Most of us believe there are only four seasons, but there is a fifth one that runs from November to February - the colds/flu season. Chances are, at some point in your life - and, for some people, once a year - you will catch a cold.

What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a therapeutic method using natural substances derived from botanical, animal or mineral sources in micro doses to stimulate the body's natural mechanisms to protect and heal itself. Since homeopathy contends that our natural defenses are capable of overcoming most diseases, homeopathic medicines are mainly used to re-establish this exceptional potential present in each one of us. Homeopathic medicine can be effective in treating many acute and chronic health conditions such as allergies, coughs, flu, stress, arthritis, trauma and teething.

Is Homeopathy Safe? Because the medically active substances in homeopathic medicines occur in minute amounts, homeopathic medicines are considered non-toxic with no known side-effects making them extremely safe for adults and children. there are no known drug interaction risks between homeopathic medicines and conventional pharmaceutical drugs. Thus an individual who is taking for example a conventional prescription blood pressure medication, could also take a homeopathic remedy for the common cold without fear of the two medications having a negative side effect.