HOMEOPATHY at STANLEY WELLNESS CENTRE

Mina Weight LSCH, RS Hom (UK) Homeopath

Why consider Homeopathy? Homeopaths often see patients with long-term, chronic problems, many of which have failed to respond to conventional medicine. As a system of medicine, homeopathy is aimed at treating the person, rather than the disease diagnosis, and as such can be considered in almost any symptom, where tissue has not been irrevocably damaged. Many people bring their children to visit a homeopath to ensure their childrens immune system is boosted and supported. Children respond very well to Homeopathic medicine and once treated successfully, do not become so susceptible to acute bacterial or viral infections. The result is fewer visits to the doctor and less antibiotics consumed. Other people visit a homeopath with a diagnosis from their doctor, or because they suffer side effects from conventional drugs, or because conventional tests have failed to find the cause of their problem. Mums to be consult a Homeopath to try Homeopathic medicine for effective treatment of commonly experienced symptoms of pregnancy and to design a birth pack of remedies to help them during childbirth. Business life in Hong Kong is fast paced and pressured. The correct Homeopathic medicine chosen for the individual can help relieve symptoms resulting from stress such as: skin problems; sleep disturbances, digestive turmoil and acute anxiety. Basically Homeopathy is a safe and effective complementary medicine for all from infancy to the elderly. Holiday Health Are you planning and packing for your summer vacation? Have you thought about first aid and what you should pack to keep you and your family happy and healthy whilst you are away? Did you know that Homeopathy is a holistic and effective way to bolster your health before going on vacation as well as treating minor ailments while away?

Homeopathic medicines have a consistent history in helping the distress of bruises, sore muscles, digestive problems, hangovers, heatstroke, jet lag and motion sickness, and can even help with overcoming fears of flying. Curious? Drop in for a cup of tea and meet Mina Weight RS Hom (UK), Homeopath with 20 years experience. She will be able to recommend which remedies you should pack for your trip.

Research There is a growing body of research evidence suggesting that treatment by a homeopath is clinically effective, cost effective and safe. People often ask about which specific conditions can be treated by homeopaths, and as a professional I would like to see more research trials addressing this question, but funding is difficult to come by. To date, conditions for which the majority of clinical trial findings have been positive include: Allergies and upper respiratory tract infections Ankle sprain Bronchitis Childhood diarrhea; Chronic fatigue Ear infections Fibromyalgia Hay fever Influenza Osteoarthritis Premenstrual syndrome Rheumatic diseases Sinusitis Vertigo

Of course many other conditions are effectively treated using Homeopathic medicine including many skin conditions, problems during pregnancy and childbirth, asthma and allergies, as well as many mental /emotional symptoms such as depression, panic attacks, attention deficit disorder etc. Why not have a chat with our resident homeopath, Mina Weight, to see if your problem can be helped with Homeopathy? Hay fever Between 15 and 20 per cent of the British population suffer from the often debilitating symptoms of pollen allergy,(1) ranging from sneezing to itchy swollen eyes. But a survey on behalf of Nelsons Pharmacy (UK) showed that 72 per cent of sufferers would prefer a natural alternative to anti-histamines and 79 per cent would like to access natural treatments on the NHS.(2) And a different survey estimated that hay fever would cost British businesses 324 million in sick days over the summer months.(3) A number of research trials have shown that homeopathic treatment can produce a significant improvement in hay fever symptoms,(4-7) but what does this involve?

When consulting a homeopath for hay fever treatment, you may find that they prescribe homeopathic medicines for you in two different ways firstly with the aim of addressing the acute hay fever symptoms when they occur, and secondly to try to reduce the frequency of your hay fever attacks in the first place. Homeopathy is a system of medicine, which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, which triggers the bodys natural system of healing. Based on their experience of their symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to the patient. It is recommended that a qualified and registered homeopath is consulted as each sufferer will be treated according to their own individual combination of symptoms and how it affects them.

References 1. Asthma and Allergy Information and Research website. http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/hayfever.htm 2. One Poll survey of 3,373 respondents on behalf of Nelsons 3. http://www.lloydspharmacy.com (find in information, about us, press releases) 4. Reilly DT, Taylor MA, McSharry C, Aitchison T. Is homeopathy a placebo response? Controlled trial of homeopathic potency, with pollen in hayfever as a model. Lancet,1986;2: 881-6. 5. Kleijnen J, Knipschild P, ter Riet G. Clinical trials of Homeopathy. Br Med J, 1991; 302:31622. 6. Launs L, Kimby CK, Henningsen I, Fnneb V. An exploratory retrospective study of people suffering from hypersensitivity illness who attend medical or classical homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy, 2006; 95: 73-80. 7. Kim LS, Riedlinger JE, Baldwin CM, Hilli L, Khalsa SV, Messer SA, Waters RF. Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Using Homeopathic Preparation of Common Allergens in the Southwest Region of the US: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial. Ann Pharmacother, 2005; 39(4): 617-24.

June 2013