Using Homeopathy to Treat the Flu

Janee Neibler, RN, BA, HD, DHMS says Mississauga Kids can benefit from using homeopathic remedies and preventative measures to combat the flue this season.

Families with young children are understandably worried about the dreaded flu affecting them. Consider using Homeopathic remedies to prevent or treat this condition once flu symptoms show themselves. This form of natural medicine has been treating such conditions for over 200 years with great success, no matter what the new strain is called.

Since the flu and the swine flu are viral illnesses, antibiotics are not prescribed, hence the use of vaccines. Whether the vaccine is given or not, homeopathy will treat these illnesses, as many times the flu will rear its head in spite of vaccines. Homeopathy is a controlled and safe way to prepare our families for the flu season as well as a deep-acting form of treatment in case of flu symptoms. It is wonderful to have such a choice for our families.

Homeopathy is a recognized form of healthcare for our families according to Health Canada and the Ministry of Health. This gentle, safe and thorough method of treating illness is quickly becoming mainstream as families discover its breadth of treatment possibilities and its rapid results. Homeopathy uses ingredients from nature. It is very different from herbs in that whatever natural source is used, the substance is prepared homeopathically to remove any possible side-effects. Not only that, but a sudden, acute illness such as the flu may require only a few doses of the chosen remedy to arrest the illness entirely.

The best way to prevent the flu in our families is to have a Homeopath do a complete work-up to assess what other health or digestive/lung weaknesses can be treated to tone up the immune system. Then the homeopath will prescribe a suitable remedy that is individualized for each child or family member. Anyone in a weak condition with recurrent health problems is not prepared to fight off the flu. Giving a “constitutional” remedy before the flu season by having a complete assessment done is going a long way to prevent the flu.

For the treatment of acute illness with flu symptoms, such as sudden fever, vomiting, muscle aches, chills, exhaustion, stomach aches etc, there are many remedies to choose from. So many are available in fact that it is better to have a homeopath assess the family member to choose the one that fits best. The beauty of homeopathy is that each flu remedy will have different symptoms that it treats and therefore can specifically target the epidemic flu accurately and safely. In Homeopathy, we have other choices and this makes the upcoming flu season a lot less daunting.

JANEE NIEBLER, RN, BA, HD, DHMS is a licensed Homeopath practicing in Mississauga for ten years. She specializes in treating families for all mental, emotional and physical problems using the benefits of natural medicine. Her book Homeopathy: A Manual For Mothers teaches moms how to treat common illnesses in children in an easy to read chart form and is sold on her website. www.homeopathylife.com. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For appointments call 905-278-0778.