USE THIS REMEDY IF:
you have some or all of the following complaints: coughing, sneezing, runny nose, exhaustion, loss of appetite, aching body, fever, chills and perspiration. These complaints usually herald the onset of a flu. The main difference between a flu and cold is this: a flu acts systemically, producing fever and aching. A cold is more localized.If you have persistent nausea, indigestion, diarrhea or vomiting as predominant complaints, use one of the following remedies instead of this one:
STOMACH FLU , page 257,NAUSEA AND VOMITING , page 193, orFOOD POISONING , page 149.SPECIAL INDICATORS: (You should have one or more of these)
Aching in the musclesAching in the joints
Fever and chills
FatigueHOW TO USE THIS REMEDY:
Make and drink this remedy every 15 minutes until your flu begins to subside. You can also make and drinkSTIMULATING YOUR HEALING RESPONSE , page 253, every time you use this remedy.Stop using the remedy as soon as you feel restored.
If you experience no improvements after 3 glasses of this remedy, switch to the most appropriate among the alternative remedies listed below, or use the RESISTANCE, page 229.
ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES TO CONSIDER:
Stomach Flu, page 257Often a flu comes on after an intense period of work. Consider completing your recuperation with the most appropriate among these remedies:
Sudden High Fever, page 265
Ache, page 73
Resistance, page 229
The Cold Preventative, page 277Fatigue, page 129
Stress, page 261
Tension Release, page 273MEDICAL ALERT:
Remember that it's easy to get a relapse of the flu, often with more serious consequences the second time. Be sure to get plenty of rest after, as well as during, a flu. Let your energy guide you. Do not overspend it.Flu can lead to sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis and pneumonia. If your flu symptoms don't get better in a few days, or if new symptoms develop, get medical help.
The Well Adult: for a thorough discussion of influenza see page 215.
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