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.”

If you’re considering trying one of Boiron’s new medicines, we have more good news for you— we receive a lot of support for our products from professionals in the healthcare field.

They describe our products as “safe,” “natural,” “easy to take” and more. Read what a few of them have to say below.

‘Safe for the Entire Family’

• I’ve recommended Oscillo to patients for years and have seen very positive results. I especially like the fact that it’s safe for the entire family — from two year olds to seniors—because it doesn’t have side effects and won’t interact with other drugs.
  – Robert Schiller, M.D., Department Chairman of Family Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, N.Y.

‘First Choice for Self-Treatment’

• The sooner you start treating flu-like symptoms, the better the chances for a quicker recovery. I highly recommend Oscillo as a first choice for self-treatment because it does not have the side effects such as drowsiness, or any potential interactions with medications or conditions that may prevent a person from taking traditional OTC drugs that contain antihistamines and decongestants. It’s safe. It works quickly, easy to take for all family members and is available at most stores. As always if symptoms don’t improve over the next two days, call your doctor.
  – James B. LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N., N.D., Cincinnati, author of Cracking the Metabolic Code and Smart Medicine for Healthier Living

• As a French physician now practicing in the U.S., I’m comfortable with the long history of the product in Europe. In France, Oscillo has been around for more than 65 years and in recent years it has been the #1 over-the-counter flu medicine, not just in the homeopathic or natural category, but overall.
  – Chris Gilbert, M.D., Torrance, Calif.

‘It’s a Quality Product’

• I feel good about recommending something that’s both natural and regulated as a drug by the FDA. I’ve talked to the manufacturer and I also know that it’s a quality product—manufactured according to standards.
  – Gary Kracoff, N.M.D., B.S., R.Ph., Johnson Drugs, Allston, Mass.

• They work in a different way. The principle is that the body knows what to do best for itself. Rather than suppressing symptoms, these medicines work with the body by sending it a signal to help rebalance itself and heal. For example, a cough suppressant works against the body, but a homeopathic cough syrup like Children’s Chestal acts as an expectorant.
  – Nathalie Stern, M.D. (pediatrician), New York, N.Y.

See for yourself. Give our medicines a try so you can enjoy the benefits these healthcare professionals are describing!

The media tells us a lot about what celebrities are wearing and what they’re doing, but what do celebrities do when they get sick? Many of them turn to homeopathic medicines such as those from Boiron. Below are a few opinions about these products from some familiar names.

• I like to take Oscillo first thing when I know something is coming on because I know it’s going to knock it out.
  – Kate Flannery, The Office

‘Are You Taking Your Oscillo?’

• When I feel something coming on, [Oscillococcinum’s] my go-to. My mom always calls me asking, “Are you taking your Oscillo?”
  – Jackson Hurst, Drop Dead Diva

• I woke up sick on my wedding day. My mother-in-law told me to take Oscillo and I was fine! That was years ago and the first time I took it. I’ve been using it ever since. It’s great!
  – James Bobin, Flight of the Conchords

‘I Took It This Morning’

• When I feel something come on, that’s when I take [Oscillo]. I just bought it and took it this morning!
  – Carrie Preston, True Blood

• I’ve seen this product [Oscillo] on every set I’ve been on.
  – Katrina Bowden, 30 Rock

• I survive on this stuff [Oscillo].
  – Michelle Forbes, True Blood

‘We All Take It’

• On a set, when everyone was sick with the flu, I took Oscillo. I recommend Oscillo to my mom and my family. We all take it.
  – Kevin Dillon, Entourage

• I highly endorse Oscillo. On the set, it is like a Petri dish, there are so many bugs. When one person has the flu, everyone gets sick, so we take Oscillo all the time.
  – Masi Oka, Heroes

The Oscillococcinum these celebrities are so excited about is also available in a version for children, called Children’s Oscillococcinum. Other Boiron cold season products for children include Children’s Coldcalm Pellets and Children’s Chestal. All of these medicines can be purchased at chain drug stores, general-merchandising stores and supermarkets, as well as at natural-product stores.

Give these products a try and experience the benefits these celebrities are raving about!

We’ve told you a lot about our medicines and their many benefits: They are one of the safest choices for self-treatment, they have no known side effects, they don’t interact with other medication, they have no risk of overdose, they contain active ingredients that are micro-doses of natural ingredients, and more.

But the real question is: What do our customers think about our products?

Below are a few testimonials from parents who have given our homeopathic medicines a try.

‘Absolutely Amazing’

• I stumbled upon your product Oscillococcinum last year when both my husband and son became very ill with the flu. I have to be very careful with over-the-counter medicines for my husband as he takes several other medicines…Another obstacle I face is getting my 5 year old son to take medicine. Generally giving him medicine is an all-out battle, with most of the medicine ending up all over the bed sheets, or down the front of him. But not with Oscillococcinum, he loves the crunchy texture and sweet taste. Your product works like nothing I have ever seen. It is absolutely amazing. I have shared it with numerous friends, co-workers and family members. All of them have had significant relief of their symptoms after taking only one dose. I am such a believer in your product that I carry a box in my purse at all times. Thanks for making such a wonderful product!
  – Eline M., Calif.

Visit Boiron’s consumer / caregiver testimonials page to read similar product feedback.

• I gave [Oscillococcinum] to my 17 year old son as soon as he complained of feeling achy and chills. He only missed one day of school, and by the fourth day was completely recovered. This stuff is amazing! The last time he had the flu was 2 years ago and I did not know about this product. He missed a lot of school and took about two weeks to recover. I wish I had known about this product then! This should be in [everyone’s] medicine cabinet.
  – Anonymous on Drugstore.com

‘Wow!’

• LOVE Boiron. Met them at #typeamom. Son is taking the honey cough syrup today. It works, and tastes good. Wow!
  – A Tweet from marybabysteps, a mother of three

• This stuff is AMAZING. I have a 3 year old who’s had a cold for over a week, and the over the counter medication recommended by his ped was not doing anything. I’m not comfortable with the idea of giving him cold medicine anyway, so I decided to give this a try. I am so glad I did! Within 24 hours he barely had any cold symptoms. His runny nose disappeared, he’s no longer sneezing, he can actually breathe, and his appetite has returned. He does have a bit of a dry cough now which unfortunately this does not treat. Best of all, the pills are small, dissolve easily and he seems to enjoy the taste. I’m going to give him the Chestal Honey Cough Syrup and hope it works as well as the Coldcalm. Highly recommended.
  – AmazonReader on Amazon.com

‘A Lifesaver!’

• I love Oscillo. I’ll have to check out the other ones if we get sick again. Hopefully I won’t have to, though. When we all got the flu earlier this season the Oscillo was a lifesaver!
  – Aubrey on the Nature Moms Blog

• I LOVE their products! I used the Camilia for teething and it was amazing. I’ve started using the Chestal and it does work just as well or better than OTC products. And the Oscillo is terrific as well. I’ve used it for flu in the past and I gave it to my DD when she got the flu recently. For both of us the flu was totally gone within 3 days using this product! Sure beats the 7-10 days without anything. I recommend their products to everyone I know and will likely give them out as Christmas gifts to my less enlightened family members.
  – Jess on the Nature Moms Blog

‘Highly Effective’

• [Oscillococcinum is] simple to use; remove cap, pour pellets on tongue and let them dissolve. Begins to take effect within minutes, and lasts for hours. Highly effective in relieving typical flu symptoms, particularly chillsand body aches.
  – Taxi Mom on Walgreens.com

• This stuff [Chestal] actually seems to work. I always use natural products for my kids to avoid the chemicals and food coloring, but am never sure if they really work. My daughter had been coughing A LOT for about 3 days, but 5 minutes after I gave her the Chestal, I didn’t hear a thing. She coughs now and again, but it seems to have cut the coughing down by 80-90%.
  – Betsy on Drugstore.com

These comments are just a small sample of all of the positive feedback out there—a testament to the reputation of our products.