This page answers some of the questions I get asked over and over again. If you have a query that isn’t covered here please send me an email at chris@christinekavanagh.co.uk. I will answer as soon as I can.

Homeopathy is sometimes described as an alternative therapy.  Can I mix it with conventional treatments or is there a conflict between the approaches?

We recommend that you should maintain your relationship with your GP. A GP will be able to arrange any X-rays and investigations you may need. The approaches are different but where patients are undergoing medical treatment for a particular problem homeopathy generally works well in support at every stage and the two systems of health care can provide complementary services

Homeopathy does provide an alternative approach to a number of common problems such as eczema, persistent minor infections and …. Many of my patients have been keen to avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics, corticosteroids and other medicines to which they have reacted adversely. 

Are there any side effects I should know about?

There are no side effects in the conventional sense of additional unwanted physical symptoms. As homeopathy addresses the whole person, patients often report that their treatment has a positive impact on their lives that reaches far beyond the symptoms which brought them to me. 

How do I know much does it will cost?

I charge standard fees for a first appointment and follow ups. Overall costs will vary according to the length of treatment and the number of appointments required. I always give an indication of what to expect when doing a first appointment and there is no financial commitment beyond the current appointment.

Do you do home visits?

I do home visits for established patients only.

I am pregnant. Will homeopathic treatment affect my baby?

There is no need to be concerned about homeopathic treatment affecting your baby. Homeopathy is a safe and gentle approach. Many mothers to be use homeopathy to help them with aspects of their pregnancy. See Homeopathy and Women  for more information.

What kinds of problems can be treated?

Most problems will respond to Homeopathic treatment. It is an approach to “wellness” that builds on a broad and detailed picture of each individual and which is designed to avert serious pathology. Homeopathy is not an appropriate alternative

Can homeopathy be used preventively?

Absolutely! The whole approach of homeopathy is to treat the whole person and to avert the onset of deeper and chronic problems by addressing the early and occasional symptoms as they are experienced by the individual. We all experience problems from time to time and a homeopath can build a picture of our constitutional type which allows effective action to be taken early. This is especially true of children, whose various ailments so often form a pattern and one which is very amenable to treatment once the appropriate constitutional remedy is clear.