Homeopathy

Homeopathy is one of the most established and medically respected non-orthodox forms of treatment for physical, mental and emotional conditions. It is practised in many locations around the world.

History of Homeopathy:

Homeopathy emerged towards the end of the 18th century, initially due to the work of German medical doctor, Samuel Christian Friedrich Hahnemann, of Meissen, Saxony (1755 - 1843).

Now known as the 'Father of Homeopathy', Samuel Hahnemann believed that the highest purpose of medicine was "to restore health rapidly; gently; permanently; to remove and destroy the whole disease in the shortest, surest, least harmful way". When he qualified as a Medical Doctor in 1779, Hahnemann quickly formed the opinion that blood-letting, a common medical practice at that time, weakened the body's powers of recovery and actually caused bodily harm. Consequently, he abandoned medical practice and used his language skills (he had mastered 8 languages) to translate Scott Cullen's edition of 'Materia Medica.'
While undertaking this task he also developed some ideas that lead, eventually, to his discovery of the principles of homeopathy.

Following Hahnemann's early work, homeopathy became populart across Europe as into parts of Russia, in the United Kingdom, and also became established in the United States in in other parts of the World. See the History of Homeopathy page for further information about how these developments occurred.

What does a Homeopathic Consultation / Treatment involve? :

The form and duration of consultations may vary according to the personal style of the individual practitioner. However, most homeopathic consultations tend to be quite lengthy due to the detailed questions that the practitioner may need to ask in order to select the most appropriate remedies for the individual client. This selection is based on a wide variety of factors, including the person's personality and emotions, as well as his/her physiological condition(s).

Further Information about Homeopathy :

Introductory courses in homeopathy are available from some local colleges. For a personal introduction to this subject and to meet like-minded people who have similar interests find out what is available in your area.