Hi everyone
With the
return to school and the change of the season, I am finding that many parents
are turningto homeopathy to help their children through back-to-school
illnesses. Parents are looking for alternatives to conventional drugs because
in the last few years several over-the-counter medications have become off
limits for children, and recently research has suggested a link between
antibiotic use in children and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and between
paracetamol and asthma.
In my
experience homeopathy is helpful in these situations and there is high quality
scientific research which specifically supports the use of homeopathy in upper
respiratory tract infections (colds), bronchitis, ear infections, sinusitis and
flu. Homeopathic medicines are great for children too because they are
non-toxic and have an excellent safety record.
As we know
homeopathic medicine works in a completely different way to conventional
medicine, with each remedy having its own set of symptoms which need to be
matched to the patient who is ill. Homeopathic remedies can be used at home in
acute short-lived conditions with the following remedies being those commonly
used at this time of year.
Gelsemium:the number
one “flu” remedy, with symptoms slow to come on, where there is much heaviness
and drooping, fatigue, clammy skin, flushes of hot and cold, dizziness and
congestion.
Pulsatilla:has blocked
painful sinuses, sticky mucus, feels better in the fresh air and has a
changeable, clingy mood.
Bryonia:the symptoms
are slow to come on, there is much dryness and pains are worse from even the
slightest movement. Firm pressure on the affected area is helpful. They are
irritable and want to be left alone.
Phosphorus:this is a
hacking, tickling cough, often with sweating. The patient is worse at night and
might ask for icy drinks or ice cream, which may be vomited up immediately.
They may be hoarse and want cuddles.
Home
treatments often work really well but if symptoms don't respond then it is
important to seek advice from your homeopath or medical practitioner. Hoping
that you manage to avoid the current bout of bugs but if not remember help is
at hand with homeopathy.
Wishing
you all a happy week
Bye for now
Brenda x
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