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Flu -
Homeopathic Treatment of Influenza
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 Influenza
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.
Prevention of
Influenza
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Avoid
close contact with people who are sick.
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Stay home from work,
school, and errands when you are sick. You will help
prevent others from catching your illness.
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Cover your mouth and
nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may
prevent those around you from getting sick.
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Washing your hands often
will help protect you from germs.
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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 indicates 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.
Where Can I Learn More?
Contact the AMCH Clinic or
Neepa Sevak if you are interested in scheduling an
appointment.
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About the author:
Neepa Sevak
(DHMS, DHom, DIHom, DHM, CCH, RSHom (NA), HMA)
is registered with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of
Medical Examiners, and certified by the Council of
Homeopathic certification. She is currently practicing
Classical Homeopathy and is on the Board of
International Affairs at the American Medical College of
Homeopathy. Her mission is to “Promote Health through
Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and
Individualistic approach”.
Phone: (480) 363 0758
Email:
homeopathiccure@cox.net
Website:
www.homeopathic-cure.com
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