Cold and flu outbreaks are most prominent in the fall and winter seasons. Especially this year with the H1N1 flu going around.  The weather is changing, getting cooler; our immune systems may drop causing us to catch colds more quickly.
 

Homeopathy plays a very important role in treating and preventing colds and flu’s.  alternative ways to help them during the flu season. 

When you feel a flu coming on, put on your “health cap”.  Avoid “junk” food such as sweets, soda’s, fried fatty foods, alcohol and anything with a high glucose content.  These items depress your immune system.  Keep your system well  hydrated with water and increase your intake of Zinc, Vitamin D, Vitamin C and antioxidants. 

Exercising regularly is also important in keeping your immune system strong.  Also, scientific research has shown that you can greatly enhance your immunity and help prevent or reduce the severity of a cold or the flu with targeted nutrients, homeopathics, and herbs.

Cold & flu specific homeopathic medicines have been proven to dramatically improve recovery time. 

Oscillococcinum:  fever, chills, body aches/pains and headaches associated with flu.

Belladonna:  
used when there is very high fever, face is bright red, quick onset with hot head and cold extremeties, may have hallucinations. 

Spongia:
Similar to Aconite however slower onset, harsh, dry coughs etc.

Aconite:
cold/flu comes on suddenly, barking cough worse at night, high fever, rapid hard pulse with flushed face.

Gelsenium:    
slow onset, feeling dull, drowsy and dizzy, no energy, body aches all over etc.

Not sure if you should get the flu shot or H1N1 shot?

Why not try our Homeopathic winter preparation program for the flu season.  Two remedies especially designed each year with the flu strain to help improve your immune system against the flu.  It is taken for a 5 week period.  No side effects, no harsh chemical, and safe for all ages.

Book an appointment today for an acute consultation for the flu season.  Protect yourself and your loved ones!!!

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