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The
following overview of Homeopathy has been compiled by Homeopath, Marina
Tsaganas.
Homeopathy
is a safe, gentle and effective system of healing that stimulates and
strengthens the body’s immune system, the body’s natural tendency to
heal itself. Homeopathy
therefore restores balance to overcome illness. It also helps to resolve
any underlying susceptibility to certain disease states thus providing
resistance to the development of disease or once acquired may slow, halt
or reverse disease progress altogether. Homeopathic medicines are known
to have a deep effect on the human system and have been found effective
in various psychological and developmental disorders such as Autism
& ADD/ADHD.
In
the treatment of such conditions, the focus of homeopathy is on the
‘whole’ patient, through observation of characteristic expressions
& not on isolated symptoms, (unlike conventional medicine, where the
treatment aims to calm & suppress). The remedies assist in
strengthening the individual so that we see more of the person &
less of the condition. Being a holistic form of medicine, other
accompanying complaints may also improve during treatment and the
effectiveness of other therapies is enhanced.
How does Homeopathy work?
Homeopathy
is a therapy based on the theory of treating like with like i.e. what a
substance can cause it can cure, therefore the Homeopath, matches the
patient to the most similar remedy through detailed case taking. This
theory was originally founded by philosophers such as Hippocrates &
Paracelsus and later by German physician Samuel Hahnemann, who in
addition, came to the discovery of ‘potentisation’ – a process
which dilutes substances, magnifies their effectiveness and minimises
their toxicity. In other words the medicines are low in concentration
but high in energy. Homeopathic remedies are derived from plant, mineral
and animal substances. They are non toxic, non habit forming and have no
interaction with conventional medicines. They are prepared using strict
guidelines under the control of the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
The Homeopathic Consultation
Treatment
is on an individual basis as each person is unique, therefore two people
presenting with the same condition may require different medicines. A
detailed case history will be taken & questions may be asked
regarding the mental, emotional as well as the physical state and any
unusual or idiosyncratic symptoms will also be noted. The Homeopath
works closely with parents noting reactions to certain stimuli. I.e.
when the child is stressed they respond with a reaction and this
reaction becomes a sign of characteristic importance. For example, is the
child striking out? Are they verbal? Are they frightened or not? Is the
child screaming, why are they screaming? Perhaps they are confused by
the newness of the office. The important symptom is then
"confusion" rather than "screaming." Do they react
this way in other situations? The chosen remedy will therefore
match the individual not the condition.
Benefits
of Homeopathy
Homeopathy
is beneficial and safe for all age groups. Children and teenagers
respond particularly well, exhibiting positive emotional &
behavioural changes as well as improving their learning capacity &
physical health. Advantages to Homeopathic treatment include the
importance of mental, emotional as well as physical symptoms. It is a
healing modality that is non suppressive, non invasive and treats the
presenting symptoms as well as the root cause. It naturally boosts the
immune system, and reduces the need for antibiotics. It also Improves
sleep quality and the patient generally ‘feels’ better. The
medicines are pleasant tasting and may be easily administered to infants
& children.
Homeopathic
Case
Studies
Case 1:
Social Interaction Helped by Homeopathy
Nathaniel
was a boy who had problems with social interaction and communication. He
was withdrawn and non communicative and had been diagnosed with Autism.
During Homeopathic treatment “...The response was dramatic. His mother
reported that within 48hrs of having a dose he came to her for a cuddle
and told her that he loved her! He had never done anything like this
before and she was very emotional in the retelling. Positive progress,
with a few ups and downs, continued from there. Nathaniel began to
engage emotionally and verbally with his family and his physical
complaints improved.
In
the years following, Nathaniel continued to require ongoing homeopathic
treatment to progress and maintain his improvement. Sepia
was prescribed frequently but so were other homeopathic remedies as
dictated by his changing symptoms. Today some eight years
later...Nathaniel’s grown into a communicative, affectionate and
considerate young man.”
Case
2: Vaccination Damage Successfully Treated
“...Sam
came for treatment for a cluster of problems including: head banging;
smelly diarrhoea and abdominal pain; unexplained temper tantrums during
which he does not wish to be touched or even looked at; hates being
touched especially on the head; suddenly yells at strangers; pretends
he’s a dog and growls at people; speech delay; writing delay; does not
like to make eye contact; ongoing undiagnosed headaches; he is
irritable, cross and resists attempts by parents for affection;
hypersensitivity reactions to many foods and a poor appetite and night
terrors...
A layered approach was
taken to address suspected ongoing parasitic infections and then
treating suspected vaccinosis (symptoms stemming from vaccination
problems) with the homeopathic potency of the DPT/Pedvax vaccination.
“...Sam’s
response to this prescription was incredible. One day he was an angry
child who refused all affection. The next day he went to his mother and
said for the first time: “I love you Mummy.” Over the next few weeks
his speech development rocketed. His unexplained tantrums improved. The
head banging stopped. His appetite improved. His bowel function
completely returned to normal...:
More
Homeopathy Resources
A
website with lots of information on what homeopathy is and how it can be used to
treat Autism:
http://www.impossiblecure.com/
http://www.impossiblecure.com/autism.html#homeopathy
Practitioner
Details
Marina Tsaganas
Homeopath Adv. Dip. Hom
Registered member AROH
Professional Member AHA
Mob: 0431 778 693
Email: marinatsaganas@optusnet.com.au
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apply.
Special Offer To Parents
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offering a generous 25%
discount on the
initial consultation for children.
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