Everybody'S Guide to Homeopathic Medicines

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Understanding Homeopathic Medicine 1-42
Ch.1 - The Science of Homeopathy 3-21
The Law of Similars 4
Symptoms As Defenses 5-6
The Homeopathic Provings 7
The Totality of Symptoms 8
The Single Medicine 9
The Minimum Number of Doses 9
The Potentized Dose 10-11
Hering's Laws of Cure 12-14
The Homeopathic View of Infectious Disease 15-16
Variations of Homeopathic Practice 17-18
Historical Notes, and the Status of Homeopathy Today 19-21

Ch.2 - Homeopathy in Practice 22-42
Casetaking 23-26
Outline for Casetaking in Acute Care 27-28
Case Analysis and Remedy Choice 29-31
Selecting the Right Medicine 32-33
Administering the Medicine 34-35
Repeating and Changing the Medicine 36
A Sample Case 37-42

Part 2 - Home Care with Homeopathic Medicine 43-314
Table of Medicines 45-47

Ch.3 - Fevers and Influenza 48-61
Fever 48-54
Influenza 55-60
Reye's Syndrome 61

Ch.4 - Colds, Coughs, and Related Conditions 62-92
Colds and Coughs 63-83
Repertory for Cold and Cough Symptoms 84-86
Sinus Problems 87-88
Conjunctivitis 89-91
Blocked Tear Duct 92

Ch.5 - Childhood Maladies 93-121
Giving Homeopathic Medicines to Children 93
Colic 94-99
Teething 100-101
Bed-Wetting (Enuresis) 102-106
Measles 107-111
German Measles 112-113
Mumps 114-117
Chicken Pox 118-121

Ch.6 - Earaches 122-132
Otitis Media (Middle-Ear Infection) 123-124
Otitis Externa (Outer-Ear Infection) 125-132

Ch.7 - Sore Throats 133-143
Noninfectious Sore Throats 133
Viral and Non-Strep Bacterial Infections of the Throat 134
Strep Throat 134-135
Mononucleosis 136
Epiglottis 136-143

Ch.8 - Digestive Problems 144-174
Gastroenteritis and Other Causes of Vomiting and Diarrhea 145
Vomiting 145
Diarrhea 146-147
Dehydration 148-149
Abdominal Pain and Indigestion 150
Appendicitis 150-160
Constipation 161
Hemorrhoids 162-167
Hepatitis 168-173
Motion Sickness 174

Ch.9 - Women's Health Problems 175-198
Vaginitis 176-183
Menstrual Cramps and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 184-190
Cystitis (Bladder Infection) 191-198

Ch.10 - Men's Health Problems 199-210
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 199
Urethritis 200
Bladder Infections 201-203
Prostate Problems 204-208
Foreskin Irritation 209
Testicular Problems 209-210

Ch.11 - Headache 211-223
Muscle-Contraction Headache 211-213
Migraines and Other Vascular Headaches 214-215
Other Headaches 216-223
Ch.12 - Allergies and Related Conditions 224-241
Contact Dermatitis 225-228
Hives (Urticaria) 229-230
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) 231
Upper-Respiratory Tract Allergies 232-234
Asthma 235-241

Ch.13 - Skin Problems and Related Disorders 242-278
Boils, Abscesses, and Other Skin Infections 243-248
Styes 249-252
Impetigo 253-256
Herpes Simplex 257-261
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) 262-265
Warts 266-267
Ringworm, Athlete's Foot, and Related Fungal Infections 268-271
Candida (Yeast Infections) 272-277
Acne 278

Ch.14 - Accidents and Injuries 279-304
Cuts and Scrapes 280-281
Bruises 282
Puncture Wounds 283-284
Strains, Sprains, and Other Injuries to the Ligaments and Tendons 285-287
Low Back Injuries and Pain 288-289
Dislocated Joints 290
Fractures 291-292
Head Injuries 293-294
Burns 295-296
Shock 297
Heat Exhaustion (Heat Prostration) 298
Heatstroke (Sunstroke) 299
Insect and Spider Bites and Stings 300-301
Snake Bites 302
Animal and Human Bites and Scratches 303
Dental Problems and Procedures 304

Ch.15 - Emotional Distress and Sleep Problems 305-314
Emotional Upsets 305-306
Insomnia 307-314
Part 3 - Homeopathic Materia Medica 315-346
Part 4 - Homeopathic Resources 347-375

Glossary 357-360
Bibliography 361-366
Index 367-375