Feeling poorly at Christmas
Are you one of the unlucky people that when you get time off, especially at Christmas time you come down with ‘flu or some other bug?
You are not alone. Many people who are rarely sick during the year find that as Christmas arrives they come down with 'flu. This is usually because in the run up to Christmas they find themselves rushing around buying presents, food, planning, collecting friends and family and trying to finish work before taking time off.
This puts untold pressure on the body and our bodies deal with this by producing stress hormones, such as adrenaline. In the short-term adrenaline can help to ward off infection. When we stop for the holidays and begin to relax, our stress hormones drop and this is when we can become more susceptible to illness.
Of course not all of us will get sick when we stop and relax, especially if we have been taking care of our diet and making sure we get enough sleep and rest whenever possible. If you have been working flat out or have been under pressure you probably won’t be surprised if you come down with something especially if that is your normal pattern.
If you do find you become sick over the holiday period it is important to listen to your body and to rest.
I thought it might be helpful to share the top 5 homeopathic ‘flu remedies that will certainly help should you fall ill. They should be taken every 1-2 hours up to 10 doses. In acute cases it is okay to repeat the remedies more often because the body will be using up the remedies. As soon as there is any improvement it is important to STOP taking the remedy and only take again if symptoms return. Homeopathy gently stimulates the body to heal.
Aconite
‘flu with restlessness and comes on suddenly with a high fever. You may have a sore throat and might also feel apprehensive with fear.
Belladonna
‘flu with high fever and comes on suddenly, your face is red and flushed, throbbing pains, there is confusion and delirium.
Eupatorium Perfoliatum
'flu with deep aching in the bones and muscles followed by chills and fever. Painful soreness of eyes, a heavy aching head. Restless but motion makes it feel worse. Thirsty for cold drinks especially before and during the chill and fever. Cough with a sore chest and may have to hold the chest when coughing.
Gelsemium
‘flu with chills and weakness. You have chills up and down your spine, sore throat. There is no thirst despite having a fever. Legs feel weak and shaky, pain in the bones and a bursting headache.
Bryonia
flu with a severe throbbing headache and is made worse by coughing or moving the eyes. There will be a need to drink lots of fluids with dehydration. Irritability with a desire to be at home.
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