Collins Gem Homeopathy

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A gem indeed, offering:

• A practical, clean introduction to homeopathy.
• A-Z of the most popular and readily available remedies.
• A-Z listing of common complaints and possible homeopathic treatments.

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Author

Jacqueline M. Mardon

Dr. Jacqueline M. Mardon MBBS Mphil MRCGP MFHom is a physician working at Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital.

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Contents

Important Information -- 6
What is Homeopathy? -- 7
 — Introduction -- 7
 — History Of Homeopathy -- 8
 — Different Types Of Homeopathy -- 12
 — Comparisons With Other Types Of Medicine -- 14
 — Common Questions On Homeopathy -- 19
Principles of Homeopathy -- 25
 — Assumptions Behind The Practice -- 25
 — Remedies & Treatments -- 28
 — How Does It Work? -- 32
 — Remedy Pictures -- 34
Consulting a Homeopath -- 65
 — Introduction -- 65
 — Choosing A Practitioner -- 70
 — What To Expect In The Consultation -- 76
 — What To Expect From The Remedy -- 81
Taking A Homeopathic Remedy -- 84
 — elf- Treatment -- 84
 — Homeopathic Treatment -- 88
Self-Treatment -- 94
First-Aid Kit -- 94
Burns & Scalds -- 97
Headache -- 98
Eyes -- 102
 — Inflamed Or Irritated Eyes -- 103
 — Sties -- 105
Respiratory System -- 107
 — Sinusitis & Catarrh -- 107
Sore Throat -- 111
 — Influenza -- 115
Allergy -- 118
 — Hay Fever/Allergic Rhinitis -- 120
Joint Problems & Arthritis -- 123
Skin Problems -- 128
 — General Remedies -- 128
 — Acne -- 132
 — Shingles & Cold Sores -- 134
 — Warts -- 136
Intestinal, Bowel & Bladder Problems -- 138
 — Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- 138
 — Constipation -- 142
 — Diarrhea -- 146
 — Hemorrhoids -- 149
 — Cystitis & Irritable Bladder -- 152
Gynecological Problems -- 155
Menstrual Periods --155
Menopause -- 162
Pregnancy, Childbirth & Breastfeeding -- 168
 — Morning Sickness -- 168
 — Around The Birth -- 170
 — Breast Feeding -- 172
 — Sore Nipples -- 172
 — astitis -- 173
Infant Colic & Teething -- 174
 — Colic -- 174
 — Teething -- 176
Vaccination & Immunization -- 177
Surgery -- 178
Emotional & Physical Stress, Including Grief -- 180
 — Pre-Performance Nerves -- 182
Travel-Related Stress -- 184
 — Anxiety About Traveling -- 184
 — Jet Lag -- 185
 — Travel Sickness -- 186
Glossary Of Technical Terms -- 188
Useful Addresses -- 190
Further Reading -- 192

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