Homeopathy with Anna at About Balance Brighton

What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann around 1800. Over the past two centuries, homeopathy has been steadily spreading around the world, and is currently estimated to be used by more than 450 million people in at least 70 different countries. In France, 95% of all GPs, paediatricians, and dermatologists use homeopathic remedies in their practices. Homeopathy can be used on its own, or safely used alongside other modalities, such as herbal medicine or pharmaceuticals. If used correctly, homeopathy might be the missing tool you need to be able to transform your life for the better.

Who is a homeopath?

Homeopaths are the professionals who are trained in and practice homeopathy (normally 4+ years of training). Their job is to prescribe homeopathic remedies to help with their patient’s health problems. These can include any acute or chronic concerns, diagnosed or un-diagnosed, physical and/or mental/emotional concerns.

What are homeopathic remedies?

Homeopathic remedies come in pill, tablet or liquid form. They are usually made from small amounts of naturally occuring materials such as plants or minerals, but there are also some remedies made from pharmaceuticals to counteract side effects (tautopathy). Homeopathic remedies are non-toxic and therefore can be safely used in all ages. Instead of suppressing our symptoms (which is how most pharmaceuticals work), homeopathic remedies gently trigger the body’s natural healing and balancing abilities (similarly to acupuncture).

What conditions homeopathy help with?

Homeopathy can be helpful for symptoms of most conditions (diagnosed or un-diagnosed), such as: skin conditions, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders, migraines, symptoms of anxiety, post-viral fatigue (e.g. long covid), digestive issues, etc. It can not only be used for physical conditions but also for mental/emotional symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, developmental delays, to manage symptoms of ADHD, etc.

One thing we really like about homeopathy…

…is that it can be safely used alongside other medications, such as herbs or pharmaceuticals. If used correctly, this form of alternative medicine might be the missing tool you need to be able to transform your life for the better.

Acute and Chronic Concerns

It is crucial to distinguish between acute and chronic health concerns. If you book an acute appointment for a chronic issue, it will waste your time and money, as chronic symptoms require a longer consultation for improvement. Chronic appointments are much longer, so it’s important to know the difference between acute and chronic conditions.

Acute concerns are physical, mental, or emotional symptoms that have been present for less than a few weeks.
Chronic symptoms are ongoing, cyclical, or occasionally recurring for more than a few weeks. Chronic concerns generally require at least one full consultation to improve (and often more). Acute concerns can be addressed quickly on the spot.