About Homeopathy
Homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s self-regulatory and recovery mechanisms. It is gentle and safe enough to use even in babies and pregnant moms, while still being effective.
Side effects are minimal, if any
Homeopathic practitioners work closely together with existing medical services to the best benefit of the patient.
It can be used in any illness (acute or chronic)
The remedies trigger your body’s innate ability to heal.
Homoeopathy is proven not only by the world-wide support and health professionals, but also by research and clinical trials in various related fields and topics.
Homeopathic education varies from country to country. In some countries, homeopaths are lay people that do courses and get knowledge therefrom.
In South Africa, homeopaths complete 5 – 7 years of fulltime study and clinical training, together with a research dissertation completing with a master’s degree.
The masters degree includes education and practical training in medical diagnostics, (including the ordering and interpretation of lab tests), anatomy and physiology together with dissection of the full human body. Training in counselling, medical subjects and natural therapies are all part of the curriculum for a homeopath.
South African Homeopaths medical training equips them to be primary health care practitioners, and are thus given the title “doctor”. Because of this, most medical aids recognize homeopaths. (This may differ from various medical aid schemes and companies.