Natural Remedies for Flu (Influenza)
Alternative Flu Treatments
Through history different cultures have approached ailments and symptoms of malice with natural elements found in nature. Nature has been the benchmark for what to do when people were out of balance. The most common forms of natural medicine considered by people are:
- Chinese Medicine
Originated thousands of years ago through meticulous observation of nature, the cosmos, and the human body. http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/Chinese-medicine.html
- Ayurveda
A form of healing practiced in India for 5000 years. It considers five elements and is based on the principles that humans are microcosmic representations of the entire universe and that health is the natural end of living in harmony with the environment. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Hindu+medicine
- Native American
Native American medicine is based on widely held beliefs about healthy living, the repercussions of disease-producing behavior, and the spiritual principles that restore balance.
www.healingtherapies.info/Native-American%20Medicine.htm
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0005/ai_2603000543/
- Homeopathy
Is a system of medicine whose fundamental principle is the law of similars—that like is cured by like. http://www.referencecenter.com/ref/reference/homeopat/homeopathy?invocationType=redirect&flv=1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy
- Naturopathic
An alternative medical system that focuses on natural remedies and the body’s ability to heal and maintain itself
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturopathic_medicine
http://www.aanmc.org/naturopathic-medicine.php
- Herbal Medicine
A practice that has existed since prehistoric times and used by 80% of the worlds population. It uses natural plant substances to treat and prevent illness
http://www.referencecenter.com/ref/reference/herbalm/herbal_medicine?invocationType=redirect&flv=1
Looking over some of these age proven practices a normal person may wonder how it has stood the test of time. Could it be that maybe it actually works from time to time? I have been told by Allopathic doctors (better known as MD’s) that herbal remedies are not as good as pharmaceutical drugs because drug companies find the “active” ingredient in the natural remedies, isolate them, test them, get them approved by the FDA, get the AMA to agree to using it and then proceed to determine the proper dosages that will work on everyone with “the disease”.
Alternatively, in speaking with a variety of practitioners that use natural remedies, their treatments are tailored to the individual and dosages are kept to a safe level to avoid complications. In principle every patient gets treated differently based on their specific symptoms.
Gary Null’s research implies that people are dying in the tens of thousands from adverse reactions to pharmaceutical drugs. http://www.scribd.com/doc/8109091/Death-By-Medicine-Gary-Null-The-Dangers-Of-Allopathy
It is difficult to find cases of people dying from adverse reactions to natural remedies. It is important to be aware of where you are getting your remedies and who is advising you. For example, over the years, there have been many cases of patent Chinese remedies that were found to be contaminated with pharmaceutical drugs.
Another caution is to be careful if you are taking prescription drugs and combining it with natural remedies. Some of the complications can be detrimental to your health.
In speaking with practitioners of natural medicines there are numerous suggestions as to how to deal with the symptoms of Influenza or the Flu. Below are some of those suggestions. Should you choose to try any of these it is highly advised again that you confer with your physician to monitor your progress.
How to avoid catching flu
- As a prevention – maintain a healthy immune system
- Regular bowel movements- at least once a day
- Colon cleanse
- Eat lots of fresh vegetables, fruit, grains and beans
- Eat plenty of berries
- Reduce or eliminate all heavily processed food and junk food
- Reduce or eliminate processed sugar products
- Drink plenty of clean water at room temperature
- Reduce or eliminate caffeine
- Get regular moderate exercise
- Eliminate factors in your life that cause fear. Best cure – understanding and communication.
- Use supplements to keep immune system strong:
- Garlic, probiotics, Echinacea, zinc, ginger, vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin D
- Take time to consciously breath
- Use natural cleaning products
- Reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption
- Good hygiene
- Do a random act of kindness
- Laugh a lot
Treating the symptoms of flu with natural remedies
- Natural antimicrobials [kills harmful bacteria, yeast, fungus, virus]
- Silver Solutions
- Excess use could cause Argyria or turning skin blue
- Mesosilver is the best then silverhydrosols
- Olive Leaf Extract http://www.olivus.com/
- Combinations of Chinese herbs by a qualified practitioner can be helpful
- Vitamin therapy
Remember to be careful with your body. Although natural remedies can work, it is important to monitor your health by conferring with your physician. Take the following into account if you’re sick:
- Vomiting, fever and diarrhea can lead to dehydration which could be fatal if not dealt with on a timely basis.
- A High Fever can cause organ and brain damage and can also be fatal
- Sinus and lung congestion can lead to more serious pneumonia and restricted breathing which could be fatal if not dealt with.
A simple warning to those who are frozen by fear generated by listening non stop to the media: Fear can really hurt your immune system.
In Chinese Medicine, Fear damages the Kidneys, Sadness the Lungs, too much thinking digestion and Anger the Liver. We need all those organs and systems to function optimally in order to heal. Trusting in yourself or something bigger than all of us can help overcome the fear and frenzy. This trust is called Faith by some.
