The Family Guide to Homeopathy: The Safe Form of Medicine for the Future |
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Author:
Andrew Lockie
By Hamish Hamilton
Average Customer Rating:   
List Price: £20.00
Our Price: £8.38
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 615
EAN: 9780241135723
ISBN: 0241135729
Label: Hamish Hamilton
Manufacturer: Hamish Hamilton
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 1998-08-06
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Studio: Hamish Hamilton |
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how up to date is this book?, 2007-03-12
Of the many and varied tomes I buy via your website I have never felt strongly enough to openly criticise a book. This book describes itself as the 'safe form of medicine for the future' but I have my doubts, as the entry on 'autism' (for example) is way out of date and refers to theories of autism which were outmoded and discredited decades ago. In the interests of brevity and clarity it has sacrificed accuracy in my opinion. This makes me wonder how sound the rest of the medical information is? As diagnostic rates of autism increase across the world due to better understanding and diagnosis, it is worrying that such a well-known book should be so short on current knowledge and thinking!
Got cancer? Then see a doctor, not a homeopath., 2008-08-22
What a wonderful thing homeopathy is. Take a bit of a plant, put it in some alcohol. Dilute it with water until there is no trace of the original left. Dilute it more. And more. And more. Call this a "remedy" and sell it to people too stupid to realise it can't help them. Tell them if their symptoms go away the remedy worked. If their symptoms didn't go away they chose the wrong remedy. You have to be a very expert homeopath to know the right remedy, you know. By the way homeopathic remedies are all safe because the original substance has become so diluted it can't possibly do you any harm.
I'm going to make my own homeopathic remedy. A bit of this, a bit of that, a bit of all the substances, diluted so much it can't possibly do you any harm and then when you take it the one that will help you will fix your symptoms. "Robert's Patent Homeopathic Potency" I'll call it. I'll set up in practice, put on a white coat and charge people for my sugar water. Well, it will be easier than working.
Everyone home should have one, 2007-02-09
I have used this over the years for children and adults - excellent, detailed, clear recommendations for the lay person. If you are new to homeopathy do not be overwhelmed by the strange names; just put it by your bed to leaf through and gradually acquaint yourself with the homeopathic approach. I have successfully avoided antibiotics, steroid creams and even a hospital treatment for my family using this comprehensive bible. Dr Lockie never puts you at risk and always advocates the safest option.
An excellent reference book, 2001-06-06
I have been borrowing my friends copy whilst eagerly awaiting my own copy. The book is divided into section dealing with What is Homeopathy; Prevention is better than cure; First Aid; Ailments and Diseases; Nutritional Supplements and Special Diets. I have often been concerned that when reading other Homeopathy books the reader may feel over confident and that they no longer need to seek medical advice for anything! This book written, by a GP, gives clear indication that the lay person should not think that by following this book they can dispense with professionally trained help. Dr Lockie gives warnings when help should be sought. He also suggests that if possible one should consult a medically qualified homeopathic physician. If this is not possible one should then consult a qualified homoepath but under the continuing observation of ones GP. I believe that The Family Guide to Homeopathy by Andrew Lockie is an excellent reference book.
Excellent book. Recomended as a quick and safe reference., 2001-04-18
I first used this book, when I discovered that I had an infection (abscess) on my hand that was infected and solen. I followed carefully the instructions in this book, and as if by miracle, I managed not to take antibiotics, which was the suggestion of all "classical" doctors I visited. Ever since I have tried it a few more times, having always the best results and very fast. I recomended it as a book that should be in every library as a first aid book.
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