Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines (Revised and Expanded) PDF
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EVERYBODY'S GUIDE TO MEDICINES REVISED AND EXPANDED Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family with and Remedies Safe Effective Stephen Cummings, M.D. Dana Mllman, M.P.H. ForewordbyJames S. Gordon, M.D. Georgetown UniversitySchoolofMedicine Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines REVISED AND EXPANDED Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines Stephen Cummings, M.D. Dana Ullman, M.P.H. w\ JEREMY P. TARCHER, INC. Los Angeles LibraryofCongressCataloging-in-Publicationdata Cummings,Stephen, F.N.P. Everybody'sguidetohomeopathicmedicines/StephenCummings. DanaUllman.—Rev. andexpanded, p. cm. Includesbibliographical referencesandindex. ISBN0-87477-324-5 1. Homeopathy—Popularworks. I. Ullman, Dana. II.Title. RX76.C94 1991 91-13517 615.5'32-dc20 CIP Copyright © 1991 by Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman All rights reserved. No part ofthis work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act or in writing by the publisher. Requests for such permissions should be addressed to: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc. 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Text Design by Robert S. Tinnon Manufactured in the United States ofAmerica S 10 Contents Preface xi Acknowledgments xiv Why and How to Use This Book 1 Part 1: UnderstandingHomeopathicMedicine 5 Chapter 1: The Science of Homeopathy 7 • The Law of Similars 8 • Symptoms As Defenses 9 • The Homeopathic Provings 11 • The Totality of Symptoms 12 • The Single Medicine 13 • The Minimum Number of Doses 14 • The Potentized Dose 14 • Hering's Laws of Cure 17 • The Homeopathic View of Infectious Disease 20 • Variations of Homeopathic Practice 23 • Historical Notes and the Status of Homeopathy Today 25 Chapter 2: Homeopathy in Practice 28 • Casetaking 29 • Outline for Casetaking in Acute Care 33 • Case Analysis and Remedy Choice 35 • Selecting the Right Medicine 39 • Administering the Medicine 40 • Repeating and Changing the Medicine 43 • A Sample Casetaking 44 CONTENTS Part 2: Home Care with Homeopathic Medicine 51 Table of Medicines 53 Chapter 3: Fever and Influenza 57 Fever 57 Influenza 62 Reye's Syndrome 65 Chapter 4: Colds, Coughs, and Related Conditions 66 Colds and Coughs 67 Repertory for Cold and Cough Symptoms 82 Sinus Problems 84 Conjunctivitis 86 Blocked Tear Duct 88 Chapter 5: Childhood Illnesses 90 Teething 90 Bedwetting 91 Measles 94 German Measles 98 Mumps 100 Chicken Pox 103 Chapter 6: Earaches 106 Otitis Media 107 Otitis Externa 110 Chapter 7: Sore Throats 115 Noninfectious Sore Throats 115 Viral and Non-Strep Bacterial Infections 116 Strep Throat 116 Mononucleosis 118 Epiglottitis 118 Chapter 8: Digestive Problems 123 Gastroenteritis and Other Causes ofVomiting and Diarrhea 123 Dehydration 127 Abdominal Pain and Indigestion 129 , CONTENTS • Appendicitis 130 • Constipation 137 • Hepatitis 139 • Motion Sickness 141 Chapter 9: Women's Health Problems 143 • Vaginitis 144 • Menstrual Cramps and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 149 • Cystitis 154 Chapter 10: Men's Health Problems 159 • Urethritis and Venereal Diseases 159 • Prostatitis 162 • Foreskin Irritation 164 • Testicular Problems 166 Chapter 11: Headaches 167 • Muscle Contraction Headaches 167 • Vascular Headaches 170 • Other Headaches 172 Chapter 12: Allergies 178 • Contact Dermatitis 179 • Hives 181 • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) 183 • Upper Respiratory Tract Allergies 183 • Asthma 185 Chapter 13: Skin Problems and Related Disorders 190 • Boils, Abscesses, and Other Skin Infections 191 • Styes 195 • Impetigo 197 • Herpes Simplex 200 • Herpes Zoster (Shingles) 203 • Warts 206 • Ringworm, Athlete's Foot, and 209 Related Fungal Infections • Candida: Yeast Infections 211 • Acne 215 CONTENTS Chapter 14: Accidents and Injuries 216 • Cuts and Scrapes 216 • Bruises 219 • Puncture Wounds 220 • Muscle Injuries 222 • Strains, Sprains, and Other Injuries to Ligaments and Tendons 225 • Dislocated Joints 228 • Fractures 229 • Head Injuries 231 • Burns 233 • Shock 235 • Heat Exhaustion (Heat Prostration) 237 • Heatstroke (Sunstroke) 238 • Insect and Spider Bites and Stings 239 • Snake Bites 241 • Animal and Human Bites 242 Chapter 15: Common Conditions 244 • Colic 244 • Insomnia 248 • Hemorrhoids 251 Part3: HomeopathicMateriaMedica 257 Part4: Homeopathic Resources 295 Homeopathic Organizations 297 Glossary 299 Suggested Homeopathic Readings 303 References 306 Index 310
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