25/10/2025
Calpol - help or hinder?
Are antipyretic drugs, like Calpol, as harmless as we are led to believe? As a Homeopath and Mother, I personally avoid them, simply because there so many natural tools I use instead. See courses below.
From a holistic health point of view - antipyretic drugs work against the body. They bring a fever down, when the body working hard to raise its temperature to create an inhospitable environment. An increased temperature also stimulates the immune system.
Just two reasons, there are many more. But I feel you, I know that pink sticky syrup does help in the momentā¦ it does make your child feel better, and as parents that is what we want for our children - to be out of pain and discomfort, to be okā¦ but this is short term view. To truly promote your childās health is to support the body. To have a fever, is uncomfortable, no- one feels good but the gains are huge.
This is a big topic. There is much to say, so if you want more info, here are some options:
1. I am running a short course for the London College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) on Sun 9 Nov, on how to support yourself through winter, how to keep your immune system strong, why it is important to support a fever, rather than suppress it, what to use instead of antipyretic drugs such as Calpol and homeopathic remedies for colds, coughs, and flu. Comment for info.
2. Coming next - a video on Calpol - the good, the bad and the ugly.
3. Join my Beginner Homeopathy course, explains true health, alternatives to Calpol. Purchase from my website - zoescanlan.com
Week 1 - Basics of Homeopathy
Week 2 - Get to Know Your Homeopathy Kit
Week 3 - Managing Fevers Positively
Week 4 - Your Natural Home Medicine kit
Week 5 - Homeopathic & Natural First Aid
Week 6 - Getting to know MORE remedies
4. My next course - Homeopathy for Life - starts on Thurs 6 Nov (7pm).
Week 1 (6 Nov) - Homeopathy for Children
Week 2 (13 Nov) - Homeopathy for Anxiety
Week 3 (20 Nov) - Digestion
Week 4 (27 Nov) - Homeopathy & Hormones
Week 5 (4 Dec) - Pregnancy & Childbirth
Week 6 (11 Dec) - Natural travel
