Homeopathy: What is it?
Homeopathy is a natural approach to medicine that works without
contraindications or side effects to stimulate the body's curative
responses so the body heals itself.
Your body has the ability to heal itself. When you are ill, your body
produces symptoms, which is how we know that the body has recognized that
something is wrong and is actively working to heal itself. This "natural
regulator" is your body's auto-regulatory mechanism and works to keep your
body in balance - or in a state of homeostasis.
Here's an example of how this works: Think of your "natural regulator"
as your internal temperature gauge. If you go outside and it is very hot,
your body will recognize it is too hot and begin to perspire. Your
homeostatic mechanism is producing a symptom - perspiration - in an effort
to cool down the body. If you go outside and it is very cold, the symptom
is shivering. Your homeostasis mechanism is trying to warm the body up by
shivering to produce heat.
Think about the last time you were shivering. You could not control it
and you did not stop until you were warm. It is the same way with
homeopathic medicines. If you are ill and your body is showing symptoms,
the symptoms will not disappear until the source of the symptoms has
disappeared.
Homeopathic medicines stimulate your body's homeostatic mechanism so
your body heals itself by dealing with the sources of your symptoms.
Homeopathy vs. Conventional Medicine
Homeopathy is different from most conventional medicine because
conventional medicine simply defines health as the lack of symptoms (if
you dry up a runny nose, is your cold gone and are you healthy).
Homeopathy defines health as the lack of disease (if you get rid of the
source of the runny nose in the process of dealing with the source, the
runny nose will disappear on its own).
Homeopathy For Colds and Flu
Homeopathic Treatment of Colds, Flu & Allergies
by John A. Borneman Jr. RPh.
Homeopathy is a medical method that has been used in the United States
for over 200 years. Due to the current patient anxiety about interactions,
contra-indications and side effects of prescription and over the counter
drugs the homeopathic method, which is free of these causes for concern is
enjoying a new wave of popularity. Homeopathy is natural or mild medicine.
The remedies are usually natural substances which have been diluted and
potentized many times so that when they are used according to the
homeopathic method, they stimulate your body's own defenses to move you
toward a healthier state without causing you any side effects.
Homeopathic remedies are most effective in treating acute conditions
characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms. Of the hundreds of
homeopathic remedies used by health professionals, a few have become
popular favorites for treating those symptoms we usually associate with
cold, flu and allergy. In many instances the main symptom has a modifier
or a condition, which we will call the "clincher". The clincher helps us
to choose or confirm the correct homeopathic remedy.
Although many patients and practitioners seem to take particular
delight in the challenge to choose that single remedy that will work
quickly and completely in relieving symptoms and move the patient toward
good health, this is not the approach we must take to decide which is the
appropriate homeopathic remedy for any condition. During your visit to the
pharmacy you rarely have the time to process all of the information to
make such a challenging and precise selection.
The good news is that certain homeopathic pharmaceutical companies,
having years of experience servicing the homeopathic clientele, have
developed combination formula which have a proven, highly predictable
probability of success in relieving common sets of symptoms which we refer
to as colds, flu and allergy.
Symptoms of cold, flu and allergy respond well to homeopathic
treatment.
There is no single homeopathic remedy for 'Colds', but homeopathy
offers a choice of safe and effective remedies for treatment of many of
the common symptoms of colds. Since colds often present many symptoms, it
is much easier to use the popular combination remedies offered by
homeopathic pharmacies.
Homeopathic remedies are selected and used based on the set of
symptoms, not on the cause of the so-called disease. Whether your symptoms
are the result of bacteria or virus is of no concern to the homeopathic
patient. You select the remedy based on the symptoms, not on the cause.
Influenza or Flu causes fever, chill, shivering, general ache & pain.
In uncomplicated cases the acute condition usually lasts several days.
Symptoms are usually relieved by homeopathic remedies. If, however, the
symptoms worsen or do not respond in a reasonable time, discontinue use
and consult your health care professional. Your homeopathic remedy can be
taken along with a prescription to accelerate recovery.
Coughing is your body’s way of keeping foreign matter out of the
airways. Presence of bacteria, dust or pollen can stimulate production of
mucous. When this is excessive, it causes coughing. Your first impulse is
to stop the cough. This is not always the best thing to do. Some coughing
can be helpful in clearing the airway. Excessive or dry hacking cough can
damage and weaken the delicate tissues and make them susceptible to
infection. Wisely selected and administered homeopathic remedies can be
helpful, in control of cough symptoms.
A few words about handling and taking your homeopathic medicines may be
helpful. Homeopathic remedies should be administered under very careful
conditions. Before taking your homeopathic medicine, your mouth should be
clean and rinsed with water. You should avoid mouthwashes, gum or candy
containing mints or aromatics just prior to taking your remedy. Allow the
remedy to dissolve slowly in your mouth.
The homeopathic remedies, available from different manufacturers, may
vary in appearance. Some dosage forms are medicated sugar pellets,
tablets, drops or those specially prepared soft tablets. The special soft
tablets are a particularly popular and effective way of presenting
homeopathic remedies.
Over the counter Homeopathic remedies are mild, safe and effective when
used to relieve simple, self-limiting conditions. There is a high
probability that they will relieve the annoying symptoms associated with
Colds, Flu & Allergy. They will not interfere with your conventional
medicines, nor present any side effects. Do not discontinue any
prescription medications you are currently taking without the advice of
your physician. If your symptoms persist or do not respond to the
homeopathic remedy in a reasonable time, discontinue use and consult your
health professional.
Contraindications
Auto-immune disorders.
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