The term ‘homeopathy’ comes from a combination of two Greek words, i.e. ‘homeo’ meaning similar, and ‘pathos’ meaning suffering. Its origin as a form of therapy, comes from the ancient Greek times when Hippocrates first formulated the basis of his philosophy. However, as an organized system of drug therapeutics was developed by Dr. Samuel C. Hahnemann (1755-1843) who developed in practice of ‘Similia Similibus Curentur” or “Likes cures Likes”.

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The active ingredients are given in highly diluted form to avoid toxicity. Homeopathy is successful in treating a wide range of conditions, often after conventional medicine has failed. Prescribing is based on all aspects of a patient’s condition. Homeopathic doctors work in the same way as their conventional colleagues. History taking, examination and investigation are all important in establishing the diagnosis – understanding just what is wrong.

Benefits:
• Homeopathy is extremely effective. When the correct remedy is taken, results can be rapid, complete and permanent.
• completely safe that even babies and pregnant women can use Homeopathy without the danger of side effects. Homeopathic remedies can also be taken alongside other medication without producing unwanted side effects.
• all natural. Homeopathic remedies are normally based on natural ingredients.
• works in harmony with your immune system, unlike some conventional medicines which suppress the immune system. (For example, cough medicines suppress the cough reflex, which is your body's attempt to clear the lungs)
• non-addictive - once relief is felt, you should stop taking them. If no relief is felt, you are probably taking the wrong homeopathic remedy.
• holistic - it treats all the symptoms as one, which in practical terms means that it addresses the cause, not the symptoms. This often means that symptoms tackled with Homeopathy do not recur.