What are homeopathic remedies?
Homeopathics are highly diluted remedies taken from a variety of sources, including plants, minerals and animals, to name a few.
How do they work?
Homeopathy is based on the principle that ‘like cures like’. A substance that creates symptoms in a healthy individual is then used in a vibrational potency to cure those symptoms in another. An example of this is the remedy Allium cepa, which is made from an onion. The onion, in its original form, can cause symptoms such as burning and stinging in the eyes, as well as profuse nasal discharge.
Allium cepa in homeopathic form is then used to treat those specific symptoms that may arise during hay fever or the common cold. Homeopathy gently stimulates the ‘vital force’, the individual’s own innate healing capacity, creating lasting change from the inside out.
Constitutional vs Acute Prescribing
There are various ways of prescribing Homeopathic remedies. One way is constitutional prescribing, in which the Homeopath finds a deeper-acting remedy based on the person’s totality of symptoms and their unique individual essence. Another way of prescribing is acute prescribing, whereby the homeopath prescribes based on the acute presentation of symptoms, such as the common cold.
To find the most fitting remedy, the Homeopath takes a holistic approach. The symptoms of the body, mind and Spirit are all taken into consideration when choosing a remedy. Other considerations, such as family history, environment, and lifestyle, are also important factors in treating an individual holistically.
My journey with homeopathy
I was first introduced to homeopathy in 2006 whilst studying kinesiology. I am still just as excited and blown away by homeopathy now as I was during my initial homeopathic lecture. I have used remedies for the past twenty years for everything from travel-related ailments to deeply seated, unhealthy emotional patterns. Now, as a mother, I am more grateful for homeopathy than ever, as I continue to witness their effectiveness for my little family. I love that they are natural and without side effects.
I have also loved witnessing their healing powers as I journey alongside my clients. I have witnessed people moving from states of deep trauma to finding and fulfilling their purpose in life with passion and excitement.
Why I love homeopathy
The remedies have the capacity to gently and slowly push things up and out, and in doing so, they create more space for ease, peace and the individual’s creativity to shine through. An example of this is ‘stuck grief’. In homeopathy, we have remedies to support the gentle release of stuck tears, which, in turn, allow one to experience the full range of human experience with greater ease. As a result of moving the emotions, the body softens and generates more vitality and flexibility.
Homeopathic treatment
I recognise the interconnectedness between the body, mind and Spirit and take the time to really hear what the individual is sharing on all levels. I aim to provide a non-judgmental space for the individual to ‘air the heart’, which I believe is a large part of the healing process.
I also recognise that sometimes life circumstances don’t allow space for my clients to do the deeper healing work, and they do need something to take the edge off physical symptoms for the time being. With that in mind, I can prescribe acute remedies based on physical symptoms. I can also prescribe acute remedies alongside deeper acting constitutional remedies so that relief is provided in the short time, whilst at the same time longer term change is taking place. I treat each case individually, understanding their unique needs and honouring and empowering their own choices on the path to healing.