Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Kapiti News
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omeopathy is a system of medicine that has its own unique way of prescribing medicine. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates knew over 2000 years ago that people could get relief of ailments through the treatment by similars and the treatment by opposites. Treatment by similars is the principle behind the practice of homeopathic medicine. Orthodox medicine, encompasses mostly the treatment by opposites but has some similar principles such as vaccination. Both these methods, similars and opposites, have their place in treating the sick.
Homeopathic practitioner, Ray McCarthy began his study of homeopathy in 1982. A return visit to England in 1982 brought about a dramatic career change. “I went to a lecture given by ‘Nelson’s Homeopathic pharmacy’, this was my first introduction to homeopathy. I returned to New Zealand and studied homeopathy for four years then went to India to study at the ‘Bengal Allen Medical Institute’ in Calcutta.”
HOMEOPATHYT – “TREATMEN BY SIMILARS”
Back in New Zealand, Mr McCarthy registered with the New Zealand Society of Homeopaths and opened his first clinic in Napier in 1986, which he ran for five years. He practiced in Kerikeri for nine years before coming to Kapiti in 2000 where he now holds consultations at the Waikanae Health Centre’s specialist centre. He has also been a registered member of the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths since its inception about 13 years ago. The council is well supported by her Excellency Lady Janine Mateparae, the Governor Generals wife, who is the patron. The practice of homeopathy goes back over 200 years, when Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, experimented with Chinchona bark (quinine) which was the treatment for malaria. He continued his experimentation, forming the founding principles and practice of homeopathy as it exists today.
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Ray McCarthy, homeopath is available for consultation, by appointment at the Waikanae Specialist Medical Centre, Marae Lane, Waikanae. For an appointment phone 293 6644.
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“Homeopathy triggers the individual system to heal itself,” Mr McCarthy says, “as we age, or encounter stress, our recuperative power to overcome disease diminishes, and allows our genetic weaknesses to show themselves, in the form of symptoms.” Mr McCarthy also says “it is important to know that homeopathic remedies have to be tailored to the individual, not to the diagnosis. It works from a holistic, individual base and the determining factor for the success of treatment lies not in the diagnosis but in the individual. If 50 people presented to a homeopath with arthritis, they may each need a different remedy. Therefore, a consultation with a registered homeopath is absolutely critical to successful treatment”.
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Katharine Mason: 04 299 7770 or 021 427 019 342c Rosetta Road, Raumati Accredited Bowen Practitioner - “Gift Vouchers available”
Compass Health, in partnership with your local Kapiti Medical Centres, is offering free skin checks on Saturday 22nd of February from 10am -12pm. The clinics are a great opportunity for Kapiti locals to have moles, freckles or lesions checked by visiting any participating GP practice. The following medical centres will be participating on the day:
YOGA – TAICHI QIGONG MEDITATION – CLASSIC YOGA YOGA: Beginners: Tues, Wed, Fri 10am. Mon 7.30pm, Tues 6pm. General: Mon and Thurs, 10am and 6pm. Early Bird Yoga: Sat 7.00am (suitable for all levels) TAICHI QIGONG: Tues, Fri 11.30am. Tues 7.30pm. YOGA or TAICHI QIGONG: Newcomers may start any time. Short and long term. Casual $10. 4 classes $35. 10 classes $70. MEDITATION & RELAXATION: to reduce stress. 4 week course. $45. Book for Thurs 13 Mar. 7.30 – 9pm. CLASSIC YOGA COURSE: Starts Sat 8th Mar. 9.00am – 1.00pm. A prospectus is available on request.
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Cammack & Evans, Coastal Medical Rooms, Natural Healing Raumati, Paraparaumu Medical Centre, Team Medical, and Waikanae Health Centre All participating clinics are free of charge and do not require an appointment. One of the most important messages that these clinics will be reinforcing is that people can still have fun outdoors this summer – just slip, slop, slap, and wrap. “Remember; NEVER let yourself or your child get sunburnt!
For further information contact: Paul Marshall Project Manager, Compass Health
0274660207
paulm@compasshealth.org.nz