Homeopathy is a system of medicine which aims to restore health by harnessing the body’s own natural tendency to heal. It uses naturally occurring substances in remedy format to stimulate the body’s innate ability to overcome illness.  Homeopaths use the smallest possible amount of a substance to trigger a healing effect.

Homeopathy as we know it today was first formulated over 200 years ago by a German doctor and chemist, Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) and it has evolved to become one of the most popular forms of complementary medicines in the world today.

Homeopathy can be used in the treatment of a range of health problems ranging from acute to long term illnesses. It can also treat conditions that do not necessarily fall into a particular ‘disease category’, such as chronic fatigue, or simply feeling unwell with no known cause.

It can be used effectively by everyone, from babies and children to adults, including women during pregnancy. When prescribed appropriately, homeopathic medicines are safe, non-toxic and non-addictive. They can be taken alongside drugs prescribed by your doctor and will not interfere with their beneficial action.

The Galway Homeopathy Clinic is based in Terryland, Galway City, and was founded by Assumpta Creaven and Anne Marie O’Bradaigh, who are both Registered Members of the Irish Society of Homeopaths.