My Journey in Homeopathy- Much Ado about Nothing
| Author: |
FRANCIS TREUHERZ |
| ISBN: | 9788131923801 |
| Imprint: | B.Jain Regular |
505
Paperback
English
A Selection and Compilation of the thoughts, practices, prescriptions, philosophy, materia medica, debates, lectures, articles, book reviews and humour.
What you have in your hands is a book that reflects the experience of an internationally recognised contributor to the growth of homeopathy ...Read More
A Selection and Compilation of the thoughts, practices, prescriptions, philosophy, materia medica, debates, lectures, articles, book reviews and humour.
What you have in your hands is a book that reflects the experience of an internationally recognised contributor to the growth of homeopathy since the 1980s. The title My Journey in Homeopathy ~Much Ado About Nothing~ reflects Fran’s sense of humour – this book is his invitation to travel through the challenges of homeopathic living and being. It is an opportunity to benefit from the observations, contemplation and meaning-making of an accomplished homeopath who nurtured the flame of homeopathy in a world continuously challenged by the very notion of its existence.
The book seems like a novel where the author is talking to us, sharing his nuances and experiences and some brilliant works done worldwide-
-One chapter ‘Getting Stoned was not Fun’ is a very interesting one where he shares his battle with kidney stones and how on taking the medicine Calculus renalis (medicine prepared from E.P Anshutz own kidney stone and how after continuing the medicine for 3 months he had not suffered from it till now. This medicine can also be used for stones of salivary gland.
- A chapter on Elizabeth W. Hubbard (a student of Pierre Schmidt and a well known American Homeopath) presents the biographical elements of the physician, such as that for 3 years she edited the magazine ‘The Homeopathic Recorder’., she made house calls in her convertible Rolls Royce. She had the privilege of being taught by Boger, Roberts, Gladwin, ML Tyler, JH Clarke and many more.
- A chapter on ‘The Rabies Miasm’ is written who himself keeps Lyssin 200 in his first aid kit. Here Francis has shared Hahnemannian’s approach along with Tafel’s. More elightment on rabies miasm is given by Dr SP Dey’s experience while treating cases. Some rubrics from Complete Repertory regarding the miasm are also mentioned in the chapter.
Keeping up with this, the book has many other intriguing and informative chapters.
Moreover this book captures the innovation and creativity that ensured that future, in the context of the challenges many of us faced and continue to face in practicing, teaching and promoting a wonderful loving medicine. The book is a collation of interviews, articles, histories, characters, cases, remedies, practice audits, discussions and book reviews published by the author in a valuable single document. It is a unique book in the annals of homeopathic publishing, a record of part of one homeopath’s output.
You’ll unearth insights on how this inspirational and resourceful homeopath made a difference with clinics in the National Health Service and 25 years of acute and primary care telephone prescribing on the Homeopathy Helpline.
| Pages | 505 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Imprint | B.Jain Regular |
| Language | English |
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FRANCIS TREUHERZ
Francis Treuherz FSHom, had beenin practice since 1984 and has devoted himself to homeopathy. Formerly Editor of the Society journal, and a Board member for over 20 years, his journey in homeopathy has seen him working in an NHS practice, effective on the homeopathic helpline, bringing computer repertories to homeopaths, writing two books – and collating many of his articles and thoughts into a third book soon to be published. Francis has been a valued trustee of the British Homeopathic... Read More
Laura Sholtz
This book is considered to be an autobiography, but it is much more than that. It is “…a collation of interviews, articles, histories, characters, cases, remedies, practice audits, discussions and book reviews published…in a valuable single document.” (Publisher’s Note) To mark his eightieth birthday in 2021, Francis Treuherz decided to write a book on his life with homeopathy. I have not yet had the pleasure of studying with him, but after reading this very appealing book I would dearly love to do so. His writing is enjoyable, entertaining, and overflowing with homeopathic knowledge. In addition to teaching, writing, and taking cases, everywhere he travels Treuherz loves to collect books on homeopathy. Apparently it is a long-lived passion. “I have the Organon in 32 languages and many more editions old and new. My collection now comprises some 12,500 volumes, all catalogued.” (Page 2) Imagine having thousands of books on homeopathy in one’s own personal library! Four illuminating interview transcripts are included almost verbatim in this book including a discussion focusing on “What about the Potency?” (Page 37) All are educational, and thoroughly enjoyable to read, allowing the reader a further glimpse into the rather amazing life of Treuherz. Affectionately known as FT, we will refer to him as such throughout the rest of this review. In the chapter called Familial Homeopathy… “Francis Treuherz, known as the FT index for his in-depth knowledge of all things homeopathic…talks about his own experience of having Covid-19.” (Page 69) This is a long and intense journey, but he recovers and heals using primarily homeopathic remedies.
Dana Ullman
Before discussing the contents of this book, I feel compelled to tell you something about its magnificent author! Francis Treuherz is a mensch of a human being (“mensch” is Yiddish for meaning a person of high integrity)…and he may be one of the rare persons who is just as super passionate about homeopathy as I am (this is Dana Ullman writing this). Not only does he have a passion for the practice of homeopathy, but he has a very special passion for the HISTORY of homeopathy. In fact, this book is full of truly fascinating stories from homeopathic history, including many stories that are not available from other sources. Also, Francis Treuherz owns the largest private library of homeopathic books and journals in the world…and what’s more is that he also owns a wide variety of “homeopathic paraphernalia," that is, museum-worthy statues, posters, badges, and a variety of “things” that were once owned by very famous homeopaths or homeopathic institutions. This book also includes two articles that were published in homeopathic journals on the history of Swedenborgian thought in homeopathy (Swedenborg was a Swedish scientist and mystic who had a great influence on leading American homeopaths in the 19th century). This book is also full of clinical cases in which Treuherz tells you something vitally important about a rare homeopathic medicine…and why YOU should know something about it! Ultimately, this book is a compilation of articles that Treuherz has gotten published in a wide variety of journals and publications…and all of this is “under one roof” in THIS book. This book is ideal for skipping around and reading whatever subject intrigues you…OR it is the type of book that is fun to open randomly to any page and to read what is there!
Gill Graham
subject, as interwoven as he suggests they are. The book is a success in that it is reflective of the life of someone who is passionate about his subject. The chapter discussing his time with the NHS and his abject disappointment when he was forced to leave his position “I wept…” shows how connected and entrenched he was in his work; one can feel his disappointment and grief at the situation. Similarly, The Homeopathic Helpline is featured, a popular homeopathic consultation phone line for acute problems that attracts patients from around the UK, where Francis assisted his friend and colleague David Needleman the founder; the chapter discusses its provenance and how invaluable it continues to be.
Vatsala Sperling
ad this book, “My Journey in Homeopathy, Much Ado About Nothing.” It gave me a close view of the ups and downs, thoughts, experiences, observations, recollections, and deep awareness of homeopathy of someone like Francis who has lived and breathed homeopathy for over 40 years. I hope you will decide to read it too and enjoy doing so. Some homeopaths are prescribers, some are writers, some come with an innate ability to teach and inspire, and some others have the talent for participating in decision-making committees and organizations, and they tend to become the spokespersons for homeopathy, a few even become the tradition keepers of our vast pharmacopeia, and they get into manufacturing of remedies. Homeopathy benefits from each of these outpourings of human talent and devotion to the chosen subject, and whatever we can do to further the cause of homeopathy, I believe, we should do with enthusiasm to ensure the future of our chosen profession, though to many others, it may seem like much ado about nothing.