Everybody's guide to homeopathic medicines (Paperback)

~ Stephen Cummings (Author), (Author) "IN THE 1800s, homeopathy emerged as a highly systematic medical science through the efforts of German physician Samuel Hahnemann..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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Written by a medical doctor and a well-known homeopath, who has authored several books on the subject, this revised and expanded edition is a good introduction to the theory and practice of homeopathy. Intended for the lay reader, the bulk of the book details self-treatment options for common ailments. The authors take great care advising patients when professional medical intervention is warranted. For most consumer collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Provides clear and informative facts about homeopathy, including advice on strengthening the immune system, individualizing homeopathic treatment, and accessing homeopathic resources. Original.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher; 3 Revised edition (September 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874778433
• ISBN-13: 978-0874778434
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,831 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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101 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good layman's reference, November 23, 1999

By A Customer

We've only had this book for a few months and it's dog-eared already. Granted, since then, we've been overseas and back so we're a little predisposed to being stressed out and sick. Disclaimers aside, it's been a fairly comprehensive guide to combating colds and other problems -- even a first-degree burn. It has a very helpful section on casetaking and is well-organized. It's not exhaustive, but it serves its purpose well -- as a guide to situations which arise most often in the home. It tells you when to seek outside help and what to do yourself. It also gives suggestions to go along with the remedies (the use of ice, heat; when to make rest a priority) and explanations (what's the definition of a croupy cough). I'd say if you had to choose only two books on homeopathy for your library I'd recommend this and the Materia Medica.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book works!, November 6, 2003

By	Allen Leigh (Utah USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was the second book on homeopathy that I bought, and it quickly became the only book I use. I like its clear explanations, organization, and use of modalities in the descriptions. It's easy for me to ask myself questions and compare my responses with the descritptions in the book. It's been my guide for over 20 years, and during that time I haven't taken a drug for any reason!

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, easy-to-use book, January 29, 1999

By A Customer

I use this book all the time, because it is arranged by ailment and easy to access. There are also more in depth sections on the most common remedies. If I could just have one homeopathic book, this would be it.