The Mitchell Hill Clinic’s Homeopathic practitioner Gabrielle Townsend gives advice on how to help with colds, flu, high fevers, food poisoning and hangovers too! Over to Gabrielle…
The chances are that we will all succumb to some sort of bug or virus during the dark winter months.
Below is a chart of remedies that a Homeopathic practitioner may consider when making a prescription for acute conditions.
You can purchase most of these remedies from health food shops and chemists, but I would recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified Homeopath regarding dosage and potency.
Should you wish to purchase any of these remedies, I can provide them in a handy kit formation that is easy to carry around with you or keep at home in your medicine cabinet.
| Remedy | When to Use | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Aconite | Number 1 Remedy for Nipping Colds in the Bud Acute infections with VERY SUDDEN onset. Coughs, colds, repiratory problems. Fear, shock and anxiety. “For fear or fright give aconite”. |
Better for warmth, lying down, fresh air and quiet.
Worse for stuffy rooms, crowds. AT NIGHT |
| Nux Vomica | Number 1 Remedy for Hangovers Great hangover cure, use after over- indulgence of any kind causing headaches, indigestion, bloating, flatulence. Irritability and insomnia. Colds and flu with runny nose by day, but blocked at night. |
Better for warmth and rest, sleep. Better for firm pressure on the abdomen.
Worse for cold and over excertion. |
| Arsenicum | Number 1 Remedy for Food Poisoning Vomiting and upset tummy, food poisoning, burning stinging vomiting. Exhaustion and dehydration. Fever that is hot to touch, but patient feels chilled inside. |
Better for warmth, movement, sips of water.
Worse for cold, and between midnight and 2am. |
| Gelsemium | Number 1 Remedy for Flu Flu, sore throats, weakness, limp limbs, chills, fevers and headaches, heavy drooping eyelids. Lack of thirst even during fever. Exam nerves and stage fright. |
Better for profuse urination, sweating, for stimulants {caffeine, alcohol}.
Worse for suprises and shocks. |
| Belladona | Number 1 Remedy for Very High Fevers Patient is burning hot and red. Eyes are glassy and pupils dilated. Complaints have a sudden onset. Thirsty and crave lemonade. |
Better for lying down.
Worse for touch, jarring, movement. At 3am. |
Please feel free to contact me should you require any help or advice.
I am currently offering a ‘Drop in Clinic’ on Saturday mornings at The Mitchell Hill Clinic in Truro from 9am till 11am. It is not necessary to make an appointment, so please feel free to pop in for any advice or for a free informal chat so that I can asses your situation and help you accordingly.
11am until 1pm are appointment only slots and home visits can be arranged. Please call the Clinic on 01872 274774 to book or email me for more information.
Gabrielle Townsend LCCH, BSYhom.