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Friday, March 23, 2018

Get Relief With Homeopathic Cold Remedies

By Jason Graham


Homeopathy offers safe, effective, and fast-acting relief for many of the ills that people suffer. Although the 'science' of homeopathy does not encourage symptom relieving as the main focus of treatment, many people use it that way. Homeopathic cold remedies are wonderful aids to getting through the cold and flu season with as little trouble as possible.

Homeopathy is a traditional branch of medicine, created in the late 1800s and used widely before the discovery of penicillin. It is still regulated by the FDA in the United States. This treatment protocol follows the philosophy of 'like cures like'. A great example is the use of the onion - allium - to treat the sniffles and watering eyes that often accompany a cold. As most of us know, cutting up an onion causes these symptoms; a minute amount of the vegetable relieves them.

The 'science' of homeopathy calls for a single remedy to cure everything that ails a person. The diagnosis requires the skilled intervention of a trained homeopath. However, many use the lower potencies on a symptom-related basis. A tablet of Arnica montana, a widely-used remedy, contains a minute amount of the herb diluted in milk sugar. Although the herb itself in each pellet is not discernible under a microscope, millions of athletes and 'weekend warriors' use this remedy for muscle soreness or bruising.

The creator of this branch of medicine, as well as those who practice and use it, adhere to the principle which says that a physician must 'do no harm' in treating a patient. The remedies in the over-the-counter potency available to the general public are totally safe. They are effective on people of all ages, as well as on animals, which negates the idea that they have only a placebo effect.

Some basic remedies are made with minerals found in human tissue. These are even used for young children, and many are great for colds and the annoying symptoms caused by viruses. Ferr phos is one that subdues a fever without suppressing it entirely, thereby allowing the fever to accomplish its natural purpose of fighting infection. It is also nutritive, building the blood and providing a safe form of iron. The tissue salts - 12 remedies in this category - are sold in a low potency termed 6X.

Another tissue salt that helps with cold symptoms is Nat Mur. This remedy incorporates minerals known to regulate moisture within the body, so it helps with runny nose and congestion. Kali Phos is great for coughs and can even help keep croup from developing, according to testimonials from parents who give it at the first distinctive, hoarse cough.

Almost every pharmacy and grocery store now has some homeopathic cold formulas on their shelves. There are formulas for infants on up to senior citizens. Homeopathy comes in tablets, called 'pellets' in the trade, in liquids, and in lozenges. Another part of the philosophy of this branch of medicine is that a minute amount of a substance, properly prepared, is more potent than a large amount in bringing about recovery.

Try one of these safe, effective remedies and open up the whole world of homeopathy for the health of your family. This is a great way to get through the winter - and those dreaded summer colds - more easily than you might expect.




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