Dr. Deirdré Combrink-Potter - Homoeopath

26/02/2026

A personalised, integrative homeopathic protocol was evaluated in an N-of-1, double-blind, placebo-controlled study for Major Depressive Disorder. Depression levels were measured using the Beck Depression Inventory-II, a standard questionnaire assessing depression severity. Scores worsened during the placebo period but remained stable with Sulphur treatment, suggesting a protective effect in this individual. The authors discuss how immune-related pathways might be involved, though further research is needed.
Read more at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/.../pii/S2949834125000315

25/02/2026

Homoeopathy and psychoneuroendocrinology (PNE) share the underlying principle that the mind, emotions, and body are interconnected.

PNE scientifically investigates how psychological states, stress, and emotions influence the nervous and endocrine systems, altering hormone levels and physiological function.

Homoeopathy, while therapeutic rather than experimental, incorporates this mind–body perspective by selecting remedies that address both mental-emotional patterns and physical symptoms, supporting the body’s innate regulatory and adaptive processes.

Homoeopathy is therefore one of the practical applications aligned with the mechanisms that PNE describes.

24/02/2026

Diarrhoea is common in children — especially during tummy bugs — but knowing when to seek help can make all the difference.
These are some important red flags to watch for, especially in babies and young children.
🌿 While homeopathy may assist in supporting recovery for some children, it’s important to seek medical care when warning signs are present.

17/02/2026

29/09/2025

Words of wisdom, encouragement and strength...

As a new week begins, remember that it’s okay if you’re not okay right now. Healing and growth take time, and you don’t have to have it all figured out today. 🌱 Take things one step, focus on what you can do, not on what you can’t, and give yourself permission to rest when you need it. 💚 Your Mental Health matters, and slowing down to recharge is part of the journey.

29/09/2025

🌍✨ 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. 🌿

11/04/2024

10th of April, World Homoeopathy Day Celebrations!

11/04/2024

Dear Khula Natural Health Centre. Congratulations on your 7th Birthday and on the opening of the two sister Khula Natural Health Centres. You are such an inspiration to all of us within the homoeopathic community!

03/04/2024

Daily tips:

Support and strengthen your family's immunity ahead of the winter season with A.Vogel Echinaforce.

Protect your child from nasty cold and flu bugs with A.Vogel Echinaforce Junior!

Echinaforce Junior is a delicious orange-flavoured chewable tablet that offers children the immune-strengthening properties of freshly harvested echinacea purpurea to help prevent and treat colds and flu.

By incorporating A.Vogel Echinaforce Junior into their daily routine, you’re providing them with what they need to fight off seasonal illnesses, and in the event that they do fall ill, the severity and duration of them being sick is reduced.

All of A.Vogel's Echinacea products are made from fresh extracts of organically grown Echinacea purpurea plants, and with over 100 quality steps involved in the production process to ensure that the highest quality and purity is achieved.

- Strengthen your immune system daily.
- Prevent and treat colds, flu and respiratory tract infections (RTIs).

Echinaforce drops and Echinaforce tablets (normal strength & extra strength) are available for adults.

13/11/2023

Free webinar on a very important topic of Vitamin B12 deficiency by Dr. Patrick Holford tonight 7p.m. UK time.

Vitamin B12 is one of the oldest vitamins and is critical to many biological pathways. It is only found in foods of animal origin (it can only be made by microbes) and depends upon stomach secretions to be absorbed.

Patrick Holford, founder of the Food for the Brain Foundation (foodforthebrain.org), presents new evidence that B12 deficiency is far more widespread than previously realised, and is driving all sorts of mental and neurological problemsn including muscle pain and numbness, anxiety, cognitive decline and ultimately, Alzheimer’s.

This webinar, offered freely by the Vitamin B12 deficiency support group (B12d), is essential for anyone wishing to preserve and optimise their brain function and any health care practitioner interested in mental health.

Monday 13 November 2023
7pm UK time for 90 minutes
(CET 20:00, New York USA 14:00, Los Angeles USA 11:00, Sydney Aus 06:00, New Delhi India 00:30)

No booking is required
To attend, please join on Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83947903128?pwd=QmxHT1UvOVZSakd6bUd4d09ZekIwUT09

Note: this webinar is organised by B12d - for more info about the charity, go to www.b12d.org
Any questions please contact them direct.

18/10/2023

Life is full of challenges and most of the time those challenges are managed and overcome in numerous ways, yet sometimes, it can all become too much. We may feel that we are no longer able to cope, keep a smile on our face and pretend that we are okay when we are not. We may even stop enjoying the things we love and withdraw into our own world or into solitude while experiencing feelings of extreme stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion and mental fatigue. We might feel like we are no longer able to look after everyone else's needs or share our innate compassion or sympathy. We might feel like we can no longer face the world and cope with daily life. We may be feeling the loss of a loved one, crippling us with grief and left with the feeling of not being able to face life without their presence.

If you are feeling alone, sad, depressed or unable to carry on, please reach out to a good friend, a counsellor or an organisation such as Life Line (011 422 4242 or 0861 322 322) or the South African Depression and Anxiety group (0800 456 789). You do not have to carry your pain alone.

Did you know that homoeopaths also treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and assist during the process of grief?

Homoeopathic treatment is aimed at helping the individual back to feeling like their happy and normal self, therefore is also very beneficial in helping with feelings of low self-esteem/worth, poor body image (including eating disorders) and shyness.
For more information please contact Dr. Deirdré Combrink-Potter on 064 772 1323 or send an email to deirdre@homoeopathy.co.za.

29/09/2023

This is a very common question and often misunderstood by many, with a general view that homoeopathic treatment requires a long time before producing positive results.

"How quickly can I expect homoeopathic medicines to work?"
This depends on the specific condition and the severity of symptoms.

➡️ Emotional conditions can often respond within minutes to the correct medicine, as do many acute conditions or symptoms thereof.

➡️ Chronic conditions like arthritis may take longer or need more frequent doses to return back to an optimal state of well being.

➡️During periods of high stress, more frequent dosing may be needed to support and rebalance your body on both a physical and emotional level.

➡️ Diet, lifestyle and medical history may also play a role in how quickly a patient will respond to medicine.

If you would like to find out more about homoeopathic treatment please feel free to contact me on 064 772 1323.