About "Alternative Health Solutions":

Alternative Health Solutions is a Wicklow based natural health clinic, which specialises in women’s and children’s health issues. The clinic is run by Ashleigh Tobin, a professionally qualified homoeopath and registered general nurse who has more than twenty years experience in the Irish health sector. Over this time, Ashleigh has been continually updating her skills, studying in the areas of nutrition, vitamin supplementation, preconceptual care, counselling, personal development, mentoring and human learning. In addition, her experience in senior management in the pharmaceutical industry gives her an in depth knowledge of the role of medicine in treating illness.

Memberships:
Registered Member of Irish Society of Homoeopaths
Member of An Bord Altranais
Member of Foresight – The Association for the Promotion of Preconceptual Care
Member of the Institute of Optimum Nutrition
Member of the Association of Registered Complementary Health Therapists of Ireland

Common complaints treated include:      
Premenstrual syndrome
Heavy / Irregular periods
Pregnancy related problems
Symptoms of the menopause
Digestive problems
Irritable bowel syndrome
Recurrent ear / throat infections
Hayfever
Eczema
Anxiety
Chronic coughs and colds
Hayfever / Allergies
Colic / Teething problems
Anxiety / Insomnia

How can I see the homoeopath?
Consultations are available by appointment only in either Wicklow or Arklow. To find out more or arrange a consultation, please call 087 / 7465882.

Free Drop In Health Advice Clinics
Ashleigh hosts a free drop in health advice clinic every Friday morning from 10am to 1pm. Here, Ashleigh is available to answer your health queries and give helpful and practical advice on a range of topics, such as teething / colicky babies, fussy eaters, which supplements are most suitable for you or your family etc.The clinics are held on alternate Friday mornings in Wicklow town’s health food shop ‘Health and Healing’ and in Arklow’s ‘Health at Hand’.

What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is an effective and scientific system of healing which assists the body to heal itself. Homeopathy works by stimulating the body’s own natural defence mechanism to heal itself. Although gentle, the results can be powerful and long lasting.
Homoeopathy is holistic in its approach in that it treats the whole person and not just their symptoms. As a result, you are given the time and space to explain your symptoms in your own way.
With this information, the homoeopath decides on a matching homoeopathic remedy. The remedy acts like a key to the body, starting your own body’s remarkable healing process.

About Homoeopathic Remedies
Homoeopathic remedies are made from natural substances. They are safe, non-addictive and side effect free and can be used even during pregnancy. This is because only a very minute amount of the active ingredient is used in a specially prepared form. Homeopathic remedies are given either as small pleasant tasting pills which dissolve in the mouth or in liquid form.
Homoeopathy can be safely used either alone or alongside conventional medicine. However, any medications prescribed by your own doctor should only be stopped or changed under his / her supervision. Homoeopathic treatment is best undertaken with the guidance of a qualified, professional homoeopath.

Who can benefit from homoeopathy?
Homeopathy has proven itself useful in successfully treating many conditions in millions of patients worldwide. It is gentle enough even for babies, pregnant women and the elderly. Homeopathy is used to treat physical as well as mental and emotional conditions. One in four Europeans now uses homoeopathy on a regular basis and the World Health Organization advocates the use of homeopathy.

What is treatment like?
In homoeopathy, treatment is about the person and not just their symptoms. As a result, the typical first appointment will take one hour with follow up appointments taking 45 minutes. This is to allow you time and space to be heard – often healing in itself. Treatment consists of an initial consultation with a follow up to monitor progress. The relevant remedy may be given in either pill or drop form. Depending on the nature of the illness, further appointments may be necessary.