Homeopathy, based on the simple principle of stimulating the body's own healing response, is more popular than ever. This book answers frequently asked questions, introducing readers to the practice and explaining which conditions respond best to homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy offers safe alternatives to more intrusive medical practices for treating digestive troubles, colds, flus, allergies, and headaches. This introduction to homeopathy covers frequently asked questions about this natural approach to healing and offers many of its safe, time-tested alternatives. Dana Ullman has been involved in homeopathic medicine since 1972. He holds a master's degree in public health from the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. Ullman has consulted for the World Health Organization and teaches in various parts of the world. He serves as a member of the Advisory Council of the Alternative Medicine Center at Columbia University 's College of Physicians and Surgeons, as consultant to Harvard Medical School 's Center to Assess Alternative Therapy for Chronic Illness, and as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Mr. Ullman is president of the Foundation for Homeopathic Education and Research, the director of Homeopathic Educational Services, and a publisher and distributor of homeopathic informational products and a resource center for homeopathic medicines. Mr. Ullman has written several books on homeopathy, including Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants, Homeopathy A – Z, and The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy.