Winter brings both lots of physiological changes that can predispose individuals to various acute and chronic illnesses as the body has to continually adapt to environmental changes. Colder temperatures, limited sunlight exposure, reduced physical activity and other lifestyle changes can affect immunity and overall health. Respiratory tract infections, musculoskeletal pains, dermatological complaints and aggravation of chronic diseases are commonly observed during the colder months.

Here homeopathy can come to the rescue with a few simple remedies that can boost immunity, reduce susceptibility to cold, as well as acting as a preventative health care measure to restore balance and improves resistance against seasonal diseases thus keeping the winter ills away.

Aconite

Acute conditions after sudden exposure to cold, dry wind; marked anxiety and restlessness. Aconite works best if taken at the first sign of infection. Fever and chills may alternate, there can be a strong thirst, and a sore throat.

Allium Cepa

Clear, profuse, acrid nasal discharge, burns nostril and upper lips. Watering eyes that may burn.

Anas Barb

Anas Barb can be used for the symptomatic relief of the early stages of cold and flu. As a preventative measure, you can take Anas Barb at the slightest of symptoms such as just feeling ‘off colour’ to prevent a worsening of symptoms.

Arsenicum Album

Recurrent respiratory infections, burning pains and weakness. Chills and exhaustion, with anxious restlessness. Thirsty for sips of water. Watery, running nose. Fits of sneezing, cough maybe present that is dry and wheezy. Stomach upset; pain & diarrhoea may also be present.

Belladonna

Sudden onset with a high fever or alternating chills and heat, flushed face. Sore throat may be present, pounding headache and a nagging cough. There will be marked congestion, redness and throbbing pains with most symptoms.

Bryonia

Headache and achy pain through entire body. Grumpy and miserable. All symptoms are worse for movement. Dry mouth, dry lips, dry nose. Great thirst for cold drinks.

Ferrum Phos

Ferrum Phos is a tissue salt that has traditionally been used in the early stages of inflammatory conditions. It can be taken at the onset of any acute condition to provide symptomatic relief and boost immunity.

Hepar Sulph

Suppurative conditions; thick yellowish/green discharges, sore throat with splinter like pains, cough with thick expectoration, extreme sensitivity to cold.

Kali Bich

Kali Bich is commonly used for thick, gluey or ropy discharges from the mucous membranes. The person may have pains in small spots about the face, caused from sinusitis. Kali Bich is also a helpful remedy for arthritic pains that move from joint to joint or alternate with respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms. Those needing Kali Bich often feel chilly, gloomy and irritable.

Mercurious

For persons prone to throat infections, skin complaints, inflamed intestine and urinary tract infections. Symptoms include: Profuse salivation, infected throat, night sweats, bad taste in mouth, bad breath, intense thirst. Generally feels toxic!

Nux Vomica

Dry, stuffed-up nose and scrappy throat. Chilly, shivers if uncovered, can’t get warm. Very irritable and desires warm drinks.

Pulsatilla

The nose is blocked indoors in warm stuffy rooms, outdoors it streams a yellowish/green discharge from the nose.

Rhus tox

Joint pains and stiffness worse in cold and damp weather, better by movement.

Calcarea Carb

Individuals with low immunity, frequent colds, profuse perspiration, and chilly disposition.

Natrum sulph

Asthma and joint complaints aggravated in cold and damp weather.

I hope you find the above helpful to enjoy better health during the Winter months!

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