Homeopathy: The Natural Mind-Body Medicine

A gentle, deeply-healing system of medicine founded by the visionary genius Samuel Hahnemann in the early 19th century, homeopathy uses healing substances so dilute that they do not cause the side effects of conventional pharmaceuticals. And unlike pharmaceuticals, which suppress symptoms that later recur (often on a deeper level), homeopathy cures from the inside out. It removes the underlying emotional or mental stress of chronic disease first, then moves the illness out of the body.

Homeopathy treats the whole person—emotional, mental and spiritual as well as physical. The well-chosen homeopathic remedy can bring about a profound sense of well-being before it even begins to cure the symptoms. And the search for the right remedy for a chronic disease begins with an inquiry into the emotional or mental trauma that might have triggered it.

Founded on unfailing scientific laws, homeopathy has stood the test of time for nearly 200 years. It is a form of energy medicine, working with the body’s own healing energy to strengthen it, using remedies that are safe, non-toxic and individualized to the patient.

For more information: see the article by Begabati Lennihan, Director of Teleosis, or listen to an interview with her. Please also see the article on Homeopathic Psychotherapy by Co-Director Loretta Butehorn, Ph.D., DIHom.

Resources

Best Introductory Book on Homeopathy:
Lansky A. Impossible cure.

Other Recommended Reading
Chappell, P. (2003). Emotional healing with homeopathy. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

Coulter C.(2000). Nature and Human Personality . Berkeley Springs, WV: Ninth House Publishing. Personality types of the most common homeopathic remedies.

Coulter C. (2001). Homeopathic sketches of children’s types. Bethesda, MD: Ninth House Publishing. A description of children’s psychological types.

Cummings S., Ullman D. (1991).Everybody’s guide to homeopathic medicines. New York: G.P.Putnam/Jeremy Tarcher Books.

Gray B. (2001). Homeopathy: science or myth? Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books. An excellent and readable review of the research on homeoapathy.

Herscu P. (1991). The homeopathic treatment of children. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books. A description of children’s psychological types.

Reichenberg-Ullman, J. (2000).Whole woman homeopathy.Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing. An excellent guide to self-care for women’s conditions.

Reidlinger J., Lennihan B. (2002). Homeopathic medicines. In: Handbook of non-prescription drugs. Washington, DC: The American Pharmacists Association.

Skinner, S. (2001) An introduction to homeopathy in primary care. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publications.

Ullman D. (1995) The consumer’s guide to homeopathy. New York: G.P.Putnam/Jeremy Tarcher Books. A good basic self-help book, with additional excellent chapters on research on homeopathy and how it works.

Ullman D. (2003). Homeopathic family medicine. Berkeley, CA: Homeopathic Educational Services e-book.

Ullman D. (1992) Homeopathic medicine for children and infants. New York: G.P.Putnam/Jeremy Tarcher Books.

Ullman R, Reichenberg-Ullman J. (1999) Prozac-free: homeopathic medicine for depression, anxiety and other mental and emotional problems. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing.

Ullman R, Reichenberg-Ullman J. (1996) Ritalin-free kids: homeopathic treatment of ADD and other behavioral and learning problems. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing.

Ullman R, Reichenberg-Ullman J. (1999) Rage-free kids: homeopathic medicine for defiant, aggressive and violent children. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing.

Internet Resources
www.homeopathic.com
www.homeopathic.org
www.homeopathyhome.com
www.mcp.edu/altmed
www.holistickids.org