Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are suffering from acute symptoms, the short answer is yes. Acute symptoms happen suddenly, and are usually over relatively quickly, particularly if you are in good health generally. Homeopathy can be extremely effective as a first aid treatment and having a Homeopathic First Aid Kit in the house will help with a wide range of minor emergencies including:
Insect bites
Burns
Minor injuries – bumps and bruises
Nettle Stings
Sunstroke
Shock
Headaches
Period Pains
Coughs and Colds
It is possible to use these first aid kits very effectively without the help of a trained homeopath, but more problematic acutes, like coughs and colds would be better if treated with the guidance of your homeopath as symptoms tend to change and the picture can become confusing. If you suffer from recurrent chest infections, sore throats, sinusitis or seasonal hay fever, it is possible to have constitutional treatment from your homeopath to improve your levels of susceptibility.
If you would like help for acutes, I run an acute email helpline. I will do my best to reply within 4 hours. If you leave a message we can arrange a phone call and I will charge min £10, max £50. Go to contact.
A homeopathic first aid kit can be used for minor ailments and accidents in the home but should not be used as an alternative to treatment in chronic illness or as a substitute for urgent medical treatment.
Remember, in a medical emergency you should always contact your doctor or A&E. Go to NHS helpline details here.
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The homeopathic principle of like cures like is a law of nature, and has the potential to support any living thing including pets; it is used by farmers for their animals and land, and by gardeners.
Because homeopathic treatment is tailored to the individual rather than a diagnosis, it can support people at every stage of life, including mothers and babies, children and older people. It is often used to support convalescence, particularly after flu, surgery or cancer treatment.
Here is a list of some of the conditions that respond very well to homeopathy:
Digestive health: gallstones, Colitis, IBS, food allergies and intolerances.
Respiratory health: asthma, hay fever and recurrent winter respiratory infections.
Urogenitary health: kidney stones, chronic UTIs, lychen schlerosis, vaginitis
Women’s health and hormonal wellbeing: pregnancy-related concerns, including morning sickness, back and joint pain, disturbed sleep and anxiety; miscarriage; fertility concerns; birth preparation, slow labour and post-partum concerns; menstrual concerns, including severe PMS, anxiety, mood changes, migraines, irregular or heavy periods and endometriosis; and all symptoms associated with menopause.
Babies and children: colic, teething, temper tantrums, behavioural changes following the arrival of a sibling or other life events, digestive upsets, infant diarrhoea and constipation, night terrors, allergies including eczema, hay fever and asthma, and childhood illnesses such as chickenpox and whooping cough.
Teenagers: adolescence is an important life transition, as young people begin to explore who they are. The holistic approach of homoepathy can support with the many physical, emotional and social challenges of puberty, including disordered eating, low self-esteem, exam anxiety, panic attacks, unpredictable behaviour and trauma; Skin and hair: acne, roseacea, psoriasis, eczema, and hair loss.
This list is not exhaustive!
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The action of a homeopathic remedy can be antidoted by strong substances and smells such as peppermint and caffeine. If you have been given small pillules to take you should allow a minimum of 15 minutes either side of taking the remedy: no strong food or drink (including cleaning your teeth) for 15 minutes before or after taking the remedy. In a first aid emergency you don’t need to do this – it is more important to get the remedy in quickly!
Try not to touch the remedy: Tip a pillule into the lid of the bottle, and then into your mouth. Let the pillule dissolve under your tongue.
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If any unexpected symptoms arise, or you have any questions, particularly at the beginning of treatment, I would urge you to stay in touch, by text or email. I may not be immediately available to answer any concerns or questions, but I will do my best to get back to you within 24 hours.
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Many people come to homeopathy to help alleviate symptoms that have developed over a long period of time. It may be that their medication constantly needs changing because it is not effective, or it is causing side effects and they would like to reduce these.
Homeopathy is completely safe to use alongside other treatments; you should not change your prescriptions without consulting your doctor. If you are keen to reduce your medication, for instance for depression or pain relief, it is important that you discuss this with your doctor as this process needs to be handled carefully and responsibly.
It is important that you let your homeopath know what other drugs you are taking as this will affect your symptom picture and will therefore have a bearing on your treatment. Treating painful conditions like arthritis with homeopathy may well result in your needing to take less conventional pain relief which will have a beneficial effect on your liver function and your overall well-being.
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Homeopathy is about finding what works best for you, so there is no expectation that you should stop medication, treatment or any other approaches that are bringing you symptom relief. It can sit gently alongside the care and support you already value, as part of an approach shaped around your individual needs. If you would like to reduce any prescribed medication, this should always be done under the supervision of your doctor or healthcare practitioner. If they are open to this approach, we can work together with them to support you through the process. Homeopathy can form part of a wider, individual approach to health.
Further information about integrative medicine:
If you feel that a more integrative approach would benefit your health, but this is not available through your current medical team, there are organisations that can offer additional support.
Integrative Oncology Support:
Dr Jean-Lionel Bagot is a medical doctor known for his work in integrative oncology and supportive cancer care in Strasbourg, France. His approach reflects the principle that homeopathy need not be used exclusively, but may play a supportive role within a person’s wider healing journey, alongside conventional treatment and other complementary therapies. In this context, homeopathy and acupuncture are used to help support patients experiencing the effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy.
He is the founder and current president of the International Homeopathic Society for Supportive Care in Oncology (Société Homéopathique Internationale de Soins de Support en Oncologie), established in 2016 to standardize clinical recommendations for managing symptoms like nausea, neuropathy, and fatigue.
National Centre for Integrative Medicine