It seems the flu comes earlier every year now! So what can you do to prepare?
First, we need to know the symptoms.
Influenza is a contagious viral illness, and the symptoms will usually come on suddenly.
Symptoms include:
fever usually between 101-104, and usually breaks in four or five days
chills
weakness, muscle or body aches
a cough
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
headache
loss of appetite
In more severe cases, some people experience vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms tend to be more common in children than in adults.
Examples of possible complications from the flu include:
pneumonia
bronchitis
sinus infections
ear infections
If you treat with the correct homeopathic remedy during the early stages your body should be supported enough not to develop these complications. If the fever or cough continues beyond 4-5 days you may be moving into the new remedy picture, Pneumonia.
Over the counter medications can suppress the virus. Try to use natural remedies first before turning to over the counter to avoid this suppression. Elderberry syrup, and zinc are good supplements to have on hand and use during the cold and flu season. If you feel the sickness is starting to turn into an infection you may consider adding colloidal silver. I always keep the maintenance dosage on hand, and you can adjust the dosage as needed. Also, do not hesitate to see your doctor as needed.
If you get stuck with which remedies are best for you or if you've tried a few and are not having success, please do not hesitate to reach out to me for an acute consultation. It's best to get these acute symptoms under control before they turn into bigger or even become chronic symptoms.
Prevention of Flu:
During a flu epidemic most people present with similar symptoms. The remedy that matches the symptoms most people are getting will also be the best preventive.
Here are some general flu remedies that can be used for prevention:
Influenzinum (200c): Once a week may help prevent the flu during the season. 30c can be used if 200c is not available. 30c would need to be used more frequently.
Arsenicum album: When most people getting the flu feel weak, anxious, chilly, thirsty for small sips, and are worse at night and when alone. They may have burning pains relieved by hot drinks.
Gelsemium: When most people getting the flu look drowsy or intoxicated, with drooping eyelids and flushed faces. Limbs feel heavy. Want to be left alone. Chills run up and down their backs. No thirst during the fever. Pain in the eyeballs or in the back of the head. Slow pulse.
(If you see the remedy pictures above are the common symptoms of the current flu then that would be good preventative to take. Same goes for the common flu remedies listed below.)
Top Flu Remedies:
The remedies below are useful for common influenza to the most virulent forms, including avian flu.
Oscillococcinum: General flu symptoms. Use it in the first 24-48 hours.
Aconite: Use at the first sign of the flu, especially after exposure to cold air. It will often abort the illness. Sudden violent onset with dry red face, great anxiety, restlessness, unquenchable thirst, dry painful cough, racing pulse. Repeat the remedy at least three times; every three hours.
Bryonia alba: Lies perfectly still, worse from any motion, very irritable, wants to be left alone. Thirsty for large, cold drinks. Dry cough, headache, (worse when coughing), and muscle and joint pain. Sharp pains when moving or coughing. Holds the chest when coughing. Dry mouth and lips.
Eupatorium perfoliatum: Deep aching pains in the bones or back. Restless, but moving about doesn’t help. Intense thirst for cold drinks. Hacking cough.
Rhus tox: Restless with stiff muscles. Must keep changing position, which gives some relief. Worse after lying still. Worse when first starting to move, but better after moving. Anxious, chilly, and thirsty. Red triangle at the tip of tongue. Craves milk. Desires cold drinks but is worse from them.
Arsenicum album: Anxious, restless, and thirsty for small sips, Extreme weakness from the start. Chilly and craves warmth. Worse after mid-night. Restless with frequent changes of position (similar to Rhus Tox), exhausted from the least exertion. Burning pains in the throat, chest, and abdomen, which are relieved by heat. Diarrhea.
Gelsemium: Looks drowsy or intoxicated with drooping eyelids and flushed face. Limbs feel heavy. Wants to be left alone. Chills up and down the back. No thirst during the fever. Pain in the eyeballs or the back of the head. Pulse slow.
Baptisia tinctoria: More serious cases. Face in dark red to purplish. Dirty tongue with a darker streak in the center. The patient complains that the bed is too hard, and is curled up like a dog. Looks confused or intoxicated. Falls asleep while talking. Delirious and thinks his arms and legs are scattered about the bed.
Belladonna: Sudden onset with hot, red face, dilated pupils, red throat, high fever, and throbbing headache. Worse from noise, being jarred, from stooping, or from light. Sometimes delirious.
Nux Vomica: Extremely chilly, chill from uncovering or just moving. During a fever with a hot body, the patient cannot uncover. Irritable, angry, oversensitive to noise, lights, odors, or imagined insults. Constipation with urging for stool. Worse after eating, in the morning, from cold or drafts. Insomnia from 3 to 5 a.m. Better from warmth, covering, napping, and passing stool.
Phosphorus: Especially when pneumonia threatens. Great thirst for cold drinks. Burning sensations (anywhere). Worse lying on the left side. Afraid to be alone and desires company and reassurance. Easily started and afraid of thunderstorms. Hypersensitive to odors, sounds, and lights. Tickling cough with tightness in the chest. Craves salt, spices, or ice cream. Pneumonia with burning in the chest-worse lying on the left side. Bloody sputum. Better from short naps, eating, cold food and drink, company, sitting upright, and lying on the right side. Worse from being alone, warm food or drink, evening, and lying on the left side.
Acute Dosage Recommendations:
· Take one dose of the indicated remedy at 15 minute intervals for 3-4 doses or until symptoms improve. If no improvement after 3-4 doses move on to the next indicated remedy.
* Some people can have an aggravation from this frequently dosing. It is best to take a dose and listen to your body. If you feel any improvements at all you know you're on the right track and take the remedy again when your body tells you it needs it. Some people find it difficult to listen to their body in that case you may have to try the 15 min dosing just be aware it can create some aggravations in some individuals.
· Your indicated remedy should match 3 or more of your symptoms. You do not have to have every symptom listed.
· If symptoms persist seek a qualified practitioner. If you get stuck and it seems the indicated homeopathic remedies you’ve tried are not working, reach out to me for an acute consultation: Acute Consultation
**These remedies are included in my “Plandemic Kit.”
Other Holistic Remedies for Flu:
-Elderberry - “Sambucol was shown to be effective in vitro against 10 strains of influenza virus. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study, Sambucol reduced the duration of flu symptoms to 3-4 days (1).”
More studies and information regarding how great Elderberry is for the flu can be found here
-Zinc may reduce symptoms of cold and flu. Zinc is an essential trace nutrient in humans that plays a role in the immune system. A deficiency in Zinc may lead to a wide variety of illnesses. Zinc creates a defense against infection-causing bacteria and viruses trying to enter the body and stops bacterial and viral replication.
Zinc aids in the proper assimilation of vitamins, normal growth and development, maintenance of body tissues with a focus on the strength of the immune system as well as the synthesis of DNA, and helps reduce healing time.
-Immune AV: a Vitamin A Complex: I am in love with this supplement this season! I have used this with great success in regards to prevention and general wellness this 2023-2024 season!
"Immune AV has been designed with vitamins, herbs, enzymes, and minerals to promote effective immune support for optimal immune function.
Nutritional Ingredients: Included in this formula are Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Copper. These antioxidants along with L-lysine HCl and the herbs Astragalus, Echinacea, Elderberry, Goldenseal, Milk Thistle, Pau d’Arco, Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Quercetin are known to be supportive of a healthy immune system.
Enzyme Blend: Proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes as well as the polysaccharolytic enzymes phytase, alphagalactosidase, glucoamylase, pectinase, cellulase, and hemicellulase are included in this formula for improved delivery of the vitamins, minerals, and herbs as well as for additional immune system support."
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