Flu season is here. Many states are reporting that the flu is widespread, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When it comes to the flu, traditionally the very young and the elderly have been the most likely to get infected. But a recent report by USA Today said that young adults may be more likely to get infected by the predominant flu strain of H1N1. Because the flu is often more dangerous than a common cold, it’s important to understand the difference. Key symptoms are similar, but flu is usually more severe and characterized by severe body aches, headaches and fever, and can last for a week or more, compared to most colds which last just a few days.

Homeopathic remedies can be effective in managing symptoms associated with flu and colds by reducing the severity of symptoms, and encouraging a speedier recovery.* The key to success in doing so is matching the right homeopathic remedy with an individual’s symptoms. This can be challenging. To help, we’ve put together a simple web page application with content from Dr. Stephen Messer, N.D.’s Cold & Flu Remedy Finder. It’s important to point out that these homeopathic remedies do not prevent the flu, and if you suspect that you have the flu you should always seek professional medical help. Here are some of the more common homeopathic remedies for flu symptoms: MORE: http://www.jbbardot.com/6-easy-t0-use-homeopathic-remedies-for-colds-and-flu/