Homeopathy: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Remedies for Use in the Home (The Practical Health Series) PDF
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nner $ to natural rem via Treacher 1 Homeopathy Beginner's Guide to Natural Remedies for Use in the Home Sylvia Treacher [[I* PAKRAGOIN « HI First published in Great Britain in 1996 by Parragon Book Sendee Ltd Unit 13-17 Avonbridge Trading Estate Atlantic Road Avonmouth Bristol BS11 9QD Copyright © Parragon Book Sendee Ltd 1996 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright holder. ISBN: 0-7525-0820-2 Edited, designed and produced by Haldane Mason Editor: Maggi McCormick Special Photography: Amanda Heywood Illustrator: Jack McCarthy Colour reproduction by Regent Publishing Sendees, Hong Kong Picture Acknowledgements Mary Evans Picture Library': 7, 8, 9 (top); NHPA: © Daniel Heuclin 60; Oxford Scientific Films: © Deni Brown 68, © Michael Fogden 71, © David G. Fox 57, © Zig Leszczynski 65, © James Robinson 55. The author and publishers would like to thank Helios Pharmacy in Ashford, Kent, for their help in the preparation of this book. IMPORTANT The information, recipes and remedies contained in this book are generally applicable and appropriate in most cases, but are not tailored to specific circumstances or individuals. Any of the substances can produce an allergic reaction, and the author and publishers cannot be held responsible for any problems arising from the mistaken identity of any plants or remedies, or the inappropriate use of any remedy or healing regime. Homeopathic remedies should be taken as part of a complete system of medicine under the guidance of a qualified homeopathic practitioner. Do not undertake any form of self diagnosis or treatment for serious complaints without first seeking professional advice. Always seek professional medical advice if symptoms persist. Content INTRODUCTION 6 What is Homeopathy? 6 Principles and Background 8 Why Choose Homeopathy? 9 Making Remedies 10 Dosage 12 Home-made Calendula Mother Tincture 14 A-Z OF FIRST AID & AILMENTS 16 A-Z OF REMEDIES 50 TABLES OF AILMENTS & REMEDIES 84 Accidents & Emergencies 84 Acute Illness 86 Non-acute First Aid SS Dentist & Surgery 89 Travel 89 Digestive Disturbances 90 Pregnancy & Childbirth 91 Remedy Names & Abbreviations 93 Glossary 94 Further Reading 95 Index 96 What is Homeopathy? H omeopathy is a system of medicine which powerfully stimulates the body’s own healing mechanism to reinstate health and well-being. Around the body is an electro-magnetic energy field, or aura, which can be seen by some people, and this is where homeopathic medicines have their primary action. This energy animates all life and departs at death. It is called chi in Chinese Medicine and in Sanskrit, prana, which means breath or vital force. All matter consists of atoms which vibrate at different speeds. Homeopathy is the art and skill of matching the vibration, or energy, of the remedy to that of the person. Symptoms of illness are a vibrational language, therefore, which help the homeopath to select the most curative medicines. Over the last ten to fifteen years there has been a strong movement towards the idea of taking responsibility for our own health, which has resulted in a huge demand for methods of healing which take a look at the whole person - emotionally and mentally, as well as physically. There has been a subsequent growth in the popularity of homeopathy which has resulted in a much wider availability of remedies in health-food shops, pharmacies and supermarkets. It can be used very effectively in self-prescribing for treating accidents and minor ailments as long as the basic principles are adhered to. These are described on the following pages. Because many homeopathic remedies have a vast range of applications, it may be confusing to go into a shop and find some containers labelled for specific ailments, such as headache or indigestion; for example, Garbo Veg can be given to alleviate flatulent bloating, but it can also be used in an emergency situation where there is collapse and difficulty in breathing. For best results, remedies need to be matched to a group of symptoms, as short-cut methods may lead to disappointment. But in some first aid situations, remedies will work when chosen on one leading symptom only, such as Arnica for bruising. Homeopathic remedies are usually sold in tablet form but can also be bought as powders and tinctures. Tablets are easy to administer and are dissolved under the tongue. Although there are no conventional side effects, accidental ‘provings’ are possible. If homeopathic remedies are taken unwisely and repeated when no longer required, the symptoms for which the remedy was originally taken may return. This book describes how to apply homeopathic medicines to relieve pain, swelling, shock, promote the fast healing of wounds and sprains, and even soothe teething babies. Ordeals such as examinations, dental treatment and surgery are included, as well as jet travel, with suggestions to help you recover from jetlag, sunstroke, frostbite or insect stings. Remedies to help some mental and emotional upsets are also given. Long-term illness is not dealt with here, because these require regular visits to a homeopath for constitutional prescribing, but the acute stages of some chronic complaints are.
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