Absolute Beginner's Guide to Alternative Medicine

to make. The naturopathic physician is educated to assist people in making the needed changes. This process involves helping peo ...

In This Chapter ■The history and theory of homeopathy ■The how and why of homeopathic treat- ment ■Homeopathic remedies to keep ...

What Is Homeopathy? Homeopathy as a therapeutic system is approxi- mately 200 years old. It was developed by Samuel Hahnemann (1 ...

examinations. Certification earns the right to place the designation “DHt” after one’s name. Licensure to practice homeopathy va ...

The remedies are diluted beyond the point at which any molecules of the substance can theoretically still be found in the soluti ...

Thus, for someone with a high fever, homeopaths may recommend belladonna, which increases the natural healing response of body h ...

symptoms include such things as sleep, appetite, energy, temperature, or generalized bodily pain. Local symptoms occur in partic ...

selecting the remedy. Chronic illness such as ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and skin disorders are considere ...

the preparations in a cool, dark, dry place, away from other strong-smelling sub- stances. When taking a remedy, you should have ...

Table 8.2 Homeopathic Treatments to Try Treatment Indications Bryonia (wild hops for coughs that are worsened by simple breathin ...

114 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TOALTERNATIVE MEDICINE The Absolute Minimum ■ Homeopathy treatment is based on the administration ...

In This Chapter ■The history and re-emergence of aro- matherapy ■The curative powers of scent, and the specific actions of commo ...

What Is Aromatherapy? Scientists have long known that certain scents have the power to evoke strong physi- cal and emotional rea ...

In the 12th century, trade routes from the Middle East brought spices, herbs, and exotic scents to Europe, leading to the compil ...

needs, and the oil, or more typically a blend of oils, is then delivered in a way that will most directly address the patient’s ...

Plant oils are highly concentrated, and it is important to respect their power. One drop of oil is the medical equivalent of one ...

The VMO appears to specialize in detecting pheromones without people’s conscious awareness. In other words, people do not “smell ...

Lemon, tea tree, ylang ylang Pine, eucalyptus, lavender Patchouli, bergamot, geranium Peppermint, lavender Bandalwood, ylang yla ...

How Can I Get Started with Aromatherapy? Essential oils influence health on physical, mental, and emotional levels. They have th ...

Essential oils are quite potent and can irritate the skin, so they should be diluted with a carrier oil before being used on the ...