Recommended Reading
“These are some of the best books I’ve found helpful. Take a look and consider adding some of them to your own library collection — both to learn more yourself and to lend out to educate others!” - Cilla Whatcott
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Homeopathy & Homeoprophylaxis Titles:
The Complete Homeopathy Handbook
by Miranda Castro (Author) Paperback – November 15, 1991
Homeopathy is an approach to medicine based on the principle that nay substance that can cause illness can also be a cure. Centuries old, its practice has always enjoyed wide popularity among individuals looking for safe and effective ways to treat illness as well as to improve their health.
The Complete Homeopathy Handbook is the definitive guide for using homeopathic remedies at home. It includes A-to-Z listings for external and internal remedies, with explanations for correctly diagnosing the symptoms of any particular injury or illness. The book also includes ten case studies and specific dos and don’ts to follow when treating more than seventy conditions.
The Solution: Homeoprophylaxis: The Vaccine Alternative
The Solution~Homeoprophylaxis: The Vaccine Alternative A Parents Guide to Educating Your Child’s Immune System Kate Birch RSHom(NA), CCH, CMT Cilla Whatcott, HD (RHom), CCH Illustrated by Hannah Albert ND
There Is a Choice: Homeoprophylaxis
Paperback – January 5, 2015 by Cilla Whatcott (Author), Dr. Isaac Golden (Foreword)
There Is a Choice: Homeoprophylaxis by Cilla Whatcott is written for parents asking the question, “Besides traditional vaccination, what other choice do we have?” Cilla shares her journey of starting out on a conventional medical path and making a dramatic change to homeopathy after her youngest daughter is vaccine injured. Follow her personal account of current research about vaccine safety, how the immune system is meant to function, the history and application of homeoprophylaxis, and advice about how to make critical decisions regarding your children’s health. Included is a foreword by Isaac Golden, and material from his recent publication. Along with a chapter on Dr. Golden’s work, Cilla reports the latest information about the effectiveness of homeoprophylaxis from leading researchers around the world. Read what others have to say: Cilla is a wonderful mom & accomplished healer sharing what she has learned in an accessible down-to-earth manner. What a valuable resource for any parent – practical knowledge from a parent who has been there, done that, and gleaned gems of wisdom from the hard lessons along the way. What a wonderful gift for any parent…I wish I’d had this guidance when my son was little! Kim Kalina, CCH RHom (NA).
Homeopathic Remedies for the Birth Bag
Patty Brennan
This pocket-sized book has been Courtney’s go-to reference for using homeopathy in birth. This is the ideal book for doulas, midwives and other birth companions, as it is short and to the point and easy to reference on the spot during birth.
It offers a basic introduction to homeopathy and case-taking, a Materia Medica on the top remedies used in birth, many of which are contained in our Homeomama Kit. It also has tissue salt recommendations for pregnancy and a repertory of common birth symptoms.
Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Baby’s First Year
Miranda Castro
This book goes beyond the basics and makes an excellent reference for new parents. It contains an explanation of homeopathic principles, basic prescribing information and case-taking templates. The chapters cover preparing for pregnancy, pregnancy, birth and postpartum in-depth. The postpartum chapter focuses on common ailments of new moms and babies. Finally, there are nearly ten pages of Materia Medica and Repertory.
This is Courtney’s absolute favorite resource for new mothers who want to get started using homeopathy and serves as an excellent reference. In full, there’s over 300 pages of information in this book.
Matridonal Remedies of the Humanum Family
Melissa Anana
Another great book for anyone interested in learning more about Matridonal Remedies. They are the substance of our creation, made from Sarcodes. Matridonal remedies are made from the tissues involved in gestation, pregnancy and birth, including Placenta, Umbiblical Cord, Vernix, Amniotic fluid and more. These are universal remedies and can be used in different ways when working with a homeopath. Cilla was a big fan of these remedies, and she offered several talks covering the different Matridonal Remedies in this book.
Gifts from the Earth: Gemstone Remedies in Homeopathy
Giovanna Franklin
One of the distinguishing characteristics of homeopathy is that it is a natural medicine that uses minerals, unlike herbalism, a natural medicine which focuses on plants. Precious gems and crystals are beautiful and well-known for their use for esoteric healing, but this book explains how they can be used homeopathically as powerful healing tools. This book contains clinical evidence, studies, and an overview of twelve gemstone remedies only recently added to the Materia Medica.
Desktop Companion
Robert Morrison, MD
This is another “must have” for any home collection. This covers a range of ailments, and has chapters on: Head & Neck, Chest, Digestion, Urogenital, Musculoskeletal, Injuries, Skin Diseases and more.