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    Essential Homeopathy: What It Is and What It Can Do for You
    Essential Homeopathy: What It Is and What It Can Do for You
    Essential Homeopathy: What It Is and What It Can Do for You
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    Essential Homeopathy: What It Is and What It Can Do for You

    By Dana Ullman, MPH

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    Homeopathy, based on the simple principle of stimulating the body's own healing response, is more popular than ever. This book answers frequently asked questions, introducing readers to the practice and explaining which conditions respond best to homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy offers safe alternatives to more intrusive medical practices for treating digestive troubles, colds, flus, allergies, and headaches.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNew World Library
    Release dateAug 31, 2011
    ISBN9781577318675
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    Essential Homeopathy - Dana Ullman, MPH

    essential homeopathy

    Books by Dana Ullman

    The Consumer’s Guide to Homeopathy

    Discovering Homeopathy

    Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines

    (coauthored with Stephen Cummings, M.D.)

    Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants

    Homeopathy A–Z

    The One Minute (or so) Header

    The Steps to Healing

    essential homeopathy

    what it is & what it can do for you

    DANA ULLMAN, M.P.H.

    New World Library

    Novato, California

    www.newworldlibrary.com

    Copyright © 2002 by Dana Ullman

    Front cover design by Mary Beth Salmon

    Text design and typography by Tona Pearce Myers

    All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part, or transmitted in any form, without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review; nor may any part of this book be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other, without written permission from the publisher.

    The material in this book is intended for education. It is not meant to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner or therapist. No expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of the use of the recommendations can be given nor liability taken.

    Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

    Ullman, Dana.

    Essential homeopathy : what it is and what it can do for you

    / Dana Ullman.

         p.     cm.

    Includes bibliographical references and index.

    ISBN 1–57731-206-6

    1. Homeopathy—Popular works. I. Title.

    RX76 .U4535 2002

    615.5´32—dc21

    2001005837

    First Printing, January 2002

    ISBN: 1–57731-206-6

    Printed in Canada on acid-free, recycled paper

    Distributed to the trade by Publishers Group West

    10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

    CONTENTS

    Introduction

    Chapter 1

    What Is Homeopathy?

    Chapter 2

    How Homeopathic Medicines Are Made

    Chapter 3

    The Scientific Evidence

    Chapter 4

    A Brief History of Homeopathy

    Chapter 5

    Professional Homeopathic Care

    Chapter 6

    Treating Yourself

    Chapter 7

    Homeopathic Remedies

    References

    Homeopathy Resources

    Index

    About the Author

    introduction

    Homeopathy has been called the grandfather of alternative medicine in the United States because it was the first popular medical treatment practiced by medical doctors as a distinct alternative to conventional therapies of the nineteenth century. However, soon after the turn of the twentieth century, aggressive attacks by the American Medical Association (A.M.A.) led to its decline in the United States. Despite this decline in the States, homeopathy maintained its popularity throughout the world, and it is now so popular in Europe that in many countries it is no longer appropriate to consider it alternative medicine.

    And although homeopathy is still not completely understood or respected in the United States, this attitude is changing rapidly. A growing body of research is verifying homeopathy’s efficacy. An increasing number of health and medical professionals are integrating it into their medical practice, and a renaissance of interest among consumers is bringing further attention to it.

    Even America’s most respected doctor, Dr. C. Everett Koop, has acknowledged in his autobiography that it was his experience as a child with his family doctor, a homeopathic physician, that inspired him to become a doctor. England’s most well-known advocate of homeopathy is the queen herself. In fact, the royal family has sought homeopathic care since the 1830s, making homeopathy almost as much a part of the royal tradition as the passing of the crown.

    But homeopathy is not just for royalty. It is used by physicians and consumers all over the world to treat common minor ailments, infectious diseases, injuries, chronic diseases, mental illness, and even some genetic ailments. Homeopathic medicines cannot cure everything, of course, but as you read this book, you will be surprised and even amazed at what you learn about the power of homeopathic medicines not only to provide relief but also to promote real and profound healing.

    using this book

    Whether you are new to homeopathy or are knowledgeable and experienced in the field, this book will provide a clear and precise overview of this magnificent system of natural medicine.

    Many people commonly mistake and misconstrue homeopathic medicines as some type of folk medicines or herbal remedies. Chapter 1 clarifies what homeopathy is (and what it isn’t). Chapter 2 describes what types of medicinal substances are used in homeopathy and how these substances are made into homeopathic remedies. The fact that homeopathic medicines are made into such infinitesimal doses is counterintuitive to most rational people. Yet homeopathy has been used for more than two hundred years by hundreds of thousands of doctors all over the world. Further, a large body of high-quality scientific studies has been published in respected medical journals that verify the biological activity and clinical efficacy of homeopathic medicine. Chapter 3 reviews this scientific evidence.

    If homeopathic medicines are so effective, then why isn’t homeopathy more popular? You will probably be amazed to learn that homeopathy is extremely popular in many countries in Europe, Asia, and South America. Although homeopathy isn’t presently very popular in the United States, there are specific political and economic reasons for this. The attack against homeopathy by the American Medical Association is one reason for homeopathy’s diminished status, and the details of this drama are discussed in chapter 4.

    While one can learn to treat oneself and one’s family with homeopathic medicines for many common acute ailments, it is necessary to seek out professional homeopathic care for any serious or chronic ailments. Chapter 5 describes who homeopaths are, what training they receive, how to choose one, and whether insurance covers their care. Chapter 6 and 7 highlight some of the remedies that you can use to treat common ailments. Remember: People who take their disease lying down are apt to stay that way. You are the most important member of your health-care team, and you can easily learn to use some simple homeopathic medicines to treat yourself and your family. Finally, the Homeopathy Resources section at the back of the book is invaluable. A book like this can only plant a seed and introduce you to basic information about the science and art of homeopathy. I strongly encourage you to access other books, tapes, software, and organizations so that you can get the most from this amazingly effective system of healing.

    CHAPTER 1

    what is homeopathy?

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