When Medicine Said 'Functional': How Homeopathy Helped Me Heal
As a medically trained clinician and former Royal Naval Medic with 13 years’ experience as a paramedic, I’ve always approached health with logic, structure, and a clinical mindset. But when it came to my own health, especially after becoming a mother, the system I’d worked within for so long had no answers—and worse, no curiosity.
After my son was born, I hit a wall. The first two years of motherhood were some of the hardest of my life. I suffered from PTSD, intense mood swings, chronic fatigue, and visible nutritional deficiencies, with rashes on my face that were impossible to ignore. Yet not one clinician asked about my diet or basic wellbeing. I wasn’t offered any nutritional support—only antidepressants. No one asked why I felt the way I did—only how to suppress it.
When neurological symptoms like brain fog, numbness, and tremors appeared, the tests still showed nothing. I was told it was a "functional illness."
What is Functional Illness?
A functional illness means your symptoms are absolutely real, but they don't show up on standard scans or blood tests. It’s not “in your head”—it’s simply that the conventional system can’t detect dysfunction at the levels where it begins.
This is where homeopathy and nutritional therapy shine. Instead of focusing only on lab results, they listen to the whole story: your symptoms, sensations, emotions, history, and needs. They see the person behind the problem.
How My Healing Began
My healing started gently—with tissue salts to nourish my depleted system. From there, I began working with my homeopath and used Sepia to reconnect with myself after the emotional exhaustion and overwhelm of early motherhood.
As my healing progressed, deeper constitutional remedies like Palladium and Carcinosin were used to peel away older layers of emotional and physical patterns that had been holding me back.
Alongside this, I rebuilt the nutritional foundation my body was crying out for, supporting my nervous system, hormones, and overall resilience.
The change wasn’t overnight, but it was profound. I wasn’t just managing symptoms—I was rebuilding myself from the inside out.
Finding the Right Remedy and Potency
While over-the-counter homeopathy can be a wonderful place to start, deeper healing often requires different or stronger potencies tailored to your individual needs.
For best results, it’s always advisable to work with a professional homeopath who can guide you through your journey.
Alternatively, if you resonate with my story and would like support, feel free to contact me directly.
Resources to Support Your Healing Journey
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Sepia 200c Homeopathic Remedy – Gentle yet powerful support for emotional exhaustion, overwhelm, and hormonal balance.
Tissue Salts for Healthy Living by Margaret Roberts – A beginner-friendly guide to using mineral salts to support recovery.
The Complete Homeopathy Handbook by Miranda Castro – An essential, practical guide to everyday homeopathy.
Floradix Liquid Iron Formula – A gentle, easily absorbed iron supplement to support energy levels.
Feroglobin Iron and Fatigue Support – Another excellent option for supporting fatigue and iron levels.
Floradix Magnesium Liquid Formula – Helps support muscle health, relaxation, and nervous system balance.
Please note: Always consult your doctor, pharmacist, or qualified practitioner before starting new supplements to ensure they are appropriate for your needs.
Georgie is a clinician, studying homeopathy and affiliated with the Faculty of Homeopathy. She is fully insured to practice and treat her own clients at Renew Health & Beauty in Lincolnshire. Georgie offers personalised wellness treatments, including remote homeopathy consultations. Learn more at www.renewhealthbeauty.co.uk.
The answers are there. We just have to listen.
