Homeopathy

One in a series of guides to complementary treatments, this book focuses on homoeopathy. It includes a short history of homoeopathy, how it works, a list of 15 homoeopathic remedies and a cross-referenced A-Z of common ailments. With its emphasis on letting the body harness its own healing power, Homoeopathy is one of the most popular alternative therapies. Developed 200 years ago by the German doctor Samuel Hahnemann, its holistic approach treats the individual as a whole rather than the symptoms in isolation. This easy-to-follow introduction looks at the background to homoeopathy and explores its methods and techniques. It should prove a useful guide to this alternative form of healing.