| Foreword | xi |
| Preface | xv |
| Acknowledgments | xix |
| How To Use This Book Effectively | xxi |
| Part I | The Fundamentals | 1 |
| Chapter 1 | An Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine | 3 |
| Introduction | 3 |
| Homeopathic Medical Research | 5 |
| The Fundamentals | 9 |
| Homeopathic Pharmacy | 10 |
| Proper Handling of Homeopathic Medicines | 12 |
| Prescribing for Acute Illness or Injuries | 13 |
| Drug Interactions, Adverse Reactions, and Contraindications to Homeopathic Treatment | 24 |
| Patient Education | 26 |
| The regulatory Framework and Legal Implications of Integrative Practice | 26 |
| Professional Issues in the Workplace | 28 |
| Part II | Fifteen Essential Homeopathic Medicines | 31 |
| Chapter 2 | Arnica montana | 35 |
| Overview | 35 |
| Comparisons | 37 |
| Key Symptoms of Arnica montana | 37 |
| Chapter 3 | Arsenicum album | 41 |
| Overview | 41 |
| Comparisons | 44 |
| Key Symptoms of Arsenicum album | 44 |
| Chapter 4 | Belladonna | 48 |
| Overview | 48 |
| Comparisons | 51 |
| Key Symptoms of Belladonna | 52 |
| Chapter 5 | Bryonia alba | 56 |
| Overview | 56 |
| Comparisons | 58 |
| Key Symptoms of Bryonia alba | 59 |
| Chapter 6 | Chamomilla | 62 |
| Overview | 62 |
| Comparisons | 64 |
| Key Symptoms of Chamomilla | 64 |
| Chapter 7 | Ferrum phosphoricum | 67 |
| Overview | 67 |
| Comparisons | 68 |
| Key Symptoms of Ferrum phosphoricum | 68 |
| Chapter 8 | Gelsemium sempervirens | 70 |
| Overview | 70 |
| Comparisons | 72 |
| Key Symptoms of Gelsemium sempervirens | 72 |
| Chapter 9 | Hepar sulphuris calcareum | 74 |
| Overview | 74 |
| Comparisons | 75 |
| Key Symptoms of Hepar sulphuris calcareum | 76 |
| Chapter 10 | Ignatia amara | 79 |
| Overview | 79 |
| Comparisons | 81 |
| Key Symptoms of Ignatia amara | 81 |
| Chapter 11 | Mercurius vivus or Mercurius solubilis | 84 |
| Overview | 84 |
| Comparisons | 86 |
| Key Symptoms of Mercurius | 86 |
| Chapter 12 | Nux vomica | 90 |
| Overview | 90 |
| Comparisons | 92 |
| Key Symptoms of Nux vomica | 92 |
| Chapter 13 | Phosphorus | 96 |
| Overview | 96 |
| Comparisons | 98 |
| Key Symptoms of Phosphorus | 98 |
| Chapter 14 | Pulsatilla | 104 |
| Overview | 104 |
| Comparisons | 107 |
| Key Symptoms of Pulsatilla | 107 |
| Chapter 15 | Rhus toxicodendron | 113 |
| Overview | 113 |
| Comparisons | 115 |
| Key Symptoms of Rhus toxicodendron | 115 |
| Chapter 16 | Sulphur | 120 |
| Overview | 120 |
| Comparisons | 122 |
| Key Symptoms of Sulphur | 122 |
| Part III | Clinical Prescribing | 129 |
| Chapter 17 | Injuries and Emergencies | 131 |
| Abrasions | 131 |
| Angina | 132 |
| Appendicitis | 135 |
| Asphyxia or Respiratory Distress of the Newborn | 136 |
| Bites and Stings | 138 |
| Burns | 139 |
| Cerebrovascular Accidents | 140 |
| Contusions and Hematomas | 140 |
| Dislocated Joints | 140 |
| Eye Injuries | 141 |
| Fractures | 143 |
| Frostbite | 143 |
| Head Injuries | 143 |
| Hemorrhage | 145 |
| Lacerations | 148 |
| Overuse Injuries | 149 |
| Puncture Wounds | 149 |
| Sciatica | 150 |
| Spinal Injuries | 152 |
| Sprains and Strains | 153 |
| Sunstroke and Heat Exhaustion | 155 |
| Syncope | 156 |
| Chapter 18 | Skin | 158 |
| Acne | 158 |
| Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrhea, and Psoriasis | 159 |
| Bacterial Infections of the Dermis | 160 |
| Contact Dermatitis | 167 |
| Fungal Infections | 169 |
| Herpetic Infections | 171 |
| Urticaria | 173 |
| Warts and Molluscum | 174 |
| Wens | 178 |
| Chapter 19 | Eye | 179 |
| Conjunctivitis | 179 |
| Hordeolum | 181 |
| Diabetic Retinopathy | 182 |
| Chapter 20 | Ear, Nose, and Throat | 183 |
| Ear | 183 |
| Nose | 195 |
| Throat | 214 |
| Chapter 21 | Lower Respiratory System | 219 |
| Acute Asthma | 219 |
| Bronchiolitis | 222 |
| Acute Bronchitis | 224 |
| Laryngitis | 230 |
| Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (Viral Croup) | 231 |
| Winter Cough | 232 |
| Chapter 22 | Emotional Health and Chemical Dependency Recovery | 233 |
| Acute Grief | 233 |
| Anticipatory Anxiety | 235 |
| Business Failure and Financial Loss | 236 |
| Fear Remaining after a Frightening Event | 238 |
| Insomnia | 238 |
| Insults, Wounded Honor, Shame, and Embarrassment | 238 |
| Ailments from Bad News | 239 |
| Drug and Alcohol Addiction | 239 |
| Chapter 23 | Gastrointestinal System | 245 |
| Esophageal Disorders | 245 |
| Gastric Disorders | 248 |
| Intestinal Disorders | 257 |
| Anorectal Pathology | 273 |
| Cholecystopathy | 277 |
| Chapter 24 | Genitourinary System and Men's Health | 282 |
| Testicles | 282 |
| Epididymitis | 283 |
| Penis | 283 |
| Prostate | 286 |
| Urinary Tract | 291 |
| Chapter 25 | Infectious Disease | 297 |
| Coxsackievirus Infections | 297 |
| Fever of Unknown Origin, Roseola, Fifth Disease, and Simple Coxsackie Fever | 299 |
| Hepatitis | 300 |
| Influenza | 306 |
| Mononucleosis | 310 |
| Varicella | 313 |
| Chapter 26 | Brain and Nervous System | 315 |
| Headaches | 315 |
| Nervous System | 327 |
| Chapter 27 | Gynecology and Primary Care for Pregnancy and Childbirth | 336 |
| Vulvovaginitis | 336 |
| Pregnancy | 340 |
| Labor | 347 |
| Postpartum Care and Care of the Neonate | 351 |
| Dysmenorrhea | 355 |
| Menopause | 357 |
| Chapter 28 | Postsurgical Care | 360 |
| Anxiety before Surgery | 360 |
| Surgical Dressings | 361 |
| Postsurgical Homeopathic Protocols | 362 |
| Complications after Surgery | 363 |
| Part IV | Homeopathic Medicine: The Big Picture | 369 |
| Chapter 29 | History and Conceptual Framework of Homeopathic Medicine | 371 |
| Origins of Homeopathic Medicine | 371 |
| Homeopathy in North America | 373 |
| History and Status of Homeopathic Medicine Overseas | 377 |
| Hahnemann's Grand Theory | 379 |
| Contemporary Approaches to Homeopathic Theory | 384 |
| Chapter 30 | Taking It Further | 391 |
| Professional Development for the Integrative Clinician | 391 |
| Advanced Homeopathic Education | 392 |
| The Role of the Homeopathic Specialist | 393 |
| The Research Role | 394 |
| Conclusion | 397 |
| References | 399 |
| Appendix A | Medicines in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, 1999 | 407 |
| Appendix B | Homeopathic Educational Programs | 441 |
| Appendix C | Homeopathic Resources | 449 |
| Appendix D | Patient Handouts | 453 |
| Appendix E | Homeopathic Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in the United States and Canada | 457 |
| Index | 461 |
