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What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is an effective and scientific system of healing which assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself. It recognises that all symptoms of ill health are expressions of disharmony within the whole person and that it is the patient who needs treatment not the disease.
In 1796 a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, discovered a different approach to the cure of the sick, which he called homeopathy. It is based upon treating symptoms of ill health with similar substances rather than opposites. For example treatment for hay fever with streaming sore eyes could be with a remedy made from onion as this is a substance that can cause similar symptoms.
Homeopathic remedies use only a minute amount of the active ingredient and are prepared by specialist homeopathic pharmacies. They are generally taken in the form of tablets that are pleasant in taste, or sometimes in drops.
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Who can Benefit?
- Homeopathy is suitable for people of all ages, from newborn to the elderly, and including pregnant women.
- Anyone with chronic illness where drugs are only able to relieve some of the symptoms e.g. arthritis, migraine, sciatica, problems after meningitis.
- Children respond particularly well. Acute illness e.g. repeated infections, tonsillitis, ear infections, fever, glandular fever. ADHD, autism, night terrors, phobias. Constipation, vomiting eczema.
- Anyone suffering stress related illness, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, irritable bowel.
- Anyone with hormonal problems, PMS, menopausal symptoms.
- Sufferers from hay fever and other allergic problems, prickly heat, hives.
- Those who find that drugs give inadequate relief or cause other problems e.g. shingles, digestive disorders, skin complaints. Homeopathic remedies do not cause side effects or addiction.
- If your problem has been particularly difficult to diagnose or treat consider seeking homeopathic advice as homeopaths can use the unusual aspects of an individual case to select an individual treatment. A fifteen minute consultation is available free, please ask.
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About the Treatments
What happens during a consultation: During your first appointment you will be asked many questions about yourself as well as your complaint. A detailed understanding of who you are, along with any complaints and details of how you experience them, is needed to assess your case correctly. Do not hesitate to mention anything which you think is unusual or unimportant, anything you say will be treated in the strictest confidence. The initial consultation may last and hour and a half; a follow up forty minutes.
Homeopathy, out of all the complementary therapies, is appropriate for treating children's problems. It is non-invasive and during the consultation children have the option of playing with toys or answering some questions according to their age and disposition, and they invariably enjoy the tablets.
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Hazel Rank-Broadley L.C.H., R.S. Hom.
Hazel qualified at the College of Homeopathy, London in 1989 and is registered with the Society of Homeopaths. She has seen the long term benefit that homeopathic treatment from birth onwards can bring to her own family who have now grown up, and for the many individuals and families she has seen with a wide spectrum of problems helped over her years in practice.
She is enthusiastic to introduce many more people to the powerful yet gentle effects of her therapy. Her wealth of experience in treating a huge range of problems both acute and chronic, common and rare, has been complemented by attending clinical seminars in Bombay with leading practitioner Dr. Rajan Sankaran. It has extended Hazel's knowledge of innovative prescribing methods, and given the advantage of sharing deeper understanding with practitioners from different continents. A connection with FORESIGHT the charity for preconception care, facilitates patients who follow individually tailored programmes regarding nutrition in addition to a homeopathic regime to deal with fertility problems without resource to conventional medical intervention.
Hazel has a particular interest in the homeopathic treatment of children, who tend to respond well in accordance with their natural vitality.
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Additional Information and Links:
Hazel Rank-Broadley offers talks on homeopathy and short courses for individuals and groups who want to learn more about homeopathic treatment and self-help.
For additional information, to book a free fifteen minute consultation, or find out about talks call me on 01453 765 985, send me an email, or you can contact me at The Oxford Practice.
Also the Society of Homeopaths website has additional information.
I also recommend The Health Creation Organisation in Bristol which is under the direction of Dr Rosy Daniels.
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