However, my problem was complex. My husband had just died, and now I was suffering with pneumonia. I was trying to cough out my lungs – was not sleeping (due to depression or the pneumonia I am not sure) – did not want to eat, was driving way too fast, and a whole lot of other weird symptoms.

I went to Anthony, and he asked me many crazy questions. Now as a homeopath myself, I would have thought Ignatia for the grief, or maybe Kali Bich for the cough. No – not with Anthony – he chose Sulphur 200 which in fact turned out to be my constitutional remedy. Within 2 days, I managed to cough up some revolting mucus, and I was better straight away. On both my main symptoms.

I am pleased to admit that I really trust him to help me if I have a difficult case to crack. The repertory result might show me a choice of 4 remedies but nothing stands out for me – so I write Anthony an email and ask him to repertorise the main symptoms on his rep programme. I am using Vithoulkas Compass myself. Anthony is using Radar Opus. And sure enough, between us, I chose one remedy and I get great results for my clients. So now, if I am under the weather with anything at all, I revert to a couple of doses of Sulphur and I am back on track and leading a very full and busy life. I have learnt a lot from him and trust his judgement.

I have several patients with thyroid conditions and I have felt somewhat stuck when it comes to treating them. They remain on their medication and we often talk around this problem addressing other issues they may have. Even after the first session of the Hashimoto/Hypothyroid course I am feeling encouraged and empowered to delve into this with my patients. I look forward to assisting them in changing their diet and lifestyle so they can get some relief from their thyroid condition.