Jan Taylor Dip.Hom.ACH, RSHom
Homeopath at The Holistic Centre

FAQ & Testimonials

FAQ
Can I still have contact with my GP whist having homeopathic treatment?
A -Yes of course, if you are on conventional medication it is especially important to keep the contact.

Do homeopathic medicines still work if I am on medicine from my doctor?
A - Yes because homeopathic medicine works on a different level - not a physiological level but on a dynamic level.

Can I take my daughter's homeopathic medicine as I have the same illness as her?
A - No because homeopathy treats 'individual' people. 10 people may come for the same complaint and all of them may receive a different homeopathic medicine.

Q - What are homeopathic remedies made of?
A - Homeopathic remedies are made from plant, animal and mineral extracts and diluted in varying degrees in order to avoid unpleasant side effects. All homeopathic medicines are tested, or as we call it 'proved' on healthy human beings, NOT on animals.

For further information on homeopathic research visit: The Society of Homeopaths Research Page


TESTIMONIALS -.
From I.P. SWF - TINNITUS
I have had tinnitus for nearly 30 years. When I first went to see Jan in October 2009 I was desperate. I couldn’t even talk about my tinnitus without breaking down in floods of tears. My tinnitus was so loud it sounded like I had jet engines in both ears and I could hear these noises above everything, even my washing machine on a very loud spin cycle. I really thought that if I didn’t get help then I faced a life-time of these dreadful noises. Jan asked me lots of questions, some of which at the time really seemed irrelevant, but I know now that homeopathy does not treat just the illness but the person as a whole. Jan gave me 2 powders, which I had to take in water for 5 days at a time. I was sceptical, but I gradually started to feel like my old self. It definitely didn’t happen overnight, because it doesn’t work like that. By Christmas my noises had definitely got quieter and I was not hearing them all day like I was before. 3 months on and I am feeling so much better. When I have had these flare-ups in the past they have sometimes taken up to 6 months before I start to feel any respite, but this time I seem to have improved much quicker. I am confident that I can get over these flare-ups much quicker now with the help of homeopathy,

From S.L. Danbury - PLANTAR FASCIATIS
I have suffered with severe heel pain for the past 8 years. After trying conventional methods such as physio, anti-inflamitary tablets and heel inserts, i decided to try homeopathy to see if this would make a difference. I researched local homeopaths and thought Jan seemed perfect and she was. I must admit, i was a little skeptical to start but, after 4 sessions with Jan, my heels have significantly improved, I can't believe it! The relief of being able to walk in the morning and run without pain is amazing. I really cant thank Jan enough and will be definitely be referring her to all my family and friends. I wish I had found her years ago!

From B.M. (2008) – PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
I had my amputation in April after a motorbike accident. I do not cope well with medication and once I was able to cope with the pain from the operation I stopped taking the pain killers. After about three weeks, I began to suffer from the most excruciating and debilitating phantom limb pain. It was like reliving the pain from the leg being crushed in the accident.
The pain was continuous and I was struggling to cope. I went to the doctor but they wanted to prescribe a drug that is an anti depressant. Unfortunately there are no other drugs available to prevent phantom pains. I tried hypnotherapy and relaxation techniques but there was very little improvement.
Jan arranged a remedy for me that changed everything. The first remedy brought many feelings and emotions to the surface but about 24 hours after taking it I had my first day pain free. I took the second remedy a few days later and since that time my pains have been less than 5% of the original agony. I only have pains now when I am very over tired or having been over doing it. My emotional state and positivity has increased significantly and I am so grateful that I have not had to resort to anti depressants to help me.

Fron Mum of Baby D B. Southend - CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE
I approached Jan around a year ago, not for me but for my son who was 1 year old. He had been born very prematurely, at only 27 weeks gestation and suffers from Chronic Lung Disease. I was glad to find out that Jan would be willing to treat him. Every time my son caught a cold, we would have to take him to hospital with difficulty in breathing. Soon after starting homeopathic treatment, my son stopped needing hospitalization whenever he caught a cold, and his immune system is now so much better. I know of several children - even older - with Chronic Lung Disease, and feel that my son's health is so much better. He is now a healthy, strong and very energetic 2 year old boy. There are so many stories of children with this condition that need to go to hosptial whenever they catch a cold, even at older ages, and I feel that homeopathy has given my son a strong immunity and better ways to deal with colds whenever he gets them. After being diagnosed with eczema, we also turned to Jan and homeopathy for this condition, with great improvements, without any product that will affect him in other ways.
I recommend homeopathy to anyone with similar problems, and feel homeopathic treatments don't have contra-indications as conventional medicines do.
We are so grateful to Jan for our son's good health

From - T.D. Southend - CHRONIC COUGH
Dear Jan
I felt that I should write to you to thank you for helping me with an ailment a couple of years ago. I was reminded of the fact by a friend asking me about alternative therapy this morning.

As your records may show, I came to you with a persistent cough which occurred after I contracted a cold, an event that was more frequent than normal for a man of my age. After an initial consultation, you provided me with some powders. Over a period of six months the treatment continued then work commitments forced me to cancel further consultations. Almost immediately, Jan, my immune system was strengthened and since completing (or near completing) the course of treatment, not only have I contracted far fewer colds but on the odd occasion that I get the sniffles it usually comes to nothing.

The point I am getting to is that, albeit late, I wish to thank you most sincerely for making my life so much better. Coughs that lasted for many weeks and made me feel almost suicidal at times are now a thing of the past. What is more, I now have time for your version of alternative medicine whereas before I was sceptical. Once again – thank you for what you did.

From J H, South Woodham Ferrers - IBS
Before turning to homoeopathy, I had endured, over 5 years of IBS with all it's unpleasant symptoms. After just two homoeopathy treatments I was able to enjoy my best Christmas for years - eating a variety of food with no stomach pains, burning and urgent trips to the toilet.

<From D.M. South Woodham - JOINT AND MUSCLE PAIN
I am pleased to report continued progress on the recovery of my hip/groin injury and neck/shoulder. Both long standing injuries (2006/2005 respectively) are much improved since September 2007 when I started homoeopathic treatment and the hip/groin injury is now almost 100% allowing me to fully engage in sports activities again...

From C.W., South Woodham
I have been visiting Jan Taylor now for some 2 years and as a result I feel considerably better, both physically and emotionally. Homeopathy for me has been, and continues to be a great success! C W - South Woodham Ferrers.

From S.C.,Harlow - MENOPAUSE
I turned to homeopathy when my doctor advised me to stop taking HRT for the menopause. Whilst I agreed with his reasons and respected his medical advice I was very concerned about the return of the symptoms that I had experienced before I took HRT. That is when I went to see Jan Taylor.

I found the initial consultation very reassuring, never before had anyone spent so much time on my medical history and seemed really interested in me as a whole person rather than a symptom that needed to be quickly treated and shown out of the door.

Whilst it was for the menopause that I originally went to see Jan and she has certainly helped me manage the hot flushes, etc I have turned to homeopathy successfully for other healing both emotional and physical. She has encouraged me to take responsibility for my own well being and homeopathy is now very important to me.

From D.H. Woodham Ferrers - SKIN ERUPTION AFTER GRIEF
Jan took a lot of time on my initial consultation asking me about my likes and dislikes, my lifestyle,my medical experiences and of course the reason I came for the initial appointment. Jan concluded that I was still suffering from grief that stemmed from a traumatic event in my life, which occurred in August 2000, and that in all probability this was the cause of my skin rashes.

The homeopathic remedy I was given started to take effect within a month. I found that I was starting to have more energy and was becoming less inclined to dwell on the events that had lain buried within me since August 2000.

I have continued with Jan’s program of treatments and can now, a year later, state that the skin rashes are much reduced and less inflamed. Also, just as importantly, I have a more energetic and balanced outlook on life and, as a result, now look forward to the future instead of being stuck in the past. I believe this change in me is mainly due to the holistic treatment that Jan has given me.

Jan’s professionalism, coupled with her compassionate approach, has been a great help to me and I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking homeopathic treatment

<D.D., Hertfordshire - POLYMYALGIA & ARTHRITIS
It is now 6 months since my treatment began and I can honestly say that I have achieved a much better level of health, far more energy and am now weaned off some of the potent painkillers that I had been taking on a regular basis. I totally approve of this more natural way to help the body to heal itself. Homeopathy has made me more in tune with my own body's rhythms and I now feel more in control of my own health

It has also made me take a step back and think about how to deal with other aspects of my life. Talking to Jan has helped me to identify areas of stress and how to deal with them. I am now able to search into my own subconscious and come to terms with issues that have been suppressed over many years. I still have some way to go but I feel that I have a better understanding of my own body and why some of my ailments have almost been self induced by stress and tension.

From M.W. South Woodham Ferrers - WARTS & CORNEAL ABRATIONS
"I have known Jan for several years and she has successfully treated me for a variety of complaints in that time. In doing so she has helped me to re-build my life. She is professional, reliable, easy to talk to and I hold her in high esteem."

From J B, SWF, Chelmsford - SLEEP PROBLEMS AND SKIN ERUPTIONS
I have been going to Jan for about three years – I first went to see her with sleep and skin problems. At the time I did not realise that my condition was due to a bereavement. After going to her for a few months I gradually started to realise this was the root to many of my problems. Homeopathy has helped me to overcome a lot of grief and has made me a more confident, positive and happy person. Jan Taylor is a very easy person to talk to and I will always continue with homeopathy.

The above testimonials are the personal experience and opinion of each individual and do not represent 'evidence'.