Oh The 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.

Many don't realize that homeopathy is regulated by the FDA, unlike many other 'dietary supplements'. Although this does not reassure those who know the harmful effects of many products that have been allowed by this government agency, it may reassure those who like oversight. Homeopathy is not new; it was the most-used medicine in the US before the advent of penicillin and the rise of other drugs. It is based on the theory that 'like cures like'. For example, cutting up an onion causes your eyes to water and your nose to run, but taking the onion-based remedy 'allium' relieves those symptoms.

Another key to the efficacy of the remedies, as the preparations are called, is that the amount of active ingredient in each one is truly minute. In fact, the amount of an herb, a mineral, or any other substance in a tablet might not be observable under a microscope. This leads many to deny any benefit to this kind of therapy. Millions around the world beg to differ, however, including members of royalty, doctors and chiropractors, and athletes.

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.

A remedy in the 'tissue salt' category that helps with colds and flu is Ferr Phos. This is a tablet made of milk sugar with a tiny amount of iron and phosphorus (two minerals found in human tissue, as the name indicates). It is considered a nutritive remedy, being good for general robustness. It also helps keep a fever within bounds and is considered by many parents as both more effective and safer than something like children's ibuprofen. A tissue salt comes in a low dilution, termed 6X.

Tissue salts come in 6X, a low potency dose. Nat mur helps regulate water and is helpful for runny noses and eyes. Kali phos 6X is often used for coughs, relieving even the croup in many cases. Ferr phos and Silica are considered nutritive as well, helping build up the body and the immune system. Silica is good for those who suffer from allergies.

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.

Homeopathy deserves a place in every family medicine cabinet. It is safe, effective, and affordable. Go online to learn more about this kind of therapy for life's minor ills. You may find that you need far fewer doctor's visits and find satisfaction in caring for your family - and yourself - in a natural way. People have been doing so for over a century with homeopathy.




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