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Homeopathy for Common Ailments is a practical, beautifully illustrated
guide that explain and demystifies this safe and simple form of treatment. As
well as offering guidance for treating children and using homeopathy for first
aid, the book will help you to select and use widely available homeopathic
remedies to treat frequently encountered physical and mental health problems
such as: anxiety; indigestion, chickenpox, coughs and croups, shock, travel
sickness, hayfever, bites and stings.
Part one of the book lists thirty-seven common ailments. Under each
ailment there is a description of several types of symptoms, both
physical and mental. Prescribing for Children follows the Common
Ailments section. It describes the use of homeopathic remedies that are
matched to personality types. As well as treating ailments, these
remedies are useful as general tonics for children. In part two there is a
description of each remedy, giving its origin and uses. The Homeopathic
Remedy Kit gives the twenty remedies and five creams that are most commonly
used.
About the Author:
Robin Hayfield, is a practising homeopath, co-principal of the South Downs
School of Homeopathy based in Chichester, Sussex.
Reviews:
"...well
written and clear." - Journal of the Society of Homeopathy
"...simply
explained without being simplistic." -
College of Homeopathy Magazine
"...a
good workmanlike introduction to homeopathy and its domestic use." - Dr. Brian Kaplan
"From apples to witch hazel, Folk Remedies For Common
Ailments introduces a natural, practical guide to using readily available plants
and foods to treat common ailments. Garlic for infections; lemon and honey for
coughs; flax and licorice for a laxative; -- the kitchen cupboards and gardens
are full of potent, inexpensive remedies for many common aches, hurts, upsets
and chronic disorders. Folk Remedies For Common Ailments is an up-to-date guide
based on centuries of traditional, proven medicine combined with current
scientific knowledge, and gives easy-to-follow treatments and cures using over
fifty different herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables and "bathroom cabinet"
ingredients. A useful self-help personal and/or family medical companion." -
Midwest Book Review
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