What is Homoeopathy?

A holistic approach to treating disease and regaining health, homoeopathy was founded in the late 1700s by German physician Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the theory that a substance that causes symptoms of disease in a healthy person can be used to treat the same when administered in small doses. Homoeopathic remedies are highly diluted to stimulate the body's natural healing process, hence their high efficacy in treating a wide range of illnesses.

Homoeopathy in Sydney

What are the Benefits of Homoeopathy?

Holistic doctors have been using homoeopathic therapies for more than 200 years to stimulate and boost the immune system, which prevents and fights disease. In addition to strengthening the body's defense mechanism against diseases by increasing its resistance to infectious agents like bacteria and viruses, homoeopathic remedies improve one's quality of life. They can help address a variety of conditions, including:

  • Ear infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Sinusitis
  • Coughs and cold
  • Arthritis
  • Digestive issues
  • Migraine and tension headaches
  • Anxiety attacks
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Allergies
  • Alopecia
  • Asthma and other respiratory infections
  • Halitosis
  • Infertility
  • Irregular bowel movements
  • Conjunctivitis 
  • Fibromyalgia

How Much Does Homoeopathy in Sydney Cost?

Initial consultations with a homoeopath in Sydney may range from $150 to $180, depending on the duration and types of remedies used. Follow-up appointments usually cost less, unless you require new homoeopathic remedies in your treatment plan. Online consultations are also offered by some homeopaths.

How Many Homoeopaths are Located in Sydney?

There are about 400 homoeopaths registered with the Australian Register of Homoeopaths (AROH), the national registration body for homoeopaths in Australia. More than 30% of them are in Sydney and other areas of New South Wales. Homoeopathic practitioners in the region, if not the country as a whole, are 80% female, according to the Job Outlook website.

How Many People in Sydney Use Homoeopathy? 

Although the total number of Sydney residents using homoeopathy is unknown, a 2007 survey showed that 5% of 350 respondents from different parts of NSW had used homoeopathic remedies in the previous year and 3% had visited a homoeopath. The respondents were mostly women between the ages of 18 and 34 who reported fair or poor health.