“I had been suffering from an assortment of digestive issues – stomach complaints, occasional gastroenteritis and acid reflux – for some time. The symptoms for these included discomfort, bloating, heartburn and excess burping. I also seemed to catch more colds and flu than others.

I had tried over-the-counter medicine for the heartburn but with no success. Over time, my symptoms started to have an impact on my day to day life. For example, I sometimes felt too unwell to go the gym.

I had no experience of homeopathy at all, but my mother eventually persuaded me to visit homeopath Dr Marliese Symons. Marliese is very approachable and informative, so I found that I was able to open up to her very easily.

We explored all aspects of my health – emotional and physical – and Marliese expertly explained the principles of homeopathy and how it could address my symptoms.

I was prescribed Silicea Mar in various potencies and over a couple of months, all of my symptoms reduced. The bloating and heartburn is far less frequent and severe and I feel healthier overall.

Marliese also gave me some extremely valuable nutrition and lifestyle advice which has further supported my health and wellbeing.

Overall, I would say that the treatment has significantly improved my health, so I would definitely recommend homeopathy. It is worth considering if conventional treatments have not worked, or if you are looking to avoid the ongoing use of medication and its potential side effects.”

For more information, or to make an appointment with Dr Symons, visit http://www.backin2health.co.uk/

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