If you are uncomfortable taking powerful medications, homeopathy may be what you're looking for. Homeopathy works on the principle that by taking an extremely diluted form of something that would normally make you ill, you can actually treat the symptoms.

Developed by German physician Christian Hahnemann, this gentle therapy is now used to treat a range of illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, ulcers, and migraines. A good course of treatment can increase your energy levels and improve your quality of life - indeed, many people report that it has resolved physical problems that have been bothering them for years.