With the winter months, the average person will get sick at least twice during the changing seasons or during the coldest times of the year. While many of us rely on prescription medicine, Homeopathic remedies are starting to gather a following as people attempt to develop their immune systems and rely on natural agents combined with a stronger immune system for colds and flu prevention. Unfortunately homeopathic remedies have gotten a bit of a negative reputation with many formulas being labelled as archaic and that of “someone’s grandmother” but seeing as many pharmaceutical cures has basis in nature, there are some effective option in homeopathic remedies that can cure the aches and pains of the winter months. Doctors will all agree that relying on your immune system for disease prevention is the most effective and best possible option and that antibiotic use can create long term immune system issues, but in saying all this there are times when drugs are necessary to ensure optimal health. In saying this, let’s take a look at some popular homeopathic remedies that work for colds and flu in the winter months.
What Homeopathic remedies work
- Echinacea – Of the daisy family, this plant offers more of a prevention homeopathic remedy to that of a cure. Using both the root and plant juice extracts, many studies have shown that as a preventative option, Echinacea can reduce the chance of catching the common cold by up to 50% and can shorten the duration of a cold by almost a day and a half when taken as a cure.
- Oscillococcinum – This remedy is made from the liver and heart of a duck and while seeming a trifle barbaric has been proven by many medical journals to be extremely effective as a natural cure for the symptoms of cold and flu. Not only for sniffles, this homeopathic remedy can combat the pains and fever associated with the more viral strains of colds and flu. The derived medicine is also said to heavily cut the duration of sickness for flu victims.
- GoldenSeal – Another plant variety, Goldenseal stimulates the spleen where most of your antibodies are produced for fighting diseases and gets to work in fighting off colds and flus. This versatile herb can be used for combat of many different diseases, but in producing antibodies is sure to get you on your way to feeling healthier soon.
- Garlic and Ginger – Garlic, like Echinacea is renowned, and has been for centuries, has having amazing properties for immune system boosting. Often given to the slaves in the Roman Era to keep them healthy, it is sure to perk you up in a bowl of soup. Ginger is a mild sedative that encourages sleep to get your body fighting fit and also will soothe that core throat from coughing. Combine these two into a winning formula as a homeopathic remedy.
Using these options may keep you off of the long term sickness list this winter. As always, be conscious of your health and should your symptoms persist or infections occur then you should consult your doctor. Homeopathic remedies are a cost effective and healthy alternative to building up your immune system for the winter.
Dave is a freelance writer that has spent years working in the healthcare logistics industry with both homeopathic and pharmaceutical products. Dave has been involved in both vaccine delivery and homeopathic remedy production and can assert the importance of both in the healthcare industry.
