Page 16 • The HERALD • 3rd October 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v WATERSIDE NETWORK GROUP: MEMBER FOCUS by Allan Pollock Homeopathic Medicine has a long heritage not only in the UK but across the globe. Its popularity waned through the latter part of the twentieth century with the undeniable advances of modern western medicine which follows a biochemical model. However, for all its successes this model is o en limited to symptom management through the long-term use of medication. In contrast, Homeopathy follows a bioenergetic model sharing common ground with such as acupuncture, Reiki and other traditional healing approaches. Whilst many of these are of eastern origin, the principles and practice of Classical Homeopathy were established in Germany by Dr Samuel Hahnemann in the early years of the 19th century. Most of the large cities in Britain and the USA once had Homeopathic hospitals. What is now deemed alternative was once orthodox and vice-versa. By analogy modern medicine is a war against disease (hence the prefix anti- in many drug groups). In contrast Homeopathy perceives disease as a disharmony; a body out of tune with its environment. Homeopathic medicines seek to reestablish harmony. eir ultra-dilute nature is the cause of some amusement in those who are blind to medicine in other than material doses. Yet we live in an information age, where our daily lives are dominated by nonmaterial flows of data to our phones and more. Consider, then, Homeopathic medicines as an information download to the organism stimulate cure. at ‘like cures like’ is fundamental in Homeopathy. e characteristics of selected medicine should match the symptoms of the patient. For example, Allium Cepa (onion) as a homeopathic potentised medicine is useful in hay fever. Next time you chop an onion you will understand why! e goal of homeopathic treatment is to maximise the innate capacity for healing, emotionally and physically; surely a good place to start. If you would like to discuss whether Homeopathy could maximise your potential, please visit my website via the details opposite and book a free 30 minute discovery call. Allan Pollock Homeopathy We all owe it to ourselves to look a er both our physical and mental health. And yet we o en allow the strains of everyday life to overwhelm us, leaving us feeling low, tired, stressed or in pain. Massage treatments are a wonderful way to soothe away tension whilst boosting immune function, aiding sleep and increasing circulation. During massage, the feelgood hormone serotonin is increased while cortisol, the stress hormone, is reduced. Marion Jenkins erapies are based in Dibden Purlieu, where I can o er treatments in a calming, peaceful room with soothing music, a heated bed, warm organic oils and hot towels. And you don’t need to take my word for it – visit www.marionjenkinstherapies.co.uk to discover how much others have enjoyed the experience. You might even like to indulge yourself with a facial, or an anti-aging treatment, or try some of my range of holistic therapies. I use Tropic Skincare products – free from toxic chemicals and animal testing, and vegan certi ed. Visit the Facebook pages and website for more information and a full list of treatments and prices, or use the contact details, opposite. Marion Jenkins Therapies The Benefits Of Massage by Marion Jenkins
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