TREATMENT
Influenza
is best treated in the early or preventative stages to avoid aggressive
therapies.
*Oscilococcinum
(Anas barbariae) (Boiron)
A homeopathic remedy from Boiron is very helpful at the beginning
and first signs of a flu.
One unit dose tube at the onset of symptoms (dissolve entire contents
of tube in the mouth). Repeat for 2 more doses at 6 hour intervals
*Oregano
Oil (SuperReg) Pacific Health Sciences
Oregano Oil in its oral grade form is a strong effective immune stimulator
and anti pathogenic substance.
4 drops on the tongue followed by a cup of water. Avoid contact with
lips.
*Olive Leaf extract capsules (Pure Encapsulations) (17-23% oleuropein
and bioflavanoids)
Olive leaf extact has been shown to be helpful as a potential anti
viral substance
2 caps 2x/dy when symptoms are present.
*Instant
Immune liquid extract (PHS)
A powerful combination of immune enhancing herbs such as Cordyceps,
Reishi and Shitake, combined with Zinc, Vit C, Colostrum, Propolis,
Coloidal Silver, Larex and other herbs that help fight off pathogens
while stimulating the immune system.
3 droppers in a small amount of water every 2 hours when symptoms
are present.
*Thymus
150 (Atrium)
Thymus glandular is shown to be supportive of increased immune function
in compromised situations.
2 tabs 2x/dy during symptoms
*Pro
Boost (Longevity Science)
Thymic Protein A, a protein extract from the thymus gland has been
shown to be a helpful immune stimulator of the thymus gland.
One or Two Packets / dy
*Clear
Lung Plus liquid extract (Pacific Health Sciences)
Thins respiratory mucous, increases expectoration, anti-infective
in lung conditions. Herbs and colloidal silver.
3-4 droppers in a small amount of water every two to three hours during
symptoms.
**Zinc lozenges
Helpful if sore throat is a symptom.
**L-Lysine Herpanicine (Diamond)
An anti-viral amino acid.
2caps - 2x/dy
**NAC (N-acetylcysteine) (Pure Encapsulations)
An amino acid derivative of L-cysteine NAC has a high affinity for
lung tissue which it supports through mucolytic and antioxidant action.
Thins mucous and increases tissue levels of Glutathione a powerful
antioxidant.
1-2 capsules per day (1000mg caps) between meals
**AntiOxidant
(Super AntiOxidant) (Montiff)
Antioxidants are helpful in a variety of immune system challenges
whenever free radical production is increased.
2 caps - 2x/dy During symptoms and preventatively.
*Other helpful Homeopathic Remedies:
Bryonia:
(Wild Hops)
Pain produced is a stitching, tearing; worse by motion, better rest.
Mucous membranes are all dry.
Physical weakness.
Irritable.
Talks of business.
Modalities:
Worse, warmth, any motion, morning, eating, hot weather, exertion,
touch.
Cannot sit up gets faint and sick.
Better, lying on painful side, pressure, rest, cold things.
Gelsemiuim sempervirens:
(Yellow Jasmine)
Motor Paralysis.
Dizziness, drowsiness, dullness, and trembling.
Paralysis of various groups of muscles about the eyes, throat, chest,
larynx, sphincter, extremities, etc.
Muscular weakness.
Infuenza.
Dullness, languor, listless.
Apathy regarding illness.
Modalities;
Worse, damp weather, fog, before a thunderstorm, emotion, or
excitement, bad news, tobacco-smoking, when thinking of his
ailments; at 10 a. m.
Better, bending forward, by profuse urination, open air, continued
motion, stimulants.
Ferrum Phos.
(Phosphate of Iron)
Early stages of febrile conditions.
Nervous, sensitive, anaemic, with the false plethora and easy flushing.
Face more active than gelsemium.
The remedy for the first stage of all febrile disturbances and infalmmations
before exudation sets in. expecially for catarrhal affections ofthe
respiratory tract. Ferr. phos. 3x increases haemoglobin.
Modalities:
Worse, at night and 4 to 6 a.m.; touch, jar, motion, right
side. Better, cold appications.
Baptisia:
(Wild Indigo)
The symptoms of this drug are of an asthenic type (loss of strength,
weakness), simulating low fevers, septic conditions of the blood ,
malarial poisoning, and extreme prostration. Great muscular soreness
and putrid phenomena always are present.
Thinks he is broken or double, and tosses about the bed trying to
get pieces together. Inability to think. Ideas confused. Falls asleep
while being spoken to.
Modalities:
Worse; humid, heat; fog; indoors.
Eupatorium perforatum:
(Thoroughwort)
Relieves pain in limbs and muscles that accompanies some forms of
febrile disease, like malaria and influenza.
Bone pain.
Worn out constitutions from inebriety.
Modalities:Worse periodically. Better, by conversation,
by getting on hands and knees.
Arsenicum album:
(Arsenious Acid)-Arsenic Trioxide
A profoundly acting remedy on every organ and tissue.
Restlessness, with nightly aggravation. Great exhaustion after the
sllghtest exertion. Irritable weakness. Burning pains. Seaside complaints.
Fear fright and worry. Ptomaine poisoning. Odor of discharges are
putrid. Septic infections and low vitality. Great anguish and restlessness.
Changes place continually. Fears.
Modalities:
Worse, wet weather, ater midnight; from cold, cold drinks,
or food. Seashore. Right side. Better from heat; from head
elevated; warm drinks.
Other Helpful Products:
Thymex
(Standard Process)
Congaplex (Standard Process)
Gan Mau Ling (Chinese Patent formula)
Zhon Gan Ling (Chinese Patent formula)