Vitality and beyond

What is Homœopathy?

Homœopathy is a system of healing based on the principle first described by Hippocrates, of like cures like.

This law states that a substance that can cause a disease can also relieve it.

It was developed and refined in the 18th century by the respected physician and translator, Samuel Hahnemann.

How does it work?

Homœopathic medicines stimulate the body to heal itself.

By using highly dilute substances, that in their crude form would cause similar symptoms, the homœopathic medicine may relieve them.

For example: Coffee is recognised as a stimulant—homœopathic Coffea may relieve insomnia.

Similarily, the effect of chopping onions is well known; the homœopathic remedy Allium cepa (onion) may relieve these same hay fever-type symptoms.

How is it different?

How is Homœopathy different to orthodox medicine? Homœopathy considers the individual not just the disease.

So, as well as discussing your symptoms, I need to find out more about you as a person; your lifestyle and medical history.

Because homœopathy looks at the whole person rather than a particular disease process, it may be useful in assisting a variety of ailments, from first aid situations, to acute illnesses and more chronic, long lasting complaints.

How does Reflexology work?

By applying pressure to certain reflex points on the feet (or hands), corresponding parts of the body are stimulated to restore health and natural equilibrium.

Like homœopathy, reflexology works on the whole person and not just the symptoms.

History of Reflexology

Reflexology dates back to ancient Egypt, India and China.

It was introduced to the West as zone therapy by Dr William Fitzgerald in 1913.

In the 1930’s Eunice Ingham developed these zones further, into today’s reflexology.