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What is Homeopathy?
Are the Remedies Safe?
Who Can Benefit
The Homeopathic Treatment
Can I Treat Myself?
About Me
Homeopathy is a system of natural medicine which stimulates the body to heal itself. Homeopathic medicines, called ‘remedies’, are derived from the natural world. We are our own healers—herbs, supplements, drugs, etc do their part to help, but it is our own bodies that need to do the work to make, and keep, us well. Homeopathy works with that healing power within us.
 References to the basic principles of homeopathy are found in ancient writings and in the traditions of native medicines. These principles were rediscovered over 200 years ago by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann, who developed them into the science which he called Homeopathy. The name comes from the Greek homoios pathos meaning ‘similar suffering’ indicating the Law of Similars—the natural law governing homeopathic healing. This law, also know as “like cures like”, means that the symptoms that a remedy will produce when taken by a healthy person are the very ones that it will heal in a sick person. We know what healing will be stimulated by each remedy because people have done the provings. By provings we mean healthy persons taking the remedy until symptoms occur and carefully recording these symptoms. Animals are seldom used because if we are to treat humans we need to know the human symptoms that come out. However, homeopathy does work very well on animals.
Homeopathy is one of the safest healing methods available. It is safe for babies, children, pregnant moms, the elderly, the weak and ailing and all animals. Its  gentle strength and safety is due to the method of preparation: the natural world, including plants, animals and minerals, is the source of raw materials for remedies. The initial preparation is repeatedly diluted and succussed (vigorously shaken) until little of the original substance is left; but the healing energy remains. In fact it is more powerful and more in line with the healing energy of life. Homeopathy has been used effectively for over 200 years. It is commonly used in Europe—the British Royal family has used it since Queen Victoria’s day, in India—where there are over 120 Homeopathic schools, and in many other parts of the world.
Everyone! I am not aware of any ailment which cannot be cured, improved, or palliated using homeopathy applied properly. It is also very useful for speeding and improving recovery with less pain after operations, hospitalization or dental work. It supports and strengthens all systems in the body, including the immune system.
Symptoms are the clues, the body’s way of expressing its attempts to heal itself, or in other words, the language of the body. The Homeopath decodes the deeper meaning of the symptoms and then prescribes remedies to treat that level. Stimulation of the body’s internal healing capacity results and a gentle resolution occurs, not only of the symptoms but also the deeper cause giving a lasting holistic healing and a balancing of the body’s vital forces.
Everyone is an individual and expresses disease, even the common cold, with slight differences. This individuality is important in homeopathic treatment. For instance, there are at least 600 remedies for headaches; we need to know how your particular expression of a headache and obtain information on your other body systems as well. Homeopathy treats the whole individual. To do this the first interview is long, about 1 to 2 hours, to collect information and discuss treatment. Follow up visits, about half an hour, are scheduled to track your progress and make any adjustments to remedies. Most people find the interviews very therapeutic. Remedies are administered in the form of small pellets, drops or liquids taken by mouth.
Homeopathic remedies in lower potencies are readily available in natural food stores and pharmacies. For acute ailments (colds, etc), if you are generally healthy, you will likely have some success following the reasonably simple first aid instructions. However effectiveness varies and often diminishes—there are over 3000 remedies each with many different potencies, and overlapping symptomology. This is why it is advisable to consult a trained Homeopathic Doctor. For those with chronic ailments it is important to seek this professional help even for acute ailments.
I became a true believer in Homeopathy because of personal experience. I entered into treatment on the encouragement of others, hoping for a little relief from chronic pain and debility due to arthritis, generally deteriorating health and allergies. The results I achieved, facilitated by homeopathy, were far beyond my expectations! I have found it to be the best most user-friendly method of stimulating real lasting healing on all levels.
 Since graduating from Queen’s University, I have raised a family and spent the past 20 years working and studying in Natural Foods, Nutrition, Supplements, Herbology and other alternative healing methods including Reflexology, Bowen Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy. I studied Homeopathy at the Toronto School of Homeopathic Medicine graduating in June 2005, and I am a registered professional member of the Canadian Society of Homeopaths (CSH), of the National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths (NUPATH) and of the National Centre for Homeopathy (NCH—USA).
I want to help others to improve their health. I know it can be done using Homeopathy. I welcome your questions.
Elaine S. Hutchison, BA, HD
416 763 6131
elaine@cornerstonesofhealth.ca
Cell: 705.690.6944
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