Lansky, PhD). Furthermore, she has studied with a number of prominent homeopaths -- including clinical studies with Louis Klein, Sadhna Thakkarand Simon Taffler. (Amy L. Lansky, PhD ). She began her own homeopathic practice in 2004. Her involvement in homeopathy is also evidenced by the fact that she served as co-editor of The American Homeopath, the journal of the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) until 2000 and became an executive board member of the California Health Freedom Coalition. She was also elected to the board of the National Center for Homeopathy in Alexandria, Virginia. (Amy L. Lansky, PhD)
The book also explores the positive effects of homeopathy as a treatment for many other ailments and diseases. For example, a chapter with anecdotal stories is devoted to homeopathic remedies and cures for serious diseases such as Alzheimer's, as well as for other ailments and conditions such as to bladder infections and emotional and behavioral problems.
The book is extremely useful as a resource and provides information on the entire field of homeopathy. It also deals with important foundational questions which can be difficult for the uninitiated, such as "What is Disease?" And " What is Cure?." The author provides well-written and easily digested insight into the way that homeopathy functions and how it works in terms of the healing process. This is supported by a clear and concise overview of the historical development of homeopathy and the way various...
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