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Homeopathic Value Pack review and #giveaway 1/15 US—CLOSED

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I had a cold for the whole month of December. Yes, really. It actually started just after Thanksgiving.  It started with a little bit of stuffy nose and sneezing.  Then a cough joined the symptoms.  My congestion got so bad I couldn’t smell or taste anything for about 3 weeks.  Can be good or bad depending on which way you look at it over the holidays.  My ears got a little blocked too from the congestion.  No fever though, never a fever.

When I had the opportunity to review the Homeopathic Value Pack from the Boiron company I thought, “wow, how ironic that I was offered to review this product at this time”.

I received the pack which included Coldcalm, Chestal Honey, and Oscillococcinum for Flu-like symptoms.

As soon as I got it I tried the Coldcalm. I was so tired of being sick.  I wanted to try anything to get rid of this annoying cold.  The coldcalm tabs melt in your mouth. There are 60 tabs in the box.  You’re supposed to take 2 every 15 min for two hours then 2 every hour until symptoms have been relieved.  For ages 3yr to adult.  All of these homeopathic medicines tell you you should take it at the first signs of cold or flu symptoms.  I did not.  I had already had mine for about 3 weeks when I received my review pack.

I followed the directions but after taking them as directed doing several every hour doses after the every 15 min doses, I only noticed minimal improvement.  BUT I have to tell you that after going on 5 wks of this persistent cold and cough I finally went to the doctors (I know us mother’s take care of our kids but not ourselves sometimes).  Turns out I had bronchitis.  It appears that I had let me cold go too long before even receiving this product and had developed the bronchitis.  The package tells you that if symptoms persist after 7 days or sore throat for more than 2 days you should see a doctor.  Hmmm, should have done that.

I also tried the Chestal Honey.  It had a nice honey flavor.  It did seem to quiet my cough temporarily.  You are supposed to take this cough syrup every 2 hrs.  A little inconvenient for someone who works outside the home or a child in school.

For someone looking for a safe alternative to traditional cough medicines, this is a good one to choose.  I think the flavor would be a little more appealing to children.  You can give it to anyone 2 yrs of age and older.  Not recommended for children under 2.

Last but not least was the Oscillococcinum for Flu-symptoms.  I had actually got a sample of this a while back too.  It comes in small protable tubes.  It has little crystals that you put in your mouth and allow to melt on your tongue.  This has a very pleasant taste.  It put me in mind of a pixie stick whose sugar crystals were a little bigger.  It did seem to aleviate some of my flu-like symptoms when I took it.  Again this is for ages 2yrs and up. (including adults).

There are lot of pros to these products:

1. No drug interactions since they are homeopathic

2.  Non-drowsy

3.  Safe for ages 2yrs to adults (3yrs for Coldcalm tabs)

4.  All of the products have a pleasant taste.

5. Does not cost anymore than other cold remedies.  

Cons:

1.  Need to take more frequently than other medications that aren’t homeopathic

2.  In my opinion, not as potent as using a non-homeopathic medication

So, as you can see there are more pros than cons with the Homeopathic Value pack from Boiron Company.

Many places are now selling these Boiron Products.  My friend said she just bought the Chestal at Rite-aid.

Want to try it for yourself and make your own decision?

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Author: Angie

I'm a wife and a a mom of 4: 3 boys and a girl. I also have 3 fur babies, cats named Soleil, Luna, and a Savannah cat name Malkia. I work part-time outside my home as a COTA/L at a local hospital. I cover Johnstown, Altoona, and Pittsburgh areas. I love to do reviews and host giveaways for my readers. Contact me: angwith4 at gmail dot com if you would like a review.

82 thoughts on “Homeopathic Value Pack review and #giveaway 1/15 US—CLOSED”

  14. I have had interest in homeopathic alternatives for a while now. I just don’t have the money to spend on something that may or may not work. So, since I don’t take the drugd that are out there, I just suffer through my illnesses. I’d love to try this out to see if I’d like to spend the money on it next time I’m sick.
    ohmiss14 at yahoo dot com

  21. I would love to win this prize pack because we have used Boiron products before & they are amazing! The Chestal honey syrup is my favorite – it works like no other cough syrup & is much safer and natural!
    Thanks!
    MusingsfromaSAHM at gmail dot com

  27. Would like the ColdCalm b/c I have a cold and sore throat at the moment. It just started. I’m going to go ‘like’ you on FB….thanks for the contest!
    I couldn’t figure how to use the identities, so I’m:

    Sheila Calabretta @ gmail.com (no spaces) thanks

  28. Uh-oh…I can’t find you on FB. Could you email me a link? Thanks!

    Sheila Calabretta @gmail.com (no spaces)

  44. I would love to try these because I can’t afford to get sick this year, and I am trying to be really careful about what goes in our bodies.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

  46. my husband has used oscillococcinum more than once and had immediate relief both times. i would love to try the cold calm since i rarely have the flu-like symptoms.
    heatheranya at hotmail dot com

  69. I am interested in trying these products. Our eldest son has food allergies. our youngest is on the autism spectrum and reacts negatively to artificial dyes. Our pediatric neurologist highly recommends all natural products and so far we’ve had good results. We’re looking for one location that can meet our varied family needs.

  73. I would like to try these because I don’t like to take a lot of over the counter medicine when I am sick. I would prefer that my family take Homeopathic remedies whenever possible.
    JustCoupons(at)Triad.rr.com

  81. I would like to try them because I am into the natural treatments right now.

    Thnanks

    chela62678 at msn dot com

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