Homeopathy: The Home Handbook for Survival [Paperback]

Alan V. Schmukler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2003

Homeopathy - The Home Handbook for Surivival, is one of the most comprehensive books on homeopathy ever written for the lay person. It describes over 175 ailments in plain English, along with their remedies. It takes the reader from the most basic concepts and "how to", to the selection of remedies for everything from coughs and flu to Cholera, Anthrax, Staph infections, Mercury poisoning and Gangrene. This unique work also includes : Pregnancy and Birth, Homeopathic "Vaccination", Making Remedies from Scratch, Remedies for almost every occupation, How to use a Repertory, Organ Remedies, Selecting the remedy when you don't know the name of the disease, Historical and Current use of Homeopathy around the world and much, much more.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Though the idea behind his guide to homeopathic medical treatment is worthwhile, its execution is lacking. Schmukler, the founder of the Homeopathic Study Group of Metropolitan Philadelphia and a 14-year homeopathic practitioner, begins with a breezy history and thumbnail sketch of how homeopathy works before delving into which cures to use for which ailments. And while the ailments are easy to search through (they're listed alphabetically), Schmukler's remedies read like riddles sent via telegram. (On using Belladonna to treat a cold: "They are worse from light, noise or being jarred. They may be thirsty or not"; on using Pyrogenum to remedy Typhoid fever: "Bed feels too hard. Restless. High pulse with low temperature or the reverse. Foul diarrhea. Better from motion.") Readers well-acquainted with homeopathy may find the book helpful, but the book's intended audience-those unfamiliar with the practice-will likely be lost.
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Review

"A survival kit of vital information. With this work homeopathy has indeed become medicine for the people's liberation." -- Lucille Balukian - President, Citizens' Alliance for Progressive Health Awareness
(CAPHA) Editor, Progressive Health

"Honest,ego-free medical guidance. His advice is sound. The thoughtful reader would do well to follow it!" -- Dr Bonnie Bennett - Physician, Surgeon, Osteopath, Homeopath

"Valuable to the novice as well as the experienced Homeopath. The best overview of Homeopathy I have seen. -- Beth Rotondo, 4th Generation Homeopath and mother of five.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413400434
• ISBN-13: 978-1413400434
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,013,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alan Schmukler has been practicing homeopathy for many years and is Chief Editor of Hpathy.com and it's popular e-journal Homeopathy4Everyone. Alan is also Hpathy.com's resident cartoonist, creating incisive cartoons on homeopathy and alternative medicine each month (http://hpathy.com/medical-cartoons/). He has also produced the first homeopathy crossword puzzles, with a new one each month (http://hpathy.com/homeopathy-crosswords/).
Alan studied the sciences as well as interpersonal communication at Temple University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, President's Scholar and Phi Beta Kappa. Alan Schmukler has been helping adults, children and animals for many years.
Alan's bestsellling book: "Homeopathy An A to Z Home Handbook" is now available in French, German, Greek, Polish and Portuguese.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, very accessible and current, July 5, 2009

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Sammy108 "Sammy108" (Northern CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Homeopathy: An A to Z Home Handbook (Paperback)

I found this to be an excellent resource for basic homeopathy. It is written clearly, and is full of information, however, very easy to read. I read it in a weekend, and figured out some very beneficial remedies for myself. It includes a reference by illness, as well as a guide to some of the more common remedies. It covers common problems, as well as life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Also includes sections on newer, exotic and as-yet-undiscovered illnesses (such as antibiotic-resistant strains, anthrax, influenza, etc), as well as sections on simple way to make your own remedies. The history and success rate of homeopathy are very impressive... Homeopathy is also fast acting, and very inexpensive (averages around 8 cents per dose). I never knew the AMA was formed by physicians in reaction to the high success rates and low cost of homeopathy... not surprised. Anyway, I think it's an excellent book. If I were to buy one book about homeopathy, this would be a very sound choice.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Homeopathic Book!, February 8, 2007

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P.L. Gilly "Natural Remedy Mom" (Lower Gwynedd, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Homeopathy: An A to Z Home Handbook (Paperback)

I have purchased many herbal and homeopathic books, but this one is my new favorite. It's very easy to understand. The author explains how to choose the right remedy and gives real-life situations which is great for moms like me who's kids are constantly bumping or scraping themselves! Thank you Mr. Schmukler! You've made my job as a mom a lot easier! Arnica is a wonderful thing to know about with little ones!

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book very simple to follow and perfect for newcomers to the subject., December 10, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Homeopathy: An A to Z Home Handbook (Paperback)

If you're looking for an easy home handbook of natural remedies simpler than most yet filled with the essentials, here's a handbook of nearly two hundred illnesses, injuries, and physical conditions ranging from flu and headache to food poisoning remedies and tick bites. Symptoms outlines are followed by prevention tips, then natural remedies in a book very simple to follow and perfect for newcomers to the subject.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch