Common colds and

influenza-like infections
Dear Patient!

A common cold is a disease of the upper respiratory system which generally

lasts five to ten days. It is caused by specific pathogens usually viruses.

The name cold is used because such a disease typically occurs when
somebody has been really cold. This weakens the bodys own
defense mechanisms and a person is more susceptible to
pathogens.

Influenza-like infections is a generic expression for

febrile systemic diseases with various causes. These
are virtually always accompanied by symptoms in the
upper respiratory system (cough, runny nose,
hoarseness). The lower respiratory system may also
be affected however.

The degree of susceptibility for colds and influenza-like

infections is essentially determined by the immune
system. Its functioning is in turn not only dependent on
physical health but also on
spiritual well-being.

In this booklet you can read about:

Causes
Treatment
Prevention

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 What is the task of the immune system
and how does it function?
The immune system wards off intruders, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses,
which are dangerous for the body. These pathogens invade the human body in
a number of ways. If, for example, the person opposite us sneezes, minute
droplets find their way into our nose as we breathe in. This is known
as droplet infection. Such an infection initially affects the
mucus membranes in the nose and throat.
In the event of repeated contact with a pathogen of the same type the relevant
information may be recalled and a so-called defense pattern is available
immediately. The bodys own firefighters can react at once. The storage of
information ensures that a person contracts infectious diseases
such as measles or rubella only once in a lifetime.

Here these droplets are identified as aliens and de-

It is important, therefore, to strengthen the
stroyed by certain cells, so-called phagocytes. This
type of contact leads to the body forming anti- immune system, whereby certain measures
bodies. The antibodies store information on com-
are able to support the bodys own defense
bating the invading pathogen and mobilize a wide-
ranging defense mechanism in the body. I mechanisms.

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 You can do the following things to
strengthen your immune system:
As already mentioned, the proneness of the bodys own defense mechanisms, Get plenty of sleep and rest
and thus also their correct functionality, depend on both the physical and spi-
ritual well-being of a person. In order to prevent recurring attacks of colds Balance out physical and mental effort, e.g. through yoga, autogeneous
and influenza you should include the following measures in your training, exercise and lots of laughter the best way to combat
daily routine: stress

Follow a healthy diet with lots of vitamins: Medical support

Little meat, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in the form of modern
(if not available then vitamin preparations from homeopathic
the pharmacy, drugstore, health food store). combination
preparations:
Reduce nicotine and alcohol consumption
for prevention
Wear clothing suited to the weather
for therapy
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Where possible avoid spending long periods in
air-conditioned or overheated rooms

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 What are homeopathic combination
preparations and how do they function
with a common cold?
Homeopathic combination preparations contain several homeopathically pro- Homeopathic combination preparations
cessed substances. Modern homeopathic medicines are a special form from Heel are available as nasal sprays,
of these combination preparations. drops, ointments, tablets, suppositories
and ampules. Homeopathically pro-
They were developed by Dr. Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg, cessed tablets are always sucked
who used them for detoxification purposes. On the and never swallowed whole.
basis of his research Dr. Reckeweg believed that
diseases occurred above all due to the body being For production-technology
permanently burdened with noxious substances reasons the droplet preparations
and pathogens. He was the founder of modern contain alcohol, which functions
homeopathy. as a preservative at the same
time. This method has the
added benefit that it is
The objective in modern homeopathic treat-
possible to forego other,
ment is the stimulation of the immune system less compatible preservati-
ves. The average alcohol
and the bodys own defense mechanisms so that
content in ca. 10 drops is
the body excretes noxious no greater than the residual
alcohol in a glass
substances the first step
of fruit juice!
towards better health.

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 What about children and modern
homeopathic preparations?
By far the most common diseases among infants are influenza-like infections
and influenza-related symptoms such as sniffles, runny noses, bronchitis,
throat infections and tonsillitis.
As childrens organs are not yet fully developed they have a
limited ability to rapidly metabolize medicines. It is nec-
essary to adopt a careful therapeutic approach there-
fore.
High demands in terms of efficacy, and above all in
terms of compatibility and the absence of side
effects, are placed on medicines for use with
children. Many of the combination preparations
used in modern homeopathy meet with these needs
and may often be used particularly effectively with
children.
A doctor should always be consulted if
a child is ill. Only thus can the correct diag-
nosis be guaranteed and the child
treated accordingly.
If a modern homeopathic treatment is commenced
following a longer course of treatment using conven-
tional medicine it may well be the case that the
impact only takes effect with a delay.
The self-healing powers and defense mechanisms
of a child have to be reactivated. So be patient with
the treating doctor and your child until the treat-
ment takes effect.

As children have usually not yet been

exposed to medicines, they respond well
and fast to homeopathic medicines as a rule and the
therapy is normally successful.

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 Engystol

Preparation information
Angin-Heel tablets
Indication: Tonsillitis

Bronchalis-Heel tablets
Indication: Bronchitis, especially chronic smokers cough.

Engystol tablets
Indication: To activate the non-specific immune system particularly in influ-
enza and viral disease in general.

Euphorbium compositum drops

The Modern
Indication: Chronic sinusitis (maxillary sinus, frontal sinus, ethmoid bone, F o r t h e A c t i va t i o n o f
sphenoid bone).
Homoeopathic Therapy
Defense Mechanisms in Case of
Euphorbium compositum-Nasal Spray
Indication: Chronic sinusitis (maxillary sinus, frontal sinus, ethmoid bone,
sphenoid bone).
Viral infections
Gripp-Heel tablets

Flu
Indication: Stimulation of the endogenic defense mechanism in influenza
and other febrile infections. Common colds

Engystol Tablets
Indications: To activate the non-specific immune system, particularly in influenza and
viral diseases in general. Please read the package insert and consult your physician
or pharmacist about possible risks and side-effects.

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 Gripp-Heel

Husteel drops
Indication: Cough, spasmodic bronchitis, pleurisy.

Viburcol suppositories
Indication: For infants and children in conditions of restlessness with and
without fever. Symptomatic treatment of common infections.

Please read the package insert and consult your doctor or pharma-
cist about possible risks and side-effects!

We wish you a swift recovery. The Modern

Homeopathic Therapy

Common colds and flu

Infections with fever

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Fax +49 7221 501-450 Indications: Influenza like infections and influenza (adjuvant). Please read the pack-
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effects.

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Nasal Spray

The Modern
Homeopathic Therapy

Sinusitis
Rhinitis of
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Euphorbium compositum-Nasal Spray

Atomizer without propellant. Indications: Rhinitis of various origins (viral, bacterial,
allergic), rhinitis sicca, rhinitis hyperplastica and atrophicans, to facilitate nasal
respiration in hay fever. Sinusitis (acute and chronic). Please read the package ins-
ert and consult your physician or pharmacist about possible risks and side-effects.

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