Homeopathic treatments are based on the principle of "like treats like." In other words, by exposing patients to a small amount of a substance that, when taken in much larger doses, can cause symptoms similar to those the patient presents with, they can trigger their body's natural healing response.
Homeopathic remedies can trace their origins back to the ancient Greeks. Hippocrates was the first to suggest the principle of like treating like. But homeopathy as we know it today emerged in Germany in the 1800s. Homeopathy is now practised worldwide, with 100 million adherents in India alone. Prince Charles is a famous advocate for homeopathic remedies and is a patron of the Faculty of Homeopathy.
After patients contact me, the first step of the process is an initial consultation. This consultation usually lasts around one hour and will involve going into detail about the patient, their health, and what they hope to get out of any treatments we agree on.
I will ask patients about their physical and psychological wellbeing, irrespective of the issue they are presenting with. My approach is a holistic one; I believe in healing the mind and body together. To offer the most effective therapies available and devise a complete treatment plan, I need to have a complete picture of my patients.
After this consultation, I will prescribe the appropriate remedy from the homeopathic pharmacy. After 4-6 weeks, I will offer a follow-up session to assess their response to the homeopathic treatment and consider our next steps.
Many of the patients I see have tried conventional treatments for their medical issues but haven't improved or have found the side effects overwhelming. Of course, this can be incredibly frustrating for them.
I have used homeopathy for over 30 years to try to help ease a number of conditions for which there may be limited treatment options in conventional medicine, including
Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Post Viral Fatigue, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, Nausea in Pregnancy, Tinnitus and many other conditions. Please call for further information.
"Dear Dr. Goodman,
Thank you for our telephone conversation this afternoon. It was very reassuring. The cheque is enclosed, which seems remarkably inexpensive for the reassurance that homeopathy provides.
Happy New Year, Jennie and Peter"