There is a general misconception about the H1N1 swine flu.  The misconception is that the swine flu kills people with a strong immune system.  This is totally false. People with a strong immune system are at a much lower risk than people with weak immune systems.  Homeopathic remedies help to trigger the body's own immune system to help fight of ailments such as swine flu quicker than if they had not taken anything at all. 

  Homeopathic remedies unlike allopathic medicine are individualized for most ailments.  Fortunately, colds and flus do not need to be individualized as much as compared to other illness and ailments. 

  Homeopathy was proved to be very effective in dealing with the last swine flu outbreak in 1918.  The homeopathy group had the lowest death rate during this outbreak. The following remedies were effective during the last swine flu outbreak.

  Gelsemium was the most commonly used homeopathic remedy during the last outbreak.  This remedy is to combat feeling chills from the swine flu.  The remedy also combats aches and pains associated with the swine flu.  The remedy should help the body recover quicker from the body aches and chills.  The person will feel really tired and may lay in their bed all day.  They may also experience head aches,a painful dry cough and sneezing with mucus discharge.  The person also has a lack of thirst.

  Aconite was used for milder and more acute flu symptoms.  The person may not necessarily experience the full burnt of the flu. They may experience some sneezing and a runny nose.  The flu seems to come on all of a sudden.  Children would be the best for this type of H1N1 remedy since they typically have milder symptoms of the H1N1.

  Baptisa is used when the flu is causing gastrointestinal problems.  This may be things such as diarrhoea stools and constant stomach aches.  Symptoms of the flu are still present but the gastrointestinal problems are creating the most issues.

   It is recommended to keep some Gelsemium handy during this swine flu season even if you get a vaccine.  The swine flu vaccine does not guarantee saftey.  Also, currently there is a huge shortage of swine flu vaccine so it is very unlikely that everyone will be able to obtain a swine flu vaccination.  Try the remedies to start in a 6X potency.  Take 3 to 5 pills three times a day.  You can take more medicine if you feel the flu is coming on strong.

  Homeopathy is seen by many to be very effective in fighting the colds, coughs and flu.  Homeopathy offers a wide range of remedies to help fight flu like conditions.  These remedies have no side effects and help many people get rid of flu like symptoms quicker than just normally fighting off the flu.

   The remedies used to fight the common cold include Ferrum Phos, Nux Vomica, Natrum Muriaticum and Pulsatilla.  Ferrum Phos are used to combat colds that come on slowly.  Mild fever may occur as well a sore throat.  Nux Vomica is used to fight colds that results in chills, runny nose and blocked nose.  Sneezing, watery eyes and sore throat also may occur.  Natrium Muriaticum is used to fight colds with constant sneezing and thin discharge of mucus.   Pulsatilla is used for colds that cause an headache abover the eyes.  Can not smell anything because the nose is so stuffed up.  This cold causes the person not to want to drink liquid .

  Three remedies to deal with coughs are Aconite, Bryonia and Pulsatilla.  Aconite is used to treat coughs that are dry.   These type of cough comes very quickly. This cough causes extreme thirst.  The person with this cough is usually very sensitive to smoke.  Bryonia is used to treat coughs that cause chest pain. These coughs are accompanied by headaches and fever.  The cough generally feels better by drinking something warm like hot tea.  Pulsatilla is used to treat cough that causes mucus to be coughed up.  This type of cough causes a poor appetite and lack of thirst.  Tongue may have a white coating.

  The homeopathic remedies to treat the flu are aconite, belladonna, Gelsemium and Bryonia.  Aconite is used to treat the flu that causes restlessness.  This type of flu may cause a high fever quickly and sore throat.  Fresh air usually makes the person with this type of flu feel better.  Belladonna is used to treat flu with a high fever.  The fever comes on suddenly.  Face is flushed with a sore throat.  The person may have loss of balance and possible confusion.  Gelsemium are used to treat flus that cause chills and weakness.  This flu causes chills all over the body.  Little thirst even though there is a fever.  The person will experience a splitting headache along with fatigue.  Byronia is used to treat the flu with a severe throbbing headache.  This flu causes an extremely painful headache which is worsen by coughing.  This flu causes extreme dehydration.  Sleep and rest definitely help make this type of flu better.   Another remedy to try to fight the flu is Anas Barbariae.  This remedy is for general use of the flu.  If you do not feel like symptom matching your flu, this remedy is the way to go.  This remedy is mass produced by Boiron.  Boiron calls the remedy oscillococcinum.

  You can see that there are a wide range of homeopathic remedies to fight the cold, cough and flu.  Find the remedies that match closest to the symptoms that you are experencing.  Start the remedies in a 6X dosage and drink plenty of water to help fight these ailments.

 References

Complete Guide To Homeopathy

Dr. Lockie and Dr. Geddes.

Homeopathic remedies and combinations for Flu/Cold

There are several homeopathic remedies available to combat flu effectively. At the very first sign that flu is developing, take 1/2 tube of Anas barbariae (marketed under various brand names, including Oscillococcinum) every two hours, for a total of five doses. Combination flu remedies work in majority of cases i f you take one in the first 4 to 12 hours after you start having symptoms. Click here to find out more about Oscillococcinum.

Specific Remedies (click below to learn more about these single remedies to combat flu)

Aconitum napellus:

Apis mellifica:

Arsenicum album:

Belladonna:

Bryonia: