Homoeopathy is based on the concept of 'like cures like'. This means that any substance that produces symptoms of illness in a healthy person can cure those symptoms in a sick person.

Put more simply, what makes you sick can also cure you. The simple onion is a good example. Chopping onions makes your eyes water and burn, your noses run and you may also sneeze and cough. You may recognise these symptoms as those of hayfever. When homoeopathically prepared, Allium Cepa (onion) is a commonly used and successful remedy for treating a person suffering with hay fever.

A substance is made in to a homoeopathic remedy by a process called potentisation, where a very minute amount of that substance is used in a specially prepared way. The remedy boosts the body's immune system to overcome the complaint or illness. 

Homoeopathy looks at each person as unique, and analyses the individual way in which they experience their symptoms. As much as everyone's headache is different, 10 people with such a complaint may all need different remedies.

The person's illness, what makes them feel better or worse, as well as their whole physical, mental and emotional makeup, is important. This is what is meant by 'taking a holistic approach' to treatment. Homoeopathy aims to cure by assisting the body to remove the cause of the disease, and not just lessen symptoms. The principles that govern homoeopathy have remained unchanged since it's beginnings 200 years ago.

In Australia, local call ankhara rose therapeutics on 1300 729 081 to arrange a personal homoeopathic consultation.