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Do seasonal allergies turn you into a sniffling, sneezing mess for part of the year?
Are chronic headaches and migraines interfering with your quality of life?
Is anxiety or depression holding you back from living life to the fullest?
If so, homeopathy offers solutions which may help you.
Homeopathy is a system of healthcare developed in the 1700s in Germany.
It was a response to the brutality of common healthcare practices at the time, which prioritized invasive and often deadly surgeries.
However, homeopathy has a number of benefits applicable to modern conditions as well.
How Does Homeopathy Work?
Homeopathy is based on the idea “like cures like”.
It works by using tiny amounts of natural substances, generally derived from plants or minerals. These are substances which bring the same symptoms in a healthy person that you’re dealing with. By diluting them heavily, they can be used as a treatment for those symptoms.
For example, red onions make your eyes water. So, a homeopathic preparation of red onion extract may help reduce watery eyes.
Homeopathic medication may come in the form of liquid drops, sugar pills, or topical creams and lotions.
Scientific evidence is sparse on exactly how homeopathy works. However, anecdotal evidence shows it to be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions.
Is A Homeopath And A Naturopath The Same Thing?
No. A homeopath is someone who has training specifically in the practice of homeopathy. They don’t generally have training in the other practices of naturopathic medicine, such as botanical medicine or acupuncture.
A naturopathic doctor, meanwhile, is someone who holds a valid doctor of naturopathy degree from an accredited naturopathic college. Some homeopaths may also hold a degree of naturopathy, but they aren’t the same thing.
What Conditions Can Homeopathy Be Used As a Treatment For?
Homeopathy has been used as a treatment for a variety of health conditions, including:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Allergies
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- PMS or other menstrual difficulties
- Chronic fatigue
- Nausea
- Coughs & colds
Is Homeopathy Safe?
In general, homeopathy is considered to be one of the gentlest, least invasive forms of treatment. While any treatment comes with risks, homeopathy has very few side effects, and the ones it does have are generally quite mild.
However, if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, or dealing with certain chronic conditions, it’s important to let Dr. Pat know before you begin treatment.
Book An Appointment With Dr. Pat
Are you curious about homeopathy?
Have you read a few blogs about it or spoken to a friend, and always wondered whether it can help you?
Do you struggle with one of the conditions listed above, and have trouble finding relief?
If so, Dr. Pat can help.
To find out more about how homeopathy and naturopathic medicine can help you, book an appointment with Dr. Pat today.
If you’re not ready to commit fully to a naturopathic treatment, that’s okay. Dr. Pat offers first time visitors a FREE health clarity session.
During this 15-minute session, you’ll get a chance to sit down with Dr. Pat in his relaxed, comfortable clinic environment. He’ll listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you understand whether homeopathy or any other options are best to address your health needs.
Contact Dr. Pat to book your FREE health clarity session today and find out how naturopathic medicine can help.