Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine which is based on the practice of treating like with like. The word HOMEOPATHY is derived from the Greek word HOMOIS, meaning like or similar. Homeopathy treats the whole person, as an individual, rather than treating the disease alone. This means that people with the same disease may be treated with different medicines.

Homeopathy assumes that the symptoms of illness are not simply a sign of something "wrong", but are indications of the body attempting to heal itself. Therefore, we are not becoming ill from a pathogen (e.g. bacteria or virus) or from stress, but from our body's efforts to fight these forces.

Homeopathic medicines work by stimulating and encouraging the body's own natural healing force. It follows the naturopathic principle of 'Vis Medicatrix Naturae': the healing power of nature, which is inherent to all living things. Homeopathic medicines are actually reminding the body of how to heal itself.

The homeopathic principle of treating like with like is based on treating an illness with a substance that produces in a healthy person similar symptoms to those experienced by the sick person. Conventional medicine believes that symptoms are caused by the illness, whereas homeopathy sees the symptoms as the body's natural reaction in fighting the illness, and seeks to stimulate them rather than suppress them. For example, Ipecacuana root if taken by a healthy person will cause vomiting, but if taken in tiny homeopathic doses will cure vomiting.

Homeopathy is used to treat any illness or health condition, from digestive concerns (e.g. IBS, constipation, diarrhea) to skin conditions (e.g. acne, psoriasis, eczema), women's health issues (e.g. menstrual pain, menopause, complaints of pregnancy), men's health issues (e.g. BPH), pain (e.g. arthritis, chronic migraines), and sleep conditions (e.g. insomnia, snoring). It is also very effective for treating colds, flu's, allergies, hay-fever and for assisting women in labour.

Homeopathic medicines are safe, with no unwanted side effects and they are non-addictive. They are safe for babies, children, pregnant women, elderly, and even animals. Homeopathic medicines can be in the form of a single or combination remedies, as liquid, tablets, granules, or creams.