Boiron’s homeopathic medicines are used by everyone, including athletes, who rely on their health for peak performance. Read about the experiences of a few athletes with homeopathic medicines.

Runners Using Oscillococcinum

Two runners on the forums hosted by Runner’s World discuss the positive effects of Oscillococcinum for flu-like symptoms below.

In one experience, a runner took Oscillococcinum as soon as symptoms began and felt better in just a couple of days.

“People around me had the flu for 2 weeks, and I was better in a couple days,” this runner said.

Another runner recommends Oscillococcinum to a fellow runner, saying:

“It’s a natural flu remedy that I have had very good luck with. You can get it at Walgreens, or any drugstore. If it’s not the stomach flu, go get some today and start taking it right away!!!”

A Surfer & Basketball Coach

Articles on sports news site ESPN.com mention the healing role of homeopathic medicine in the lives of various athletes.

In an article titled Scout’s Honor, Australian surfer Claire “Bevo” Bevilacqua talks about how she treated a leg injury with “a variety of homeopathic remedies.”

A story about the Detroit Pistons boasts that the basketball team’s strength and conditioning coach, Arnie Kander, “is regarded as a guru by the Pistons because of his innovative techniques and successful results. He earned a traditional degree in physical therapy but also uses naturopathic, homeopathic, holistic, energetic and Eastern medicine approaches.”

Many of us watch him on TV every morning before we begin our day to find out what to expect from the weather as well as to get a dose of his upbeat personality and often laugh at his witty comments. Who is this friendly face we all know and love? It’s Today Show weatherman Al Roker, of course.

Recently, Al was interviewed by New York Magazine’s online edition. The interview format was a simple question and answer session with questions that ranged from, “What’s the best meal you’ve eaten in New York?” to “What’s hanging above your sofa?”

When the interviewer asked Al what his favorite medication was, Al responded, “Oscillococcinum.”

That’s right, Oscillococcinum, Boiron’s medicine for flu-like symptoms!

A Reputable Product

Al’s support of our medicine is another example of how reputable our product is. For 65 years, families around the world have relied on Oscillococcinum to safely relieve flu-like symptoms.

Why?

Homeopathic medicines like Oscillococcinum are considered one of the safest choices for self-treatment. They do not mask symptoms that may indicate a more serious condition and, because they are not body-mass dependent, there’s no risk of overdose.

Oscillococcinum is conveniently packaged and easy to find, too. Each dose is packaged individually in a compact and portable plastic tube, making it easy to take on the go and keep handy.

See for Yourself!

So, if flu-like symptoms start to creep up on you, give Oscillococcinum a try and see for yourself why Al and others, like healthcare professionals, parents and celebrities, are so satisfied with this product.

Feeling a Bit Off? Nip it in the Bud with Oscillo. The moment you feel achy or rundown, nip flu-like symptoms in the bud with Oscillococcinum.  Get a $2 off coupon off Oscillococcinum or Children’s Oscillococcinum by clicking here.  Simply download it, print it out and bring it to the store when you make your purchase.

Flu season is upon us, prompting people nationwide to take steps to try to stay as healthy as possible. Keep reading to find out what you can do to keep you and your family as healthy as possible.

An Uncertain Season

Flu seasons are unpredictable, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s difficult to identify exactly when the season begins, the severity and how long the flu season will last. The flu season is broadly considered to run from November through April, with most cases occurring between December and March.

Steps to Stay Healthy

What can you do to fight germs and build a strong immune system during this season?

First, wash your hands often! The importance of hand-washing can’t be emphasized enough.
Flu viruses spread through droplets from infected people when they sneeze, blow their nose, or wipe away secretions from their nose or eyes. Encourage children to keep hands out of their mouths, avoid rubbing their eyes and wash their hands thoroughly several times a day, especially before meals.

Eat healthy with a diet rich in vitamins C and E. Foods containing these vitamins are believed to help support the immune system. Vitamin C can be found in foods like orange juice, citrus fruits, broccoli and green peppers. Foods rich in vitamin E include sunflower and corn oils, sunflower seeds, and nuts such as almonds.

Drink plenty of fluids. Increasing your water intake will help you stay healthy and reduce your chances of coming down with the flu.

The Importance of Sleep and Exercise

Get a good night’s sleep. Lack of sleep may weaken the immune system. Get a full night’s sleep to keep your body’s natural defenses at optimum efficiency.

Exercise regularly. Research suggests that exercise can stimulate the immune system. It also helps you sleep better.

Visit Boiron’s Web site for more flu season tips.

What If You or Your Child Gets the Flu?

Keep Boiron’s Oscillococcinum and Children’s Oscillococcinum readily available.

Oscillococcinum, one of the world’s most popular natural flu medicines, can reduce the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms when it is taken at the onset of symptoms. Oscillococcinum is regulated as a drug by the FDA^1.

Plus, unlike other flu medicines, Oscillococcinum works without causing side effects and it does not interfere with other medications. This makes it a top choice for self-treatment. It is safe for both children (older than 2 years of age) and adults, and if you’re using the medicine for your child, he or she will love its sweet taste.

What Else Can You Do?

If you or a loved one gets the flu, keep in mind that drinking extra fluids prevents dehydration caused by fever, it loosens mucus and it keeps the throat moist.

Take It Easy

If you or your child comes down with the flu, take it easy or encourage your child to rest a lot. Using excessive energy steals valuable resources from your immune system. Even attempting to perform normal activities at work or school may be too much.

For more tips on what to do if you or your child comes down with the flu, visit Oscillococcinum’s Flu Treatment page.

Although the flu season is uncertain, we can take steps to keep ourselves and our family healthy with preventive measures and an eye on safe and reliable medicines like Boiron’s Oscillococcinum.

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One of the top worries among parents is that their children will get sick, and when the winter flu and cold season hits, illnesses can pop up more frequently.

Yet over-the-counter children’s products on the market have received mixed reviews, including the negative publicity surrounding children’s cold and cough medicines when the Food and Drug Administration raised a red flag about the use of these products in children. Warnings such as this one likely cause concern and confusion among parents about what they can give to their children to treat illness safely and effectively.

Good News!

Homeopathic medicines offer parents safer option. In fact, homeopathic medicines are one of the safest choices for self-treatment. Why? These medicines

• do not contain any of the ingredients under question for use in children
• have no known side effects (not even drowsiness or jitteriness in children)
• don’t interact with other medication
• don’t mask symptoms (allowing doctors and patients to easily detect and respond to symptoms of serious illnesses should they arise)
• are not body-mass dependent (so there’s no need to give more or less medicine depending on body weight), and
• have no risk of overdose

Boiron’s New Medicines

For 65 years, families around the world have relied on Oscillococcinum to safely relieve flu-like symptoms. Now parents can find Children’s Oscillococcinum and Children’s Coldcalm for colds in the kid’s aisle along with Children’s Chestal cough syrup.

Each of these products contains active ingredients that are micro-doses of natural ingredients. They don’t contain any of the ingredients called into question by the FDA for use in children.

Parent-Friendly Products

All of Boiron’s products are regulated as drugs by the FDA¹ and are clearly labeled for specific indications, making directions easy for parents to understand. And, they are manufactured according to the highest standards.

Parents can quickly and affordably pick up these over-the-counter medicines without a prescription in the children’s aisle or in the cough, cold and flu section of health food stores and independent pharmacies nationwide.

In today’s busy world, parents have a lot of concerns on their minds. Flu and cold medicines for their children shouldn’t be on that list.

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Great news!

This weekend, Boiron is sponsoring the Type-A Mom Conference in Asheville, NC.  Top mom bloggers from around the country will be sharing their industry experiences and attending informational sessions to improve their blogging skills and build their businesses and networks.

So how does Boiron fit into all of this?

We are excited to connect with these moms and have the opportunity to introduce them to our children’s medicines. As a matter of fact, with the flu and cold season now upon us, it’s the perfect time to discover our medicines.

Our Children’s Oscillococcinum eases flu-like symptoms, Children’s Coldcalm Pellets relieve cold symptoms and Children’s Chestal treats all types of coughs.

Homeopathic medicines like these help the body to rebalance and heal itself. And they are considered one of the safest choices for self-treatment.

Sounds promising, right? Well, we have even more good news.

Homeopathic medicines work safely and naturally without side effects. They won’t make kids drowsy or jittery. They don’t interact with other medications. Their sweet taste is kid-friendly. There’s also no risk of overdosing or masking of symptoms that may indicate a more serious condition.

But perhaps most importantly, homeopathic medicines do not contain any of the ingredients questioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in young children, such as suppressants, decongestants and antihistamines.  They contain micro doses of natural ingredients. Moreover, here in the U.S., homeopathic medicines have been regulated as a drug by the FDA since 1938 as opposed to a food or dietary supplement.

It’s also important to know that we are the world leader in homeopathy with a 75-year history and 3,800 employees worldwide. Our longevity in the industry is a reflection of our product quality and safety. All of our homeopathic medicines are manufactured according to the highest standards.

If you are attending the conference, please take a moment to get to know us and our medicines a little better.  We also invite you to continue reading our blog for the latest news about Boiron and our homeopathic medicines.