Unfortunately, something as common as the cold can completely incapacitate you for longer than expected. While some people might just get the sniffles for a few days, a cold can leave others bedridden for weeks. Especially if you leave your cold without treating it, it can turn into something even more severe like bronchitis or pneumonia. However, many people do not want to flood their bodies with different medications to treat the symptoms of their cold. When this is the case, you should trust homeopathic doctors to help treat your cold. They take great care to ensure all homeopathic substances we give our patients are carefully selected for their individual needs to specifically treat what is ailing them.
Why Would a Homeopathic Remedy Be Best for Me?
Many times, a conventional doctor’s office will see your cold symptoms and flood your body with high doses of prescription medications that can cause other side effects or are highly general. A homeopathic doctor will look at each of your individual symptoms from your cold and determine precisely which doses of homeopathic medicine are appropriate for your body. Additionally, homeopathic medicine comes from natural resources like plants and minerals, so you know exactly what substances the doctor is giving to you.
Symptoms of the Common Cold
Before even meeting with us, you should be on the lookout for common symptoms of a cold. Some of these are:
- Headache
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Fever, and
- Runny Nose
What Kind of Treatments Would I Expect?
There are many homeopathic treatments for a cold. Although we would individualize your treatment plan, you could expect:
- Allium Cepa. When you suffer from upper respiratory problems like a running nose or eyes, allium cepa may be right for you. This substance is a form of diluted onion extracts and can help people who feel their symptoms worsen in warmer temperatures.
- Eupatorium Perfoliatum. This homeopathic remedy helps those who suffer from symptoms like sore and achy bones as well as a clogged and dry nose. It is derived from a North American perennial plant.
- Euphrasia Officinalis. This substance helps when the patient is suffering from symptoms that affect their eyes. It can help combat burning eye pain and a runny nose. It is an herb that has been used for many centuries.
What to Expect from Your First Appointment
While you may visit to have your cold treated, your homeopathic doctor may look at the body as a whole and determine how a change in your lifestyle and even your diet could also positively affect your health. Homeopathic healing does not just deal with your symptoms by giving you doses of medicine. Instead, they look to find ways to combat your ailment from many different avenues.
Who Can I Contact?
If you are suffering from a cold and would like to speak with a homeopathic doctor about safe and effective ways of healing you naturally. Call an office today to set up your first appointment!