Andrea Wolahan Homeopathy

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use homeopathic remedies when I am already taking conventional medicine?

Yes, I would not ask a patient to discontinue their conventional medication when they come to see me.

It might, however, be that you no longer wish to be taking your medication for various reasons, e.g. side effects. In these circumstances, and depending on what your medication is being prescribed for, we can work together to reduce your medication; this would preferably be with the involvement of your G.P.

Ultimately any decrease in medication is your own decision and responsibility.

I am pregnant, is it safe for me to take homeopathic remedies?

Homeopathic remedies are very diluted and as a result do not have side effects. The remedy works with your body's own inate energy to heal itself and, as a result, can be taken by babies, young children and pregnant women with confidence.

How do I take the homeopathic remedy?

I will give you a sachet, sometimes more than one, of your remedy in powder form. This sachet should be disolved in a bottle of water and sipped throughout the day, over a period of days. It is very simple and works well for most people, especially young children. Detailed instructions will be given to you when you receive your remedies.

They sell homeopathic remedies in my local chemist, why should I come to a professional homeopath?

Acute conditions (conditions that normally self resolve) for example colds or bruises, can be treated at home by purchasing homeopathic remedies yourself, provided you match the remedy to your particular symptoms. It is advisable to check with your homeopath before treating yourself with additional remedies, if you are already under homeopathic treatment - another remedy might spoil the action of the remedy you have been taking.

Chronic conditions (conditions that do not self resolve), for example asthma or migraines, are more complicated to treat. A professional homeopath is required in these circumstances as constitutional treatment will be required: the homeopath will be finding a remedy that fits the whole person, not just the symptoms of the particular ailment. This is not something that can be done by simply buying a remedy over the counter at a chemist!

I am really interested in finding out more about homeopathy. Are there any books you would recommend on the subject?

A good book for someone who wants to find out more about homeopathy is Miranda Castro's The Complete Homeopathy Handbook. It leads the reader through the basics of homeopathy in a clear and readable manner.

I am not sure I can afford to pay out for homeopathic treatment. Is there a way to spread the cost?

There are a large number of Private Medical Insurance Companies which cover the costs of homeopathic treatment, HSA being a particularly useful way to spread the costs. Please see my Contact Details and Fees Page for a list of company names and phone numbers. I have leaflets available for the HSA schemes if these are required.


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Testimonials

The following testimonials are the personal views of past and existing patients:


I have suffered , intermittently, with painful periods since I was a teenager. Having babies made no difference, and I found the heavy duty anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed by my GP unsatisfactory.

Since consulting with Andrea, and with a very short course of treatment, I no longer fear my periods and no longer need bed rest and painkillers to cope. The fear of fainting in the street has also gone.

I feel as though my body and its rhythms are now in balance. Consulting Andrea is not like consulting your GP, and there is a genuine desire on her part to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms.

V.W. Basildon, Essex