Oscillo Featured on Fox Chicago
Hey Chicago! Did you catch our #1 pharmacist recommended brand, Oscillococcinum, on Monday’s episode of “Good Day Chicago” (WFLD-FOX)? In a “Use Common Sense Against the Flu” segment, the news team and Dr. Robert “Chuck” Dumont, MD, chatted about the mild flu season the country is currently experiencing, but cautioned viewers that it may have yet to hit its peak. So to help your family stay healthy this winter, Dr. Dumont offers several suggestions, including clean living and healthy eating, washing your hands, and taking Oscillococcinum at the first sign of symptoms. Click here to view the entire segment.
According to Dr. Dumont, many people get that “‘I just don’t feel quite right, I feel like I’m coming down with something’” feeling, and “that’s the time to take [Oscillo].” Oscillo reduces the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms when taken at the first sign of illness.
“I’ve tried [Oscillo] before,” says one of the show’s hosts. “It’s very effective, amazingly good.”
Available in the cough, cold and flu section at your local Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid or Target, and in independent pharmacies and natural product stores nationwide, Oscillo helps relieve flu-like symptoms such as body aches, headache, fever, chills and fatigue. Safe for everyone ages two and up, Oscillo is non-drowsy and has no side effects or drug interactions. For more information on Oscillo, visit Oscillo.com, or check us out on Facebook or Twitter.
It’s that time of year when colds and flu are at their worst, and you and your family members are most susceptible. Be prepared to nip symptoms in the bud by joining Boiron and integrative pediatric expert Dr. Pam Middleton for a winter wellness chat during the Holistic Moms Network Twitter Party tomorrow at 10 p.m. EST. Get your questions ready, pick up a few new healthy tips, and learn about safe and natural treatment options, including homeopathic medicines, by using the hashtag #holisticmoms to join in the chat.
Our featured guest, Dr. Pam Middleton (@MyDrPam), is the founder and medical director of the Pediatric Wellness Center in Newport Beach, Calif., which specializes in integrative pediatrics. “Dr. Pam,” as she is known by her patients, received her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. She holds a diploma in clinical homeopathy from the Center for the Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy (CEDH) and is a member of the Holistic Pediatric Association. She also served on the Institutional Review Board at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. For more information, visit Dr. Pam’s website or find her on Facebook.
Winter Wellness Tips Twitter Party
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Time: 10 p.m. EST
Hashtag: #holisticmoms
Hosts: @HolisticMomsNet, @HMNMama, @MyDrPam, @BoironUSA, @DeborahBoironPR & moderator @Organic_PR
We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who participated in our “How Do You Say Oscillococcinum?” Sweepstakes, and offer our congratulations to the 10 lucky winners:
Cheryl Lafer
Jennifer Phillips
Kari Spelbring
Holly Gartler
Erin Oputa
Jessica Pierce
Annmarie Weeks
Lyra Shroeder
Karla Greenawalt
Deb Jensen
Every winner received Oscillo, Chestal cough syrup, and a Walgreens retail gift card, and several of them also earned a bonus Walgreens gift card after selecting the person in the video who correctly pronounced “Oscillococcinum.” Curious to see who said it right? Then head over to our YouTube page to view the winning pronunciation of our top-selling flu medicine, and be sure to “like” Oscillo on Facebook so you can be the first to know about upcoming contests and product news!
Only a few days before last Sunday’s NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning cut his practice short due to a stomach bug. And now, with his team on the way to the Super Bowl on February 5, both Eli and his fans hope he stays healthy for the big game. For tips on how to prevent and treat a stomach bug, Eli may want to watch this recent segment of ABC News’ “Healthy Living,” featuring Dr. Albert Levy, assistant professor of medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and founder of Manhattan Family Practice.
According to Dr. Levy, the stomach flu is “very, very common,” and several of its symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, are different than normal flu-like symptoms. If you do catch the stomach flu, Dr. Levy suggests avoiding sugars and unsweetened foods, taking turmeric or ginger to help with the nausea, and eating small quantities of banana, apple, potato and bread. 
There are also some homeopathic medicines, such as Arsenicum album and Nux vomica, which may help relieve some of your symptoms. And most importantly, says Dr. Levy, “stay home and stay hydrated. Respect your body.”
Boiron pharmacist Dr. Christophe Merville also recommends Arsenicum album 30C for relieving diarrhea, chills, abdominal cramps and nausea as well as other homeopathic medicines: Eupatorium 6C for fever and muscle & body aches; Podophyllum 30C for painful diarrhea in the morning; Colocynthis 6C for cramps improved by bending over; and Ipecac 6C for nausea & vomiting with hypersalivation and painful heaving.
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We are celebrating good news here at Boiron! Our top-selling flu medicine, Oscillococcinum, was recently honored with a 2012 Supplement Essentials Award by Taste for Life Magazine.
“Supplements and natural remedies can take your health to the next level,” according to the Taste for Life editorial team. “We’ve assessed these products, read the science behind their ingredients, and feel good about recommending them to you.” Oscillo was selected as the winner in the “homeopathic remedies” category, and is featured in the January 2012 issue of Taste for Life.
Oscillococcinum has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce both the duration and the severity of flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, body aches, chills and fever. Safe for everyone ages two and up, Oscillo has no side effects. It’s available at Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Target, as well as pharmacies and natural retailers nationwide. Use our store finder to find a retailer nearest you. For more information, visit Oscillo.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Have you entered our “How Do You Say Oscillococcinum?” Sweepstakes for your chance to win free Boiron medicines and a Walgreens retail gift card? You’d better hurry—today is the LAST day! The sweepstakes ends this afternoon at 3 p.m. EST. For official rules and to enter the sweepstakes, visit the Oscillo Facebook page. Good luck!
With illness levels on the rise nationwide, has a nasty cough or the dreaded flu hit your own house recently? And if it has, are you prepared? Visit AppforHealth.com by the end of today, and enter for your chance to win a pack of Boiron cold and flu medicines valued at $30. Five lucky winners will be announced this Friday, January 20, and each will receive boxes of Oscillococcinum and Coldcalm and a bottle of Chestal cough syrup. Stock your medicine cabinet with these winter must-haves, and be prepared to nip your cough, cold and flu-like symptoms in the bud.
Written by two registered dieticians, Julie Upton and Katherine Brooking, “Appetite For Health” is one of the leading online sources for reliable nutrition information. At AppforHealth.com, Julie and Katherine show that “healthy eating is delicious, satisfying and always possible—no matter the circumstances.” For more information, visit AppforHealth.com, or check out their Twitter and Facebook pages.
Sign up today to receive our quarterly e-newsletter, The Health Within, and receive helpful health and wellness tips, product updates, coupons and more! Our February issue will highlight our popular cold and flu medicines, wellness tips for winter activities, and our two newest products, Arnicare Tablets and Chestal Berry cough syrup. Don’t miss out on this excellent resource and your chance to stay up-to-date with all things Boiron. Click here to sign up.
Celebrities are just like everyone else. When they get sick with flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, chills, body aches and fever, they sometimes can’t get out of bed. Unfortunately, since there’s several people depending on them to perform their best or to attend an event like this weekend’s Golden Globe® Awards, they can’t take a medicine that puts them in a fog. That’s why Oscillococcinum is an industry secret that can be found on many production sets throughout Hollywood.
The Golden Globes usually coincide with the peak of flu season, and no one is immune—not even the celebrities. And because “the show must go on,” this year’s special guests of the HBO Luxury Lounge® will find a priceless “gift of health” from Boiron, a customized swag bag filled with a variety of homeopathic medicines, including Oscillococcinum.
You, too, can benefit from the same safe, natural medicines that these celebrities depend on. Most of our over-the-counter medicines can be found in health food stores and independent pharmacies, 
and busy consumers who also can’t afford to be sick with flu-like symptoms can find Oscillo more easily in stores like Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Target. Visit Oscillo.com for a coupon or to find the nearest retail location.
Hosted by Ricky Gervais, the 2012 Golden Globe Awards will air this Sunday, January 15 on NBC at 8 p.m. EST. And don’t forget to look for our celebrity updates afterward on Facebook and Twitter!
As head hair stylist for ABC’s hit TV show “Suburgatory,” Solina Tabrizi “work[s] closely with the actors in a small space,” so she easily recognizes the signs of an unwell actor. “The moment anyone looks like they’re coming down with something,” says Tabrizi, “I make sure everyone gets Oscillococcinum, and it knocks colds and flu right out.”
Tabrizi knows that Oscillo works best when taken at the first sign of flu-like symptoms, such as body aches, headache, fever, chills and fatigue, and giving it to a cast member immediately helps to keep his symptoms from worsening. For Tabrizi, “Boiron products are a must-have” on-set. She also “use[s] lots of Arnica for aches and pains from working long hours.”
Tabrizi has also worked on several A-list films, including “Drive Angry,” “Prom,” and “My Bloody Valentine.”
“Suburgatory,” starring Jeremy Sisto, Jane Levy and Carly Chaikin, airs Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.
Good news! Our popular pain relieving product, Arnicare Gel, was recently honored with a 2012 Selling Wellness Trailblazer Award by Grocery Headquarters Magazine.
Created to honor influential health and wellness companies who are leading the industry in innovation, the annual Trailblazer Awards are given in nearly two dozen wellness categories. Grocery Headquarters’ editorial team and Board of Retailers evaluate each product submitted for innovative qualities such as health benefits, ingredients, packaging and taste. Arnicare Gel was selected as the winner in the homeopathic products category, and is featured in the January 2012 issue of Grocery Headquarters. To view the full list of winners, click here.
Arnicare Gel works to relieve muscle pain and stiffness due to minor injuries, overexertion and falls, and to reduce swelling and discoloration from bruises. Arnicare is available in two other topical forms, cream and ointment, as well as oral tablets and pellets. For more information, visit Arnicare.com or check us out on Facebook and Twitter.
Natural Remedies for the Common Cold
Today’s guest blogger, Boiron fan Lindsey W., offers these natural tips on treating the common cold.
As we head further into the winter months, it’s becoming apparent that cold season is again upon us. You may want to try some natural remedies in addition to taking a homeopathic medicine. These remedies can be made in the convenience of your own home and will treat your cold and flu symptoms quickly, without unwanted side effects from medications. These tried and true remedies include simple and natural ingredients, such as honey and chicken broth.
Honey
Whether your throat is sore from postnasal drip or you have a dry, itchy or scratchy feeling in your throat or a dry cough that interrupts your sleep, honey can be your best friend. When I suffered from my most recent cold, I drank six to eight cups of hot decaffeinated tea with honey and lemon juice, and my sore throat felt better within two days.
To soothe your throat, swallow a teaspoon of honey (on its own) up to three times daily. Make sure not to eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after taking the honey so that it has time to work on the inflammation causing your symptoms. If the taste of honey does not suit you, use honey to sweeten decaffeinated hot tea. It is also best to use locally produced honey, as it contains pollens and proteins that may provide the best effects to treat your cold. However, as the Mayo Clinic points out, do not give honey to babies under one year of age, as it could cause infant botulism.
Have the holidays left you feeling run down, or is a cold or flu keeping you from getting back to your normal schedule? Or maybe your muscles are sore from your New Year’s resolution to get in shape. If you want to know which homeopathic medicines can help relieve some of these wintertime complaints, tune in tomorrow to “Let’s Talk Health” on WNPV 1440 AM as host Dr. Ria Gilday interviews Boiron pharmacist Dr. Christophe Merville. The two will discuss essential homeopathic medicines for winter, including Oscillococcinum and Arnicare. Not from the Lansdale, Pa. area? Learn how you can listen to the show by phone by clicking here.
“Let’s Talk Health” airs every Thursday from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. on WNPV 1440 AM. 
Host Dr. Ria Gilday N.D., C.N. shares information about the latest products making news in the world of complementary medicine. Dr. Gilday is a licensed certified nutritionist and a naturopathic doctor. She is also the owner of Queen’s Health Centers in Souderton, Pa. and a member of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
Don’t forget to enter our “How Do You Say Oscillococcinum?” Sweepstakes for your chance to win great prizes from Boiron!
Watch our fun video of people attempting to pronounce Oscillococcinum, then enter the sweepstakes to select who you think said it correctly. Ten lucky winners will each receive Oscillo, Chestal cough syrup, and one $50 Walgreens retail gift card. These 10 winners will also be entered into a second drawing for a chance to win a bonus $100 Walgreens gift card—but ONLY if they’ve guessed which Oscillo fan has pronounced its name correctly. That’s triple the prize!
For official rules, and to enter the sweepstakes and share it with your friends, visit the Oscillo Facebook page. Good luck!
Oscillo Featured on Fox Connecticut
Hey Connecticut! Did you catch our #1 pharmacist recommended brand, Oscillococcinum, on a recent episode of Fox CT (WTIC-FOX, Hartford/New Haven)? In a “Beating Winter Illness” segment, the news team and Dr. Jim Morelli, RPh, chatted about ways to stay healthy this winter, including medicine cabinet must-haves to always have on hand in case you do get sick, such as Oscillo. Click here to view the entire segment and learn more great tips from Dr. Morelli.
“I’ve heard a lot of people say that [Oscillo] is an amazing, amazing product,” says a news team member. “It really cuts down on the symptoms.” Dr. Morelli agrees—and so do we. Oscillo reduces the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms when taken at the first sign of illness.
Available in the cough, cold and flu section at your local Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid or Target, and in independent pharmacies and natural product stores nationwide, Oscillo helps relieve flu-like symptoms such as body aches, headache, fever, chills and fatigue. Safe for everyone ages two and up, Oscillo is non-drowsy and has no side effects or drug interactions. For more information on Oscillo, visit www.Oscillo.com, or check us out on Facebook or Twitter.
If you live in the Los Angeles area, tune in tomorrow to “Here’s To Your Health” on LA Talk Live! to catch Boiron pharmacist Raphaele Cohen-Bacry’s interview with host and nutritionist Josh Lane. 
Raphaele and Josh will discuss natural treatments for common ailments this time of year, including nausea, hangovers and upset stomachs from overindulgence in food and drink, with Nux vomica, a popular homeopathic single medicine. Raphaele will also offer viewers a closer look at Arnicare Gel, which contains Arnica montana, to help treat muscle aches and bruising possibly caused by your New Year’s resolution for a more fit and healthy body.
With more than 35 years of nutritional consulting experience, Josh is the owner of the Vitamin Center of Agoura Hills in California, and has published several health and nutrition articles. “Here’s To Your Health” airs every Tuesday at 12 p.m. PST on LA Talk Live! Not from the LA area? Click here to watch “Here’s To Your Health” on the web.
The hustle and bustle of holiday preparations is drawing to a close—the last gift has been bought and wrapped, the cookies have been made, and the kids are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa. And here at Boiron, we’re all taking the next few days to spend time with our loved ones and get ready for the new year. But before we go, we wanted to share with you these five fun holiday facts:
- Coca-Cola was the first company to use Santa Claus in an advertisement.
- “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, was published on December 19, 1843.
- Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate the White House holiday tree.
- “It’s a Wonderful Life” has been played more than any other holiday movie.
- The first artificial holiday trees were made from goose feathers.
Don’t forget—if you’re not feeling quite like yourself over the holidays, be sure to keep your favorite Boiron homeopathic medicines like Oscillo and Arnicare close at hand. Happy holidays from our families to yours!
It’s tough to pronounce, but even tougher on flu-like symptoms! Think you know how to say “Oscillococcinum”? Watch our fun new video of people attempting to pronounce it, then enter our “How Do You Say Oscillococcinum?” Sweepstakes to select who you think said it correctly and for your chance to win free products and a Walgreens retail gift card!
The “How Do You Say Oscillococcinum?” Sweepstakes runs until January 20, 2012 at 3 p.m. EST. All sweepstakes participants are eligible to win a great prize. One winner will be randomly selected each weekday from January 9 to January 20 to receive a box of Oscillococcinum, a bottle of Chestal cough syrup, and one $50 Walgreens retail gift card. These 10 winners will also be entered into a second drawing for a chance to win a bonus $100 Walgreens gift card—but ONLY if they’ve guessed which Oscillo fan has pronounced its name correctly. That’s triple the prize!
For official rules, and to enter the sweepstakes and share it with your friends, visit the Oscillo Facebook page today!
This week’s National Examiner, on newsstands now, highlights the benefits of our popular cough syrup, Chestal. Pick up your copy today for a chance to win a free bottle of Chestal, and be prepared to relieve all types of common coughs this winter. For more information on Chestal, visit www.chestal.com or check out our Facebook page.
Before you head out to visit friends and family both near and far this holiday season, you may want to check out Dr. Chris Gilbert’s top five reasons why travelers are more susceptible to the flu. Dr. Gilbert also has some great tips for staying healthy while traveling, including keeping Oscillococcinum on hand to nip flu-like symptoms in the bud.
Travel can facilitate the spread of the flu virus through shared surfaces and air.
Flu illness levels increase during the winter because people spend more time indoors, sharing more space with others, touching more surfaces and breathing more “shared” air. Traveling amplifies this situation. The high occupant density and the proximity of passengers in cars, buses, stations, airplanes, airports and cruise ships increases the chance of coming into contact with someone with flu. Reduce your chances by avoiding contact with shared items. Don’t put your face directly on airline-supplied pillows or blankets that haven’t been sanitized.
Travel can enhance the spread of the flu virus geographically.
Your out-of-town guests may bring you an unwanted present to be shared later by your family and co-workers. And holiday travel often connects children—who tend to dislike hand-washing—with especially susceptible young cousins and older grandparents. So next time you visit family and friends, swap presents not germs.
Travel tends to cause dehydration.
Airline travel increases susceptibility to illnesses due to the cabin’s dry air, accommodating the growth of viruses that thrive on low humidity. It’s important to keep your mucous membranes moist. When they’re dry, they can’t keep germs at bay. A general rule is to drink at least four to eight ounces of water for every hour in the air. Spritzing your face with water helps keep your skin moist. And travel with Oscillococcinum to treat flu-like symptoms. Oscillo’s sweet-tasting pellets dissolve under the tongue without water, making it ideal for travelers on the go.
