Coronavirus – advice from the homeopathic Community
In the wake of the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19 outbreak, the Faculty of Homeopathy has worked with the 4Homeopathy group of UK homeopathic organizations to produce the following guidelines :
All advice from the chief medical officer is based around hygiene and prevention. We cannot stress strongly enough that these measures are of the utmost importance and everyone should be advised to follow them. They are vital both for our own health and also for those with whom we come into contact.
This advice includes:-
Frequent hand washing – with warm soapy water or high alcohol-based hand sanitizers. It is particularly important to wash hands after traveling and after blowing your nose. Practitioners should always wash their hands before and after contact with patients. Avoid anti-bacterial washes without high alcohol content as they do not eradicate viruses. Look for hand sanitizers containing 65-95% alcohol. For further information on effective hand washing go to https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/
Considerate Cough Hygiene – it is important to catch coughs and sneezes in a clean tissue where possible. This greatly reduces the spread of droplets and any infective organisms. Tissues should be disposed of thoughtfully so that others do not come into contact with them. Avoid touching other people or objects until you are able to wash or sanitize your hands again.
Avoid touching your face – this is especially important when you are out and haven’t recently washed your hands. Viruses can survive on objects or our own hands and can enter our systems through the mouth, nose, and eyes. Avoid touching or rubbing your face with unclean hands.
Avoid contact with large numbers of people – and refrain from close physical contact with associates and colleagues such as handshakes or hugs.
Isolation – if you are concerned you may have contracted the virus, do not go directly to your GP or other medical services. Instead, phone 111 for guidance and maintain self-isolation until you are advised otherwise.
For further information see official guidance from the UK government, the UK NHS and World Health Organization
What we know about Coronavirus disease– COVID 19
Coronavirus disease, COVID-19 can cause colds, influenza-like symptoms and pneumonia. It appears to have the most severe effect on the elderly and people with existing medical conditions – particularly those with respiratory problems.
There are no scientific trials available for homeopathic, or any other, treatment of Coronavirus disease– COVID 19.
How can I increase my immunity?
- Eating healthily, including at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
- Staying well hydrated.
- Regular, moderate exercise.
- Getting enough sleep.
Additional measures for which there is some evidence for reducing the length and/or severity of upper respiratory tract infections include: regular supplements of probiotics, vitamins C and D and Zinc.
Can homeopathy help?
Homeopathic medicines have been used extensively for flu-like symptoms and in epidemics around the world. If you decide to take homeopathic medicine, this should be in addition to the various measures outlined above and should not be your only approach. The selection of the most appropriate homeopathic medicine is based on an individual’s unique symptoms. However, Gelsemium 30c and Bryonia 30c are commonly used for flu-like symptoms and have a long-established, traditional usage over many years.
Homeopathic options can form one part of your approach to the current COVID-19 outbreak but should always be used alongside other measures. If you have current symptoms or are concerned that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, it is important to call 911 to seek appropriate advice, in keeping with current guidelines.
