Homeopathy For Flu
We all dread the winter months for many reasons. Besides all the back-breaking shoveling of snow, the flu is one of the biggest pains. The flu shot can be helpful with some strains of the virus, however a more natural and effective approach is available - homeopathy.
There are several homeopathic remedies that are quite effective against the flu virus. They all treat very specific symptoms, so make sure to be very honest and thorough with your homeopath. There are, however, very commonly used homeopathic remedies for the dreaded influenza.
Aconitum napellus is a useful remedy for sudden and intense symptoms such as, fever, anxiety, strong thirst, constricted pupils, fearfulness, and agitation which worsens toward midnight.
For a person with dry fever alternating with sweating, facial flushing, very sore throat with swollen tonsils, ear pain, swollen eyelids, fever with low thirst and irritability, the apis mellifica remedy is often prescribed.
Arsenicum album and nux vomica are both often prescribed to a person who experiences the chills during their illness. They also treat such symtoms as; exhaustion, restlessness, thirst, nausea with vomiting and diarrhea. They are also quite helpful for a watery nose, sneezing, and a dry cough with a hot head and cold body,aching limbs and back with an upset stomach, high fever, cramping, headache, sensitivity to sound, odors and noises, irritability, and sensitivity to cold temperatures.
Sudden and intense symptoms such as fever, red face, hot skin, sensitivity to light, sore throat, headache, cough and alternating chills and sweats indicate a need for belladonna.
Bryonia is the remedy to take when symptoms include headache, cough, constipation, thirst for cold drinks, irritability, achiness, grumpiness, and feeling very hot and dry. All symptoms seem to get worse when the person is in motion of any kind.
Eupatorium perforliatum is for someone who has severe aching in bones, thirst for cold drinks, sore eyes, exhaustion, painful coughing, yellowed tongue and fever with chills, especially in the morning.
Ferrum phosphoricum is a remedy often prescribed in the early stages of flu. It's also effective with symptoms such as: fever, headache, rosy cheeks, weariness, sensitive eyes, hard cough, strong thirst and vomiting after eating.
Gelsemium is especially for a person who has heavy, droopy eyes, feels weak and tired, has aches and chills and wants to be alone during illness. It also helps with a hot face and head, fatigue, aches, chills down the spine, anxiety, headache, dizziness, fever, trembling and perspiration.
Mercurius solubilis is a remedy quite useful when suffering from a lingering flu that just doesn't seem to go away. The candidate may have a sore throat, bad breath, and tender, swollen glands.
Phosphorus is indicated for flu when symptoms such as: fever with read face, weakness, dizziness, headache, hoarseness, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, need for assurance and strong thirst, are present.
A person who needs rhus toxicodendron during flu feels extremely restless and complains of achy, stiff muscles. It's also a helpful remedy for fever, cough, sore throat, red tongue, nausea with bloating, and over-all soreness. The patient often feels better from hot showers or warm environments, and by rubbing and stretching.
Sulphur is a great remedy for a long-lasting flu with lingering symptoms such as: sweaty body, low fever, hot face, chest and body, with any heat (such as bathing) aggravating the symptoms.
Be honest about all your symptoms when discussing treatment options with your homeopath to guarantee The proper remedy is prescribed.
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