Complete Homeopathy Handbook by Miranda Castro

Miranda Castro presents: the Complete Homeopathy Handbook, a home prescriber’s guide to the basics of homeopathy. An introduction to homeopathic theory, practical advice about different conditions and guidance on how to “think like a homeopath”. Safe and effective ways to treat a multitude of common, everyday complaints such as coughs and colds, earaches, sore throats, flus, childhood illnesses, food poisoning and many many more.

“Many people are undermining their general health by over-using antibiotics and other strong medications for trivial complaints. This extended use can lead to a resistance to the drugs themselves; to allergies; and many serious chronic complaints. Homeopathy carries none of these risks and in fact boosts the body’s innate health and vitality.”
~Miranda Castro (from the Introduction).

REVIEWS

I’m writing to you because I bought your wonderful book, The Complete Homeopathy Handbook, a copy of it is in the households of each of our four daughters. The three of whom who are mothers also have your Baby books! —Hugh E.

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I have been pouring over your handbook for many years and it continues to fascinate me. I truly love your informative, simple, and easy to understand text and (with your kit) I now look forward to putting these wonderful little miracles of nature into practice. Your book is always the one I return to as it is clear and informative, not too much and not too little…just right!  —Joane W, Yoga School of Meditation

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I always refer to your book The Complete Homeopathy Handbook before prescribing any remedies. It is like a bible to me and I always bring it whenever I travel. Last month I attended an introductory course on homeopathy. The students were given a handout on the 36 remedies, but the information was very brief. So during the class, I was constantly referring to your book while the homeopath was talking about the different remedies. Soon, the other ladies in the class were asking me what the book was about. So I showed them and pretty soon, everyone was asking to take a look at it. They kept commenting on how your book was so detailed, informative, and easy to read. Given the complexity of the subject, everyone concluded that you’ve made homeopathy much more easy for them to understand. By the end of the 4-day course, a number of people were ordering your book online (and having them shipped to Thailand where we live). So thank you again for writing such a wonderful book!  —SW, Thailand

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I have used your book to determine remedies for our family for years and with great success. Thank you!  —Sue R

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I am a homeopath in Surrey, England and a devotee of your Homeopathic Handbook which I first used many years ago when I was a new mother who had just found homeopathy. I qualified as a homeopath many years later and now run many self help courses for my patients and interested people about using homeopathy. I wanted to let you know I use your book as the recommended text, including teaching them how to use it best and so on. I still reach for the Handbook during acute telephone consultations from time to time and can’t recommend it highly enough.  —Cathy W

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Homeopathy WORKS for serious, difficult health issues. I use your basic homeopathy guide all the time. I’ve had great success with it, and love it for its accessibility and comfort level. Thanks for your books and all the work you do. Homeopathy can seem a little arcane, but you bring it down to earth. I also have the stress book and I bought the pregnancy/baby book for friends who were expecting!  —Joy D., USA

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I wanted to learn more about homeopathy and dig a little deeper into the subject matter. This is a fantastic book that is so easy to read (I actually could not put it down!), well organized and yet very comprehensive. I highly recommend it if you are new to the subject and want to learn more. In the intro, it gives a quick overview on how the book is organized and how to use it, so you know exactly how to go about it. This is knowledge that everyone should have, regardless if you are going all the way to natural remedies or just the occasional relief for minor health issues. At least you will know that you have options.  —Amy M.

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This review is long overdue. I bought this book back in 2012 and it has been my go to book ever since whenever I need a homeopathic remedy for myself or my family. It includes a brief history of Homeopathy, its principles and concepts, myths and misapprehensions, taking the case, prescribing, and the external and internal Materia Medicas and Repertories. The Materia Medicas list all the remedies, what they are made of, the general symptoms, and physical complaints. The Repertories are a list of ailments/complaints in alphabetical order and a recommendation of remedies according to each ailment. It also has a section where she discusses the diseases that can be treated using this book with notes on what to do, what not to do, and when to seek help. One thing that I suggest when taking a case is to use the case taking questionnaire and symptom checklist and to make a copy of the repertorising chart on page 230 and use it with every case. This helps a lot when narrowing down on a remedy. There are 10 sample cases and from Case 3 onwards, she uses the repertorising chart. I love this book, it is well organized, very informative, easy to follow, and includes enough information without it being overwhelming. I recommend it for anyone looking to use homeopathy for minor ailments as a natural and safe alternative to conventional medicine.  —Gina E.

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This is a great book to have for reference at home. The author does a great job explaining homeopathy so that it is understandable. The book has a nice materia medica section that describes many common remedies and indicators for their use. Also how to choose potency and dosages. There are sections on external and internal repertory, a quick reference to see what remedy matches a complaint and symptoms. What ailments can be treated at home and what things are more intricate, benefiting from consulting with an experienced homeopath. Examples for how to take a case and make notes to find the matching remedy. Nice glossary. Detailed index. Glad I got this one!  —Meg F.

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I’ve had this book for over a month now. It gives you a history on Homeopathy and it tells you when to use a remedy and how to use a remedy. It explains a lot of things that as a beginner who is using homeopathic remedies, would like to know and need to know. There’s also a dosing chart and it is helpful when you need to use remedies. I like that you can go through each remedy and see the different uses for that particular remedy. It gives you a really good explanation of the symptoms so that you can make the best decision for the remedy that you need to use. As a beginner myself, I have found this book to be very helpful.  —Sunny S.