Imagine Homeopathy

A Book of Experiments, Images, and Metaphors

Christian Kurz

• Publisher: Thieme
• Year: 2005
• eBook ISBN: 9783132041714
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Alternative & Complementary Medicine

The art and science of truly successful homeopathic medicine.

With the recent resurgence in the practice of homeopathy—whether practiced alone or as a complement to other types of medicine—comes an unprecedented demand for well-educated, highly trained practitioners. What type of education will lead to true success? Can the art of homeopathy be taught alongside the scientific concepts? Generations of homeopaths have mastered such concepts as homeoprophylaxis, genus epidemicus, and constitution, but only the truly successful practitioners have achieved a level of understanding far beyond simply dealing with patients.

In this unique book, homeopath Chris Kurz offers a highly effective—and fun—approach to learning and importantly, retaining, all of the important concepts of homeopathy. Using vivid analogies and informal language, Kurz emphasizes the importance of true insight rather than rote memorization. Infusing a student's personal experience with creativity and imagination creates the most fertile ground for discovering and developing true insight and knowledge of homeopathy. Each chapter explores a concept through the lens of an experiment, metaphor, or image. For example, an intense examination of a common lemon brings home the notions of totality and the law of similars; a road map unlocks the mysteries of Miasms, and a game of golf illustrates important issues of case management.

The result of years working with students, Kurz's inspirational and thought-provoking approach places the patient at the center of the learning process, as in everyday practice. Imagine Homeopathy is invaluable as a guide for teachers, an introduction for novices and laypeople, and a provocative refresher for seasoned practitioners.

Table of contents

• Imagine Homeopathy: A Book of Experiments, Images, and Metaphors
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Foreword
• Acknowledgment
• Contents
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Note to Educators
• 3 The Lemon and the Dolphin
• 4 Cutting the Wire
• 5 The Individuality of a Rose
• 6 A Game of Golf
• 7 The O-Ring
• 8 A Map of Disease
• 9 Invisible Ink
• 10 The Sunflower
• 11 The Iceberg
• 12 The Hammer
• 13 Solving the Puzzle
• 14 A tape recording
• 15 The Dam
• 16 A Well-Guarded House
• 17 Above and Beyond
• References
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