Homeopathy

About

Homeopathy is a natural and holistic system of medicine based on the principle of treating like with like. For example, coffee is known to cause insomnia, but miniscule amounts of coffee specially prepared as a homeopathic medicine may be used to alleviate insomnia. This principle of using likes to treat likes has been known for thousands of years and was formalised into a therapeutic system of medicine over 220 years ago by German physician, Dr Samuel Hahnemann.

This time-honoured principles of treating like with like can be applied to all forms of life – people as well as animals! Each homeopathic medicine is specifically matched to the client.

Homoeopathy is a traditional natural therapy to support health and wellbeing. It is gentle but powerful in its action and is free from any chemical side-effects, making it especially suitable for Organic and Biodynamic farmers, as well as pets and their owners.

Homeopathy is a self-regulated and low-risk form of holistic medicine with little or no side-effects and can be prescribed along other forms of medicine.

Homeopathy has been established and refined for over 220 years. Extensive clinical experience, observation and research continue to support homeopathy as a valid form of medicine. Today, homeopathy forms part of mainstream medical practice in many countries throughout the world.

Did you know….

  •  Homeopathy is the second largest system of medicine in the world1, 2 and is used by over 200 million people on a regular basis.1
  • The use of homeopathy is estimated to be growing by approximately 20% each year in the UK. 3
  • 15% of people in the UK, 27% of people in Germany and 40% of people in France use homeopathy. 4
  • 100 million EU citizens, some 29% of the EU’s population, use homeopathic medicines in their day-to-day healthcare.1
  • Homeopathy is practised in 40 out of 42 European countries.1
  • In countries such as Switzerland, Brazil, Chile, India, Mexico, Pakistan, homeopathy is fully integrated into their medical systems and is used alongside conventional medical techniques.
  • In India around 100 million people depend solely on homeopathy for their medical care and there are over 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors. 1
  • There is a substantial body of scientific research demonstrating homeopathy is an effective form of treatment.1, 5
  • There are over 3,000 registered practitioners across the UK. 6
  • 70% of people that use homeopathy report improvements in health.7
  • Although the volume of clinical evidence available for veterinary homeopathy is smaller than that for homeopathy in humans, it continues to be an active area of research in many countries.1

References
1. Homeopathic Research Institute
2. The World Health Organisation
3. Mintel, Complimentary Medicine Report, 2007
4. Target Group Index, Global Survey with 25,000 participants, 2005.
5. British Homeopathic Association, Mathie, R. The Research Evidence Base for Homeopathy, 2009.
6. UK registered bodies
7. Six-year study at Bristol Homeopathic Hospital, 2005.
Thank you to the Homeopathic Research Institute and to findahomeopath.org.uk for this information.