Homeopathy

The Principles of HOMEOPATHY - literally meaning 'like cures like' from Greek - have been recognised since ancient times. Homeopaths treat underlying causes and not merely symptoms, regarding ill-health as an imbalance in the body. First consultations are usually lengthy in order to provide time for a very full medical history. The aim of the treatment is to stimulate the body's own healing ability and recover the balance that had been lost. Minute doses of the homeopathic remedy are diluted in water and re-diluted several times, a process known as potentisation, which paradoxically is believed to increase its potency. Homeopaths take special account of the mental and emotional state of the patient.

Notes: Homeopaths claim to be able to treat most conditions, especially where there is an emotional or psychological origin.

Professional Organisations:

• British Homeopathic Association, 27a Devonshire Street, London W1N 1RJ
  Tel: 020 7935 2163
• UK Homeopathy Medical Association, 6 Livingstone Road, Gravesend, Kent DA12 5DZ
  Tel: (01474) 560336
• The Society of Homeopaths, 2 Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HU
  Tel: (01604) 21400, Fax: 01604-22622.

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