Homoeopathy Often referred to as 'natural medicine', homoeopathy is based on natural ingredients and uses the body’s own natural responses to cure ailments. For many, this is a more attractive prospect than the use of drugs and chemicals. Homoeopathy is much less aggressive than traditional medicine, with less risk of allergic reaction due to the very diluted state in which most of the ingredients are presented. Homoeopathy has often succeeded in alleviating symptoms where conventional medicine has failed. ALTERNATIVE IDEOLOGY Although homoeopathy is an alternative to the way conventional doctors use drugs, some modern drugs work on the 'like treats like' principle. Digoxin, for example, can both cause and cure heart irregularities. The diluted quality of the remedies arose from the desire to minimise the harmful effects of the drugs used by doctors. German physician and 'founder' of homoeopathy Dr Samuel Hahnemann (1755 - 1843) repeatedly diluted and succussed (by shaking) each medicine to reduce its potential to poison and cause harm. He was surprised in his use of these preparations that the more stages of dilution and succussion the drug had gone through, the greater its potential to cure quickly and harmlessly. Current research is focusing on the ability of water to retain an imprint of substances which have been dissolved in it. Whatever the mechanism, there is a substantial growing body of evidence that homoeopathy works, is safe and effective. Most homoeopathic remedies are conveniently presented as tiny easy-to-swallow pellets. GENTLE TREATMENT Homoeopathy is an alternative to traditional medicine, which even medical practitioners sometimes recommend as a less aggressive approach. This therapeutic system has been used for over 200 years and works on the principle that 'like treats like'. An illness is treated with a medicine that could produce similar symptoms in a healthy person. The active ingredients are given in highly diluted form to avoid toxicity, making homoeopathic remedies very safe. It has proven to be successful in treating a wide range of conditions, often after conventional medicine has failed. All aspects of a patient's condition are taken into account when prescribing a homeopathic cure, including the patient's personality and lifestyle. Contact the Coleby Centre for further details or to arrange a consultation.
Food Sensitivity, Food Intolerance and Allergies A high proportion of today's population has developed a food allergy or sensitivity. Many are wheat or lactose intolerant, can’t eat nuts or other foods because they may trigger migraine or cause other problems. Insomnia, weight gain, constant indigestion, sinusitis and skin ailments are all commonly caused by food sensitivity. The modern Western diet is far removed from that on which our bodies evolved. Food intolerances can make life miserable. Even mild sensitivities to certain foods can result in performing below par. By identifying a dietary problem, the specific food can be avoided and the subsequent positive impact on the individual's life can be impressive. FOOD FOR THOUGHT The consultation for food intolerance is part of a very gentle, but highly-effective therapy called Kinesiology. This can determine food intolerances without the use of a needle. The laboratory used by the Coleby Centre tests for both immediate allergic reactions (IgE) and for delayed reactions (IgG). These latter, so-called 'hidden allergies' have effects that may not show up for hours or even days after exposure. The laboratory test results are accompanied by a personalised diet treatment plan. The conditions that can be treated include: dermatological, gas/gastrointestinal, genito-urinary, immune, musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory. Contact the Coleby Centre for further details or to arrange a consultation. | 
