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The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy:
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Betsy Levine's Review Chris Kurz' Review The Consumer's Guide, Chapter 10

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE Chapter 1: Homeopathy: A Modern View The Wisdom of the Body The Principle of Similars: The Basis for Homeopathic Medicine The Experimental Basis of Every Homeopathic Medicine Individualization of Care: Designer Medicine The Small Doses of Homeopathic Medicines The Wisdom and the Wonder of Small Doses How Homeopathic Medicines Work Chapter 2: Healing Disease vs. Suppressing Symptoms Defining Health and Disease The Healing Process Susceptibility to Disease Suppressing Symptoms Immunosuppressive Treatments vs. Immunoaugmentive Treatments Homeopathic Understanding of Chronic Disease Homeopathic Constitutional Care Chapter 3: The Homeopathic Renaissance Homeopathy in North America, Then and Now Homeopathy in Europe Homeopathy Throughout the World Chapter 4: Scientific Evidence for Homeopathic Medicines Clinical Research Laboratory Research Chapter 5: What Skeptics Say and How to Respond to Them "It can't work because the doses are too small." "It's without any scientific foundation." "It's not taught in medical schools. It must be quackery." "Consumers need to be protected from quackery." What does it take to change the mind of a skeptic? The changing face of medicine Chapter 6: The Interface Between Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine When Integrative Medicine is Possible When Integrative Medicine Isn't Possible The Demand for Alternative/Complementary Health Care Reducing Health Care Costs PART II: COMMON CONCERNS OF CONSUMERS Chapter 7: Homeopathic Self-Care: When to Use it and How to Make it Work for You When Should Homeopathic Self-Care be Considered How to Find the Correct Homeopathic Medicine How to Select the Best Potency and Dosage What to Do if a Homeopathic Medicine Doesn't Work Chapter 8: Seeking Professional Homeopathic Care What Professional Homeopathic Care Offers When is Professional Homeopathic Care Appropriate? Who Exactly are Homeopaths? What Training do Homeopaths Receive? What are the Different Ways that Homeopathy is Practiced? How do I Find a Homeopath? How do I Know if a Homeopath is Good? When Should I Consider Changing Homeopaths? How Much does Professional Homeopathic Care Cost? Will Insurance Cover Homeopathic Care? Chapter 9: Working with Your Homeopath What can I Expect when Visiting a Homeopath? How Much Family History will the Homeopath Want? What Type of Information will the Homeopath Want about My Personal Health History? What does the Homeopath Want to Know about My Present Symptoms? Is it Helpful to Keep a Journal? Is it Useful to Have a Family Member or Friend to Help You Describe Your Symptoms? Important Information Your Homeopath Will Want to Know Chapter 10: Combination Homeopathic Medicines: The Single Remedy and the Multiple Remedy Controversy The Uses and Limitations of Combination Homeopathy More Classical Than Thou? Practical Information about Combination Medicines Using Single and Combination Medicines Chapter 11: Your Homeopathic Medicine Kit The Home Medicine Kit The "Second String" The Child's Kit The Athlete's Kit The Birth Bag Chapter 12: Practical Issues in Using Homeopathic Medicines What to Avoid When Taking a Homeopathic Medicine Touching Homeopathic Medicines How to Take Care of Homeopathic Medicines Factors that Affect the Speed of Action of Homeopathic Medicines The Myth of the Dangers of Homeopathic Medicines The Myth of the Safety of Homeopathic Medicines Guidelines and Warnings for Consumers Purchasing Medicines The Limitations of Homeopathy PART III: CAN HOMEOPATHY HELP ME? Specific Conditions Conditions of Infants Circumcision Teething and Colic Diaper Rash Children's Conditions Mumps, Measles, Chicken Pox, and German Measles Childhood Diarrhea Ear Infections Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder Growing Pains The Rise of Chronic Disease in Children Adolescent Complaints Emotional Problems Acne Infectious Mononucleosis Digestive Problems Eating Disorders Women's Conditions Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Cystitis (Bladder Infection) Vaginitis Cysts and Fibroids Endometriosis Fertility and Contraception Menopause Osteoporesis Pregnant and Laboring Women Using Homeopathic Medicines with Modern Diagnostic Procedures Homeopathy Prior to and During Labor Backache During or After Labor When Cesarean Section or Episiotomy is Necessary Breastfeeding and Postnatal Conditions After-Pains Mastitis (breast infection) Cracked or Sore Nipples Men's Ailments Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Prostatitis Cancer of the Prostate Testicle and Scrotum Problems Conditions of the Elderly Medical Elder Abuse Homeopathic Medicines for the Elderly Incontinence of Urine Leg cramps Bedsores Alzheimer's Disease The Last Stages of Life Common Infections The Common Cold Cough Influenza Sore Throat Headaches Tension Headaches Migraine Headaches Digestive Disorders Nausea and Vomiting Acute Diarrhea Acute Constipation Hemorrhoids Flatulence and Bloating Abdominal Cramps Ulcers Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Skin Conditions Eczema Psoriasis Warts Abscesses, Boils, and Carbuncles Scarring Burns Blisters Poison Oak/Poison Ivy Allergies Respiratory Allergies Hay Fever Asthma Food Allergies Skin Allergies Arthritis Insomnia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sexually Transmitted Diseases Herpes Venereal Warts Chlamydia, Trichomonas, and Gardnerella Pubic Lice and Scabies AIDS Preventing AIDS Treatment of Acute Illnesses During AIDS The Treatment of People with AIDS Homeopathic Treatment of Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders Heart Disease What Studies Say Treating Heart Pain on the Way to the Doctor The Story of Norman Cousins The Homeopathic Origins of an Important Heart Medicine Cancer The Homeopathic Approach to Cancer The Homeopathic Treatment of People with Cancer Advice for People with Cancer Psychological Conditions Body-Mind Interconnectedness Effects of Treatment Thoughts on the Homeopathic Approach to Schizophrenia Treating Psychological Problems Drug, Alcohol, and Nicotine Addiction The Homeopathic Perspective of Addiction Homeopathic Medicines for Addiction Acute Withdrawal Detoxification Recovery Nicotine Addiction Conditions of Travel and Recreation Jet Lag Motion Sickness Ill Effects of Sun and Heat High Altitudes Frostbite Gastrointestinal problems Immunizations Injuries Shock of Injury Cuts Puncture Wounds Bruises/Contusions Burns Sprains and Strains Injuries to the Bone Head Injuries Injuries to the Back Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Miscellaneous Injuries Pre- and Postsurgical Treatment Homeopathic Medicines Before and After Surgery Homeopathy for Specific Ailments After Surgery PART IV: HOMEOPATHIC RESOURCES Homeopathic Books: An Annotated Bibliography Homeopathic Tapes Homeopathic Software Sources of Homeopathic Books, Tapes, and Software Homeopathic Organizations Sources of Homeopathic Medicines Homeopathic Training Programs Homeopathic Certification Homeopathic Journals and Newsletters Homeopathic Study Groups

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