Have you noticed that every year there seems to be a ‘flu epidemic and that they get stronger over the years? Have you also noticed how the media tends to emphasise it, leaving most of us feeling scared? But there is no need to be because there are many homoeopathic remedies for ‘flu, even the latest so called horror, ‘bird or avian ‘flu. In fact you can immunise against almost anything with homoeopathy, even the anthrax virus which terrorised us a few years ago, with the virus turning up in the post. And why do ‘flu epidemics become worse, worse in the sense that a new medicine has to be developed because antibiotics no longer seem to work? It is because the virus has become immune to it, in the same way that they have discovered that rats have built up an immunity to certain types of rat poison. Just as we develop an immunity, so do the germs. The stronger we make our orthodox medicines, which are mainly synthetic, to fight the disease, so the stronger the virus becomes, and not only stronger but it changes its molecular structure and so a new strain appears. Using what is normally termed ‘orthodox’ medicine which is basically a bunch of chemicals manufactured in a laboratory (even if ¾ of them are a molecular copy of natural remedies) is not going to help us get well because, the chemicals use up our life force; they leave toxins behind; they usually cure the illness by suppressing it and it comes out later on as another illness. Antibiotics have become more and more powerful over the years and so now, in many cases, do not work at all. This is because the body gets used to them and so do the virus’ which causes not only super-strains of the virus but damage to our immune system as we keep loading our bodies up with more and more chemical cocktails.
There are natural/homoeopathic remedies for bird flu as there are for virtually everything else from schizophrenia to multiple sclerosis and remedies to detoxify the system from antibiotics too!
Here are some suggestions made by leading homoeopaths:
Firstly, if you want to immunize yourself you can take Influenza Triple from Ainsworth’s who are ‘By Appointment to The Queen’ and suppliers to H.R.H. Prince Charles. 38 New Cavendish Street, London W1M 7LH. Tel: 020 7935 5330, www.ainsworths.com.
Helios Homoeopathic Pharmacy, 97 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1QR. Tel: 01892 536393.
And Galen Homoeopathics, Lewell Mill, West Stafford, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8AN. Tel: 01305 263996, the pharmacy I have used since 1991, where you will be able to get Influenzium 30 (dosage one tablet a day for 10 days as a preventative).
(Readers in America, Australia and India - addresses of Homoeopaths are at the bottom of the page).
If you contract Bird or any other type of flu, then Oscillo comes highly recommended as long as you take it within the first 48 hours.
· Other remedies are Gelsemium (yellow jasmine): When fatigue and a generalized heavy, weak feeling pervades the person, even leading to trembling of individual parts and to having heavy, half-open eyelids, this remedy should be considered. These people tend to have little or no thirst, can experience chills up and down their spine, and have a headache in the back part of their head.
· Bryonia (white bryony): People who have marked body aches during the flu that are aggravated by any type of motion suggest the need for this remedy. Generally, these people also have a headache in the front part of their head which is also aggravated by motion. They have dry, even chapped lips, a dry cough, and a great thirst for cold water. Despite being warm, they are averse to warm rooms. People with the flu who are very irritable and insist upon being left alone tend to benefit from this remedy.
· Belladonna (deadly nightshade): When a person has a rapid onset of a high fever with a flushed face, reddened mucous membranes, glassy eyes, and cold limbs, consider this remedy. Typically, the person tends to have wild dreams at night.
· Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset): People with the flu who experience aches in the muscles and pains in the bones and/or in their eyes often benefit from this remedy. Another characteristic symptom of people who need this remedy is chills that occur in the morning, especially 7-9am. These people desire cold drinks, even during a chill and even though it may elicit a chill response, and they feel better lying on whatever part of their body is aching.
· Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy): This remedy is effective for people with muscle aches that are aggravated by initial motion but relieved by continued motion. These people are often very restless, especially at night in bed, tend to have a sore throat, and are very thirsty but only for sips of water at a time. If a cold sore develops during the flu, consider this medicine.
· Arsenicum album (arsenic): This is an important medicine for people who experience nausea and vomiting along with a fever. These people are sensitive to and worse by exposure to cold. They experience a great thirst, but only for sips of water at a time. They feel restless and anxious, usually worrying if they might actually be sicker than they are, and they may seek several professionals' opinion on their condition. They feel better with company around, and they feel worse at or near midnight.
The pharmacy that you contact will give you dosage instructions but usually one would take C6 or C12, potency every other hour for the first two or three doses and then every six to eight hours. Depending on your symptoms a C30 might be better, but check with the pharmacy. If there is a major improvement, stop taking the remedy and let it work under its own momentum. If significant improvement doesn't occur after 24 hours, consider another remedy. Galen’s tablets are put under the tongue and left to dissolve. Food and drink should not be taken for at least 20 preferably 30 minutes either way. Dosage for children is usually a 12 strength tablet, 3 times a day. If you buy your remedies from a health shop, then buy Weleda. Homoeopathic remedies are very cheap, usually far cheaper than over-the-counter medicine.
These remedies are suggestions only. Please always consult a homoeopathic pharmacy or a homoeopathic practitioner.
Whilst on the subject of children and homoeopathy, don’t forget you can obtain homoeopathic immunization for meningitis, polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, measles, mumps, tetanus and practically everything under the sun, including what are termed by the medical profession incurable illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, (caused by aluminium in the system from cooking pots. School dinners is usually the biggest culprit here).
For more information on the use of homoeopathic medicines click ‘Books’ which will give you details on my book ‘Does Your Child Have *ADD?’ a self-help book for parents whose children suffer from Attention Deficient (Hyperactive) Disorder.
Meanwhile, here are addresses of Homoeopaths in America, Australia and India:
America: Click on this site for a homoeopathic pharmacy in your state. http://www.homeopathyworks.com/
Australia: Martin & Pleasance, PO Box 4, Collingwood, Victoria 3066, Australia Tel: 61341 99733
India: Bhandari Homoeopathic Stores, opp. York Hotel, Conn Circus, New Delhi Tel: 320560
For more information on homoeopathy see other topics on this site or call (01686) 668076. International 0044 1686 668076. Consultations are also available by phone no matter where in the world you live.