When you’re travelling overseas, having a homeopathic first aid kit can be a handy precaution. While homeopathy should not be used as a substitute for medical assistance, homeopathic remedies for situations like traveller’s diarrhea, injury (falls, sprained ankles), insect bites and stings can provide first-base treatment especially in scenarios where you may not have immediate access to medical assistance.
Homeopathy also has a history of traditional use as prophylaxis against infectious diseases, especially in developing countries where access to pharmaceutical medicines has been historically limited. Homeoprophylaxis (HP) is not endorsed by the Australian government as an alternative to immunisation and so it is important to do your own research on the effectiveness of HP and weigh up the risk versus benefits if you are considering alternatives based on your personal health preferences and/or medical situation.
Before travelling, it is also important to research and understand the risk of disease in your travel destination and weigh up your personal risk of exposure based on
- your proposed activities
- accomodation style
- the time of year you will be travelling
- current conditions (weather, recent events) at your destination
- your current health condition
Book your homeopathy for travel consultation (choose the Telehealth option) online with Cyena.