Eileen Strand

Homeopathy and Flower Essences

with Eileen Strand (MLCHom, MARH)

Eileen is a registered Homeopath and a qualified Flower Essence Practitioner. As a Member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths, she is recognised by many private health insurance companies, such as HSA.

Eileen will spend some time discussing your health and any physical or emotional aspects that may be relevant. She will ask you questions about yourself, your past health and your family's medical history. Everything discussed is confidential. By obtaining a complete or holistic view of your case, she will identify the most appropriate remedy for you to take. A homeopathic remedy is usually prescribed in the form of little pills to be dissolved under the tongue, or as a liquid in the case of flower essences. Complete instructions will be given to you at the time.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a long established and gentle system of medicine, which treats each person as a whole. It is a safe an effective approach to good health and healing. Homeopathy works to create balance and harmony in the whole being, by stimulating the body to heal itself. It can be applied to most conditions and illnesses, and will help people to regain their health. It can treat most physical and emotional complaints. A few examples are:

Arthritis
Asthma
Bladder irregularities
Back problems
Coughs and Chest infections
Eczema
Earache
Exhaustion
Depression
Digestive problems and IBS
Hypertension
Heartburn
Hayfever
Menstrual problems, PMT and Menopausal changes
Morning Sickness
Post Natal Depression
Skin issues including acne, itches,hives
Sensitivity to adverse environmental effects
Insomnia
Travel sickness
Teething
Tonsillitis
Warts
Ulcers

Homeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body's natural tendency to heal. This stimulus assists your own system to clear itself of an imbalances. Remedies are prescribed according to the "Law of Similars", which means that your homeopath will choose a remedy that is the most appropriate remedy for you, your symptoms and your overalll case. The reult will be the balancing and improvement of your health as a whole.

Homeopathy is excellent for treating emotional problems, such as depression, anxieties, fears and dealing with grief and traumas past and present.

In a First Aid situation, homeopathy is very good, and can be used to stop bleeding, help with stings and bites, burns, bruises, shocks and accidents. It can also assist in the quick healing of broken bones and recovery from childhood illnesses.

Homeopathy can support people in all stages of development from babies with colic, toddlers with tantrums, hyperactive children, teenagers adjusting to puberty, the anxieties and stresses of adulthood, all stages of pregnancy, and restrictions that may come with ageing.

It is safe to use alongside other medications, and can help people deal eith the side effects of medical treatments, such as Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. It is beneficial before and after surgery to assist with recovery. Homeopathy can also offer support during periods of change and transition.

Flower Essences

There is a long history in many cultures of using flower essences for healing. In the 1930's in England, Dr. Bach studied flowers and developed the Bach Flower Essences. He found Flower Essences made from the energetic blueprint of the flower brought support and worked on a deep but subtle level. When he treated the feelings of a patient their unhappiness and physical distress would disappear as the healing potential in their bodies was unlocked. Since then many different sets of essences have been created and the healing power of these essences can help on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

An integral part of my practice as a homeopath is to work with Flower, Gem and Environmental Essences alongside homeopathic remedies. Essences bring an invitation to gently encourage transformation and healing. They act as a catalysts for change and give positive support during any healing process. Essences like flowers bring positive energy and can help to clear blockages bringing balance and peace.

Have you ever thought why flowers are often given as a present to make someone feel better? There is something special about being in the presence of flowers, for example sitting in a meadow of flowers is uplifting. Every flower carries a unique life affirming pattern of energy. Essences are made from this positive energy by carefully placing perfect flower heads into a crystal bowl of spring water and leaving it to potentise in the rays of the sun. It is then preserved by adding alcohol and bottled.

When taking a Flower Essence you are able to experience the energy of that flower and healing qualities it brings. As an Essence Practitioner I will match the characteristics of a flower to those of a patient. I carefully choose the most appropriate essences from the Alaskan Essences, Bush Flower Essences, Bach Essences, Bailey Essences, Indigo and the FES ranges. I often give these to support the homeopathic work and occasionally I will prescribe these alone.