HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathy was developed over 200 years ago by Dr Samuel Hahnemann. He experimented with the idea that the symptoms caused by a raw substance might be a clue to the medicinal properties of that substance, hence the emergence of the phrase 'like cures like'. He found that by diluting the substance any toxicity and negative effects were removed, and the substance acted as a catalyst for the body’s own healing processes.
Homeopathic remedies are made from many different substances found throughout the natural world, and more recently, from more modern manmade substances that might have influenced a person’s state of health, such as heavy metals, plasyics etc.
Many people use homeopathy at home to treat coughs, colds and other minor ailments, and other people will visit a homeopath when they are unwell or to get support for more serious or long-term conditions. Homeopathy can also be used to help with more emotional symptoms such as anxiety, depression and panic attacks.
Homeopathy stimulates the innate healing ability of the body, and can be safely used along side other therapies and treatments where necessary.
Conditions that may be helped by homeopathy include anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, headache/migraine, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, period problems, pmt, fertility, pregnancy and birth, chronic conditions and side affects associated with conventional treatments, and acute conditions such as coughs, colds, hay fever, and stomach bugs!
Every person experiences illness differently, even with the same diagnosis. Your experience of the flu will not be exactly the same as your partner’s or your neighbour’s. With homeopathy your individual symptoms will be the guide as to which remedy will help you get better quickly and gently.
Homeopathy is non-toxic and has no side-effects. This means it is suitable for anyone, from babies, children, pregnant women and the elderly.
Homeopathy is used by more than 30 million people in Europe alone and many millions more across the globe. It is part of the mainstream medical establishment in India and Cuba, where it is used alongside conventional medicine with great success.
OUR PRACTITIONERS
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith qualified as a homeopath 13 years ago, and has been working seeing patients, and for the last 5 years, also working at Helios Homeopathic Pharmacy.
Growing up with Homeopathic and Anthroposophic medicine, I had always known that there were alternatives to conventional medicine, but it was not until I had my own children that I realised the power of homeopathy. I went to a homeopath to treat my post-natal depression, and found the experience so life changing, that I went on to study for a BSc in Homeopathy at the Centre For Homeopathic Education.
This training gave me the tools to treat my four children’s ailments naturally. Coughs, colds, fevers and childhood illnesses were all treated with homeopathy, and we rarely needed to visit the GP.
Over the years I have treated in all areas, from conception and birth, to caring for those at end of life, and every stage in between.
Some people need one or two appointments, some come every 6 weeks for many months, and some dip in and out as and when they need a boost or help with a particular ailment.
If you are not sure if homeopathy is for you, do contact me for a free 15 minute chat about how it might help.
Additional Training:
I am also a Qualified Quietude Practitioner, trained in the spiritual and practical support of those nearing the end of life and their families.
I am currently also training for a Diploma in Anthroposophical Medicine, which I will be integrating into my practice moving forward.
Services:
Initial Consultation - £70
Follow ups - £50
Drop In Clinic Tuesdays 11.15-1.15 at the Anderida Clinic for advice and remedies for acute ailments. £15 per person
Homeopathy Education Courses - Pregnancy and Birth, Homeopathic First Aid, Children’s Health
Contact details:
Tel: 07703 296519 www.catherinesmithhomeopath.co.uk