Alternative medicines heal the mind, body and soul

Those seeking alternative medicinal treatments will be pleased to know that homeopath, Dr Marianne Ferreira, is now practising on the South Coast. Marianne studied at the University of Johannesburg and achieved her Masters in Homeopathy in 2017.

She has always had a passion for natural medicines and this is what drove her to study homeopathy. “I am really excited to be here,” she said. “I still have a practice up in Johannesburg, but on discovering the peaceful serenity of the South Coast, decided to also offer my services down here. I am working alongside Dr Duane Wood at Back to Health Wellness Centre in Shelly Beach.”

“Most of the ailments I treat these days include depression, gastrointestinal problems, muscular and skeletal issues as well as hormonal issues,” she said. “It’s all about lifestyle changes and treatments centred around the mind, body and soul. With homeopathic healing, we work to discover the cause of the problem, it’s not just about solutions.”

So what is homeopathy you might ask? It is a system of alternative medicine created in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann from Germany, based on his doctrine that a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people would cure similar symptoms in sick people. Specifically prepared and diluted medicinal substances are dispensed as potentised remedies to the patient.

Homeopathy is a medical system based on the belief that the body can cure itself. Those who practice it use tiny amounts of natural substances, like plants and minerals which stimulate the healing process. This is the Homeopathic Law of Similars also expressed as ‘Let likes be cured by likes’. The word homeopathy is derived from the Greek words homoios, meaning like, and pathos, meaning suffering.

The key to successful treatment is identifying the similarity between the effects of the original substance in healthy people and the pattern of illness in the individual who is sick. The homeopathic method involves an exceptionally complete and detailed description of the patient, the illness and its evolution.

Homeopathy is safe and effective for all ages, which is proven not only by the worldwide support and interest of patients and health professionals but also by research and clinical trials in various related fields.

Practitioners acknowledge the limits of their own paradigm with respect to cure of disease and work closely together with existing medical services to the best benefit of the patient and cater for the specific needs unique to every patient’s experience of illness.

“Patients often make the choice to visit a homeopath for a safer yet effective alternative to conventional medicine,” says Dr Ferreira. It is a holistic system that can take into account every aspect of the patient’s life, making it a therapeutic system that employs the body’s own healing potential to the benefit of the patient’s overall health and well-being.

Homeopathy in South Africa supports the health objectives of the government of South Africa. Dr Ferreira will be at the Back to Health Wellness Centre in Shelly Beach one week out of every month so it is important to call and book an appointment.

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