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 amount of onion in the remedy is so minute that it cannot be detected under a microscope. This is because the active ingredient is diluted many times in milk sugar. Many scoffers say that this kind of remedy can't possibly work, but millions of people around the world beg to differ. They have used homeopathy - like arnica for muscle soreness or bruising - and know it works.

Finally, the practitioners and manufacturers of homeopathic remedies truly follow the principle of 'do no harm' while treating a patient. The remedies in an over-the-counter potency are safe for everyone to use. They are even effective for animals, which refutes the 'placebo effect' criticism of many scoffers.

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.

There are products on the market that treat multiple symptoms. These contain several remedies. If you visit a health food store or even a pharmacy, you will find some homeopathy on the shelves. There will be tablets, lozenges, and liquid formulas.

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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