A selection taken from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Homeopathy by David Sollars Books available at our FirstHealth of Andover Office!

A 10-year old girl and her mother came to me for a homeopathic medical consult regarding the child’s asthma. After speaking with both of them and thoroughly reviewing the child’s condition, it was clear that she suffered strong anxious feelings in addition to her asthma. When we had finished our interview, I gave her mother the little white pellets that many of you recognize as homeopathic medicine or remedies. "Is that it?" her mother asked as she made a follow-up appointment.

A month later, the mother said, "It’s magical! I feel like you’ve given me back my daughter. Her asthma is much better, and she’s beginning to be less afraid and nervous." She continued, "Why didn’t we know about this before?"

When we don’t understand something, we may categorize it as magic. Then, when we become more educated about it and it becomes well known and more frequently used, we see it more scientifically. I had this reaction when I was told these little pellets could help a patient. I almost laughed, because it seemed so outrageous. Then I saw the difference it made in the quality of patients’ lives.

I hope this book helps you to discover that your own body, mind, and spirit are the true magic in the healing process. Over years of practice, I have seen that homeopathic medicines offer safe, nontoxic, and effective contributions to your health. I’ve included relevant scientific studies, history, and patients’ stories to help you make up your own mind.

As you read through this book, think of homeopathy as a medical art. Health-care practitioners certainly need to study and understand the tenets of medical knowledge, but homeopaths take healing and compassion a step further. We employ the arts of listening and observation, and respect a patient’s inner knowledge enough to allow it to have a voice. You will read how this concept of health was once embraced in this country and is thankfully enjoying a comeback as more people search for ways of integrating safe, and effective forms of health care.

I hope this book allows more people to take advantage of the miraculous healing potential of properly dispensed homeopathic medicines. I look forward to homeopathic access and integration into our conventional healthcare system as it is in many other countries. There is help and hope available for restoring health and peace of mind. Allow me to be your guide through the world of homeopathic science, theory, practice, and solutions.

Enjoy!