What if I’m already taking medication from my GP?The remedies can be safely taken in conjunction with conventional medicine. A reputable homeopath would never advocate that a patient simply stop taking their prescribed medication, especially if you have taken the drugs over a significant period of time. It is important that you maintain the relationship you have with your GP.
Can I treat myself with homeopathic remedies?
You can use some remedies at home to treat first aid problems such as cuts, stings, minor burns and bruises. If you have treated yourself homeopathically, please inform your homeopath at your next consultation. It has become increasingly popular for parents to treat their children at home with homeopathic remedies for acute illnesses. This is to be encouraged, just as long as the acute episode is a ‘one of’. A ‘frequently recurring problem’ is best left to someone who is trained in homeopathy.
Do I have to believe in homeopathy for it to work for me?No. If this was the case how would homeopathic vets treat sick animals. Furthermore, newborn babies and children respond very well to homeopathy. It is also unlikely that you can truly believe in something until you have witnessed the results.
Are homeopathic remedies tested on animals?
No testing on animals is ever undertaken. Homeopathic remedies are only tested on healthy fully consenting adults (usually homeopaths themselves).
What does a registered member with the Society of Homeopaths mean?
As a registered homeopath I practice by the Society of Homeopaths Code of Ethics and Practice. I hold professional insurance and have passed stringent academic and clinical assessments.
For further information about the Society of Homeopaths please visit: www.homeopathy-soh.com or telephone: 01604 621400.
