By Jason Graham


Do you want a safe, natural alternative to chemical cold formulas? Homeopathic cold remedies are time-tested, having been used by hundreds of millions of people since their introduction in the late 1800s. They contain minute amounts of natural substances, diluted in a special way to retain potency while being so reduced that there is no toxicity whatsoever. Their popularity testifies to their efficacy.

Homeopathy is a traditional branch of medicine, created in the late 1800s and used widely before the discovery of penicillin. It is still regulated by the FDA in the United States. This treatment protocol follows the philosophy of 'like cures like'. A great example is the use of the onion - allium - to treat the sniffles and watering eyes that often accompany a cold. As most of us know, cutting up an onion causes these symptoms; a minute amount of the vegetable relieves them.

The amount of onion in the remedy is so minute that it cannot be detected under a microscope. This is because the active ingredient is diluted many times in milk sugar. Many scoffers say that this kind of remedy can't possibly work, but millions of people around the world beg to differ. They have used homeopathy - like arnica for muscle soreness or bruising - and know it works.

Finally, the practitioners and manufacturers of homeopathic remedies truly follow the principle of 'do no harm' while treating a patient. The remedies in an over-the-counter potency are safe for everyone to use. They are even effective for animals, which refutes the 'placebo effect' criticism of many scoffers.

Tissue salts are made from milk sugar and minerals found in human tissue. These are safe even for young children, and many parents wouldn't dream of giving their children ibuprofen, known to have the potential to harm internal organs. Ferr phos keeps a fever under control, while allowing the rise in internal temperature to function as an infection fighter.

Nat mur, another tissue salt, regulates water in the body and is used for runny noses. It also can help with dehydration, a worry for parents of young children who may not eat or drink readily when ill. Kali phos is another; among other things, it is often used for coughs and seems to be able to deflect croup from becoming severe. It's always worth trying natural alternatives before resorting to something that may have dangerous side effects, like ibuprofen.

Almost every pharmacy and grocery store now has some homeopathic cold formulas on their shelves. There are formulas for infants on up to senior citizens. Homeopathy comes in tablets, called 'pellets' in the trade, in liquids, and in lozenges. Another part of the philosophy of this branch of medicine is that a minute amount of a substance, properly prepared, is more potent than a large amount in bringing about recovery.

Homeopathy deserves a place in every family medicine cabinet. It is safe, effective, and affordable. Go online to learn more about this kind of therapy for life's minor ills. You may find that you need far fewer doctor's visits and find satisfaction in caring for your family - and yourself - in a natural way. People have been doing so for over a century with homeopathy.




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