Frequently Asked Questions
There are high quality randomised clinical trials demonstrating that homeopathy is clinically effective beyond placebo and outcome studies which show that homeopathy works in practice. The Bristol Homeopathic hospital carried out a service evaluation involving recording the outcome of Homeopathic treatment in over 6,500 consecutive patients during a six year period. This showed that 70% of patients reported an improvement in their health.
Visit the Society of Homeopaths research section for further examples
Reference: Linde K, et al. Impact of study quality on outcome in placebo controlled trials of Homeopathy. J Clin Epidemiol,1999;52; 631-6
Spence D,Thompson E and Barron S. Homeopathic treatment for chronic disease: a 6-year, university-hospital outpatient observational study. J Altern Complement Med 2005;5;793-8
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Homeopathy treats the person rather than a named disease. People have consulted me with a wide range of conditions, physical as well as mental-emotional illness. These include recurrent infections (such as colds, ear infections, tonsillitis, cystitis) skin conditions, hay fever, menstrual and menopausal problems, chronic fatigue, migraine, depression, anxiety and insomnia. People have also sought Homeopathic treatment from me when dealing with emotional stress or major life changes such as moving home, a new baby, divorce or bereavement.
If you are unsure if Homeopathy is suitable for your condition please contact me so we can discuss it.
It is important to that we work alongside your medical practitioner to ensure that you have the best possible care. I may discuss with you a referral to another health professional if this in your best interests.
For more information regarding conditions with positive evidence regarding the effectiveness of homeopathy visit The The British Homeopathic Association.
Will Homeopathic medicines interfere with my conventional medication ?Homeopathic medicines work alongside the treatment you may be receiving from your doctor or other practitioner. It is important that you do not suddenly stop taking your conventional medication. As treatment progresses your need for conventional medication may well reduce, this needs to be monitored by your doctor.
Are there substances I should avoid while taking Homeopathic medicines ?I suggest to patients that they avoid food, drink and toothpaste for 15 minutes each side of taking the Homeopathic medicine.
Some homeopaths suggest avoiding coffee and mints or mint toothpaste or inhaling strong smelling substances.
In my experience other substances do not often affect Homeopathic medicines. I discuss this on an individual basis.