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The article highlights the effectiveness of one homeopathic remedy for the treatment of dry cough following a case of laryngitis in a fifty-three-year-old women. It relates that the patient Tricia suffers from acute bronchitis, in which she coughs every night from resulting in exhaustion the following day. After thorough examination, the author prescribed the patient into homeopathic remedy, Squilla maritima once every evening for three nights which have improved her condition. INSETS: Homeopathic Remedies Can Help Acute Bronchitis;Drug Makers Pull Kids' Cough Medicines.

Deals with homeopathy and homeopathic products. Origins of the natural medical therapy; Role of physician Samuel Hahnemann; Types of homeopathic products; Second-most-widely-used medical modality for primary health care around the world as of December 1999. INSET: Conventional Trials?.

Presents homeopathic remedies, as a stand-alone treatment or in a combination form, for several ailments. Listing of the most common single remedy dosages and the symptoms associated with the given condition; Key advantages of homeopathic products; Common methods of homeopathic practice; Points to consider when selecting homeopathic drugs. INSETS: Key advantages;Homeopathy methods;Selection information.

The article highlights some homeopathic remedies to counter health problems which would be brought by the Christmas holiday. These homeopathic remedies include Silica for anticipatory anxiety to those people who hates meeting new people, Bach Flower Rescue Remedy for people with stage fright, Nux vomica for gastric pains from alcohol abuse or from overeating and Sanguinaria for burning, gastric pains after overeating.

The article highlights the effectiveness of homeopathic remedy Antimonium tartaricum for the treatment of whooping cough or pertussis in an eight-month-old girl. It relates that the baby's hard and wet cough was waking her seven to eight times each night that would end in choking, and afterwards she would turn bluish and go limp from exhaustion. The author asserts that after prescription of the homeopathic remedy, medical conditions of the patient have been improved.

The article provides a brief background on the regulatory system for homeopathic medicines in the U.S. The Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia Convention of the United States (HPCUS) is recognized as responsible for the publication of the "Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States." HPCUS is tasked to assure that homeopathic medications are safe, accessible and legal in the U.S. Homeopathic medicines are classified as drugs since their inclusion in the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act in 1938.

This article focuses on the healing property of calendula. The healing properties of calendula, the English marigold, have become well-known. Consumers love how calendula ointments or lotions relieve simple irritations like chapped lips, mild diaper rash, and dry hands. They may not realize, however, that a diluted tincture of this sun-loving flower has proven itself useful in healing serious, lacerated, and infected wounds. Fewer people still, however, know that in addition to applying calendula tincture or ointment topically, it can be taken internally as a homeopathic remedy potentized and prepared by a homeopathic pharmacy as pills or pellets. INSET: Calendula Cures.

Relates on the experience of the author about the adaptation of homeopathic remedies following the elimination of ingrained medical habits. Response of the body to reasonable and appropriate medical treatment; Provision of insight into the nature and causes of the problem; Integration of homeopathy into ingrained allopathic framework.

The article focuses on the belief that Northern Water Hemlock (Circuta virosa), the most poisonous plant in the U.S., can be transformed into safe healing remedies if properly prepared. Hemoepaths believe that the poisonous plant can be properly prepared through serial dilution and succussion by a homeopathic pharmacy according to homeopathic principles. In fact, homeopaths used the remedy to help patients with epilepsy, concussion, mental retardation, and many neurological problems.

The article reports on the decline of homeopathic prescriptions in Great Britain. It references an article published in the July 24, 2008 issue of "The Times." According to the article, family doctors are writing fewer prescriptions for homeopathy than they were 2 years ago. The number declined from 83,000 in 2005 to 49,300 in 2007. It suggests that the decline indicate that doctors are avoiding homeopathic remedies due to lack of evidence that they are effective.

The article offers information on homeopathy, its history and its difference from conventional medicine in the U.S. It says that homeopathy is a safe and effective method of natural medicine. Accordingly, homeopathic medicines are taken from natural sources and are recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Homeopathy considers symptoms as the body's healthy attempt to regenerate itself to balance and is based on the belief that every person manifests illness in a unique way.

The article offers unique gift ideas for the Christmas holidays. It features giving presents related to homeopathy for family and friends. Among the gifts include a basic introductory books in homeopathy with a few select remedies, remedy homeopathy kits, materia medicas and repertories, and a membership in National Center for Homeopathy.

The article reports on a healthcare study which had found homeopathy as the most popular alternative therapy in Italy. It founds that in the 60,000 families involve of the study, 7% have undergone a homeopathic treatment. The study also founds that osteopathy and chiropractic treatments were the second most popular alternative therapy, followed by phytotherapy and acupuncture in the country.

The article reports that homeopathy was featured on the October 30, 2007 episode of "Oprah Winfrey Show." According to reports, the show featured a segment with supermodel Cindy Crawford who shared some of her remedy homeopathic kit along with the book "Homeopathic Medicine at Home," by Maesimund Panos and Jane Heimlich. It was noted that Crawford asserts that she is a big fan of homeopathy.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues which talks about the causal relationship between extensive dental procedures and susceptibility of hay fever/allergies, notable research clippings on homeopathy, and the "Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the U.S.," by Dr. Irene Sebastian.

The article evaluates ER 911, a homeopathic medicine, and offers information about the medicine and on how to avail the product.

Characterizes a system of medicine called homeopathy. Philosophy of healing; Evidence of effectiveness; Approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reflects on various aspects of homeopathy. Debate on the scope of homeopathic remedies; Reasons why some homeopathic remedies don't relieve symptoms; Potentization process.