Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM• 225easily when the immune system is weak, making the bodyvulnerable. Variations in the efficiency of the immune systemexplain why only some of the people exposed to a coldactually catch it. The immune system may be impaired bypoor diet, overindulgence, exposure to cold or windyweather, or being chilled or overheated. In addition, thebody’s defenses are weakened by overwork, exhaustion,anxiety, and stress. A weak system also increases thepossibility of allergic reactions to atmospheric particles.Homeopathy addresses imbalances in the immune systemrather than fighting infection. Allergies may requireconstitutional homeopathic treatment (see page 176).PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS SYMPTOMS BETTER SYMPTOMS WORSE REMEDY & DOSAGE• None apart from irritability dueto discomfort of symptoms• In cool rooms• In fresh air• For bathing• For movement• In warm rooms• In cold or damp weather• For warm foods and drinksAllium cepa(see page 34)6c as requiredup to 10 doses• Restlessness• Anxiety and worry• Possible hyperactivity in children• In the open air• For eating• For rest• For sneezing• For warmth• In dry weatherArsen. iod.(see page 126)6c as requiredup to 10 doses• None apart from irritability dueto discomfort of symptoms• When lying down in adarkened room• For coffee• For warmth• In warm, windy weather• For bright light• Indoors• In the eveningEuphrasia(see page 142)6c as requiredup to 10 doses• Fear of losing touch with friends• Talkativeness• Excitability• For applying cold compresses tothe forehead• For gentle exercise• For lying down• For jarring and touch• When lying on the right side• In fresh air and sun• Between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.• When overheated butnot perspiringFerrum phos.(see page 82)6c every 2 hoursup to 4 doses• Irritability• Overcriticism of others• For warmth• For sleep• For applying firm pressure andwarm compresses to the nose• In the evening• In dry, cold wind• In public places• Between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.• For emotional stress• For spicy foods or stimulantsNux vomica(see page 63)6c every 2 hoursup to 4 doses• Desire to be left alone• Aversion to sympathy• In fresh air• For fasting• For applying cold compresses tothe sinuses• At around 10 a.m.• In cold, thundery weather• For physical or mental exertion• In drafts, sea air, or hot sun• For noise, talking, or musicNat. mur.(see page 92)6c every 2 hoursup to 4 doses• Apprehension and worry aboutforthcoming events• Brain feels dull and drowsy• In fresh air • For urinating• For applying hot compresses tothe back of the head and top ofthe neck• In the sun • In humid conditions• For emotional stress• In the early morning and lateat nightGelsemium(see page 144)6c every 2 hoursup to 10 doses• Confusion and delirium• Horrible visions• Violent outbursts• When standing or sitting up• In warm rooms• For jarring and movement • At night• For noise and light • In hot sun• When lying on the right sideBelladonna(see page 39)30c every 2 hours up to 10 doses