The American Institute of Homeopathy Handbook for Parents: A Guide to Healthy Treatment for Everything from Colds and Allergies to ADHD, Obesity, and

Dr. Shalts reasonable explanation of the four levels of health and how homeopathy bolsters resilience made so much sense when I read this book that I was able to select remedies and put the homeopathic principles to use right away. It is my fervent hope that my children grow up independent of medications and full of energy, as well as with strong minds and bodies. After reading the AIH Handbook for Parents, I've got another tool that beautifully supports them. It makes me feel confident that the author is both an MD and a DHt. So many books in this category look like they belong on a coffee table. This book has real, practical advice and clear instructions (not pretty photos).

Every family needs to have a copy of this book in the house. As the mother of two young kids who are constantly being exposed to germs and stress both at school and in the world around us, it's a comfort to be able to rely upon Dr. Shalts' expert guidance. He provides detailed recommendations for hundreds of ailments and issues that crop up. He makes homeopathy easy. I wish I'd had this book sooner, when my girls were babies.

This is a balanced book, a manual, a guide, a compendium for every day use and, also, a reminder of the origin and background of the homeopathic dicipline. For the untrained, the lay person, it is particularly interesting Dr. Shalts' short history of homeopathy in the United States. Combining his enthusiasm for scientific progress with a natural gift as scientific story-teller, Dr. Shalts recalls the sucesses and challenges of homeopathy. From the landing of the discipline on US shores in the early 1800's to its tremendous success at the start of the 20th century to the days of relative neglegt and partial eclipse. Dr. Shalts is particularly straightforward and frank in conducting us this historical review, in understand the weakness of homeopthay in confronting modern "industrial" medicine and later its steady and fascinating recovery. As a German, the homeland of homeopathy, and long-term homeopathy user, I find this short scientific essay a very useful addition to the overall guide.

This book has pleasantly surprised me. Usually popular books on homeopathy are dry and overtly optimistic. This book is written very well. It is a pleasure to read. The author offers a balanced view on many controversial issues of our children's health. I am especially impressed with the captivating stories presented in Part 3 of the book. Dr. Shalts managed to explain very clearly what the decision-making process is when a homeopath is looking for a remedy. I have never read anything like that before! The advices he gives are well thought through and safe. Even theoretical principles of homeopathy are presented in an entertaining, easy to understand manner. This book has changed the way I think about health. A must read for every parent.

A long term user of homeopathy myself, I have been looking for a Clear and precise book on this subject. I have read many. This is the best one so far. It is concise, very well written and just simply fun to read. Dr. Shalts obviously loves what he does. And he also knows how to explain things to non-medical folk. I find the book very useful. Even the introduction offers tons of important, very interesting information and Food for thought. Dr. Shalts discusses controversial ideas that surround homeopathy head on with clarity of thought and concern for safety of patients. Advice on self-utilization of homoeopathy is also very clear. The book is called a handbook for parents, but I think everyone interested in homeopathy and holistic medicine ought to have it!