INFLUENZA (FLU) AND HOMEOPATHY



INFLUENZA (FLU) AND HOMEOPATHY

With the flu season coming up, you need to be well educated and prepared to fight the Influenza virus. Although we have all suffered from influenza (flu) one time or another, many people don't realize that the flu can be a severe illness. The term "flu" is used very freely these days and can mean anything from a slightly raised temperature with a bit of nasal congestion to full blown influenza. Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral illness caused by Influenza viruses A and B. Type A is normally responsible for the epidemic that occur annually. These viruses may have different strains, called subtypes, that are different from the original virus but retain some of its characteristics. Strains of influenza virus that cause the flu may differ from year to year.

Most people recover easily without problems within one to two weeks, but sometimes the illness leads to a bacterial infection, such as an ear infection, sinus infection, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Most deaths occur in elderly persons or in persons with a weak immune system. People with a history of asthma or bronchial problems, pregnant women and children between 6 months and 23 months of age also are at increased risk from flu complications. Adults may be contagious from 1 day before developing symptoms to up to 7 days after getting sick. Children can be contagious for longer than 7 days.

Symptoms of Flu:

Flu can cause fever, nasal congestion, dry cough, sore throat, shivering chills, body ache, headache, fatigue, and sometimes gastro-intestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Homeopathic approach to Influenza:

In Allopathic medicine there is no treatment for flu. Allopathic medicines work to suppress the body’s natural reaction. Antibiotics cannot improve the response of the immune system. One can only use an allopathic remedy to cover the symptoms for a few hours and wait for the virus to run its course. Whereas, Homeopathic medicines can actually fight the virus. There are many Homeopathic remedies that can rapidly improve the symptoms and restore a state of health. Treatment is safe and effective for both children and adults. A Homeopathic medicine will stimulate your immune system so that the illness can be resolved as rapidly and with as little discomfort as possible.

Homeopathic medicines work on an entirely different principle; it doesn’t interfere with the natural immune response but works alongside it by enhancing one’s ability to fight an infection, thus making a person more able to effectively destroy a virus. Also, Homeopathy can prevent a flu patient from developing post-viral complications like ear infections, allergies, or even asthma. Based on Homeopathic principles the Homeopathic practitioner believes that influenza is not a specific illness with a single cause, but an individual response to a combination of causes. Faced with a certain set of circumstances one person will develop symptoms whereas another person will not. Based on the classical approach of Homeopathy a Homeopathic practitioner looks at the person holistically, that is mind, body and emotion together and not just at the symptoms of the illness.

Homeopathic treatment enhances resistance to infection. Patients undergoing Homeopathic treatment often notice that they get fewer colds and flu's because their general level of health has been improved.

Some of the commonly used Homeopathic remedies that can help bring influenza symptoms under control and prevent their recurrence are given below. These remedies are just a few of the commonly used Homeopathic remedies and are mentioned only to create awareness about the effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in Influenza. It is not advisable to resort to self-medication for any disease.

Aconite: is a good choice of remedy if the cold has come on suddenly, with violent sneezing and coughing. The eyes and face may be red, and mouth dry, with fever that started with cold sweat, trembling and thirst. Emotionally there will be fear and anxiety that this is more serious than the flu, and they will not recover.

Arsenicum Album: is a very good remedy for flu with extreme weakness, restlessness, vomiting and diarrhea and a craving for small sips of water.

Belladonna: is a good remedy choice when there is sudden high fever with red cheeks, no thirst, a pulsating headache, intolerance to light and noise, and burning dry heat alternating with chills. You may even get delirious and children may see monsters and frightful images.

Bryonia: is an excellent remedy for fever with thirst, and sore feeling all over the body, where the person is extremely irritable and complains about everything.

Kali Bichromicum: works well when there is fever with a thick, yellow and stringy nasal discharge, with all mucus membranes swollen and infected.

Oscillococcinum: is a very popular Homeopathic remedy that helps prevent and treat influenza. If taken just at the beginning of symptoms for the flu or a cold, just as the aching or sore throat is beginning, it can completely offset the progress of the virus.

Along with Homeopathic medicines, you should get plenty of rest and drink a lot of liquids.

The following steps may help prevent the spread of flu:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

• Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Recurrent Flu’s indicate a weakened immune system. In such cases, constitutional treatment by a professional Homeopath is highly recommended. Homeopathy shortens each flu phase and, if taken constitutionally, can prevent the disease altogether. Hence, for a safe, natural, effective, and long-lasting answer for Influenza (Flu), consider Homeopathy.

About the author:

Neepa Sevak (DHMS, DIHom, HMA) is an experienced, registered Homeopath with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners. She is currently practicing at the Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy. Her mission is to “Promote Health through Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and Individualistic approach”.

Phone: (480) 363 0758

Email: homeopathiccure@

Website: homeopathic-

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