 WHAT IS HOMOEOPATHY?
Homoeopathy is an extremely effective system of medicine, which
has been practised for over 200 years. Although the body is
always trying to heal itself, it sometimes mounts an incorrect
immune response, or "runs the wrong program". It seems
that often our bodies will run "old programs" that
they have found effective in similar circumstances, before.
This may then lead to a pattern where the same symptoms keep
recurring, with the body seemingly unable to help itself, eg
asthma, eczema etc The homoeopathic remedy gives the body the
correct information, so that it can make a better immune response,
or adapt better to the problem. The result is a reduction in
symptoms and a feeling of increased well-being, as the body
begins to cure itself.
WHAT CAN BE TREATED ?
Most conditions e.g.: allergies, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis,
colitis, coughs, Crohn's disease, dermatitis, depression, diabetes,
eating disorders, eczema, hay fever, headaches, hormonal problems,hyperactivity,
menopause, migraine, nausea, panic attacks, post viral syndrome,
PMT, psoriasis, recurrent infections, rhinitis, sinusitis, stress,
tiredness and vomiting may be treated homeopathically. Ideally
homoeopathic remedies are taken alone, in practice, people usually
take them alongside their ordinary medication, until, with the
agreement of their GP, this is no longer necessary.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE ?
The initial problem may be resolved with
the first treatment. Typically
three visits
are necessary, at monthly
intervals.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT ?
During 1997, I did an audit on my practice.
Results showed that 90%
of patients who attended
3 times over a 3 month
period, showed between
50% & 100% improvement,
both in their
sense of well being, and
in their main complaint.
See above for conditions
treated.
TAKING THE REMEDIES
Tablet/ pilule form
Remedies should not be handled, except by the patient. This
avoids the risk of spoiling the remedy. They may however be
crushed between two teaspoons for infants. Remedies should be
dissolved under the tongue, rather than swallowed, and no food
or drink taken for at least 15 minutes either side of remedy.
Liquid form (LM potency)
If a liquid Is prescribed it will usually
be in LM potency.
Place 3 drops in half a glass of previously
boiled or spring water. Stir the glass, and
take one teaspoon of the mixture. Discard
the rest.
If no ill effects are noted, this dose may
be taken direct from the bottle after a few
days, and increased to twice daily to speed
recovery.
Tap the bottle on the palm 8 times between
doses.
Coffee, mint, and strong
smelling medicinal
substances, such as camphor,eucalyptus,
etc.
should be avoided between
appointments, as
these can antidote the
remedy.
Remember that the action of the remedy can
continue for several weeks, or even months.
PHONE IN TIMES ?
Early in the day is the best time to phone (before 9.30). Please
say if your call is urgent.
FEES
Ist Consultation
Adults £65,
Children (under 17) £45
Follow ups:
Adults £36
Children £30
Fees for Families:
From 7th April 2008: where families are being treated, the
following rates apply:
Full fee for 1st member, 10% off fees for 2nd member, 15%
off fees for 3rd member, 20% off fees for 4th & subsequent
members.
Family fees apply when 2 or more family members have at
least one consultation each within one calendar year of
each other.
Remedies usually cost around £6.00 included in the
fee if I have them in stock, which is usually the case.
Telephone appointments:
For calls of less than 5 minutes no charge. Where a remedy
is prescribed for an acute problem (colds etc.)£10.
For telephone appointments which replace a face to face
consultation, the normal fee applies.
Philip Edmonds has been practising Homoeopathy since 1988,
when he graduated from The School of Homoeopathy in Devon.
He has treated thousands of cases, Homoeopathically, for
many widely ranging problems. He lives locally in West Sussex.
The qualification RSHom, is widely recognised as the highest
academic qualification in Homoeopathy, and is issued by
The Society of Homoeopaths. It is accepted by the HSA and
many other Medical insurance Schemes.
People holding the qualification RSHom are bound by a code
of ethics and practice strictly enforced by the Governing
body, The Society of Homoeopaths (01604· 4817890).
NEW STREET CLINIC HOMOEOPATHIC PRACTICE
"Opening the door to good health, naturally"
PHILIP EDMONDS DSH RSHom
New Street Clinic
20 New Street HORSHAM RH13 5DU
For appointments in Horsham (Thurs only)
Tel. 01403 271129
19 Deers Leap Bolnore Village RH16 4FW
For appts. in Haywards Heath, (Mon-Fri )
Tel. 01444 457851
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