Homeopathy for Colds and Flu Colds and flu occur particularly when temperatures change. They are often thought to be the same health issue, but they express differently and are caused by different viruses.
Nux vomica: This remedy if for the “A” type person with digestive complaints. The person is often overworked, suffers from lack of sleep or overindulgence of rich foods or alcohol.
Both cold and flu have symptoms of sneezing, coughing, runny or blocked nose and sore throat. Contrary to the cold, flu develops quickly with fever, muscle aches, sweating and a feeling of exhaustion.
Gelsemium: Onset of symptoms is often slow. The main features of this remedy are drowsiness, sleepiness and fatigue. The person feels cold and achy and does not move due to sheer fatigue.
During a homeopathic consultation your specific symptoms are taken into account, to match them with a remedy that causes similar symptoms. What is also taken into account are prior stresses, upsets or grief. A homeopathic prescription is more based on your individual symptoms rather than a specific illness, as is the case in allopathic prescribing. Below are a few remedies that can be used at the onset of flu: Aconite: Sudden onset of symptoms, with high fever, especially after exposure to very cold, dry, windy weather. The person may be anxious, may have a tickly cough, sneezing and a clear runny nose.
Bryonia: One of the most frequently indicated flu medicines. Any motion worsens all symptoms. The person may have headache, dry cough and body aches, even hold their chest when coughing to keep the body still. The person can be irritable, and likes to be left alone. A fever tends to spike around 9:00pm. An appointment with your local homeopath will help you find the remedy that matches your symptoms, to restore you to perfect health and vitality.
Ute Engel, Millwater Resident Registered Homeopath (DipHom RCHom) www.homeopathyorewa.co.nz
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