Self-treatment for a cold

What helps with colds

Possibilities of self-treatment for common cold in naturopathy
In minor cases of acute cold, e.g. As part of a simple cold, fasting for two to three days with hot water, broth and herbal teas, to prevent mucilage. Dairy products must be avoided at all costs. After three days you can switch to cooked vegetables. Keep warm and rest (if possible) while sitting.

Phytotherapy:
Regular inhalation, e.g. with sea salt, a handful of thyme, sage or peppermint leaves frees the nose. Ginger root, lime blossom and the white willow, the vegetable, are suitable as tea „aspirin“, which expectorant and counteracts body aches. The elderberry is also highly recommended, as its berries contain a lot of vitamin C, its bark and roots have a laxative effect (elimination of toxins) and the flowers strengthen the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.

Biochemistry:
At the first signs of cold, e.g. Nose cribbling, take first the Schüssler salt No.3, Ferrum phos., If the runny nose has broken out, comes the No.4, potassium sulf. in alternation.

Homeopathy for a cold

Homeopathy:
Since, according to the homeopathic law, the remedy is not found against one but for one particular constitution, expert, therapeutic counseling is necessary for a profound cure. Trying can be made in the powers D6, D12 e.g. Aconitum (sudden onset, dry, stuffy nose with little discharge), Belladonna (severe onset, fever, possibly cold with blood), Dulcamara (after nasal discharge, copious nasal discharge, thick, yellow mucus), Allium cepa (wounding, burning, watery Runny nose) or Euphrasia (mild, watery runny nose, reddened eyes, tearing stream of water).

Emotional & Bach Flowers:
help by balancing mental states, which can reduce physical disorders. As in the self-assessment „blind spots“ can not be avoided, it is helpful to have the appropriate Bach flowers by professional practitioners with an objective look and good knowledge of flower descriptions to determine. The following considerations can be made in advance: what I have „Fed up“? What am I about? „peeved“? What has become too much for me? Who / what could not be warded off? Where could not I „No“ say?

at vasomotor cold can a „Kneipp“-Treatment for the nose to be tried, in which the nasal vessels are to be trained. For this purpose, ice cold water is drawn into the nose several times a day. Alternatively, moist cotton swabs in the freezer can be made for single use and used. In addition, the current way of life should be reconsidered and possibly therapeutic support should be sought to develop an appropriate stress treatment. Naturopathic practice also includes (ear) acupuncture, soft laser treatment, therapeutic hypnosis, and many other vegetative and constitutional treatment options. (Jvs)

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