Registered Homeopath practising in Portsmouth, Southsea, Hampshire and West Sussex
Homeopathy for Men
The stresses of today too often can have an impact on the physical and emotional health of men's lives. This coupled with a general tendency for men to ignore early indications of ill health or not to express their emotional or physical discomfort can lead to a condition becoming more serious.
Research confirms the link between the mind and body in the development of disease. American studies have revealed that those suffering from frequent episodes of depression are 40% more likely to develop heart disease - the main premature killer of men in the UK1. Whilst a good diet and exercise is generally recognised to have a positive impact on our health, mental and emotional well being is also acknowledged as an influencing factor.
Orthodox medicine generally does not consider the inter-relationship between the mind and body in the course of treatment, whereas homeopathy considers all aspects of the person before the selection of a remedy. Homeopathic treatment is specific to each individual and is aimed at resolving the underlying imbalances at their deepest level. The focus is on stimulating and strengthening the immune system as a whole rather than just focusing on the disease.
Men come to homeopathy to find help with a range of different conditions. Common ones are skin disorders, respiratory, circulatory and digestive complaints, sexual problems and anxiety, stress and depression. Homeopathy can be used safely alongside conventional treatment or help those wanting to withdraw from their current medication with the support of their GP.
1. Duke University Medical Centre: Paper to the American Psychosomatic Society, Vancouver March 5, 2005.