Dr Robyn Anderson - Homeopathic Practitioner

10/11/2025

🌿 Can a plant work as well as the pill for PCOS?

A recent clinical trial from Iran compared nettle extract to a standard birth control pill in women with PCOS. After 3 months, both groups showed similar improvements in hormone balance and the nettle group also had better blood sugar control and more regular, lighter periods.

🌱 So what is nettle?
Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a nutrient-rich herb traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-balancing, and hormone-supporting properties. It’s also packed with iron, magnesium, and antioxidants that can support energy and metabolism.

It’s amazing to see research opening up more choices for women - so we can make informed, empowered decisions about our health 🤓

If you’d like to read the full study, here’s the link:
🔗 https://nmj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-1981-en.html

This post is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Like any form of treatment, natural or conventional, it’s always safest to chat to your healthcare provider for personalised advice.💚

06/11/2025

You’ll often see me reading, researching, or writing after a consult - and that’s because a homeopathic remedy isn’t always chosen on the spot.
Sometimes the indicated remedy is clear immediately… and other times it takes a bit more study, reflection, and cross-referencing before being prescribed.

In homeopathy, we don’t match a remedy to a diagnosis.
We match it to a whole person.

During a consult, I gather information like:
🧠 How emotions show up physically
🩺 What makes symptoms better or worse
🌿 What drains vitality vs what restores it (sleep, trauma history, cycle patterns, lifestyle)
🎭 Personality patterns, fears, cravings, energy levels, coping styles
And so much more...

➡️ All of this becomes the “symptom picture” I repertorise – meaning I cross-reference thousands of remedies to find the one that fits the person, not just the condition.

That’s why homeopathic consults take time and why two people with the same diagnosis rarely get the same prescription.

03/11/2025

Your body keeps the score - whether you’re listening or not.

Most people think “stress just makes you tired,” but long-term, unprocessed stress can affect almost every major system in the body - hormones, blood sugar, digestion, mood, immunity, sleep, and even the way your brain wires itself.

Here’s what we know from research:

✅ When the stress response stays switched on, sleep becomes lighter and more disrupted
✅ Digestive function slows, which can trigger bloating, IBS-type symptoms, and nutrient deficiencies
✅ The body shifts into “energy conservation mode”, often storing more fat around the belly
✅ Hormones may become imbalanced, affecting cycles, thyroid function, fertility and PMS
✅ The immune system becomes less responsive, making people more prone to infections, flare-ups, and allergies
✅ And over time, the nervous system can burn out - leading to deep fatigue, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or full shutdown

In other words: we don’t avoid the consequences of stress by pushing through.
We only delay them.

Some studies show that people who don’t take intentional rest or recovery time have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic health issues - not because they’re “weak”, but because the body will always prioritise survival over your to-do list.

✨ Resting before you crash is prevention, not indulgence
✨ “I’ll slow down later” is a story many people only stop telling themselves after burnout hits
✨ No supplement, coffee, or mindset trick can replace an actual reset of your nervous system

If you don’t make time to relax, your body will eventually make time for you - through exhaustion, headaches, hormonal chaos, panic attacks, unexplained pain, or burnout.

The choice isn’t whether your body speaks.
It’s when you decide to listen.

📩 Share this with someone who keeps showing up strong but is running on empty

16/10/2025

🧪✨ Did you know? Homeopaths were the first to conduct placebo-controlled trials — a method that’s now the gold standard for testing all medicines.

Dr Alexander Tournier reminded us how homeopathy continues to stand up to scientific scrutiny:
📊 329 clinical studies (randomised & non-randomised) in peer-reviewed journals
🎯 286 randomised controlled trials covering 152 medical conditions
🔬 166 double-blind placebo-controlled trials covering 100 conditions

Modern research continues to confirm what Hahnemann pioneered centuries ago — that rigorous science and homeopathy go hand in hand.

16/10/2025

✨ When Your Body Starts Whispering… Listen. ✨

Poor sleep. Brain fog. Bloating. Mood Swings. The list could go on...
They’re not random - they’re your nervous system saying, “I’m tired, and I need you to slow down.”

As a homeopath who works closely with stress-related and hormonal imbalances, I see this every single day - the body trying to communicate long before blood tests show anything “abnormal.”

Your body is wise - it doesn’t betray you; it protects you.
And when you start to listen - to rest, to nourish, to breathe - those whispers become calmer, clearer, and kinder.

Slow down. You’re allowed to. 💚

13/10/2025

✨ Two Years of Healing, Growth & Gratitude ✨

Just over two years ago, on the 1st of October, I opened the doors to my very own homeopathic practice here in Cape Town.

After qualifying from the University of Johannesburg, I had a dream: to move to Cape Town and open a space where people could feel truly seen, heard, and cared for. But these things don't happen overnight, so for a while, I worked for a wonderful homeopath in Joburg - learning, growing, and quietly building the courage to take the leap.

In 2023, that dream finally became a reality. I packed up my life, moved across the country, and started from scratch - new city, new patients, new everything. It’s been the most rewarding, humbling, and heart-expanding journey.

The first photo was taken in my Plumstead room, where it all began. The second, in my beautiful new space in Tokai 🩺

To everyone who has supported me - patients, colleagues, friends, and family - thank you. You’ve trusted me with your health, your stories, and your healing, and that means more than words can say.

Here’s to many more years of growth, learning, and helping people reconnect with their health 🌿💚

13/10/2025

✨ Two Years of Healing, Growth & Gratitude ✨

Just over two years ago, on the 1st of October, I opened the doors to my very own practice here in Cape Town.

After qualifying from the University of Johannesburg, I had a dream: to move to Cape Town and open a space where people could feel truly seen, heard, and cared for. But these things don't happen overnight, so for a while, I worked for a wonderful homeopath in Joburg - learning, growing, and quietly building the courage to take the leap.

In 2023, that dream finally became a reality. I packed up my life, moved across the country, and started from scratch - new city, new patients, new everything. It’s been the most rewarding, humbling, and heart-expanding journey.

The first photo was taken in my Plumstead room, where it all began. The second, in my beautiful new space in Tokai 🩺

To everyone who has supported me - patients, colleagues, friends, and family - thank you. You’ve trusted me with your health, your stories, and your healing, and that means more than words can say.

Here’s to many more years of growth, learning, and helping people reconnect with their health 🌿💚

28/09/2025

Very proud to be part of this family 💚

🌍✨ Coming together for the future of homeopathy ✨🌍

This weekend, homeopaths from across South Africa — and beyond — gathered in Cape Town for the HSA Congress 2025. A space to learn, connect, and grow together as we explored the latest scientific advances and the role of homeopathy in shaping modern healthcare. 💚

Grateful for every practitioner, speaker, and supporter who made this moment possible — here’s to building a stronger, healthier future, together. 🌿

27/09/2025

Over the past two days I’ve had the privilege of being at the HSA National Congress 2025, surrounded by colleagues who share the same vision: to see homeopathy grow and thrive.

Being part of this community reminds me why I’m proud to stand as an HSA member - because together we’re stronger, and together we can ensure that more patients have access to homeopathy 💚🌿