| | |  | Homeopathic Combinations | Home » » Easy Homeopathy: The 7 Essential Remedies You Need for Common Illness and First Aid | | | | | | | Description: | | Simple and inexpensive natural remedies every medicine cabinet should have Dr. Edward Shalts's easy-to-use reference book is designed for those just getting started in homeopathy as well as for those confused by the thousands of elixirs, herbs, and other healing methods on the market. Now, in one user-friendly guide, Shalts identifies the seven most useful and effective homeopathic remedies, explaining to you exactly what they are, how they work, and how to use them for hundreds of common conditions. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Edward Shalts | | Paperback:
| 256 pages | | Publisher:
| McGraw-Hill | | Publication Date:
| March 27, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0071457585 | | Product Width:
| 151.5 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 226.5 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 0.87 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.88 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 An Elegant and Practical Form of MedicineJan 23, 2007
By Dr. Richard G. Petty
When I first saw the title, "Easy Homeopathy," it sounded like an oxymoron. After all, homeopathy is not easy: and I've been using it for 25 years!
But I was in for a very pleasant surprise. The book is certainly designed for the beginner, but there is plenty of meat for the more seasoned homeopath.
The book is arranged into three parts:
1. Getting started in homeopathy
2. The seven remedies that should be in every medicine cabinet
3. A short alphabetical list of common ailments with suggestions for which homeopathic remedies to use
The first part is not only good reading for the beginner, but is also good preparation for anyone visiting a homeopath for the first time. Some of the questions that you may be asked - "At what time of the day are your symptoms worse? Are there any foods that you hate? What is you favorite type of weather?" - often seem a bit odd, so it is good to know why the homeopath will ask.
Dr. Shalts explains the seven principles of homeopathy:
1. The Law of Similars
2. Provings
3. Individualized Treatments
4. The Single Remedy
5. The Minimal Dose
6. Potencies
7. Hering's Principles of Cure
There are plenty of anecdotes to keep the material fresh and interesting.
In Part 2 he lays out his seven remedies with amusing memory aids:
1. Aconite: He calls this the Homeopathic Emergency Services Unit
2. Arnica: This one is the Homeopathic Surgeon
3. Belladonna: The Homeopathic Pediatrician
4. Chamomilla: This one is called the Homeopathic Babysitter
5. Gelsemium: The Homeopathic Neurologist
6. Ignatia: This is the Homeopathic Therapist
7. Nux Vomica: The Homeopathic Gastroenterologist
This section is very well done, with charts to highlight similarities and differences between remedies.
Part 3 has the list of conditions, and in addition to advice about which remedies to use, Dr. Shalts also suggests other helpful products and, most importantly, when to seek professional help. Some books on homeopathy look a bit like cookery books, but this one enables you to start thinking like a homeopath.
This is an excellent book for the beginner, but there is also much for the more seasoned user. Although it is advertised as a first aid book, there is actually far more inside. Even if you already know something about natural medicine, you will likely find a lot to interest you in this well written, attractive and inexpensive book.
Highly recommended.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
The Ultimate Guide to HomeopathyJun 11, 2006
By Regina Fischer
"Easy Homeopathy" delivers what other homeopathic books only promise. It explains exactly what to do to quickly eliminate acute problems. Finally I can use homeopathic remedies myself! I've been looking for such a book for so many years! All these "Comprehensive" and "Complete" guides expect me to become a homeopath. But all I want is to be able to use homeopathic remedies right away. The book teaches in detail all the important characteristics of 7 main remedies useful for many conditions. And then it offers over 80 alternatives. The information is organized in numerous tables. Reading "Easy Homeopathy" is fun. Dr. Shalts offers many real -life examples. I also appreciated a "cheat sheet" provided at the end of the book. It directs you to most commonly indicated remedies for many acute conditions. Good job!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
It makes it really EasyApr 11, 2006
By V. Rysin
"Easy Homeopathy" is a perfect book on homeopathy. Its design and content are user-friendly. All the material is very well organized. This book makes choosing the remedy such and easy and pleasurable process! My kudos to the author!
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
It is exactly what I was waiting forApr 11, 2006
By Mariya Slonim
Easy Homeopathy is simply amazing! It is exactly what we all need. It is concise and presents numerous comparison tables that make choosing the right remedy really easy. I strongly recommend it to everyone!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Good Information but in an Odd FormatNov 10, 2008
By S. McCracken-Barber
I am new-ish to homeopathy but not a complete neophyte. I have been using one main book as my reference for a few months now and haven't taken any medicine, save homeopathic remedies, in about 3 months. This includes antihistamines, decongestants AND Naproxen!
I like this book but find it tricky to use. It is hard to pinpoint exactly why the layout is so cryptic but I think it's just generally not an easy reference book. The information is there, just not in a speedy format.
Remedies are organized by type but *inside* those headings are the detailed charts for specific issues, like colds etc.. I guess, if you prescribe to the theory that one of these seven remedies will work for almost everything, it makes sense but I have found that I usually have symptoms that warrant another remedy so it doesn't really work for me.
Another thing that adds to the confusion is; 1) after the chart on symptoms there are more write ups and comparisons underneath as well as the main remedy's attributes. Some might find this a more detailed/comprehensive approach but I feel like I have to look 4 places to get the whole picture instead on just 1 or 2. I would have preferred the charts to be larger and more detailed over having to flip back and forth so much, and 2) There is another chart in the back with quick tips but this one has even fewer remedies listed, sometimes only one or two. I just keep feeling like I have to look here, there and everywhere to get the whole picture of the symptoms/remedies.
It would be nice, also if Kali Bich. were mentioned in the "colds" area, instead of just in the back under "sinusitis", as many head colds lead to sinus issues.
I am giving this a 4, despite my confusion with the book's layout, because it still has a lot of good information and I can tell that the author took a lot of time in considering the layout. I think, potentially due to the small layout of the book, it was just too hard to carry off and is not a huge quirk, just tricky to get used to.
I hope this helps...
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