Homeopathy
When you first see a homeopath they will usually ask you about any specific health conditions, but also about your general wellbeing, emotional state, lifestyle and diet.
Based on this, the homeopath will decide on the course of treatment, which most often takes the form of homeopathic remedies given as a pill, capsule or tincture.
Your homeopath may recommend that you attend one or more follow-up appointments so the effects of the remedy on your health can be assessed.
Homeopathy is a 'treatment' based on the use of highly diluted substances, which practitioners claim can cause the body to heal itself.
Homeopathy is a complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) . This means that homeopathy is different in important ways from treatments that are part of conventional Western medicine. It is based on a
There has been extensive investigation of the effectiveness of homeopathy. There is no good-quality evidence that homeopathy is effective as a treatment for any health condition (see What can we concl
Homeopathy is usually practised privately and homeopathic remedies are available from pharmacies. The price for an initial consultation with a homeopath can vary from around 20 to 80. Homeopathic tabl
When you first see a homeopath they will usually ask you about any specific health conditions, but also about your general wellbeing, emotional state, lifestyle and diet. Based on this, the homeopath
Homeopathy is used for an extremely wide range of health conditions. Many practitioners believe that homeopathy can help with any condition. Among the most common conditions that people seek homeopath
There is no legal regulation of homeopathic practitioners. This means that anyone can practise as a homeopath, even if they have no qualifications or experience. Voluntary regulation aims to protect p
Homeopathic remedies are generally safe and the risk of a serious adverse side effect arising from taking these remedies is thought to be small. Some homeopathic remedies may contain substances that a
There have been several reviews of the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of homeopathy. TheHouse of Commons Science and Technology Committee said there is no evidence that homeopathy is effecti