Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy [Mass Market Paperback]

David W. Sollars (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

This book is a comprehensive guide to the treatments, remedies, and forms of homeopathy. Since homeopathists are not licensed in many states, you need to understand how homeopathic treatments work and how to find a qualified practitioner. The book explains where the remedies come from and how they can affect various common health problems.

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This book is a comprehensive guide to the treatments, remedies, and forms of homeopathy. Since homeopathists are not licensed in many states, you need to understand how homeopathic treatments work and how to find a qualified practitioner. The book explains where the remedies come from and how they can affect various common health problems.

About the Author

David Sollars is a diplomat for the North American Homeopathic Master's Clinician Course and the International Federation of Homeopathy. He has had the privilege to study and be influenced by many remarkable homeopaths including Lou Klein, Rajan Sankaran, Jan Scholten, Roger Morrison, Richard Moscowitz, Phil Bonnett, and Ted Chapman. He holds a Master's degree in Oriental Medicine and is certified in both Shiatsu and Tui-Na Oriental massage. He graduated from The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA). He is a frequent lecturer and consultant for hospitals, insurance companies, patient support groups, and hosts a local television show on alternative medicine. He has been a practicing health-care provider for over 16 years in the Boston, Massachusetts, area, offering a wide range of healing options for his patients' continuing health care.David was a Board Member of The Massachusetts Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from 1991 to 1995. He is currently a member of The National Center of Homeopathy; The New England Homeopathic Academy; The American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists; Fibromyalgia Network Provider; a member of The New England Pain Association; Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts; The National/New England Speaker's Association; and continues in his commitment to international and community service as President of the Andover, Massachusetts, Chapter of Rotary International.

He is the author of the newly released The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acupuncture and Acupressure. He has been a contributing editor for such books as Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets for Health, Longevity & Enlightenment, and Eight Pieces of Brocade-Improving and Maintaining Health.

David believes that by inspiring others to lead their own health team, the best combination of health care and self-care will be achieved. He has recently opened a new multidisciplinary health center offering homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, massage, herbal, chiropractic rehabilitation, and nutritional counseling. He continues to produce educational programs to excite, inform, and inspire others toward interactive health care. Please visit his new clinic at FirstHealth of Andover, One Dundee Park, Suites 1&2, Andover, MA 01810, call 978-474-9994, or visit his Web site at firsthealthofandover/.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 1 edition (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028640039
• ISBN-13: 978-0028640037
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #518,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Book with little help, June 5, 2001

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Michaell Magrutsche "MichaellArt.com" (Newport Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy (Mass Market Paperback)

I usually love the "Complete Idiot's Guide's" books. For example Skip Press' book on screenwriting from the same series is the best book on screenwriting I know. In contrary this book is definitely one of the least useful book I have ever read. I never critiqued a book before but Mr. Sollars gives you so little information (i.e. maximal one suggestion per disease and no reference for dilutions) that I had to post my opinion.

This book forces you to have to go to a professional practitioner and does not have enough information that you basically have to hand yourself over to the practitioner's care. This defies the essential purpose of the Idiot's guidebooks.

A Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy by David W. Sollars is written in a way that feels fearful to give too much information. It is so politically correct that it makes it worthless for a layperson to find help for basic illnesses with homeopathic remedies. It's a shame that nobody at the Publisher could catch this. The only helpful information is generic medical information about the various diseases that you can find in any library.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, January 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy (Mass Market Paperback)

I purchased this booking because I knew nothing about Homeopathy and I was interested in learning some basic information. Well, I was completely disappointed by this publication. It contains little more than a cursory discussion of the topic.

I've read other "Idiot's" books in the past that contained much more detail.

Bottom line, I'll have to keep looking for a better book on Homeopathy.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeopathy - Amazing Relief for Allergy Sufferers!, August 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Complete Idiot's Guide to Homeopathy (Mass Market Paperback)

David Solar's book is wonderful! It gives a great overview of the history of homeopathy, how it works, what the philosophy and goals are, etc.! He does a nice job of dispelling some common misperceptions too. This is a great introduction with important information if you are seriously considering finding a qualified professional to work with you doing homeopathy. Seven years ago my allergies were so severe I could not be outside for more than five minutes the entire month of October. After working with a qualified, amazing woman who prescribed specific remedies for me, the next fall I was literally dancing/playing in the leaves with my toddlers!! I've also discovered that I am deathly allergic to ALL the major groups of antibiotics. Using homeopathy, she has treated me successfully for strep throat and many other ailments. The purpose of homeopathy is to treat the entire person and get your body, mind, and emotions to a place of balance and overall health. Check out this book and homeopathy. You'll be glad you did! P.S. My overall health is in such great balance now and my allergies totally in check - that I got two dogs a year ago - a yellow lab and a golden retriever! :)