Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines (Revised and Expanded)

340 Pages·1984·36.379 MB·English

by  Stephen Cummings, Dana Ullman

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.
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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
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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