longstanding chronic conditions may take longer to improve although a sense of change should be experienced from the outset.
About Your Remedy
Your Homeopath will give you a Homeopathic remedy, either in the form of liquid or small pills which should be allowed to dissolve in your mouth. Please follow your Homeopath’s instructions carefully.
Please tell your Homeopath about any medicine or supplement that you take regularly and any dental treatment you may be undergoing. It is recommended that you maintain your relationship with your GP or specialist. When necessary homeopathic and conventional medicine can be used alongside one another to give the most effective and appropriate medical care.
Did You Know?
Over 200 million people worldwide and as many as one in four of all EU citizens use homeopathic medicines.
Many famous people including writers, actors, artists, musicians, sports stars, scientists, physicians and political and spiritual leaders have chosenHomeopathy.
Mahatma Gandhi said of Homeopathy "it cures a larger percentage of cases than any other method of treatment and is beyond all doubt, safer, more economical and the most complete medical science.
Private Health Insurance Rebates
Most private health insurance companies provide rebates for appointments with a Registered
Homeopath (refer to your policy details).
How Can I Find out More about Homeopathy?
See the Irish Society of Homeopaths website below or like our Facebook page for updates on Homeopathy. Some excellent books are available as well as remedy kits which should be used under the supervision of a qualified Homeopath. See ‘The Complete Homeopathy Handbook’ by Miranda Castro, available at good bookshops and on the internet.
About the Irish Society of Homeopaths
The Irish Society of Homeopaths (est 1990) works to set and maintain standards for Homeopathy in Ireland. Central to this role is maintaining the register of suitably qualified Homeopaths. After graduation from an accredited four year course, a Homeopath enrols in a one year process of Professional Development related to registration. A Registered Homeopath can use the letters I.S.Hom. after their name.
Contact details for Registered Homeopaths are available from the Society.
The Irish Society of Homeopaths is recognised by the Department of Health and Children and has participated in the National Working Group towards an Irish integrated health system.
How can I find my local Homeopath?
See the Irish Society of Homeopaths website below or phone for a list of Registered Homeopaths in your area. The Irish Society of Homeopathsproduces a frequently updated Register of professionally trained homeopaths and can provide the public with their contact details.
info@irishhomeopathy.ie
www.irishhomeopathy.ie
find us on Facebook
Other suggestions:
Did you know that:
- Celebrities such as Paul McCartney, David Beckham, Twiggy, Caprice, Susan Hampshire, Tina Turner, Louise Jameson, Gaby Roslin, Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Nadia Sawalha, Jennifer Aniston, Jade Jagger, Roger Daltry, Annabel Croft and Meera Syal, as well as The Queen and Prince Charles, are all users of homeopathy.
