Homeopathy is a 200 year old medical system, tried and proven throughout the world. It works on the theory of like cures like, a way of stimulating our own healing energies recognised in Hippocrates time. It utilizes specifically diluted and shaken micro doses of substance, which suit the emotional, mental and physical needs of each person. Homeopathic treatment can help both acute illnesses, such as flu and colds and chronic problems, such as stomach ache and headache. Treatment for acute illnesses can often work pretty quickly but if you have been unwell for a long time or suffer from a longstanding situation you should expect to see your Homeopath regularly for a period of months in order to gain long lasting and deep benefit. Treatment is beneficial during all the changes of life, such as puberty, the menopause and at times of stress, like bereavement. The Homeopath does not take care of just the problem area, such as stomach pains, but rather he /she treats the whole person.