Everywhere I go folks are asking me about the cold and flu kit that I suggest in my office and on radio so that you will be prepared. It WAS on the blog in the past, but nooooooooooo………………………… you guys didn’t read or take it seriously until now that there are lots of kids and adults coming down with the cold, flu and other assorted viruses. (A little Bronx guilt!!!) So, here it is again - listen up!
Do Not
• Do not use “cold” medicines as they have no discernable effects and can actually make things worse as well as be life threatening in the case of children.
• Do not use acetaminophen (Tylenol, other brands) as it may prolong the cold or flu - unless the pain, fever and aches are simply too much to bear. The same may be true for Aleve, Motrin, etc., although this class of medication (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) does control fever and pain better.
• Do not demand antibiotics from your doctor as they are near useless most of the time and can cause resistant germs to develop.
Do
• Drink lots of fluids.
• Call your doctor with questions or if fever and malaise persist.
• Get the flu vaccine! (No, it does not always work and yes, you could get a reaction which is RARE but for the 30- 40% that it helps, it can really relieve your symptoms.)
• Use salt water drops like Ocean to clear your nose.
• Get lots of rest/ sleep.
Keep these at home (they can be bought over the counter):
1. Cold Eze Homeopathic Lozenges - Take AT THE VERY FIRST SIGNS OF A COLD.
2. Sinusin by Heel - is great for nasal congestion due to colds.
3. Umcka by Nature’s Way – take for chest congestion/bronchitis.
4. Bronchalis Homeopathic by Heel - take with Umcka for Bronchitis.
5. American ginseng by Native Essence - take at the first sign of a cold. (This brand is Wisconsin grown and processed in New Mexico - not China! If you can’t find it, we can send it to you from my office. Call (480) 661- 1880.
6. Sambucol by Nature’s Way- If you DO get the flu, this Black Elderberry extract can relieve symptoms and shorten the course of your illness.
7. Oscillococcinum (homeopathic remedy) - At the very first sign of the flu, this remedy might just thwart it. A MUST when traveling as each compact tube can be packed conveniently, does not require cooling and can be taken on the plane with you.
where can I find your flu kit?
Hello Doc,
thanks for mentioning the cold/flu kit and guide last weekend. I looked on the KTAR site this evening and found it. I am one of the first of my family to go straight to the Doc for antibiotics for a cold and sinus infection. I will get the items in the kit and try it when a cold comes along, thanks again.
What do you suggest for Gerd at between 2 and 4 am? I take Omaprozole but it does not work and don’t want to take any other proton pump inhibitors. Help!
what about allergies? I always had suffered from allergies, I am 35 years old and active (since I am in the reserves and I have to work out to mantain my endurance). Three years ago I was under the alergy shot, but I stopped. Here again with allegies and I am afraid to develop ashma, since I cannot breath at night. I already went to the doctor and he gave me an inhalator (albuterol sulfate). I only use it at night. My next appointment is in a week. What should I do? Which homeopathic alternatives do I have? Should I move from AZ?