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Flu and Homeopathy
 Flu
- Introduction
Causes
Symptoms
Complications
Risk factors
Steps to feel better after you get flu
Prevention
Safety of Flu vaccines
Homeopathic Approach
The flu or influenza is a highly contagious
respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It can
cause mild to severe illness.The influenza virus usually enters the
body through mucous membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes. When a person
with the flu coughs or sneezes, the virus then becomes airborne and can be
inhaled by anyone nearby. The flu virus will usually be prominent during the
fall and winter.
Every year in the United States, on average:
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5% to 20% of the population gets the flu,
- more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu
complications, and
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20,000-40,000 people die from flu.
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain
health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.
The flu is caused by three types (strains) of
viruses — influenza A, B and C. Type A is responsible for the deadly
influenza pandemics (worldwide epidemics) that strike every 10 to 40 years.
Type B can lead to smaller, more localized outbreaks that generally occur
every three to 15 years. And either types A or B can cause the flu that
circulates almost every winter. Type C is less common and causes only mild
symptoms.
Type C is a fairly stable virus, but types A
and B are constantly changing, with new strains appearing regularly. Once
you've had the flu, you develop antibodies to the virus that caused it, but
those antibodies won't protect you from new strains.
It is normal to mistake the flu for another ailment
such as a cold or just “feeling under the weather. Generally Flu appear 1
to 3 days after exposure to the virus. The onset of symptoms often seems
sudden. Symptoms can be mild or severe. They can become severe from mild
without much notice. Be aware of your body and monitor your body
temperature.
Common signs and symptoms of the flu include:
- Nasal congestion.
- Runny nose
- Fever over 101 F. Children with the flu tend to have higher fevers than adults have often as high as 103 to 105 F.
- Chills and sweats.
- Headache.
- Dry cough.
- Muscular aches and pains, especially in your back, arms and legs.
- Fatigue and weakness.
- Loss of appetite.
- Diarrhea and vomiting. Although children may have these signs, diarrhea and vomiting are rare in adults.
- Sore throat
Complications  Top
Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia,
ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic
medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or
diabetes.
For
most people, the flu is a drag, but it goes away in a week or two. But for
some people, the flu can make them very sick. Those groups include:
- babies and kids under
age 5
- people older than 65
- adults and kids who
have health problems, such as diabetes and asthma
Risk Factors Top
Infants, young children and people older than
65 are considered at high risk for complications from influenza.
Other risk factors are:
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Have a chronic disorder such as diabetes or heart, kidney or lung disease
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Have a weakened immune system from medications or HIV infection
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Will be in your second or third trimester of pregnancy during flu season
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Work in a health care facility where you're more likely to be exposed to the flu virus
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Are in regular, close contact with infants or young children
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Resident of a nursing home or other long term care facility
Children are at greater risk if they:
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Have
asthma or another chronic lung condition
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Have
cardiovascular disease
- Are
taking medications to suppress their immune system
- Have
sickle cell anemia, HIV infection, diabetes, chronic kidney disease,
chronic metabolic diseases or are on long-term aspirin therapy
Steps to feel better after you get Flu Top
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Take Rest
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Drink lots of liquids, like water, chicken broth and other fluids
- Wash your hands
- Eat right, Sleep tight
- Exercise regularly
- Limit Air travel
- Avoid crowds during Flu season
- Drink plenty of Water
Safety of Flu Vaccine Top
Check the following link to see Researchers Question
on Flu Vaccine Safety
http://www.healthcentral.com/newsdetail/408/8014836.html
Homeopathic Approach Top
According to homeopathy people are receiving flu
virus from some one, rather than some body is spreading it. Persons with
strong immunity will not get flu even if they get exposed to virus.
People can prevent flu attack by making their health and immunity strong.
Influenza virus stains change every year. Previous
vaccination or earlier suffering with flu do not protect you from
getting flu again.
Individually selected remedies to their unique set
of symptoms will give immediate relief with no side effects. Some may have
fever, headache and others may experience runny nose, vomiting and
Diarrhea.
Often one remedy with very few doses will take care
of all the symptoms. It will also boost immune system.
Homeopaths select remedies to specific combination
of symptoms to get fast relief with no side effects.
Some of the symptoms homeopaths consider in selecting the right remedy are given below:
- Flu with sever tiredness and body aches
- Flu with Hives
- Flu with runny nose
- Flu with diarrhea
- Flu with Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Chilliness during fever
- Flu in old people
- Pain remaining after Flu
- Recurrent Flu
- Weakness remaining after Flu
- Flu with headache.
- Flu with pneumonia
- Grippal Influenza
- Flu associated with ear infection
- Flu associated with Asthma
- Flu associated with Sinus infection
- Flu in Rainy weather
- Flu in Winter
Homeopathic remedies will cure Flu as well as prevent other complications.
Contact Mrs. Madhavi Kasam Top
Mrs. Madhavi Kasam is a Classical Homeopath, graduated with a Bachelor of
Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (B.H.M.S) from the Health University,
Hyderabad, India. Currently, she is providing homeopathic services in Metro
Atlanta, Georgia. She can be reached at madhavi@homoeo.com or
770-622-0588
DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not
meant to diagnose or treat any health condition and is not a replacement for
treatment by a healthcare provider.
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