Homeopathy: An A to Z Home Handbook (Paperback)

~ Alan Schmukler (Author)
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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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"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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st. Ed edition (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738708739
• ISBN-13: 978-0738708737
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,576 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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!

9 of 10 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

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

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

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A toolbox full of common sense!!!, August 22, 2006

By	Joseph E. Ford "Retired carpenter" (Suffolk,Va. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally. An uncomplicated yet comprehensive tool for us lay folks.This book is easy to negotiate and so chock-full of simple to obtain and use remedies that it will no doubt find its way to most everyone's home library. The author's clarity of vision and empathetic approach to the reader is welcome and most refreshing.