Dr. Andrew Lockie brings his knowledge and practical expertise in homeopathy to ordinary people looking for safe and effective treatments for common ailments. Setting the record straight. There is a popular misconception that homeopathy is a plant-based therapy, yet the remedies are drawn from animal, vegetable, and mineral sources. To overcome this and other confusions, this book provides the most up-to-date and scientifically accurate information available, using the current classifications of the substances from which homeopathic remedies are derived. Treating the whole person. Before suggesting a remedy, a homeopathic practitioner will consider a host of factors, including the patient's temperament, state of mind, and lifestyle, in addition to any signs and symptoms of internal disorder. This "whole person" approach ensures a remedy uniquely suited to the individual for whom it is prescribed. In this book, Dr. Andrew Lockie explains the steps to correct self-diagnosis, and how to choose among the hundreds of remedies for sale.
