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WELCOME to my website,I am Rachel Low, registered homœopath, based in Hebden Bridge, near Halifax, West Yorkshire.WHAT I CAN OFFER YOU
I have been practising classical homœopathy for 20 years. I enjoy working with people of all ages, and find my work really rewarding. After training for four years at the College of Classical Homœopathy in Devon, in 1989 I moved back to Yorkshire to start my practice. I am a member of the Society of Homeopaths, the largest organisation representing professional homœopaths in Europe, and I continue to study with world-renowned homœopaths. Homœopathy is a system of natural medicine, founded on solid principles, which has existed for over 200 years. The remedies work in sympathy with the natural healing mechanisms of the body. In classical homœopathy (sometimes spelled 'homeopathy' or 'homoeopathy') with its emphasis on treating the whole person, physically and emotionally, we get to the root of the problem. The benefit is felt on all levels: it improves physical health and immune response, and leads to greater overall wellbeing. It is truly holistic. I am inspired by homœopathy: it is an amazing, life-affirming therapy, with its roots in the natural world. The remedies, which come from the plant, mineral and animal kingdoms, reveal to us the healing properties inherent in all things. click here to return to the top of the page
We discuss your symptoms in detail, your medical history and family medical history, your approach to life, any stresses past and present which may have contributed to this illness, your reactions to the environment, your diet and lifestyle. I allow 2 hours for the first appointment and 1 hour for subsequent appointments.
These liquid potencies are then used to medicate sucrose pillules, which are easy and pleasant to take, or the remedy may be further diluted in water. They contain no synthetic chemicals and have no side-effects.
Q. What sorts of illnesses can homœopathy help with? A. Most conditions will respond to homœopathic treatment: physical illness, and emotional distress, anxiety and depression. Among the most commonly treated conditions are:
Emotional conditions
click here to return to the top of the page Q. How often will I need to come for treatment? A. Usually I recommend that you attend monthly for 3 months, then as needed. For long-term complaints, you would benefit from treatment every 2-3 months for a year or more, then just occasionally (maybe once or twice a year) to keep up your vitality. Q. Can I continue to take conventional medicine alongside homœopathic treatment? A. Yes. After a while you may be able to wean off the conventional medication. Q. Is there proof that homœopathy really helps, other than through the placebo effect? A. Everyone who uses homœopathy appropriately will tell you that homœopathy definitely helps. There is research to show that it is effective, but the randomly controlled trials used in conventional medicine do not suit the homœopathic model, because the remedy is chosen according to the person's whole picture of symptoms, emotional and physical: it is an individualised prescription. Babies respond well, pets and farm animals too. The Society of Homeopaths website at www.homeopathy-soh.org, is a useful source of information if you would like to know more. click here to return to the top of the page
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*This is inclusive of the main constitutional treatment – extra remedies or herbal tinctures are supplied at a small extra charge. Some healthcare plans refund a half of the cost of homœopathic treatment, for example:
At The Centre for Natural Medicine, 33 West End, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8UQ (click here to see a map) Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am to 8pm Occasional Saturday mornings Home visits can be arranged, at a small extra cost. If you live far away, we can still connect via the internet, using a webcam. This is a second-best option but can be useful at times. Please ‘phone me on 01422 843017, leaving a message on my ansaphone if I'm not available, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am happy to answer any questions you may have before deciding to start treatment. Email - Rachel@RachelLow.com. I can be reached on my email, but to make an appointment, or for urgent enquiries, please ‘phone and leave a message. The Centre for Natural Medicine, 33 West End, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8UQ (click here to see a map)
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The remedies come from the natural world, from plant, mineral and animal substances, and are prepared at specialized homœopathic pharmacies in various dilutions, or potencies.
Being so dilute, very little of the original substance is needed.
