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| Written by Grace DaSilva-Hill |
| Thursday, 13 November 2008 00:00 |
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by Grace DaSilva-Hill, Treasurer As I write this on a sunny autumn afternoon in south London, listening to the radio at the end of another week of financial doom and gloom, I am reminded of how lucky we are in the west. Mary is a street trader in Accra, selling sobolo drink which she makes herself. She came to our clinic after a complicated labour led to cessation of her periods. She was terrified of another pregnancy, which was affecting her marriage. Tears quietly rolled down her cheeks as she started to describe, mainly in English but with some help from the translator, how things had become so difficult for her and her family. Mary had to be persuaded to come to the clinic as she felt she could not afford to pay two cedis (approx. 50 pence) to see the homeopath. Visiting my homeopath in the UK, I can pay the full fee and on the way there I may meet with a friend for a coffee and cake. How much is coffee and cake? There is probably not much change out of a fiver. £5.00 is the cost of homeopathic treatment for Mary, her husband and their three children for one month. We receive half of our income from monthly standing orders and direct debits. The other half comes from one-off donations. As a registered UK charity, also registered with HMRC to receive Gift Aid, anyone in the world can donate directly to us through www.justgiving.com One homeopath did just that in October, when he ran a marathon and nominated our charity to receive donations from his supporters. Another supporter kindly asked her birthday guests to donate to the project, rather than giving her presents. If you would like your family and friends to hear about our project we will be happy to give a presentation, which was what happened in Guernsey recently - and what a successful evening it was! Thank you to all those wonderful people. You may have other fundraising ideas, or wish to volunteer some of your time. We need people who can spare a few hours once or twice a year to help us with our accounts, for example, or help with editing our case videos And we have not given up the idea of getting a London black cab to use in Accra as a mobile clinic. Please contact me with your ideas. (See contact page on this website) |
Acknowledgments: Benefactors of Ghana Homeopathy Project, in alphabetical order: Abha Light Foundation, Alliance of Registered Homeopaths, Gala Homeopathy, Ghanaian International Airways, Helios Pharmacy, Homeopathic Supply Company, Samuel Goodenough Trust, S.E. London Homeopaths, S.W. London Homeopaths, and the many individuals who have given funding, books, remedies, supplies, their skills and their time, without whom this work would not be possible.
Special Mention: We extend our special thanks to the students and staff from the Contemporary College of Homeopathy, Kent Homeopathic Associates, Alternative Training and School of Homeopathy, and the Sheaf Trust for their ongoing support.
Over thirty million people in Europe already benefit from homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy could help you too.
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a gentle, holistic system of healing, suitable for everyone, young and old. Homeopathy focuses on you as an individual, concentrating on treating your specific physical and emotional symptoms, to give long lasting benefits.
* Homeopathic treatment works with your body's own healing powers to bring health and well being.
* Patients are treated as individuals, not as a collection of disease labels.
* Homeopathy treats all your symptoms - mental, emotional and physical.
* Homeopathic remedies are gentle, subtle and powerful.
To get in touch with a qualified homeopath near you, call The Society of Homeopaths on 0845 450 6611 who will give you a list of professional, registered homeopaths nearest to your home, and answer any of your questions.
How long has Homeopathy been used?
Homeopathy has been used in the UK for over two hundred years, but has an honourable tradition dating back to ancient Greece. It was Samuel Hahnemann, a brilliant doctor working in 1796 who developed the scientific and philosophical foundations of this gentler way of healing. These scientific principles form the basis of successful homeopathic practice today.
What happens when you see a homeopath?
Your homeopath understands that establishing good health involves treating both mind and body, so time is taken to listen to your emotional and physical symptoms. To stimulate your body's own healing process, a remedy closest to your individual symptom picture is prescribed. Healing begins from within your body, strengthening your health and immune system, without any danger of damaging side effects.
Are homeopathic remedies safe?
Homeopathic remedies are a unique, potentised energy medicine, drawn from the plant, mineral and animal worlds. They work by gently boosting the natural energy of the body, and are very safe, even for pregnant and sensitive patients. There is no danger of addiction or toxicity.
What can homeopathy treat?
Homeopathy treats the person, there is some evidence to suggest it can help a person manage the symptoms of acute fevers, sore throats and toothache, to chronic illnesses such as arthritis, eczema, asthma, anxiety and insomnia.
Where can I find a qualified homeopath?
The Society of Homeopaths produces a frequently updated register of professionally trained homeopaths, who work to the Society's Code of Ethics & Practice. You can find one in your area by consulting the register available on this website or telephone 0845 450 6611 and we will mail a copy to you.
(Nothing contained on this page should be taken as individual medical advice or as a substitute for consulting your homeopath or healthcare practitioner. The above information is taken from the website of the Society of Homeopaths, UK)
Other places to turn for info on homeopathy include:
ARH
- Millbrook - Millbrook HillNutley - East Sussex
TN22 3PJ - UK
Tel/Fax: 01825 714506
info@a-r-h.org
HMA - Homeopathic Medical Association
7 Darnley Road, Gravesend
Kent DA11 0RU - U.K.
Email: info@the-hma.org
Tel: 01474 560336
ANM - The Association of Natural Medicine
a-nm@hotmail.co.uk
This last association - ANM, registers people from other disciplines, however, it has many homeopaths such as Tricia Allen, Tessa Jordan, Theresa Partington etc
