INTRODUCTION:

Homeopathy may be employed in the management of any illness (acute or chronic), whether as a primary or supportive treatment. Homeopathic medicines work by stimulating the body's self-regulatory and recovery mechanisms. The appeal of homeopathic treatment is that there are no recorded side effects.

In South Africa homeopaths complete clinical training (of 5-7 years) comparable to that of medical general practitioners, culminating in a master's degree. The difference between the two interventions is firstly the form of medicines dispensed, and secondly the fact that a homeopath aims to find an individualised treatment for each patient.

Some examples of conditions that people consult the expertise of a homeopath for:

CHRONIC CONDITIONS: (complex or of long standing)

-	Eczema, psoriasis, acne and other skin disorders
-	Male & female reproductive disorders
-	Autoimmune and immune deficiency disorders
-	Rheumatic & Osteo - Arthritis
-	Metabolic Syndrome & Diabetes
-	Allergies
-	Chronic gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. spastic colon)
-	Neurological disorders (e.g. ADHD, epilepsy, chronic headaches, depression, mental fatigue, insomnia etc.)
-	Drug-free management of the pregnant woman
-	Cardiovascular disorders (e.g. high blood pressure etc.)
-	Management of stress-related conditions
-	Supportive cancer treatment
-	Our homeopaths are trained & registered as HIV clinicians to assist in the management of HIV infection

ACUTE CONDITIONS: (any condition of sudden onset)

-	Gastroenteritis (i.e. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea)
-	Coughs, colds, flu, bronchitis, middle ear infections
-	Childhood illnesses