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A 291–292; obstacles to cure for, 296–299 Academy of Natural Sciences Allergy elimination technique, 28 (Philadelphia), 10 Allium cepa (red onion), 141, 145 Acidophilus, 293 Allopathic medicine, 8, 11, 13, 23, Aconitum napellus (monkshood), 95, 25, 51–52, 55, 85 140–142, 145, 149, 166, 169, Aloe vera, 168 172–174, 176–179, 183, 185, 189, Alpine Pharmaceuticals, 185 198, 217, 229, 230, 273–275 Alternative Therapies in Health and Acute anxiety, 145 Medicine (Jonas), 124 Acute illness: characteristics of, 53; American Academy of Allergy, 294 versus chronic illness, 52–55; defi- American Academy of Allergy, nition of, 52–53; lack of, 47 Asthma, and Immunology, 294 Acute otitis media (AOM), 207–209 American Association for the Study Adderall, 257 of Allergy, 294 ADHD. See Attention deficit– American Board of Homeotherapeu- hyperactivity disorder tics, 14 Advocate, 278 American Foundation for Homeopa- Aethusa cynapium (fool’s parsley), thy (AFH), 13, 14 141, 164, 211 American Heart Association, 314 AFH. See American Foundation for American Institute of Homeopathy Homeopathy (AIH), 7, 8, 11–14, 62, 94, 114, AIDS, 38 128, 206 AIH. See American Institute of American Journal of Homeopathy, 8 Homeopathy American Medical Association AIH RemedyCOPYRIGHTED Kit for Parents, 140 (AMA),MATERIAL 11, 12 Alcohol abuse, 247–248, 283 American Psychiatric Association Allergies, 1, 2, 291–299; assault on (APA), 256 our children by, 292–294; homeo- Anacardium orientalis (marking nut), pathic solution to, 294–296; 141, 154, 155, 213 increasing phenomenon of, Anaphylactic shock, 170

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Anas barbariae heatis et cordis extrac- homeopathic solutions for, tum, 195, 196 310–313; how to recognize, Angel dust (PCP), 247–248 309–310 Animal bites, 169–170 Astral body, 132 Anthracinum, 123 Atopic dermatitis, 300 Anthroposophic Medicine, 132–133 Attention deficit disorder (ADD), Anthroposophy, 132–133 254–256 Antibiotics, 2, 3, 5, 6, 45, 46, 55, 193, Attention deficit–hyperactivity disor- 214, 287, 301 der (ADHD), 2, 5, 27, 28, 33, 47, Antidepressants, 3, 282–284 49, 100, 102, 254–256, 295; con- Antihistamines, 301 stitutional treatment for, 258–265; Antimonium crudum (black sulphide conventional treatment for, of antimony), 141, 167, 187, 211 256–258 Antimonium tartaricum (tartar Attenuation, 66, 68 emetic), 141, 176, 187, 205, 211 Aurora (Boehme), 26 Anxiety, 183, 267–275; conventional Australia, 125 treatment for, 269–270; homeo- Austria, 35 pathic solutions to, 270–272 Autism, 2, 5, 47, 275–282; conven- AOM. See Acute otitis media tional treatment of, 278–279; (AOM) homeopathic solutions to, Apis mellifica (honeybee), 95, 141, 279–282; how to recognize, 168–170, 172, 192, 229, 230, 294 276–278 Archives of Internal Medicine, 112 Autistic spectrum disorders, 277 Argentina, 126 Avogadro’s number, 67 Arnica montana (leopard’s bane), 63, Ayurvedic medicine, 85, 88 64, 67–70, 142, 149, 157, 158, 165, 166, 173, 175, 177, 185, 222, 225 B Aromatherapy, 86, 116 Bach, E., 131–132 Arsenic, oxide of (Arsenicum album), Bach Flower Remedies, 86, 131–132 70, 119, 142, 168, 170, 172, 178, Back pain, 145 182, 183, 198, 207, 211–213 Baker, W. P., 14 Arsenicum album (oxide of arsenic), Bali, 165 70, 119, 142, 168, 170, 172, 178, Barbary duck liver, autolysate of, 196 182, 183, 198, 207, 211–212, 213 Belief, 113 Arthritis, 148 Bell, I., 114 Asperger, H., 275 Belladonna (deadly nightshade), 30, Asperger’s Syndrome, 275, 277 34, 71, 119, 142, 163, 178–180, Association for the Study of Asthma 184, 189, 192, 198, 201, 209, 217, and Allied Conditions, 294 219, 220, 230, 279; picture of, 76 Asthma, 1, 2, 15, 33, 47, 49, 149, Bellis perenis (common daisy), 167–168, 302, 307–313; 142, 166 conventional treatment for, 30; Bell’s palsy, 193 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 353

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Benztropine, 252 Bronchospasm, 309 Bernard, C., 12 Broome County, New York, 35 Beth Israel Medical Center (New Bryonia alba (white bryony), 143, York City), 219 161, 163, 166, 178, 179, 189, 192, Biochemic phosphates, 130 198–200, 204, 206, 217, 231 Bioelectric functions diagnosis Bupropion, 252 (BFD), 136 Burns, 150, 171–172 Bioenergy regulatory technique Bushmaster snake venom (Lechesis (BER), 136 muta), 10, 71, 147, 171 Bioplasma, 130 Bioresonance therapy (BRT), 136 C Bipolar disorder, 98, 284 Caesarean section, 158 Birth defects, 37 Calcarea carbonica, 71, 91, 261 Bitter cucumber (Colocynthis), Calcarea phosphorica (calcium phos- 144, 147, 201 phate), 260–262 Bittersweet (Dulcamara), 145, 189 Calcarea salts, 131 Black sulfide of antimony, 141, 167, Calcium phosphate (Calcarea phospho- 187, 211 rica), 260–262 Blackely, C. H., 294 Calcium sulfate (Hepar sulphuris Bleeding, 148 calcareum), 145–146 Bleuler, E., 275–276 Calendula officinalis (marigold), 143, Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalic- 158, 162, 172, 176, 177 troides), 143, 158 CAM (complementary and alterna- Blunt trauma, 142 tive medicine), 78–81, 84, 85 B-lymphocytes, 293 Camphor, 116 Boehme, J., 26, 27 Cancer, 38, 48 Bohjalian, C., 142 Cantharis (Spanish fly), 143, 172 Boiron (France), 195 Car sickness, 148, 150 Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), Carbo vegetabilis (vegetable charcoal), 145, 163, 199, 231 143, 158, 166, 180 Booster shots, 125 Carbolic acid (Carbolicum acidum), Bradford, T., 34 143, 170, 171 Brazil, 124 Carbolicum acidum (carbolic acid), Breast-feeding, 160, 293 143, 170–171 Brimstone (Sulphur), 93, 149, 188, Carcinosin, 70–72 214, 279, 280, 318 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation British Journal of Clinical (CPR), 176 Pharmacology, 196 Carnegie Foundation, 13 British Medical Journal, 111, 274, 295 Castor oil, 161, 162 Broken bones, 149 Caulophyllum thalictroides (blue Bronchioconstrictors, 309 cohosh), 143, 158 Bronchitis, 149, 202 Causticum (potassium hydrate), 64, Bronchodilators, 309 65, 143, 204–205 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 354

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Cautious approach, 252 Coffee, unroasted (Coffea cruda), Cell salts, 129–131 144, 181 Center for Health and Healing Colchicum autumnale (meadow saf- (Beth Israel Medical Center; New fron), 144, 154 York), 219 Colds, 141, 145, 147, 148, 194–200 Centers for Disease Control Colic, 1, 144, 200–201 (CDC), 302 Colocynthis (bitter cucumber), Centesimal, 30, 67 144, 147, 201 Cevadilla seed (Sabadilla Columbia University Medical Cen- officinalis), 149 ter, 76 Chelation, 133–134 Combination remedies, 127–129 Chamomilla (German chamomile), Comfrey (Symphytum officionale), 141, 144, 175–176, 178, 179, 181, 149–150 198, 200, 209, 210, 219, 220 Common daisy (Bellis perenis), Chase, S., 256 142, 166 Chi, 262–263 Complete Repertory, 93 Chicken pox, 141, 187–188 Concussions, 172–173 Childhood disintegrative disorder, 277 Constitutional homeopathic treat- “Childhood Obesity in the United ment, 47, 95–99, 125, 236; using States: Facts and Figures” (Insti- homeopathy for acute ailments tute of Medicine of the National when getting, 95–99 Academies), 315 Contact dermatitis, 300 Chinese acupuncture, 135 Contact eczema, 300 Chinese medicine, 85, 88 Continuum Center for Health and Cholera epidemic, European, 35 Healing, 246 Chronic Diseases, The (Hahnemann), Conventional medicine, 6; combined 56, 90 with remedies, 77–78; remaining Chronic illness: acute versus, 52–55; on, 252–253 definition of, 53–55; treating men- Copeland, R., 62, 63 tal, 235–286; treating physical, Copenhagen, Denmark, 8 287–320 Copper (Cuprum metallicum), Cincinnati, Ohio, 208 144, 185 Civil War, 12 Corticosteroids, 301 Classic Homeopathy, 15 Coughs, 144, 148, 202–203; dry, Clonazepam, 270 204–205; productive, 205–206 Cocculus indicus (Indian cockle), Cowpox, 28 95, 144, 154, 210 CPR (cardiopulmonary Coccus cacti (cochineal), 144, 205 resuscitation), 176 Cochineal (Coccus cacti), 144, 205 Cromones, 309 Coffea cruda (unroasted coffee), Croup, 145, 149, 173–174 144, 181 Crude rock oil (Petroleum), 148 Coffee, 116 Cult, 113–115 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 355

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Cuprum metallicum (copper), 144, Disraeli, B., 112 184 DNA, 135 Cytomegalovirus, 192 Dolphin therapy, 278–279 Dopamine, 257 Double-blind, 29 D Douglas, V., 254 Dayton, Ohio, 36 Down’s syndrome, 37 Deadly nightshade (Belladonna), 30, Drosera rotundifolia (sundew), 34, 71, 76, 119, 142, 163, 144, 205 178–180, 184, 189, 192, 198, 201, Drowning, 176 209, 212, 217, 219, 220, 230, 279 Drug abuse, 247–248, 283; and quit- Deathworld (Harrison), 5–6 ting cold turkey, 248–249 Decimal, 30, 67 DTaP vaccine, 72 Defense mechanisms, 6, 118–120 Dulcamara (bittersweet), 145, 189 Dehydration, 150, 184 Delphinium seed (Staphysagria), 158 Denmark, 8 E Dental work, 116, 174–176 Ear infections, 1, 2, 52, 145, 147. See Depression, 1, 5, 47, 51, 282–286; also Otis media homeopathic solutions to, Earaches, 145, 207–210 284–286; signs of, 283–284 Eating disorders, 47 Dermatitis, 300 EAV. See Electro-acupuncture accord- Desensitization, 294 ing to Voll Diarrhea, 146, 150, 182, 183, EBV. See Epstein-Barr virus 206–207, 210 Eczema, 23, 27, 50, 299–303; contact, Diazepam, 270 300; conventional treatment of, Differential therapeutics, 127, 267 301–302; homeopathic treatment Digestive problems, 147 of, 302–303; signs of, 300–301 Dilution, 66 Ego, 132 dinAlt, J. (fictional character), 5 Eizayaga, F., 35, 36 Dioscorea villosa (wild yam), 144, 201 Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), 149, Diphtheria, 35, 121 164, 167, 174 Diphtherinum, 125 Electro-acupuncture according to Diplomate of Homeotherapeutics Voll (EAV), 135 (D.Ht.) degree, 14 Electrodermal screening (EDS), 135 Disease prevention, homeopathic, Electrodiagnostic devices, 135–136 116–125; and bacteria, 117–118; Electromagnetic fields, 116, 133 and cell salts (tissue salts), Emergencies, 221–225 129–131; and combination reme- Encephalitis, 191, 193, 256 dies, 127–129; and preventing side Endocrine system, 44 effects, 122–123; and strengthen- Epidemic, 53, 313 ing natural defenses, 118–120 Episiotomy, 158 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 356

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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), 192, 193 France, 126, 195–197 Erythema nodosum, 299 Franklin, B., 116 Eskinazi, D., 112 “Essay on a New Principle for Ascer- taining the Curative Powers of G Drugs” (Hahnemann), 27 Garden rue (Ruta graviolens), 149, Etheric body, 132–133 166 Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset), Gelsemium semperverens (yellow jas- 145, 163, 199, 231 mine), 27, 95, 119, 120, 145, 176, Euphrasia officianalis (eyebright), 180, 185, 186, 189, 199–200, 231 141, 145, 168, 189, 205 Generalized anxiety disorder, 268 European Union, 36 Genetic disorders, 37 Evaluation, preparation for, 87–89 Genus epidemicus, 119, 125 Eye injuries, 176–177, 231 German chamomile (Chamomilla), Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis), 141, 141, 144, 175, 176, 178, 179, 181, 145, 168, 189, 205 198, 200, 209, 210, 219, 220 German measles. See Rubella Germany, 9, 34 F Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 295, 310 Faces of Homeopathy (Winston), 14 Glonoine (nitroglycerin), 10, Fainting, 180–181 145, 184 Fears, 149 Gold Star balm, 168 Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Golden, I., 125 282, 301 Golden seal, 146, 215 Ferrum phosphoricum (phosphate of Gonorrhea, 58 iron), 145, 173, 179–180, 189, Google, 52 190, 199, 209 Gordon, C. T., III, 278 Fever, 177–180 Gout, 144 First aid, homeopathic, 164–166 Gram, H. B., 8 Flexner report, 13 Gray, J., 8 Flu, 36, 124–125, 145, 147, Green, J. M., 13 194–200, 231 Grief, 146, 181–182 Flu Epidemic (1918), 13, 119 Grimmer, A., 35, 36 Follow-up, importance of, 99–102 Guiding Symptoms of Our Materia Food and Drug Act (1906), 62 Medica, The (Hering), 10 Food and Drug Administration Guillain-Barré syndrome, 193 (FDA), 62, 63, 65 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC; 1938), 62, 63 H Food poisoning, 182 Hahnemann Medical College, Fool’s parsley (Aethusa cynapium), 11, 36 141, 210 Hahnemann Monument (Washing- Framingham study, 314 ton, D.C.), 11 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 357

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Hahnemann, S. C., 7–10, 15, 26–28, Materia Medica, 90–91; preparing 30, 33, 34, 48, 49, 52, 55, 56, 58, for evaluation by, 87–89; and 66, 68, 75, 90–92, 110, 111, 118, Repertory, 91–93; and second 123, 126, 128, 130, 143, 216 opinions, 102–103; tools used by, Hahnemannian style (CH) attenua- to find correct remedy, 89–90; tion, 68 when to call, 105 Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel), Homeopathy, 23; basic principles of, 145, 155, 166 23–59; brief history of, in Amer- Hangover, 147 ica, 7–15; classic, 126–131; defini- Harrison, H., 5 tion of, 25–26; efficacy of, 33–36; Hay fever, 141, 145, 149 and health levels, 43–48; holistic Headache, 147 approach in, 40–43; and homeo- Healing crisis, 73 pathic aggravation, 73–74; safety Heat prostration, 145, 184–185 of, 31–33; and situations of struc- Helleborus (Lenten Rose), 279 tural damage, 37–40; and testing Hemorrhoids, 156 new remedies, 28–31; using, for Hepar sulphuris calcareum (calcium acute ailments when getting con- sulfate), 145–146, 149, 174, 204, stitutional care, 104–105 205, 209, 210 Homeopathy, children’s: and current Herbal medicine, 131 crisis, 1–2; and homeopathic solu- Herbs, 86 tion, 2–4; and restoring harmony Hering, C., 8–10, 49, 90, 91, 123, in child’s body, 5–7; scenario, 4–5 130, 145, 147, 171 Homeopathy, myths about: and Hering College, Chicago, 294 harmlessness, 115; and homeopa- Hering’s Law, 49–52, 86, 188, 290 thy as placebo, 109–112; and mint Herric, N., 165 as antidote, 115–116; and neces- Herscu, P., 149, 165, 281 sity of belief, 113; as nineteenth- Hippocrates, 31, 55, 56 century cult, 113–115; and Hippomane mancinella, 271–272 remedies as vaccines, 116 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 106 Homeopathy Online, 125 Hoffmann, H., 254, 256 “Homeopathy Re-visited” (Archives Homeopathic drainage, 134–135 of Internal Medicine), 112 Homeopathic Medicine Research Homotoxicosis, 133–134 Group, 36 Honeybee (Apis mellifica), 95, 141, Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the 168–170, 172, 192, 229, 230, 294 United States (HPUS), 63, 66 Hormones, 2, 45 Homeopaths: asking about success HPUS. See Homeopathic Pharma- rate of, 104; and cases where con- copoeia of the United States ventional medicine is needed, Human bites, 168–171 105–108; and constitutional treat- Humphreys, F., 128 ment, 47, 95–99, 125, 236; impor- Hydrastis canadensis (golden seal), tance of follow-up with, 99–102; 146, 215 and Internet research, 94–95; and Hydrogen peroxide, 169 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 358

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Hyperactive child syndrome, 256 Jenner, E., 28 Hyperbaric oxygenation, 278 Johnson, A. G., 110 Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Jonas, W. B., 114, 124 wort), 122, 146, 166, 231 Journal of the American Institute of Hyperkinetic reaction of Homeopathy, 36, 124 childhood, 256 K I Kali bichromicum (potassium bichro- Ignatia amara (St. Ignatius’ bean), mate), 146, 215 146, 161, 181–182 Kanner, L., 275–276 Indian cockle (Cocculus indicus), 95, Kent, J. T., 91–92, 148, 294 144, 154, 210 Keynote symptoms, 239–240 Influenza, 36, 124–125, 145, 147, Koplik’s spots, 188 194–200, 231 Korsakovian style (CK) attenuation, Influenza epidemic (France; 1987), 196 68, 76, 195 Influenza epidemic (Great Britain; 1958), 124 Influenza epidemic (United States; L 1918), 13, 119 La Leche League, 160 Influenzinum, 124, 196 Labor, 156–158 Insect bites, 148, 150, 168–171 Lacaune, France, 275 Institute of Medicine of the National Lachesis muta (bushmaster snake Academies, 315 venom), 10, 71, 147, 171 Integrative systems, 47 Lactobacillus, 293 Internet research, 94–95 Lactose, 68 Interview, 89–90 Ladispoli, Italy, 162 Ipecac root (Ipecacuanha), 146, Lancet, 110–112, 274 168, 212 Lane, H., 275 Ipecacuanha (Ipecac root), 146, Lapeer, Michigan, 14 168, 212 Laryngitis, 141 Iron, phosphate of (Ferrum phospho- Law of Similars (Bohjalian), 142 ricum), 145, 173, 179, 180, 189, Ledum palustre (marsh tea), 95, 190, 199, 209 141, 147, 166, 169–170, Irritability, 146 177, 214 Irritable bowel syndrome, 15 Leg cramps, 147 Itard, J.-M. G., 275 Leipzig, 34 Lenten Rose (Helleborus), 279, 280 Leopard’s bane (Arnica montana), J 63, 64, 67–70, 142, 149, 157, Jacobs, J., 114, 206 158, 165, 166, 173, 175, 177, Jahr, G., 91 185, 222, 225 Jellyfish sting, 170 Leukotriene receptor antagonists, 309 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 359

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Levels of health: and level four health, McCormack, Dr., 12–13 48; and level one health, 43–44; McKinley, W., 11 and level three health, 47–48; and Meadow saffron (Colchicum autum- level two health, 44–47 nale), 144, 154 Liga Medicorum Homeopathica Measles, 188–189 Internationalis (LMHI), 114 Medical Research Council, 29 Lippe, A., 212–213 Medication, 45, 58; art of balancing, Logic of Figures, The (Bradford), 34 253; side effects of, 29, 31, 37–38, London, 35 58, 122–123, 290. See also Over- London Homeopathic Hospital, medication 131–132 Meningitis, 124, 191, 193, 208 Lorazepam, 270 Meningococinum, 124 Lot’s wife (Genesis), 240 Menstrual cramps, 147 LSD, 272 Mental illness, chronic: and admit- Lycopodium, 71, 317–319 ting child to psychiatric hospital, Lymphocytes, 293 249–250; alcohol and substance Lyssinum, 123 abuse in, 247–248; cautious approach to treating, 251–252; healing crisis in, 237–243; homeo- M pathic approaches to, 236–245; Madell, J., 279 homeopathy versus allopathy in Magnesia, phosphate of (Magnesia treating, 245–251; and suppres- phosphorica), 144, 147, 201 sion, 250; suppressions as potential Magnesia phosphorica (phosphate of source of, 243–245 magnesia), 144, 147, 201 Mercurius iodatus flavus (protoiodide Major depressive disorder (MDD), of mercury), 147, 215, 217, 218 282–283 Mercurius iodatus ruber (biniodide of Malaria, 26, 27 mercury), 147, 215, 218 Mancinella, 271–272 Mercurius solubilis, 192, 215 Marigold (Calendula officinalis), 143, Mercury, biniodide of (Mercurius solu- 158, 162, 172, 176, 177 bilis), 147, 215, 218 Marijuana, 248, 249, 272 Mercury, phosphate of (Mercurius Marking nut (Anarcardium orientalis), iodatus flavus), 147, 215, 217, 218 141, 154, 155, 213 Metabolic syndrome, 314 Marsh tea (Ledum palustre), 95, 141, Miasms: and miasmatic animalcule, 147, 166, 169, 170, 177, 214 56; theory of, 55–59; types of, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, 10 56–57 Massachusetts Medical Society, 11 Microbes, 57, 111 Mastitis, 148, 162–163 Milk production, 160–162 Materia Medica, 29, 90–91, 93, 95, Mint, 115–116 195, 239, 262, 263 MMR vaccine (mumps, measles, Materia Medica Pura (Hahnemann), rubella), 188 9, 90 Modalities (as symptom category), 91 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 360

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Monkshood (Aconitum napellus), Newborns: milk intolerance in, 164; 140–142, 145, 149, 166, 169, sniffles in, 163 172–174, 176–179, 183, 185, Nightmares, 149, 184 189, 198, 217, 229, 230, 273–275 NIH. See National Institutes of Mononucleosis, 192–194 Health Montelukast, 310 9-11 Terrorist Attacks, 272 Morning sickness, 144 Nipples, cracked and sore, 161–162 Morrison, R., 165, 251, 252 Nitroglycerin (Glonoine), 10, Moscow, 32 145, 184 Mother tincture, 66 Nosodes, 66, 123–125, 134 Motion sickness, 144, 210–211 Nursing mothers, 152–164 Moving sickness, 153–155 Nux vomica (Quaker button), 147, Multicenter study, 30 154–155, 200, 212, 231 Mumps, 191–192 Museum of Natural History O (Philadelphia), 10 Myocarditis, 193 Obesity, 2, 5, 47, 313–320; homeo- pathic approach to, 2 Observation, 89–90 N Obsessive-compulsive disorder Nathanson, D., 278 (OCD), 148, 269 National Center for Homeopathy OCD. See Obsessive-compulsive (NCH), 114, 251 disorder National Household Survey of Drug Office of Alternative Medicine Abuse (2001), 247 (NIH), 114 National Institute of Alcohol Abuse Office of National Drug Control Pol- and Alcoholism, 247 icy (ONDCP), 247 National Institute of Mental Health Organon of the Medical Art (Hahne- (NIMH), 256, 258, 282 mann), 52, 75, 128 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Oscillococcinum, 195, 196 114, 115 Osler, W., 35 Natrum muriaticum (sodium chloride), Otis media, 54. See also Ear infections 71, 238–241, 285, 286, 297–299 Overmedication, 46 Natrum phosphoricum (sodium phos- Over-the-counter medicines phate), 154 (OTC), 64 Natural disasters, 183–184 Oxalic acid (Oxalicum acidum), Nausea, 144, 146, 150, 185, 186, 148, 171 210–213 Oxallicum acidum (oxalic acid), Nerve endings, 146 148, 171 Netherlands, 208 New Orleans, 35 P New York Homeopathic Medical College, 14, 62 Palevsky, L., 219 New York State Homeopathic Med- Panic disorder, 140, 268, 273–275 ical Society, 128 Panos, Dr., 212 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 361

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Paracelsus, 27 Potassium bichromate (Kali Paris, 275 bichromicum), 146, 215 Pasteur, L., 12, 111, 123 Potassium hydrate (Causticum), 64, PCP (angel dust), 247–248 65, 143, 204, 205 Penicillin, 54, 292 Potentization, 30, 31, 66, 71, 132 Pertussin, 123 Prana, 262–263 Pertussis bacteria, 72 Predisposition, 56 Peruvian bark, 26–28 Prednisone, 49, 50 Petroleum (crude rock oil), 148 Pregnancy, 153 Pharmacopoeia, 14 Pregnant mothers, 152–164 Phase I studies, 29 Prenatal homeopathy, 134 Philadelphia, 10, 11 Preventers, 309 Phobias, 268 Prophylaxis, 116–117, 119, 120 Phosphorus (phosphorus), 148, 155, Proving, 10, 28, 29 178, 180, 186, 198, 200, 204, 205, Prozac, 2, 251 212–213 Prufüng, 28 Photophobia, 146 Prussia, 92 Physical problems, chronic, 287–320; Psoriasis, 50, 98 and homeopathy, 287–291; and Psoric miasm, 56–57. See also importance of treating whole per- Miasms son, 288–289; and source of dis- Psychiatric hospital, 249–250 ease, 289–291 Psychotropic medication, 2; and Phytolacca decandra (poke root), 148, homeopathic treatment of chil- 162, 163, 218 dren receiving, 251–254 Pimecrolimus, 301 PTSD. See Post-traumatic Pinel, P., 275 stress disorder Placebo controlled tests, 29–30 Pulmonary tuberculosis, 29 Pluralistic homeopathy, 126 Pulsatilla nigricans (wind flower), 148, Plussing method, 75–76 161, 187, 189, 192, 205, 206, 210, Pneumonia, 202 226, 266, 267, 279, 312 Poison Ivy Pills (Washington Homeo- Pyrrus (fictional location), 5, 6 pathic Products), 213, 214 Poison ivy (Rhus toxicondenron), 24, 25, 148, 187–188, 200, Q 213, 214 Quack busters, 62 Poke root (Phytolacca decandra), 148, Quaker button (Nux vomica), 147, 162, 163, 218 154, 155, 200, 212, 231 Polio, 35, 121 Quinn, M., 61 Polychrests, 142, 147, 148, 229 Polypharmacy, 33, 122, 134 Postnasal drip, 146 Postpartum bleeding, 159 R Postpartum depression, 159–160 Radar, 298 Post-traumatic stress disorder Ramakrishnan, A. U., 106–107 (PTSD), 15, 183, 269 Reckeweg, H. H., 133–134 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 362

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Red onion, 141, 145 Rumex crispus (yellow dock), 148, Red signature, 27 149, 203–205 Reeve, C., 42 Russia, 32, 76 Regulation, 61–63 Ruta graviolens (garden rue), 149, 166 Relievers, 30 Remedies, homeopathic, 1, 3; admin- istration and storage of, 74; choos- S ing the right, 227–232; with Sabadilla officinalis (cevadilla conventional drugs, 77–78; and seed), 149 expiration dates, 70; and Safety, 31 extremely high attenuations, 69; Safety-net antibiotic prescription and guidelines for coordinating (SNAP), 208 child’s health care, 78–82; and Sambucus nigra (elderberry), 149, 164, homeopathic aggravation, 73–74; 167, 174 labels on, 63–66; making, 66–68; Samueli Institute for Information with other forms of alternative Biology, 114 medicine, 82–86; in pellets, liq- Scarlet fever, 34, 119, 216 uids, ointments, and gels, 69–70; Schimmel, H., 136 and picture of remedy, 50, 76; and Schizophrenia, 48, 275–276 plussing method, 75–76; poison as, Schuessler, W., 129–131 70–72; preparing, from insoluble Science, 26 matter, 68; regulation of, 61–63; Science of Homeopathy, The testing new, 28–31 (Vithoulkas), 40–41 Repertory, 91–93, 239, 262, 263, Seasickness, 150 298, 317 Secretin injections, 278 Retoxins, 133 Selfridge, G. L., 294 Rett’s disorder, 277 Sensitization, 293 Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy), 24, Separation anxiety disorder, 268, 25, 148, 187–188, 200, 213, 214 272–273 Ricinus communis, 161 Shellfish poisoning, 182 Risperidone, 252 Shyness, 272–273 Ritalin, 2, 27, 80, 102, 251, 253, Side effects, medication, 29, 31, 257, 260 37–38, 58, 122–123, 290 Roasted sponge (Songia tosta), 148, Signature of All Things (Boehme), 26 149, 174, 204–206 Signatures, doctrine of, 26, 27 Robbi, H., 9 Silicea, 122, 131 Romans, ancient, 72 Similars, principle of, 1, 25–28, 128, Rood, M. B., 14 131, 132, 257 Roy, J., 195, 196 Similia similibus curentur (like cures Royal Medical and Surgical Institute like), 27 (Copenhagen, Denmark), 8 Simillimum, 10, 29, 134, 274 Rubella, 190 SinEcch (Alpine Pharma- Rubric, 92–93 ceuticals), 185 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 363

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Singulair, 310 Streptomycin, 29 Sinusitis, 2, 15, 52, 141, 146, Stroke, 147 214–215, 303–307; conventional Structural damage, situations of: and treatment of, 304–305; homeo- genetic disorders and birth defects, pathic solution to, 306–307; signs 37; and reversible structural prob- of, 303–304 lems, 38–40; and side effects of Smallpox vaccine, 6, 28, 121 medication, 37–38 Snake bite, 147, 148 Stupefaction, 279 Sodium chloride (Natrum muri- Substance abuse, 247–248; and quit- aticum), 71, 238–241, 285, 286, ting cold turkey, 248–249 297–299 Success rate, 104 Sodium phosphate (Natrum phospho- Succussion, 31, 66 ricum), 154 Suicidal tendencies, 284 Sore throat, 147, 148, 216–218 Suis-organ preparations, 133 Spanish fly (Cantharis), 143, 172 Sulfanilamide, elixir of, 62 Spasms, 144, 147 Sulphur (brimstone), 93, 149, 188, Spongia tosta (roasted sponge), 148, 214, 279, 280, 318 149, 174, 204–206 Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), SSRI’s, 282–283 144, 205 Ssstingstop™, 168 Sunstroke, 184–185 St. Ignatius’ bean (Ignatia amara), Suppression, 5, 243–245, 250, 287 146, 161, 181, 182 Surgery, 185–186 St. John’s wort (Hypericum perfora- Surinam, 10 tum), 122, 146, 166, 231 Sycotic miasm, 56–57. See also Stage fright, 145 Miasms Staphysagria (delphinium seed), 158 Symphytum officionale (comfrey), Steiner, R., 132–133 149–150, 177 Steroids, 3, 24, 32, 45 Symptom picture, 50, 76 Still, G. F., 256 Symptoms, 25, 26, 231–232 Stimulants, 257, 258 Synthesis Repertory, 93 Stimulants, theory of paradoxical Syphilitic miasm, 56–57. See also effect of, 257 Miasms Stinging nettle (Urtica urens), 150, Systems of Medicine (Osler), 35 170, 172, 182 Stings, 147, 168–171 Stomach flu, 207 T “Story of Fidgety Phillip” (Hoff- Tabacum (tobacco), 95, 150, 210 mann), 254–255 Tacrolimus, 301 Stramonium (Herscu), 149 Tarentula, 70–72, 279 Stramonium (thorn apple), 149, 184, Tartar emetic (Antimonium tartar- 265, 266 icum), 141, 176, 187, 205, 211 Strep throat, 216 Teething, 144, 218–220 Streptococcal infections, 216 Tendonitis, 149 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 364

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Terror, 140–141, 183–184 V Thorazine, 298 Vaccination, 28, 35, 116, 117, Thorn apple (Stramonium), 149, 184, 121–123, 277; homeopathic 265, 266 preparation in, 123–125 Three-day measles. See Rubella Valproic acid, 252, 297 Thuja, 122 Vannier, L., 134 Tibetan medicine, 85 Varicose veins, 145, 155 Titers, 121, 190 Variolinum, 123 T-lymphocytes, 293 Vegetable charcoal (Carbo veg- Tobacco (tabacum), 95, 150, 210, 211 etabilis), 143, 158, 166, 180 Tonsillitis, 147 Veratrum album (white hellebore), Toxicity, 32 4, 150, 182, 184, 185, 207, Trauma, 149, 231 212, 213 Treatment, appropriateness of, Vertigo, 210 223–227 Vital force, 262–263 Trituration, 68, 130 Vithoulkas, G., 40–41, 149 Tsunami (South Asia; 2005), 183 Voll machines, 135 Tuberculinum, 70 Voll, R., 135, 136 Tularemia, 124 Vomiting, 146, 148, 150, 182, 186, Twelve Tissue Remedies (Hering), 130 210–213 Tylenol, 81 Typhoid fever, 34 W U Walter Reed Army Institute of Ultramolecular dilutions, 31 Research, 114 United States Bureau of the Census, Washington Homeopathic Products, 313 213 United States Centers for Disease Weihe, Dr., 92 Control and Prevention Weil, A., 315 (CDC), 36 White bryony (Bryonia alba), 143, United States Pharmacopoeia, 63 161, 163, 166, 178, 179, 189, 192, University of Leipzig, 8, 26 198–200, 204, 206, 217, 231 University of Maryland Medical White hellebore (Veratrum album), 4, School, 278 150, 182, 184, 185, 207, 212, 213 University of Michigan, Ann Whooping cough, 72, 144, 149 Arbor, 14 Wild Boy of Aveyron (Lane), 275 University of Sydney (Australia), 295 Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), 144, 201 Urtica urens (stinging nettle), 150, Wind flower (Pulsatilla nigricans), 170, 172, 182 148, 161, 187, 189, 192, 205, 206, US Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia, 14 210, 226, 266, 267, 279, 312 U.S. Surgeon General’s Office, 2 Winston, J., 14 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 365

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Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), Yellow fever, 35 145, 155, 166 Yellow jasmine (Gelsemium semper- World War II, 13 virens), 27, 95, 119, 120, 145, 176, 180, 185, 186, 189, 199, 200, 231 Yellow signature, 27 Y Yahoo, 52 Yellow dock (Rumex crispus), 148, 149, 203–205 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 366 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 367 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 368 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 369 24_980331 bindex.qxd 8/16/05 7:17 PM Page 370