Homeopathy
is a system of medicine that recognizes our uniqueness. We
are all individuals with particular strengths and weaknesses,
so it isn’t surprising that when we become ill we each react
in our own way. Even if we catch the “same” cold as
our neighbour or colleague, our response to it may be quite different
from theirs.
Using
the time-honored principle that like can be cured with like, homeopathy
has taken a wide range of natural substances and carefully recorded
the symptoms these substances cause in healthy people. Matching
these substances as closely as possible, to the individual and
the particular symptoms that they are experiencing encourages
their own healing energy to return them to health.
The
results are often remarkable, bringing about relief that is rapid,
gentle and permanent.
Why
choose Homeopathy?
It's
healing that is rapid, gentle and permanent with:
-
No invasive tests and the anxious wait for results
- No
dangerous chemicals that might harm your body
- No
supplements or unpleasant tasting concoctions
- No
prescriptions that are later withdrawn from the market due to
unforeseen side effects.
Would
Homeopathy be right for me?
If you have a serious or recurring condition or you have had a
number of acute illnesses recently, it is always best to see a
qualified homoeopath. Remember homoeopathy can be used to treat
anything, even problems that have no clear diagnosis, because
it treats the individual rather than the disease.
Can
I take homoeopathic medicine if I'm already taking other medication?
Yes, it is perfectly safe to do so. However, you should not attempt
to reduce your other medication without supervision from your
doctor. It is important that you tell your homoeopath about any
medication that you are on. Hopefully the need for these will
lessen as treatment progresses and they can be gradually and carefully
reduced under your doctor's supervision.
How
can I tell if the homoeopathic medicine is working or not?
Reactions to homoeopathic medicines vary with the individual.
Some experience a clear improvement in their symptoms very early
on. Others find that their symptoms worsen for a time before improving
(this is known as an aggravation). Still others find that their
general sense of well-being increases, this is a very good sign
as it shows the remedy is working at the most fundamental level
and removing dis-ease. Eventually the original symptoms will disappear.
Apart
from general improvements (in sleep, digestion, mood etc.) homoeopaths
tend to look out for three particular things, which usually mean
that there is a movement towards cure. The first is a shift in
symptoms from above to below ie. from head to toe (eg. a rash
moving down the body). The second is a shift from within out ie.
from deeper parts of the body to the surface (eg. asthma changing
to eczema). The third is that old symptoms start to appear in
reverse order.
This is the equivalent of the body having a spring clean, clearing
out old symptoms that have previously been suppressed.
It
will be a great help, if you can mention any changes that you
have noticed since taking the remedy. If you think you're likely
to forget what has been going on, you could jot down a few notes
throughout the month and bring them along to your next appointment.
How
does homoeopathy differ from conventional medicine?
Homoeopathy is an holistic medicine. This means that it focuses
on the whole person and believes that spiritual,mental, emotional
and physical factors are all completely inter-connected and should
not be regarded in isolation. It is based on the idea that symptoms
are not the cause of disease, they merely show that "dis-ease"
exists. Symptoms are the body's way of warning us that all is
not well and attempting to restore balance.
A
simple analogy is to imagine that you are driving your car and
the red oil warning-light comes on. You know nothing about cars
so you decide to take it to the garage. When you come to pick
up the car, the light is no longer on, so, having paid the bill,
you drive off quite happily. You naturally assume the problem
is fixed, but would you feel so satisfied if you later discovered
that the garage had merely unscrewed the warning-light bulb?
Homoeopathy
is a truly holistic medicine because it uses symptoms as helpful
indicators which can be used as guides to treating the individual
and their "dis-ease". Instead of merely removing the
symptoms, it removes the central disturbance in the individual's
energetic balance. Once this has been done the symptoms disappear
anyway, because the warnings they were trying to give have become
unnecessary.
Would
you go to any lengths to conceive?
In the wake of the Octomomsoap opera playing out in her newly-adopted
state of California, Mary Aspinwall explores the complex issues
surrounding conventional approaches to enhancing fertility and
makes the case for homeopathy as a first-resort before considering
these procedures.
Making
babies, making history - Well over one million “test-tube,”
or perhaps more accurately petri-dish, babies have been born around
the world since Louise Brown’s in vitro fertilization (IVF)
birth made history in 1978, in the UK. In the intervening three
decades, improvements in technology have gradually enhanced the
procedure to the point where your chances of having a baby following
IVF are just over 1 in 4, according to 2006 figures from Canadian
clinics.
With
reduced natural fertility becoming increasingly prevalent in industrialized
countries as a result of women delaying having children and a
fall in male sperm counts, IVF had become rather commonplace and
almost fallen off the radar—until a woman named Nadya Suleman
hit the headlines.
Initially,
most of the coverage was upbeat. For only the second time in history
a set of octuplets had not only been born, they had also survived.
Thirty-one days later they were still alive and had broken the
record for the
world’s longest living octuplets... Read
the full article.
About
Mary
"In
my former life I was a teacher, but I became very ill and homeopathy
came to my rescue. Since then I have been a passionate advocate
of homeopathy as a powerful means to end unnecessary suffering.
As soon as I was able to I trained as a homeopath.
I owe a huge debt to my main teacher, Jeremy Sherr. Studying with
him, from the very first day, was like coming home. Suddenly so
many things started making sense to me and I started to look at
the world with fresh eyes, suddenly seeing the interconnectedness
of everything.
In some ways, I feel I have the best job in the world. First,
I have the privilege of listening to another person’s story,
something I find very moving and often humbling. Next, I have
the challenge of piecing together the puzzle to find the most
perfect medicine I can. Finally I have the satisfaction of seeing
that person return to a state of health and well being. What’s
not to like?"
- Mary Aspinwall,
Registered Homeopath
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Mary
and her family relocated to Ojai in the summer of 2008 and they
love it here. Although Mary is married to a US citizen, this is
her first time living in the USA. She has worked as a homeopath
in London, Co. Cork in Ireland and Malaga in Spain.
Mary
began working as a classical homeopath in 1995 and has helped
thousands of people to return to health rapidly, gently and permanently.
She trained at the College of Homeopathy in London, completed
a one year apprenticeship with a highly experienced homeopath
and later graduated from Jeremy Sherr's Dynamis School for Advanced
Homeopathic Studies.
She
has lectured internationally at homeopathic colleges and is a
frequent contributor to homeopathic journals around the world
including Homeopathy Today (USA), Homeopathic Links (Netherlands),
The Journal of the Society of Homeopaths (Britain), The Homeopathic
Times (Ireland).
In
1993, whilst still a student homeopath, Mary designed a series
of homeopathic medicine kits that went on to become the best-selling
range in the world. The kits are manufactured by the world-famous
Helios Homeopathic Pharmacy in England. From the very beginning
a percentage of profits from the kits was donated to support homoeopathic
charities and this is still true today.
Mary
feels passionately about educating the public to prescribe successfully
for first aid emergencies and acute illnesses and has taught many
thousands how to do so, through classes, her free on-line course
and more recently through the New Homeopathy Basic Course (a joint
educational project with Melissa Burch the founder of www.homeopathyradio.com).
She
is the author of "A
Basic Guide to Homeopathy" (available as a FREE e-book)
and editor of Stephen Gascoigne's excellent reference work "The
Clinical Medicine Guide".
Consultations
with Mary
When
you work with Mary
You
will be really heard
Your uniqeness will be acknowledged
Perhaps for the first time
There will be no routine prescriptions
She will be carefully select a remedy for you
from thousands of thoroughly tested substances
To match your dis-ease at the most profound level
Bringing harmony and a deep
sense of wellbeing
Homeopathy is a truly holistic medicine
It heals the individual from the inside out
The
focus is on you, all of you
Just imagine the change
a deep-acting homeopathic prescription will bring
A properly matched remedy
Will return you to health gently and
Every
aspect of your life will improve
How liberating it will be to know
That same remedy will help you in future health crises
If you are weighed down by suffering
You will feel that burden lift
You
will be empowered
Your health and vitality will be restored
You have endured enough
Now the healing can begin
Now
you have found homeopathy
Homeopathy will be there to nurture you
Throughout life's journey
Your journey back to wellbeing starts here.
How
much will it cost?
You
will be asked to commit to three consultations. The first will
last for an hour and a half and then there will be two shorter
follow up sessions (usually 45 minutes) over the following two
months. After your first appointment I will work on your case
thoroughly to research the best possible prescription for you
from thousands of choices.
Your
medicine costs are included in the fee and if you need to make
a phone call to me or e-mail me between appointments in most instances
there will be no charge made.
Most
people will experience a significant improvement after these three
consultations, which will normally be scheduled over a period
of 90 days. The cost for these three consultations is $595. This
is payable in three monthly installments of $185.
Learn
more about consultations with Mary
