Even the healthiest of people can be brought to their knees by
the flu. This happened to my family during our vacation.
While it is no fun it is not the end of the world. Here are some
things you can do when you or a loved one is ill.
1. Go to
bed and rest. This is the most important thing to do. Chances
are you won't feel like doing much else anyway!
2.
Consider taking one of the following homeopathic remedies. I
usually recommend for an acute situation a 30c dose 3 times
per day.
Aconite - No.1 remedy for nipping colds in the
bud. Useful in the early stages of colds, fevers, inflammations.
Suits healthy people whose complaints come on suddenly.
Possible causes: cold/ dry wind; fright/ shock.Dry, hot skin.
Thirsty for cold drinks. Everything tastes bitter except for
water. Extreme restlessness and fear. Worse: evening /
around midnight.
Belladonna - Reputed prophylactic
properties against meningitis. Inflamed area or entire patient
is burning, red and hot. The eyes are glassy, pupils dilated.
Onset is sudden. Possible cause - chill to the head. Pains are
violent and throbbing. Rapid pulse. Patient is angry, may be
delirious and even have visions. Thirsty , may crave
lemonade. Worse jarring, touch, 3PM.
Bryonia - Dryness
of all mucous membranes. Great thirst for large amount at long
intervals. Patient lies absolutely still. Pains are stitching. A
"bear with a sore head" who is irritable and resentful of being
questioned or fussed over. Worse: slightest
movement.
Eupatorium perfoliatum - A remedy for fever
with deep bone pain. Little perspiration. Chills in the small of
the back, which feels broken. Very restless, yet not better for
motion. Better: cold drinks, ice cream.
Gelsimium - No. 1
remedy for flu. Especially if there is shivering up and down the
spine. Known as the "glass coffin" because there is complete
physical prostration coupled with mental alertness. Complaint
may come on after bad news. Patient tremble, has aching
muscles and heaviness especially of the head and eyes. Even
the eyelids droop. Worse : 10AM
3. It is safe for most
normal healthy people to fever at 104 degrees without a break
for 24 hours. A fever, though uncomfortable, is what is fighting
the infection. Anything longer than 24 hours with out a break
can be dangerous so then a fever reducer can be used. More
aggressive treatment may also be indicated at this point.
4.
At the onset of the flu Cold Snap, 2-4 taken every 2 hours can
help prevent the flu from progressing any further.
5. A tea
made from equal parts yarrow, elder flower and peppermint
can be drunk to induce sweating and to help to naturally break
a fever. Steep 1 TBS of the herbs in 1 pint boiled water for 10
- 15 minutes. Drink 4-6 cups per day.
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