home   contact us   accessibility   gift vouchers   links   location & opening times   spotlight   terms & conditions   practise with us       Homeopathy - what is it?     Homeopathy is based on giving the client highly diluted substances (which homeopaths call 'remedies') that are given in mainly tablet form. Some remedies are available over the counter and a pharmacist can advise you on specific ones for your condition. Remedies are also available over the internet but these may not be tailored to your needs. What does it involve? Your first session with a homeopath will involve answering questions about your general health, any conditions you're suffering with and past history. The homeopath may ask about your emotional state, lifestyle and family medical history. The homeopath may also ask about any sensations, feelings and sleep patterns. Your therapy will take a holistic approach (meaning the whole body) so keep an open-mind and answer honestly. These factors help the homeopath make a homeopathic diagnosis and reach a decision about what remedies might best suit your condition and how they should be taken. Your homeopath may, for example, advise you to take the remedy half an hour after eating and to avoid strong foods or drinks believed to have an effect on the remedy.     Is it right for you? Homeopathy has been widely used throughout the world for more than 200 years. In 2000, the House of Lords’ Select Committee on Science & Technology cited homeopathy as one of the five Group One therapies, having “an individual diagnostic approach” along with osteopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine and acupuncture.(1) Homeopathy will not interfere with the action of medicines prescribed by your doctor. Because homeopathic remedies are non-toxic, there are no side effects(2) and they are safe even for pregnant women and babies. Homeopathy is not an alternative to treatment by your GP who should always be informed about any medical condition from which you are suffering.   Anyone taking prescribed drugs should first discuss with their GP about seeking homeopathic therapy and also inform their homeopath about their GP's diagnosis and prescriptions during their first appointment.   Links:      The Society of Homeopaths Code of Ethics and Practice    The Society of Homeopaths Research and Clinical Trials      Practitioners        Marian Byham Member of the College of Practical Homeopathy Registered Member of the Society of Homeopaths Member of the Guild of Homeopaths Marian trained at the College of Homeopathy and then the College of Practical Homeopathy for four years followed by a two year postgraduate course at the Guild of Homeopaths. Marian also works at the Helios Homeopathic Pharmacy (world-wide distributors of Homeopathic medicines) giving advice and dispensing the remedies and has worked there since 2000. Marian is particularly interested in providing homeopathy for children from babies to teenagers and working with pregnant mothers. Childbirth kits with instructions are available on request and Marian is happy to provide advice on appropriate remedies for childbirth and the early days and weeks immediately after the birth.   Can supply Homeopathic First Aid and Travel Kits. Marion also practises at the Natural Medicine Centre, 72 High Street, West Wickham, Kent. Tel: 020-8776-0444.     Price list: First 90 minute session Subsequent 45 minute sessions Children: First 90 minute session Subsequent 45 minute sessions £67 £42 £57 £37 Consultation prices includes the remedies and any telephone communication/support as necessary between appointments. Please enquire for concessionary rates.             Len Marlow M.Sc, MCH Member of the College of Homeopathy RSHom Registered Member of the Society of Homeopaths Len has been practising since 1990 and has been a practitioner at the GNHC since its inception and also has a practice in Shropshire and supervises clinical training for The Homeopathy College. He trained at the College of Homeopathy and took a further qualification to enable him to register with The Society of Homeopaths. Len provides therapy for people who are in transition, adolescents and adults and has developed a style of working with whole families, parents and their young children, often starting during pregnancy . He is insured through the Society and abides by their code of ethics. The charges for appointments cover the cost of the appointment and the homoeopathic remedy. Len has set these charges to include occasional calls from clients between appointments. He also offers a service via the internet. For further information, see Len's website.     Price list: First 90 minute session Subsequent 45 minute sessions Children: First 60 minute session Subsequent 30 minute sessions     £60 £45 £50 £35 Please enquire for concessionary rates.     Footnotes: 1. House of Lords Select Committee on Science & Technology. ‘Complementary & Alternative Medicine.’ Session 1999-2000, 6th Report. The Stationery Office, 2000 2. Dantas F, Rampes H. Do homeopathic medicines provoke adverse effects? A systematic review. Br Hom J, 2000; 89: 35-8       home       The Greenwich Natural Health Centre Neptune House 70 Royal Hill Greenwich London SE10 8RF Tel: 020 8691 5408 Directors: Carol Williams & Pat Truman de Reimers. Content copyright © 2005-2010 The Greenwich Natural Health Centre.