Homeopathy A Rational Choice in Medicine

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If one wants to know more about homeopathy then this little book is a good place to start.

Offering a clear and simple overview of homeopathic medicine and the principles which under-pin it, Morrish provides evidence to support homeopathy’s efficacy and safety.

His book places homeopathy on a level playing field with modern mainstream medicine, dispelling myths and providing a realistic perspective on the two systems of healthcare, enabling the reader to make rational, informed decisions about the best ways of becoming and staying well.

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Author

Mo Morrish

Mo Morrish BSc, MCCH, RSHom is a practicing homeopath with over fifteen years experience. He lives, loves and works in Exeter from The Homeopathic Practice.

Since 1992 Mo has taught at the British School of Homeopathy and also recently at the sister college The Irish School of Homeopathic Medicine. He is Senior Lecturer for the colleges exploring the principles and philosophy of homeopathic medicine. He is committed to individuality, simplicity, clarity and fun. Mo is also the Supervision Coordinator for the BSH.

A microbiologist in a previous life and a poet by nature, out of 'work' Mo enjoys good red wine and relaxing with his wife and family.

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Reviews

This book is a gem that should be on sale in every health clinic.

As its title suggests it provides rational argument for choosing homoeopathic healthcare - taking the reader on a concise, easily digestible journey through the key concepts relating to health and disease, homoeopathy and mainstream medicine, and addresses many of the questions prospective patients have concerning ethics, fees, evidence and the placebo effect.

It is also a gutsy little book that is not fearful to address some of the age-old mantras of the skeptics. And yet, unlike so many, it does so with humility; recognizing the strengths and limitations of both mainstream medicine and homoeopathy, and, possibly most pertinently of society; individuals and their approach to heath and wellbeing.

Most importantly, this book provides readers with simple, effective arguments that can empower them in the choices they have made or are yet to make. So often the rationale is lost in the midst of over-complicated reasoning and too liberal use of specific language that leaves a reader or listener confused and unconvinced.

It is a rare skill to be able to simplify complex ideas and not to lose their essence and accuracy. In this book Mo manages to do this. He cuts through to the heart of the matter, providing simple truths that are powerfully persuasive.

If you, as a patient or practitioner of homoeopathy have ever found yourself under direct attack for the healthcare choices you have made - read this book. It will provide you with clear, simple examples and evidence to support homoeopathy that are easy to articulate.

Furthermore, if you know people who are interested in finding out more about homoeopathy give them this book to read - it provides a stimulus for allowing people to question systems of medicine and in empowering them to make their own choices based on rational argument.

Lisa Barratt
Student Homoeopath
British School of Homoeopathy -Year 3

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Contents

Acknowledgements -- 3
Foreword -- 4
Introduction -- 6

Clearing the Way -- 8
Medicine -- 11
Mainstream Medicine -- 13
Homoeopathy -- 19
The Principles -- 26
Placebo -- 31
Evidence -- 34
Safety -- 37
Ethics -- 38
Ecology -- 41
Equality -- 43
The Consultation -- 44
Continuing Treatment -- 45
Recommendations -- 47
Time -- 49
Money -- 50
The National Health Service -- 51
Doctors -- 53
Vocation -- 56
Hope -- 58
End -- 59

References -- 60
Resources -- 62
About the Author -- 66

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