Autumn Cold & Homeopathy
Autumn can affect us both emotionally and physically. The change of season often causes many colds, as temperatures drop and mornings and evenings become cooler.
As fall approaches, our focus naturally shifts to strengthening the immune system so it can fight off viral infections — what we all know as the common cold.
Common symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, hoarseness, cough, fever, headache, chills, body aches, fatigue, and more.
A cold usually starts with a runny nose and sneezing with clear nasal discharge, which may later become yellowish or greenish in color.
No matter how healthy a lifestyle we follow, a cold is something that almost no one can escape. While a mild cold can be unpleasant to deal with, a severe cold can affect our daily activities and keep us confined to our bed.
Homeopathy can help with a quick recovery and provide relief... from body aches and stuffy nose, and watch out... Without a lot of cost !!
Our bodies regularly come into contact with many different types of viruses, bacteria, and generally pathogenic microorganisms – which can cause us various infections. How we react depends on our immune system.
In homeopathy, we take into account that symptoms that appear during periods of seasonal change are part of a broader picture, related to the temperament and peculiarities of each individual.
Often a mild cold with a runny nose and sneezing is a wonderful way that our body and immune system chooses to self-heal.
A severe cold with intense symptoms compared to a simple one pushes us to take action.
Homeopathy treats symptoms quickly, reduces intensity, and helps the body recover.
Along with homeopathic medicines, there are ways to help our immune system, see immune system strengthening and homeopathy.
There are many homeopathic medicines that can help us cope with a cold:
Arsenicum Album
is beneficial in treating the common cold, especially when there is a thin watery discharge from the nose that causes a burning sensation, and the nose may be stuffy. Most of the time, it is accompanied by sneezing. Those who need it feel worse in cold air. We also choose it when with the above symptoms there is weakness, anxiety and fear.
Aconite
It is undoubtedly the best and most effective treatment when someone catches a cold after sudden exposure to cold air. It is also an excellent treatment for the early stages of many inflammatory conditions. It helps when there is a slight nasal discharge with a stuffy nose, and sneezing. There may be pain at the root of the nose, headache, and fever.
Allium Cepa
It is suitable when the following symptoms appear: there is a clear, caustic nasal discharge that burns the skin on the upper lip; red eyes with abundant mild tears; tickling in the throat; painful dry cough; and thirst.
Belladonna
When the onset of symptoms is sudden and intense, with redness of the face, high fever with cold extremities and severe headache. It is used when there is a watery discharge from the nostrils, especially on one side, with sneezing and nasal discomfort. Along with this sore throat, painful swallowing, severe redness and swelling of the throat are also felt. Coughing with sneezing may also occur.
Bryonia
can help when there is a harsh, dry cough with pain in the chest and ribs that is made worse by movement. Symptoms also include irritability, and thirst.
Drosera
This remedy can be taken when there is a dry cough, aggravated at night and by the warmth of the bed, caused by talking or laughing, with a tickling sensation in the throat.
Natrum Mur
When a cold begins with sneezing. Common colds that begin with sneezing are apt to be treated admirably with this remedy. Along with the sneezing, there is a thin watery nasal discharge. It may be followed by a stuffy nose which may also cause loss of smell.
Hepar Sulph
for stuffy nose. This medicine is most effective in treating cases of stuffy nose. More specifically, it is indicated for stuffy nose from exposure to cold air that causes sneezing. There is great sensitivity to cold air, and the slightest draft.
Gelsemium
the onset of a cold appears with severe pain in the body, weakness with lethargy, drowsiness, and heaviness in the head are noted. You notice a lack of thirst.
Ipecacuanha
This medicine helps with dry, annoying coughs that cause nausea and are accompanied by increased salivation.
Kali Bichromicum
is used in later stages of cold: thick, yellow or greenish discharge with strings, which is difficult to remove from the nose, sinus headache with pressure at the root of the nose, pain in the head or face, hoarse voice, improvement with heat and when lying down.
Pulsatilla
For thick yellow-green nasal discharge. This remedy is best suited if you are in the later stages of the common cold when the nasal discharge begins to change color to yellow-green and the consistency from thin to thick. Along with this, nasal congestion and loss of smell may occur. Thirst is absent. Support and comfort are needed.
Rhus Tox
cold with redness and swelling of the throat, severe pain in the bones. Sneezing, dry cough, worse from evening to midnight. Better with movement, and warmth.
Along with homeopathic treatment, rest and plenty of fluids will greatly help with recovery. Choose a light diet with soups, fresh fruits, vegetables, and plenty of fresh air. Recurrent colds in adults and children require a special approach. Regarding the method of taking it, and which homeopathic medicine is suitable for your case, I am at your disposal.
* This information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It does not replace medical consultation with your doctor or homeopath.