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Prevention and
Treatment of H1NI (Swine) Flu:
An Integrative
Approach - Overview
The Phoenix Institute of
Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) and the American
Medical College of Homeopathy (AMCH) have partnered to
provide public information for alternative medicine
treatment of the H1N1 flu. Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (AOM) and Homeopathic Medicine (HM) are simple,
low-cost modalities offering immediate, effective, and
easily accessible treatment for influenza. Both are
tools that work in conjunction with other conventional
treatment methods. Suggestions below are for
information only and are not given to replace the need
to see a qualified AOM or HM practitioner. Consult your
AOM or HM practitioner for dosing and frequency
recommendations.
History
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Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine |
Homeopathic Medicine |
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AOM has a 4000 year history of treating all forms of
chronic and acute illness, including influenza |
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HM has a 200 year history of treating pandemic
influenza that is effective, safe, gentle and
cost-effective
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During the 1918 swine flu epidemic, US homeopathic
hospitals had a mortality rate of 1% whereas
conventional hospitals had a mortality rate of
30-60%1 |
Prevention
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Asian Medicine |
Homeopathic Medicine |
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AOM can be effective at preventing the flu |
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HM can be effective at preventing the flu |
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Specific herbs that are effective for prevention
include:
-Jade Windscreen Formula
-Astragallus |
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Specific homeopathic medicines that are effective
for prevention include:
-Genus Epidemicus*
-Influenzinum
-Oscillococcinum |
Initial
Exposure and Symptoms
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Asian Medicine |
Homeopathic Medicine |
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AOM can be effective at preventing progression and
complications of the flu |
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HM can be effective at preventing progression and
complications of the flu |
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Specific medicines include:
-Gan Mao Ling
-Yin Quiao Jie Du San
-San Ju Yin Wan
-Zhong Gan Ling |
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Common homeopathic medicines in the initial stages
include:
-Aconite napellus
-Belladonna
-Ferrum phosphoricum |
Full
Onset of Symptoms
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Asian Medicine |
Homeopathic Medicine |
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AOM can be effective at treating and preventing
further progression and complications of the flu |
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HM can be effective at treating and preventing
further progression and complications of the flu |
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Specific medicines include:
-Chuan Xin Lian Pian
-Pu Ju Xiao Du Yin Wan
-Ban Lan Gen Chong Ji
Beverage
-Zhong Gan Ling |
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Common homeopathic medicines that effectively treat
the flu include:
Arnica Montana; Arsenicum album;
Bryonia alba; Eupatorium
perfoliatum; Gelsemium
sempirvirens; Ipecacuanha;
Mercurius vivus; Nux vomica |
Lingering Symptoms That Won’t Resolve
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Asian Medicine |
Homeopathic Medicine |
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AOM can resolve lingering symptoms that won’t
resolve after the flu |
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HM can resolve lingering symptoms that won’t resolve
after the flu |
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Common herbs include:
-Luo Han Kuo Tea |
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Common homeopathic medicines that help resolve
lingering flu symptoms include:
-Pulsatilla nigrans
-Sulphur |
Treatment of Bad Effects of the Influenza Vaccination
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Asian Medicine |
Homeopathic Medicine |
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HM can treat bad effects of flu vaccines that won’t
resolve |
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Common homeopathic medicines that work for this
include:
-Silica
-Thuja occidentalis |
Supportive
Self Care
1. Sanitize: Proper hand-washing and
air-freshening (essential oils along with circulating
fresh air) help to deter viruses.
2. Stress-reduction: Stress lowers the immune
system, so make sure to breathe and relax, meditate, do
light and regular exercise, laugh with friends verbalize
feelings and let go of unpleasant or worrisome issues.
Stay in bed for at least an extra day after symptoms
clear.
3. Sugar-avoidance: Sugar weakens the immune
system, so avoid soft drinks, ice cream and desserts.
4. Strengthen the immune system: Take
preventative herbs and homeopathic medicines to
strengthen the immune system. Get plenty of rest. Push
fluids, drinking herbal teas, water and brothy soups.
Vitamin C, Echinacea, Ginger, Iomatium, Elderberry and
Vitamin C all can help to strengthen the immune system.
5. State of mind: Try to avoid the “epidemic”
mindset of fear. Remember many people are able to avoid
the flu. Avoid feeling overwhelmed, and instead stay
positive, strong and visualize being healthy.
For
More Information
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Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
Clinic
301 E. Bethany Home Rd., Suite A-100
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-274-1878;
jclare@pihma.edu |
American Medical College of Homeopathy Medical
Center
1951 W. Camelback, Suite 300
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
602-347-7950;
clinic@AMCofH.org |
References
* The Genus Epidemicus is the homeopathic medicine that
best treats a given outbreak of epidemic disease. This
is in the process of being determined for the H1N1
influenza.
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