James Sierra - Homoeopath
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What is Homoeopathy? Homoeopathy is a complete system of medicine developed by German physician and chemist, Dr Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), based on the principle of 'like cures like'. Hahnemann found that many substances, when administered to healthy people, could produce symptoms similar to those experienced by sick people. He also found that illnesses could be cured by using small, specially prepared doses of these substances, if prescribed on the basis of similarity of symptoms. For example, coffee stimulates the nervous system and the production of urine. A homoeopathic dose of coffee can cure a patient troubled with unusual mental activity and sleeplessness together with excessive production of urine.
In the last 200 years the clinical effectiveness of homoeopathy has been clearly demonstrated and today homoeopathy is used world wide. It is used in the treatment of chronic illness, acute conditions and minor accidents requiring first aid.
How does Homoeopathy differ from conventional medicine? Conventional medicine is based primarily on the concept that diseases are caused by harmful organisms such as bacteria and viruses. Treatment aims to either kill these organisms or to oppose the resulting local symptoms with drugs.
Homoeopathy views many symptoms in its quest to treat underlying tendencies to ill health. In this context, mental and emotional symptoms can sometimes play an important part in understanding this susceptibility. Homoeopathic treatment strengthens a persons health, acting as a catalyst, stimulating and directing the body's ability to fight infection as well as resolving any underlying susceptibility to disease.
What does a visit to a Homoeopath involve? Initial consultations may take up to an hour, however simple acute complaint may only take 15-30 minutes. Information relating to current symptoms and past medical history will be required. Questions may also be asked about diet, sleep, lifestyle, and about some mental and emotional aspects.
James Sierra is a Homoeopathic practitioner and Registered Nurse. He has been in private practice since 1990 and also offers supervision to students and new practitioners of Homoeopathy at his office in Baulkham Hills.
James Sierra SRN ND MAHA Room 6, Suite 210 Macarthur Point Norwest Business Park
Baulkham Hills 2153 (M) 0409661673 |