Homeopathy for colds and flu

At this time of year many people succumb to their annual date with flu.

Have you thought about using natural remedies to help you recover more quickly? Many people are aware of preventative measures that they can take whether they be nutritional supplements such Vitamin C, Zinc or herbal remedies such as Echinacea or grapefruit seed extract.

But what more can you do if you do catch a severe cold or have flu like symptoms?

There are a number of homeopathic remedies available that can help to speed your recovery and relieve some of the more annoying symptoms.

A homeopathic remedy needs to be selected to match your individual response to the virus. Even if everybody in your family or circle of friends catches the same virus they will all respond in their own unique way.

Some will be irritable and grumpy; some will want company, others to be left alone. Some will be restless; others want to keep still. Some will feel better for hot drinks, others for cold drinks; some will want occasional sips, others occasional large drafts. Some to be uncovered, others to wrap up. What sort of cough do they have? Is there a time of day or night that their symptoms are worse?

It is the answers to these types of questions that determine the choice of homeopathic remedy for your symptoms. Homeopathy means treating ‘like with like’ and the remedy needs to be matched to the individuals symptoms.

If you would like to find out more order my FREE factsheet Homeopathy for Cold and Flu. In this I discuss the homeopathic remedies Aconite, Arsenicum album, Bryonia, Belladonna, Ferrum phos, Gelsemium, Nux vomica, Phosphorus, Rhus tox, Pulsatilla and how to match them to your individual symptoms.

Do remember though that we often get colds or flu when we need a rest and to take time to recharge our batteries. It is important to listen to this rather than continuing to push yourself. However if you find yourself constantly getting ill this is obviously the sign of a lowered immune system and you need to seek professional help.

A professional homeopath would be able to select a remedy to address a person’s health and wellbeing as a whole. The choice of remedy would take into account medical history, family medical history likes and dislikes, temperament, reaction to significant life events and physical constitution. There are over 2500 remedies to choose from.

Mike Andrews DSH RSHom Registered Homeopath

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