The mainstream news outlets have been stirring up fear about RSV. Have their efforts worked? Are you afraid of RSV?
One of my favorite things about homeopathy is that we don’t HAVE to be afraid of viruses and illnesses. We have remedies at our disposal to assist the body in healing. Of course, God is the ultimate healer. Sometimes He uses homeopathy to do that healing.
What exactly IS RSV?
According to the CDC website; the respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be severe, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs) in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States.
One thing to note is that RSV is spread through droplets, not the air. And it can live on a surface for up to 3 days. It’s just good ole fashioned cleaning that is going to protect you and your children.
While I was researching facts about RSV, I was shocked to see how much fear-mongering I had to wade through to find the actual facts. The headlines are about hospitalizations and how deadly it is. Please don’t get me wrong, I know it can be fatal. But, we need to put this into perspective. The majority of people, young and old, who contract RSV will have mild cold symptoms. There is a small subset of our society that it can be dangerous if they get sick, the elderly (especially if they’re not in good health to begin with), premature babies, and infants in general. If you are part of this subset, please protect your immune system. Keep small babies at home and away from anyone who is sick.
My oldest daughter contracted RSV when she was 8 months old. We lived in north Texas at the time. If you’ve read my post about carrots and how I ended up where I am, you know how much I trusted the mainstream medical system back then. We walked the path of the emergency room, breathing treatments, and antibiotics. (Sidenote: why, oh, why do they give antibiotics for viruses?) She remained a sickly little girl for a couple of years.
What should I have done?
I often hear from moms, “If only I had known then what I know now!” I want to shout, “SAME!” But what I tell them and myself is, “Know better, do better.” As we learn, grow, and mature in our knowledge we do better for our families.
If I could have a do-over, I would have skipped the ER and given her cell salts to strengthen her immune system, decrease mucus, and support her respiratory system. QUICK NOTE: If your child is seriously struggling to breathe or is under 6 months old with RSV, please go with your gut! If you feel your child needs medical care…GO to the doctor, urgent care, or emergency room. You can use the cell salts on the way or when you get home.
Which cell salts?
Calc phos, Calc sulph, Ferrum phos, and Kali mur can be combined and taken several times a day as a chronic cough formula or when you have symptoms of RSV.
Calc phos is a cell builder and general immune booster. For the child, or adult, who has a tendency to get coughs, colds, the flu, or bronchitis this little gem needs to be in your homeopathic medicine cabinet. Children who have enlarged adenoids and have heavy sleep with snoring will also benefit from the regular use of #2 cell salt.
Calc sulph can cleanse, purify, and eliminate. It works great for clear ongoing discharge from the nose and throat, which is a main symptom of RSV. It helps to ease a tight throat and chest with light wheezing. Reach for #3 cell salt when there is a persistent sore throat and a lingering chesty cough.
Ferrum phos is a wonderful anti-inflammatory remedy. I love this remedy for colds that start with sneezing and a runny nose. It is great for bronchitis and shortness of breath. #4 is also great for the panicky feeling that can come on with the inability to breathe well.
Kali mur can eliminate white colored mucus and blocked ears. It is a powerful decongestant and inflammation reducer. When your child, or you, devolps that croupy cough with a tight chest you know you need #5. Kali mur is great for disposing of the waste in your respiratory system.
How much and how often?
I get this question often when I recommend a remedy, “How much and how often?” If I were treating my own children, I would give 2-3 tables of EACH of the four cells salts I mentioned three-four times a day until they were feeling much better. You may have to tweak this frequency to match the severity of you or your child’s symptoms.
Fear not
We don’t need to fear viruses or coughs. The Lord has provided many things at our disposal to assist the body in healing. Prayer is our first choice, of course. I am also so grateful for homeopathy to help.
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