Homeopathic medicine employs natural substances to gently and safely stimulate the body's natural defenses. It became popular in the United States and Europe during the 1800s because of its remarkable success in treating the many infectious diseases that raged during that time. It remains popular today in a growing number of countries around the world. In fact, market research shows that sales of homeopathic medicines have increased at a rate of 25 to 50 percent over the past decade.
This easy-to-use reference was created for the many homeopathy users who are looking for advice in treating their own health problems. It provides an A-to-Z guide to homeopathic remedies, as well as invaluable information about homeopathy's important concepts, history, and pioneers. It explains technical terms in detail, serves as an accessible primer to the study and practice of homeopathy, and contains extensive cross-references
