by Sue Prickett
We had a very successful Launch of our Homeopathic and Alternative Medicine Clinic on Sunday May 10th at Durhamstown Castle, Bohermeen.
We had a terrific turnout; neighbours friends and well wishers; those who have benefited from homeopathy and those who knew only vaguely about it but wish to learn more! Practitioners of Medicine both Conventional and Alternative came to participate in the launch and seek a place to practice their skills. Environmental Scientists, organic Producers, Artists and Designers, Lawyers, Doctors and Farmers rubbed shoulders, and all benefited. My daughters and friends did the Hospitality with consummate grace.
My husband Dave, a Furniture Designer, had great praise for his woodwork in the Clinic; doors, floors, desks and bookcases all handmade!… known as the dairy house it will now house Homeopaths, Counsellors and Yoga Instructors.
“What is Homeopathy and how does it work?” I was asked. So what better time to answer it!
It’s a complete system of Medicine that is used in over 60 countries. It has a committed following in Europe; in France you will often see “Homeopathie” listed first on the Pharmacy windows! I attended a Homeopathic Conference in France some years ago and was the only Lay Homeopath! Everyone else there was a Medical Specialist or an M.D. some countries have dual training, I.e. Doctor/Homeopath; in others being a qualified Homeopath is sufficient.
But I digress from the question “What is Homeopathy”? Homeopathy is a Pharmacological System-we give drugs as part of the treatment; but our great advantage is our Drugs/Remedies are without side effects; they are in fact so safe you can give them to tiny babies and pregnant mothers. Homeopathic remedies stimulate your immune system with minute doses of medicine similar to the symptoms you are suffering. So like with like.
It is very gentle and works with you rather than against you. It is tailor made for you. Homeopaths realise one medicine doesn’t fit all….because we are all so different. You can have one child in the family constantly with colds and runny nose, the next one is strong but might find criticism devastating. We all have our weak points!
Some people in this recession are welcoming a return to a more grounded existence; there’s a renewed interest in allotments; cooking and dining at home is back in fashion, People no longer feel comfortable with the flashy spending of the Celtic era!
Others react as if to Doomsday! “Its retribution for our wanton ways!” or “We all got too greedy”…Events happen in Life anyway; it’s our REACTION to them that determines our success and mental health in this world. Homeopathy will help you get more in balance and help you make good decisions, which are so difficult when you are stressed out. We are constantly being told how awful it’s going to be, but we have survived on this small island a long time already!
Everyone was impressed with MEP Mairead Mc Guinness; who stood in for Richard Bruton T.D. She loved the Clinic. She was very taken with Homeopathy; having listened to the previous speakers, my husband, and two Colleagues, she was willing to plead our case for greater Homeopathic Awareness in Strasbourg.
Thanks to everyone for the marvellous day, you helped to make it!
