Radioactivity

Language
English
Type
Hardback
Publisher
Lage & Roy
Out of stock
€12.50
This book is part of a series of Homoeopathic guides which all look back to a long history and developed from questions which have been asked by participants of seminars, therapists and laypersons.

Originally it was written after the nuclear catastrophe in Chernobyl and has been revised many times. In 2011 after the events in Fukushima this booklet gave hope and support to many, especially in Japan. A copy in Japanese had already been published and given out to people on the spot.

This current edition is the first one in English and is revised and extended.
We will find answers to our burning questions about radioactivity like:
How can we protect ourselves against radioactivity and decontaminate ourselves? At what point does radioactivity become a health hazard?
And we become aware of the immense importance of homoeopathy in the protection against and treatment of radioactive poisoning.
More Information
SubtitleProtecction against the effects of radioactive emissions
ISBN9783929108217
TypeHardback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Date2009-08
Pages112
PublisherLage & Roy
Review

This book review is reprinted from Volume 31, Number 2, Year 2012 edition of The Homeopath

Reviewed by Margot Maidment
Margot Maidment works as a lecturer at The Contemporary College of Homeopathy, Bristol and is External Examiner for the Centre for Homeopathic Education. She is also a nutritional therapist and a Wellness Educator.

Ravi Roy and Carola Lage-Roy are a team consisting of an Indian homeopathic doctor and a naturopath who wrote the first edition of this book in response to the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in 1986. Around this time, I was a young mother of two and I remember receiving from the British government a booklet entitled Protect and Survive which encouraged us, in the event of nuclear war or disaster, to huddle in the cupboard under the stairs, equipped with such vital necessities as a torch and a portable radio. As spending the hours indoors with two very energetic children was not something I relished, I really couldn't imagine surviving one day, never mind longer, in the space under the stairs. Despite my fears, I decided, in interests of sanity, to put such matters out of my mind as far as l could and got on with fulfilling my responsibilities as a parent and teacher. That was before I became a homeopath. Since then, I have discovered more sensible and positive ways with which to approach such hazards of our modern age. This book promises to be a valuable tool for those of us who want a proactive strategy that does not depend on tinned food, parcel tape and blind hope in the face of official inanity.

Despite the stimulus for the initial edition being a nuclear catastrophe and the occasion for the English version being the ongoing situation in Fukushima, the authors stress that the 'true culprit' concerning radioactivity is low level radioactivity emanating from our environment, both natural and man-made. They acknowledge that the subject generally fills us with fear, but they are hoping that their combination of factual information, contextual embedding and practical suggestions will enable us to 'deal with radioactivity in a positive frame of mind'. Drawing on the etymology of the word 'radioactivity' they emphasize the importance of making contact with the 'inner self as the 'embodiment of love' in the form of the heart centre.

In addition to discussing remedies, some derived from radioactive materials, they offer exercises concerning the soul and consciousness, general measures and nutritional advice and-they discuss the implications of irradiated food, the impact of the sun and the relevance of what is happening to the ozone layer. They point out, as others, including Dana Ulman and Jon Gamble, have before them, that the homeopathic principle is evidenced in the way that, while high exposure to radiation will cause malignancy, small doses will destroy malignant cells.

For any one who, like me, feels that Protect and Survive was a poor response to the dangers of the modern age, I would urge you to consult this book and arm yourself, not only with a range of strategies, homeopathic and other, but also with a message of optimism that suggests that, both individually and collectively, both personally and politically, we can seek to combat what the authors call the 'reckless handling of these newly discovered powers'. In so doing, we might hope to ensure the survival of the 'macrocosm' by understanding and respecting the forces of the 'microcosm'.

The only criticism I have is that, as the book has not been completely revised in the interests of urgent publication in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, the bibliography and related literature cited at the end of the book do not encompass more recent references, many that are now available, as can be seen in Ullman's article published online for the Huffington Post in 2011.

Review

This book review is reprinted from Volume 31, Number 2, Year 2012 edition of The Homeopath

Reviewed by Margot Maidment
Margot Maidment works as a lecturer at The Contemporary College of Homeopathy, Bristol and is External Examiner for the Centre for Homeopathic Education. She is also a nutritional therapist and a Wellness Educator.

Ravi Roy and Carola Lage-Roy are a team consisting of an Indian homeopathic doctor and a naturopath who wrote the first edition of this book in response to the nuclear accident at Chernobyl in 1986. Around this time, I was a young mother of two and I remember receiving from the British government a booklet entitled Protect and Survive which encouraged us, in the event of nuclear war or disaster, to huddle in the cupboard under the stairs, equipped with such vital necessities as a torch and a portable radio. As spending the hours indoors with two very energetic children was not something I relished, I really couldn't imagine surviving one day, never mind longer, in the space under the stairs. Despite my fears, I decided, in interests of sanity, to put such matters out of my mind as far as l could and got on with fulfilling my responsibilities as a parent and teacher. That was before I became a homeopath. Since then, I have discovered more sensible and positive ways with which to approach such hazards of our modern age. This book promises to be a valuable tool for those of us who want a proactive strategy that does not depend on tinned food, parcel tape and blind hope in the face of official inanity.

Despite the stimulus for the initial edition being a nuclear catastrophe and the occasion for the English version being the ongoing situation in Fukushima, the authors stress that the 'true culprit' concerning radioactivity is low level radioactivity emanating from our environment, both natural and man-made. They acknowledge that the subject generally fills us with fear, but they are hoping that their combination of factual information, contextual embedding and practical suggestions will enable us to 'deal with radioactivity in a positive frame of mind'. Drawing on the etymology of the word 'radioactivity' they emphasize the importance of making contact with the 'inner self as the 'embodiment of love' in the form of the heart centre.

In addition to discussing remedies, some derived from radioactive materials, they offer exercises concerning the soul and consciousness, general measures and nutritional advice and-they discuss the implications of irradiated food, the impact of the sun and the relevance of what is happening to the ozone layer. They point out, as others, including Dana Ulman and Jon Gamble, have before them, that the homeopathic principle is evidenced in the way that, while high exposure to radiation will cause malignancy, small doses will destroy malignant cells.

For any one who, like me, feels that Protect and Survive was a poor response to the dangers of the modern age, I would urge you to consult this book and arm yourself, not only with a range of strategies, homeopathic and other, but also with a message of optimism that suggests that, both individually and collectively, both personally and politically, we can seek to combat what the authors call the 'reckless handling of these newly discovered powers'. In so doing, we might hope to ensure the survival of the 'macrocosm' by understanding and respecting the forces of the 'microcosm'.

The only criticism I have is that, as the book has not been completely revised in the interests of urgent publication in the wake of the Fukushima disaster, the bibliography and related literature cited at the end of the book do not encompass more recent references, many that are now available, as can be seen in Ullman's article published online for the Huffington Post in 2011.