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Welcome to
Ashbourne Homeopathy Centre
What is
homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a gentle, natural and holistic healing system suitable
for everyone including pregnant women, newborn babies and elderly
people. It is a totally safe form of medicine with no danger of
addiction, toxicity or side-effects.
How does
it work?
Homeopathic remedies work by gently stimulating the immune system so
that the body starts to heal itself. The immune system is affected by
our energy system and if this is blocked or run down we start to feel
unwell. Our energy system is life force energy that flows through the
body along channels nourishing our vital organs and tissues. It is
necessary to ensure that the energy is flowing freely in these channels
as it has a tendency to become blocked thus causing symptoms and
ill-health.
Homeopathic medicines
are derived from a variety of natural sources and go through a process
known as potentisation. This produces diluted energetic doses of the
original substances which when taken, help the energy system to become
more balanced.
What can
it treat?
A wide range of acute
and chronic conditions, whether physical, mental or emotional respond
well to homoeopathic treatment.
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•Respiratory
complaints: coughs, asthma, hayfever, bronchitis, sinus,
catarrh.
•Digestive
disorders: indigestion, heartburn, irritable bowel
syndrome, colitis, constipation.
•Circulatory
problems: High blood pressure, varicose veins,
haemorrhoids, angina.
•Hormonal
imbalances: menstrual problems, PMT, thyroid problems,
menopausal problems, infertility, endometriosis.
•Skin
problems: eczema, acne, urticaria, prickly heat,
psoriasis.
•Recurring
infections: ear infections, tonsillitis, thrush,
herpes, cystitis, mouth ulcers, abscesses, sore throats, influenza.
•Chronic
conditions: migraine, backache, arthritis, chronic
fatigue.
•Babies
and children's ailments: colic, teething, earaches,
behavioural problems, bedwetting.
•Stress-related
problems: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias,
insomnia.
•Problems
with transition periods in life: Bereavement, divorce,
childbirth.
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How long
does the treatment take?
As each individual is different, there is no way of predicting this as
it depends on how quickly your energy system responds to the treatment.
However, generally a more recent complaint is likely to improve more
quickly than a condition which has lasted several years. An acute
condition such as an infection, cough or cold can usually be cleared up
very quickly.
What can
you expect from a consultation?
The first appointment can last up to 1½ hours. This is
because restoring good health means treating both mind and body so when
you come and see me I will need to ask you questions about your
symptoms, your general health, family history and also about your
personality, your emotional make-up and behaviour patterns. This is
completely confidential. The more I know about you the more effective
the treatment will be. Having established what your individual needs
are I will then prescribe homeopathic remedies, flower essences and
possibly herbal tinctures. I will give advice on the best foods for you
to eat depending on your body and energy type and may suggest certain
food supplements if these seem necessary. I also give guidance on any
lifestyle changes you may need to make and what forms of relaxation or
exercise might be of benefit to you.
Follow-up sessions last
up to I hour so that I can assess how effective the remedies have been
and whether any changes in the prescription need to be made.
How often you will need
to come after that depends on many factors, for example your condition,
how long you have had it and how quickly you respond to homeopathic
treatment. There is no way of predicting this as everyone is different,
although a more recent complaint is likely to improve more quickly than
a condition which has lasted several years.
What does
a typical prescription consist of?
I practice integrative homeopathy which means that I treat imbalances
in the body in several ways using a holistic approach depending on a
person's individual needs.
I use homeopathic
remedies, flower essences and herbal tinctures. Flower essences are
ideal for supporting emotional or stress-related problems and they work
very gently to unblock resistance to change. Changes in attitude or
emotional responses are essential in enabling a person to move on and
develop into a happy human being.
Herbal tinctures are
used to promote better function of body organs and systems as they work
on a more physical level. Doses of a few drops to one teaspoon are
diluted in water or juice if a child is being treated.
Dietary
and lifestyle advice
In order to meet your individual needs and to restore health and
balance I will look at your diet and recommend the best foods to eat or
supplements to take depending on your body and energy type. As well as
diet, I give guidance on any lifestyle changes you may need to make
such as the best form of exercise and methods of relaxation that would
be beneficial for you.
Clients’
experiences of homeopathy
My clients report having
better energy levels, a sense of greater well-being and a more positive
attitude to life. They feel less toxic, have much better vitality and
feel so much better on the remedies that many of them use homeopathy on
a permanent basis as a preventative form of medicine in order to
maintain optimum health.
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