Homeopathy as an Alternative to Traditional Medicine
Homeopathy has become popularly known as an alternative system of medicine first developed in the early 19th century in Germany by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. The fundamental idea behind homeopathy is “let likes cure likes,” which was first conceptualized by Hippocrates, the Greek Father of Medicine. Homeopathy is known for its natural, holistic approach to the treatment of the ill. All homeopathic remedies, which are recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), come from a natural source. Foods, minerals, roots, even physical exercise are just some of the many examples of homeopathic remedies that are used to treat disease and pain around the world.
Homeopathy in a Modern World
The standards of homeopathy – formally recognized as Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States – were incorporated as part of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that passed in 1936 in the United States. Since then, there are over 3,000 natural substances used today as part of homeopathic medicine, treating everything from the common cold to different types of cancer. Before any type of treatment is administered, typically, the patient must first participate in a thorough interview where the practitioner tries to collect information on the psychological, emotional, and physical nature of the patient. Homeopathic medicine today is considered to be a safer alternative to conventional medicine. Many remedies are sold over the counter and can be found online and in-store.
Homeopathic Flu Treatment
It is worth considering homeopathic remedies for flu-related symptoms, as there have been issues with the use of conventional medicine to treat the flu. Fever is a sign that our body’s immune response is trying to kill the virus. One of the recurring problems in prescribing Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs is that these medications suppress the fever, which in turn limits the body’s ability to fight the virus. Below are some homeopathic remedies for different flu-like symptoms, as found on the Homeopathy Healings website:
- Arsenicum Album – A solution recommended for when you have the chills, exhaustion, physically restless, and/or mental anxiety. Your head feels hot, but you are cold from the neck down. Digestive issues may or may not also be present.
- Byronia – A solution recommended for when you feel miserable from the flu, and feel like you are only capable of laying down and staying still. A dry mouth and dry cough that causes your head to ache, stomach pain, and/or muscle aches may also be symptoms.
- Eupatorium – A solution recommended for when you experience deep pain in your back and/or legs. Illness often starts with a quenching thirst and body chills, and can lead to general body aches (and even bone aches) that worsen from movement.
- Gelsemium – A solution recommended for when you experience the common flu that kicks off slowly and is accompanied by weak muscles. You have a dull and persistent headache and feel “heavy.” You are not very thirsty despite the fever that is alternating between chills and shivers that go up and down your spine.
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