Frequently Asked Questions
There is no condition that should theoretically be excluded from Homeopathy treatment. Homeopathy is a medical system with which any medical illness or underlying condition has the potential to be treated.
Among illnesses and conditions include Acne, ADHD, allergies, anaemia, anxiety, arthritis, autoimmune disease, bladder infections, boils, connective tissue disease, constipation, depression, digestive problems, ear infections, endometriosis, epilepsy, gastritis, gout, haemorrhoids, hayfever, heavy/painful periods, headaches, hot flushes, incontinence, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, influenza, insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, kidney problems, liver dysfunctions, menopause, menstrual disorders, neurological disorders, osteoarthritis, PCOS, PMS, poor circulation, pregnancy associated issues, respiratory infections, reflux, restless leg syndrome, sciatica, sinusitis, sprains, stomach ulcers, throat infections, thyroid problems… etc
No. Herbal medicines are derived purely from plants – either the whole plant, or a part of the plant. Herbal medicines occasionally have side-effects, and not all are safe to be taken during pregnancy or by children. Homeopathic medicines are derived from many different sources (not only plants) and are diluted to varying degrees, which results in homeopathic medicines having fewer, if any, side effects.
Homeopathic remedies are usually fast acting in acute inflammations and infections such as fever, diarrhoea, motion sickness, vomiting, flu, colds and ear infections.
Chronic diseases, however, will require a bit more patience as they have been in the body for a longer period of time and have more complex origins.
It often depends on the individual : how long they have been ill, how severe their illness is, and other factors relating to that person’s health. For example, an acute cold may take a few hours to a few days to treat. Whereas someone who has suffered with arthritis for two decades will usually take some time to feel better.
Homeopathy is safe for everyone, including babies, children, pregnant women and elderly and people with serious conditions. In contrast with herbal medicines that can be toxic, homeopathic preparations are highly diluted, that all toxicity has been removed. There are no known or suspected contraindications or drug interactions between homeopathic and conventional medications.
There are some excellent prepared homeopathic products available at pharmacies to aid minor complaints such as eye irritations, sprains, insect bites etc These easy-to-use products.
Cover for Homeopathic healthcare is dependent on your individual Medical Aid cover. Payment is often made to the homeopath directly, and reimbursement is sought from Medical Aid by the patient themselves.
When searching for a homeopath, make sure they are properly qualified and registered in South Africa. Homeopaths that received their training and qualifications in other countries have to register with the AHPCSA before they may legally treat patients. For more information, and to see whether a homeopath is adequately trained and registered, visit the websites of the Homeopathic Association of South Africa or The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Absolutely! Homeopathy and conventional medicine can work well together!
Both conventional and homeopathic medicine have some great advantages and one should not exclude the other. Both systems are necessary, and depending on the type of disease, homeopathy and conventional medicine (allopathy) are complementary.
Five hundred million people use homeopathy around the world – which according to the World Health Organization makes it the 2nd most commonly used form of alternative medicine.