Homeopathy derives from the Greek homos for similar and pathos for suffering. The principle 'like can cure like' is the basis of Homeopathy and dates back to the Greek Physician Hippocrates in the 5th century BC. He believed that the patients own powers of healing.

The Nature and Principles of Homeopathy

Homeopathy is the fastest growing system of medicine, and, after conventional medicine, the most widely used. Homeopathic remedies are derived from plant, animal, and mineral extracts which are diluted in order to avoid unpleasant side effects.

The Preventative Role of Homeopathy

Human nature is such that it is easier to take a pill than to change a way of life because most people want quick solutions with a minimum of fuss and effort. Yet we face many environmental factors that may be hazardous to our health.

Homeopathy is a system of healing based on minute doses of plant, animal and mineral substances. It is an extremely effective method. When the correct remedy is taken, results can be rapid, complete and permanent. If the incorrect remedy is taken, all that will happen is nothing.

Homeopathy is completely safe.

Homeopathy is without the risk of side effects and homeopathic remedies can be taken alongside other medication without producing unwanted side effects. Homeopathy is natural because homeopathic remedies are normally based on natural ingredients. Homeopathy works in harmony with your immune system, unlike some conventional medicines which suppress the immune system.

Homeopathy is holistic.

Homeopathy treats all the symptoms as one which means that it addresses the cause, not the symptoms. This often means that symptoms tackled with Homeopathy do not recur.

We are often asked if any animals have been used to test Homeopathic remedies or substances.

The answer is "no" . Homeopathy has been written about for centuries, in fact the first written information dates back to the very ancient Greeks - Homeopathy is Greek for "Like cures Like". Modern homeopathy was studied by S. Hahnemann in the mid to late 18 Century, who laid down the laws governing homeopathic treatments - the manufacture of potencies and the way we prove a remedy - and these laws are still valid.

Provings are made on a large number of humans. These provers have to note all feelings- mental and physical over a number of months - which are collected and collated by the Homeopath conducting the proving --- it is only then, when the Homeopath has a clear picture of the provings of the substances under investigation that it is acceptable for other homeopaths to use it - when and if it is deemed useful to a particular patient with corresponding symptoms.

We are often asked - How does a Homeopathic substance work in comparison to Allopathic Drugs - All allopathic drugs are used to suppress an illness or aggravation of the body - and most chronic illness is only kept under control by lifelong application of a drug.

All drugs have a degenerating effect upon the body or its organs - A Homeopathic remedy enlivens the bodies own defence -the immune system - to throw off the illness - this will often be seen as the symptoms worsen for a short time resulting in a cure which will not require the patient to continually be taking remedies - whilst the body is not being invaded by toxic substances, i.e. Drugs & synthetic substances.

All living creatures do benefit from this natural form of medication providing the Homeopath is sufficiently experienced and knowledgeable in his subject.