The Patient's Guide to Homeopathic Medicine

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Praised by the likes of George Vithoulkas, Miranda Castro and Rajan Sankaran, this guide is a wonderful resource for those seeking treatment.

Practitioners wishing to aid in their patient's grasp of the homeopathic process often keep several on hand for loan or purchase.

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Author

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman ND, MSW, and Robert Ullman ND, are licensed naturopathic physicians, board certified in homeopathy, and are internationally known homeopathic physicians and teachers.

The authors of six books, including Rage-Free Kids, Prozac-Free, and Whole Woman Homeopathy, they live and practice in Washington.

Visit their web site at www.healthyhomeopathy.com

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Contents

Foreword - vi
Introduction -- ix

1. HOMEOPATHY:
ROOTS AND RENAISSANCE - 1
Samuel Hahnemann, The Founder of Homeopathy -- 1
Hahnemann Discovers Homeopathy -- 1
The Rise and Decline of Homeopathy -- 3
Homeopathic Renaissance and Research - 4
Homeopathic Training -- 5
Homeopathy throughout the World -- 6

2. WHAT IN THE WORLD
IS HOMEOPATHY? -- 9
The Law of Similars -- 9
Illness, Balance and Health -- 10
The Vital Force and the Defense Mechanism -- 11
The Importance of Symptoms -- 12
The Simillimum -- 13
Individualization of Treatment -- 14
Treating the Underlying Cause of Illness -- 16
Dynamic Healing through Homeopathy -- 18
Suppression Versus Cure -- 19
Hering's Law of Cure -- 21
How is Homeopathy Different from Conventional Medicine? -- 22

3. WHY CHOOSE HOMEOPATHY? -- 25
Homeopathy is Highly Effective -- 25
Homeopathy for Cancer and AIDS -- 27
Homeopathy for Mental and Emotional Problems -- 28
Homeopathy for Animals -- 34
Homeopathy is Safe -- 35
Homeopathy is Cost Effective -- 35
Homeopathy Can Enhance the Effects of Conventional Medicine - 36

4. FROM SNAKE VENOM
TO SQUID INK
The Source of Homeopathic Medicines - 39
Poisons as Medicine -- 39
Salts of the Earth -- 42
From Dog's Milk to Red Ants -- 42
The Homeopathic Healing Power of Plants - 43
New Remedies -- 44

5. THE UNIQUE PREPARATION
OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES -- 47
The Homeopathic Paradox: Weaker is Stronger -- 47
Potentization -- 48
The Importance of Succussion -- 48
How Homeopathic Medicines are Dispensed and Sold -- 48
Homeopathic Dosages -- 49
Combination Remedies -- 50

6. GETTING TO KNOW THE PATIENT
FROM THE INSIDE OUT - 53
The Homeopathic Consultation -- 53
The Books of the Homeopath -- 54

7. DOS AND DON'TS
FOR HOMEOPATHIC PATIENTS -- 57
Taking the Remedy -- 57
Dos and Don'ts About Taking Homeopathic Remedies -- 57
Antidoting -- 57
What to Avoid While Under Homeopathic Treatment - 59
Factors Which Do Not Interfere With Homeopathic Treatment -- 61
The Patient's Freedom During HomeopathicTreatment -- 62

8. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT? -- 65
How Soon Will I Notice a Response to My Remedy? -- 65
How Do I Know if the Remedy is Working? -- 67
What If My Progress Seems Too Slow? -- 67
How Often Will I Need to Take a Remedy? -- 68
Prescription Drugs and Homeopathy -- 69
Will I Have to Take a Homeopathic Remedy Forever? -- 70
When Should I Contact My Homeopath? -- 70

9. REAL PATIENTS,
REAL CURES -- 73
Cliff: Allergies -- 73
Donna: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- 75
Sally: Depression -- 76
Sonya: Menopause -- 77
Lucy: PMS, Endometriosis, and Infertility -- 78
Helen: Eczema -- 81
Gina: Arthritis -- 81
Carlos: Obsessive Jealousy -- 83
Charles: Flu -- 84

10. HOW TO FIND
THE RIGHT HOMEOPATH -- 87
The Legal Status of Homeopathy - 87
Choosing Your Homeopath -- 87
Are There Different Kinds of Homeopaths? -- 88
How Can I Tell If Am Seeing The Right Homeopath? -- 89

11. MAKING THE M0ST OF
YOUR HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT -- 91
It's Never Too Late -- 91
The Role of Homeopathy in Your Life -- 91
Your Responsibility as a Patient -- 92
Our Goal and Your Goal -- 92

APPENDIX:
LEARNING MORE
Recommended Books -- 94
General Interest -- 94
Self-Treatment -- 94
For the Homeopath or Serious Student -- 95
Resources -- 96
Homeopathic Book Distributors -- 96
Homeopathic Organizations -- 96
International Homeopathic Organizations -- 96
Homeopathic Pharmacies -- 97
Homeopathic Software Organizations -- 98
Homeopathic Training Programs -- 99

Glossary -- 100
Index -- 103

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