Product Description

The American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH) is the oldest medical organization in the United States, founded three years before the American Medical Association. The American Institute of Homeopathy Handbook for Parents is the first AIH publication that offers another option for parents who are reluctant to participate in the widespread extreme measures of conventional medicine such as stimulants, antidepressants, and overuse of antibiotics. Step-by-step Edward Shalts, a medical doctor who practices homeopathic medicine, explains what homeopathy is and how it works. He presents a user-friendly overview of acute and chronic issues and shows how parents can deal with them, either on their own for some problems, or in many cases, with a qualified practitioner. This important resource explains the principles of homeopathy, the nature of remedies, and the appropriate time to use homeopathy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #368645 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-22
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.03" h x 6.10" w x 9.04" l, .97 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Review
"Children will thank parents and pediatricians who read this book and use homeopathy as a safe and valuable method to treat their acute and chronic health problems. More important,  Dr. Shalts informs parents that children with acute health problems who are treated and healed with homeopathy are more resilient and therefore less likely to develop a chronic illness."
--Lawrence B. Palevsky, M.D., F.A.A.P., president, American Holistic Medical Association

"Dr. Shalts accomplishes a great deal in one book. He presents a history of homeopathy, explains what to expect in a homeopathic interview, and delves into home treatment. The case descriptions are compelling and create a feeling as though Dr. Shalts is speaking to each parent individually. Great job!"
--Amy Rothenberg, N.D., D.H.A.N.P., and Paul Herscu, N.D., D.H.A.N.P., cofounders and principal instructors, New England School of Homeopathy

"Dr. Shalts’s Handbook has made homeopathy more accessible with it’s clear and concise description of the practical uses of this potent medical therapy. Effective for all ages and a wide range of illnesses homeopathy can now be part of every family’s home first-aid kit, and part of every patient’s choice for treatment of many common conditions with this book’s recommendations."
--Robert Schiller, M.D., chairman, Department of Family Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center; assistant professor, department of family medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; senior vice president, Institute for Urban Family Health

"Edward Shalts is one of the nation’s most gifted homeopathic physicians. As an M.D. trained in both family medicine and psychiatry, he has written the definitive family guide to homeopathy, suitable for practitioners, consumers, and especially parents. This is a must-have reference guide in homeopathy."
--Woodson C. Merrell, M.D., M. Anthony Fisher Director of Integrative Medicine, Continuum Center for Health and Healing, Beth Israel Medical Center; assistant clinical professor of medicine, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

From the Back Cover
The American Institute of Homeopathy Handbook for Parents

The American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH) is the oldest medical organization in the United States, founded three years before the American Medical Association. This comprehensive book is the first AIH publication that offers another option for parents who are reluctant to participate in the widespread extreme measures of conventional medicine such as the overuse of stimulants, antidepressants, and antibiotics. Step-by-step, Edward Shalts, a medical doctor who practices homeopathic medicine, explains what homeopathy is and how it works. He presents a user-friendly overview of acute and chronic issues and shows how parents can deal with them, either on their own for some problems, or in many cases, with a qualified practitioner. This important resource explains the principles of homeopathy, the nature of remedies, and the appropriate time to use homeopathy.

"Homeopathy can now be part of every family's home first-aid kit and part of every patient's choice for treatment of many common conditions with this book's recommendations."
—Robert Schiller, M.D., chairman, Department of Family Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center

"The definitive family guide to homeopathy, suitable for practitioners, consumers, and especially parents. This is a must-have reference guide in homeopathy."
—Woodson C. Merrell, M.D., M. Anthony Fisher Director of Integrative Medicine, Continuum Center for Health and Healing, Beth Israel Medical Center; assistant clinical professor of medicine, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

About the Author
Edward Shalts, M.D., has practiced homeopathic medicine for twenty-two years and is currently clinical supervisor in the curriculum of complementary and alternative medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, as well as trustee of the American Institute for Homeopathy and the National Center for Homeopathy.