Homeopathy is a system of medicine, which uses natural substances in minute doses to enable the body to heal itself according to the principles of "like cures like." This principle is based on the observation that a substance, which can cause certain symptoms, can also be used to cure them. It is a belief central to Homeopathy that the human body can and does heal itself of most ailments. When the immune system is strong and healthy a person who cuts himself will heal quickly and without infection, a broken bone once set will knit together and be strong again, a severe cold or flu will be overcome and the patient will be well once more.

If the immune system is weakened the body may no longer able to heal itself so effectively and some help may be needed to assist the body in its attempts to throw off disease. Homeopathic remedies, when carefully selected can stimulate the healing response and return the patient gently and safely to full health.

The Homeopathic Approach
The homeopathic approach is based on treating the person and not the disease. Consequently, two people with the same complaint may receive different homeopathic remedies. For example two patients who both have Bronchitis can show very different symptoms. During a consultation we might discover that one patient is coughing more at night time, while the other is coughing much more during the day. We may also find that one is worse when in a warm stuffy room and that the other is worse when out in the cold fresh air. As a result the prescription may be as individual as the patient's symptoms. Patient A may be cured with Pulsatilla, a remedy made from the wind anemone and patient B may be cured with Hepar Sulph, a mineral remedy. The choice of homeopathic remedy is always specifically adapted to the symptoms of the sick person.

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