Homeopathy can be a very useful tool to help support your body during seasonal changes. It is a natural form of medicine that works gently and effectively on a physical, mental and emotional level to support the immune system and stimulate the body’s natural ability to heal.

If you’re suffering from an Autumn Ailment, Homeopathy can help to reduce the intensity and duration of the symptoms, especially if you start taking your remedy as soon as the symptoms appear.

Homeopathy is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to healthcare. Every one of us is a unique individual and will experience our symptoms in a different way. That’s when the real magic of Homeopathy kicks in as your individual symptom picture can be matched to the corresponding symptom picture of a homeopathic remedy making it specific and effective for you.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW HOMEOPATHICREMEDIES THAT CAN BE USEFUL FOR YOU THIS AUTUMN:

DULCAMARA (WOODY NIGHTSHADE) – A remedy that can be considered for any condition that is worse when it’s cold and damp or when there are sudden temperature swings from hot to cold.

It can be particularly helpful for coughs and colds with a lot of thick catarrh as well as bronchitis, pneumonia, flu or allergic reactions such as autumnal hayfever. It is also an often-overlooked remedy for rheumatoid arthritis and joint stiffness when the condition is brought on by cold and damp.

KALI BICHROMIUM (POTASSIUM BICHROMATE) – The main characteristics of this remedy are thick ‘gluey’, yellow discharges – from the nose, chest, or ears that are worse when it is cold. It can be helpful with sinusitis, ear infections, pneumonia, flu, colds and coughs where there is ‘rattling’ in the chest.

It is also characterised by pains or complaints that wander from one part of the body to another or are felt in small spots – such as wandering arthritis.

RHUS TOXICODENDRON (POISON IVY) – This remedy is useful for people who are irritable and restless and their ailments are generally made worse by cold, wet weather with a big aggravation in the autumn months.

It can be very useful for flu and fevers as well as bronchitis and pneumonia (where there is a lot of ‘rusty’ coloured phlegm), laryngitis, pharyngitis and hoarseness (loss of voice) . It is also a big remedy for lower back pain and sciatica that is worse for cold and wet, is very stiff but gets better after a bit of exercise.

If you happen to be suffering from any ailments this autumn, please contact us to find out how Homeopathy can help you and your family.

All Parents Want To See Their Kids Happy, Healthy and Thriving!

However, with the many common childhood illnesses that even the most robust of kids are susceptible at some point in their lives, it’s good to know that when your child gets sick, homeopathy can safely, gently and effectively assist your child to return to good health, by stimulating their natural healing ability.

What’s more, it’s even better to know that homeopathy is a non-toxic form of medicine, with no side effects and that also works as a wonderful complementary treatment alongside conventical medicine.

Homeopathy can help with many common acute (short term) childhood illnesses such as:

• Ear infections

• Sore throats

• Tummy upsets

• Coughs

• Colds

• Fever

• Injuries

It can give kids the support their body needs for them to heal quickly and get back on their feet.

Homeopathy can also be very useful with many chronic (long term) childhood conditions such as:

• Asthma

• Eczema

• Epilepsy

• ADHD

• Allergies

• Sleep issues

It can gently help stimulate their body to heal and return to a balanced state of health.

Another great thing about homeopathy is that it also works particularly well on a mental/emotional level as well as the physical, so it can be very useful for children to help them when they are experiencing difficult emotions such as:

• Anxiety

• Grief

• Anger

• Depression

• Jealousy

• Guilt

It can help them move through life’s challenges more smoothly and become well adapted, happy kids.

If you want to find out a little more about how homeopathy can help you and your little ones, contact The Right Remedy Homeopathy now.

We also offer a HOMEOPATHIC KIT FOR CHILDREN containing 11 different remedies to help with many common childhood health issues such as teething, injuries, fevers, upset tummies and more.

Homeopathy’s Got your Back This Summer

As we head towards another glorious New Zealand summer, for those of you who like to worship the sun’s golden rays, it is very important to remind yourself that NZ sun is really strong compared to many other parts of the world.

That’s because in New Zealand:

· There is less ozone here to block the UV rays that cause sunburn.

· Earth’s orbit takes it closer to the sun during the southern summer than    during the northern summer.

· There is less pollution in the southern hemisphere to block the UV rays.

Protect Your Skin

So, in order to protect your skin from sun damage, the best thing to do is slip, slop, slap and wrap:

• Slip on a shirt.
• Slop on the sun cream (I recommend MySunshine if you want a 100% natural, moisturising sunscreen.

• Slap on a hat.
• Wrap around sunglasses.

The Sunshine Vitamin

Although it is important to take the relevant steps to protect our skin from the sun’s rays, it is also recommended that we all get a little daily exposure to the sun in order to for our skin to synthesise Vitamin D.

Vitamin D(which is actually a pre-hormone) is often known as ‘The Sunshine Vitamin’ and plays many important roles in the body making it essential for optimal health.

One of the most impressive benefits of vitamin D3 is its ability to enhance immunity and protect against infection as it is integral to the function of immune cells in the body. What’s more, a deficiency in this important micronutrient has shown to slow wound healing and increase the risk of infection.

Further benefits of Vitamin D include:

1. Boosts Bone Strength

2. Enhances Mental Health

3. May Help Fight Cancer Cells

4. Helps with weight management

You can obtain some Vitamin D through your daily diet by eating oily fish, eggs, mushrooms or spinach but sun exposure is by far the best way to boost vitamin D levels, particularly because very few foods contain significant amounts.

Not only is getting vitamin D around midday more efficient, but it might also be safer than getting sun later in the day as studies have found that afternoon sun exposure may increase the risk of dangerous skin cancers.

It is recommended that fair skinned people spend 15 mins in the sun at noon, which is when the sun is at its highest point, and its UVB rays are most intense. That means you need less time in the sun to make sufficient vitamin D.

Darker-skinned people need to spend longer in the sun than lighter-skinned people to produce the same amount of vitamin D (from 30 minutes to 3 hours) because their skin contains more melanin. This pigment helps protect the skin against damage from excess sunlight, acting as a natural sunscreen and absorbing the sun’s UV rays to protect the skin.

If you think you might be vitamin d deficient then you can ask your GP to arrange a test for you.

I would also recommend taking a good quality daily supplement such as Clinicians Sunshine Vitamin D3 yummy sublingual tablets.      

How Can Homeopathy Help With Sun Exposure?

Even when we have plenty of sunscreen applied, and we’re super cautious, sunburn, heatstroke  or sun allergies can still affect us so it’s lucky that we’ve always go Homeopathy to turn to for help!

Homeopathic remedies can help in the treatment of acute (short term) and chronic (long term) complaints arising from prolonged sun exposure, bringing relief naturally and gently.

One of the top Homeopathic remedies for sun exposure is Sol (Sunlight):

1.Sol - This remedy works well for sunburn of varying intensities, from mild to severe, and also for chronic sunburn and sun spots on the skin.

It can be particularly useful for sunburn with red, itchy skin especially when the skin is very sensitive to sunlight and burns easily even from the least exposure.

It is helpful for rashes when they appear on the areas exposed to the sun; like the face, back, and back of the hands.

It can also be useful for peeling skin with the sensation of heat. In some cases, there may be itching that gets worse in the evening.

There are many more Homeopathic remedies that can be useful for sun exposure symptoms including dehydration, sun stroke, headaches and stomach upsets such as…………

2. Belladonna – Suitable Medicine for Sunburn with Redness

Belladonna is a beneficial treatment for sunburn in cases with redness and burning. The affected area appears swollen, smooth, and red. The skin may get dry, hot, and sensitive to touch. The key feature in such cases is that on touching the skin, it seems to be extremely hot.

3. Cantharis – Wonderful Medicine for Sunburn with Blisters

Cantharis is a very effective medicine for blisters formed due to sunburn. Patients may complain of vesicular eruptions on the face which may be highly sensitive to touch. These eruptions may turn black later. There may also be sharp pain and burning. Patients get relief by cold application to the affected area.

4. Apis Mellifica – An Excellent Medicine for Sunburn with Stinging

Apis Mellifica is a valuable remedy for sunburn which causes stinging and burning. The patient may complain of sensitivity to heat, and dry and sensitive skin. Sudden puffiness may appear in the whole body, and the swollen areas may become sensitive to touch. Apis Mellifica is an important homeopathic medicine for sunburn with water-filled blisters and stinging pain.

5. Sulphur – For Itching Due to Sunburn

Sulphur is a useful medicine for sunburn with lots of itching. The skin looks unhealthy and dry, and small pimples may develop. The patient has the urge to scratch, which may cause burning. In some cases, the itching may get worse at night or after washing. It works well in cases where there has been excessive use of local ointments for sunburn in the past.

6.Glonoine - For Sunstroke

The top remedy for heat exhaustion, heatstroke and sunstroke. Symptoms come on suddenly with a throbbing, bursting headache and visibly throbbing neck arteries.

7.Natrum Mur – Headaches

This remedy is made from sea salt and is commonly used for headaches which recur at the same time each day and are brought on by exposure or overexposure to the sun.

Contact us now if you want to find out more about how homeopathy can help you and your family if you are suffering from the effects of too much sun.

Summertime in New Zealand means lots of time spent hanging out on the beach, leisurely BBQs with family and friends in the garden, awesome camping trips and lots of quality time spent in the big outdoors!

However, one of the draw backs of summer is that it inevitably brings with it unwanted bites and stings from our insect friends, and it’s true that some people tend to be more susceptible to this hazard than others. This due to several different factors which make some individuals more attractive to insects, especially mosquitoes, including the particular bacteria strains (skin microbiota) colonising the surface of their skin and also their blood type (O blood type are twice as likely to get bitten by mosquitoes as A type) and even the colour of clothing they’re wearing (insects are generally attracted to brighter colours).

Luckily, if insects find you irresistible, you can prepare and protect yourself by making sure you have the right homeopathic remedies in your summer first aid kit.  Here are some of the remedies found to be most commonly indicated when dealing with insect bites and stings:

LEDUM – This is the number one remedy for insect bites and stings as it is generally useful for any type of puncture wound including cat bites, needle pricks or stepping on a nail etc. There could be lots of watery swelling, redness and inflammation and a great desire to put a cold application on the affected area even if they are feeling chilly within themselves and feel much worse from warm applications.

APIS – Number 1 remedy for bee stings and other insect stings and bites where there is lots of rapid swelling and the effected area looks rosy red and shiny. There is lots of stinging and burning pain that is worse for warmth and better for cold.

ACONITE – A useful remedy where there is lots of fear, shock and nervousness following a bite or sting and there may also be numbness and tingling or intense pain. They will be worse for warmth and may feel very restless.

CANTHARIS – This remedy is indicated when there are blisters developing and there is a lot of intense burning, itching and smarting pain that outweighs all other symptoms. They may be better for warmth.

STAPHYSAGRIA – Useful where there are very large bites which itch violently with smarting, stinging pains which are worse for cold and much better for warmth. The person may be very mild and agreeable or alternatively show anger, irritability and be very sensitive to touch.

URTICA URENS – A great remedy for insect bites and stings that are burning and stinging with a red, itchy, blotchy reaction that looks like nettle rash.

TOPICAL REMEDIES

Some useful homeopathic creams can also be applied to the skin to help soothe and heal the skin such as Hypercal or Calendula cream.

E-Health’s Colloidal Silver Gel is also very helpful when it comes to any skin issues including insect bites and stings.

It is also a good idea to use an insect repellent to avoid any bites or stings if possible if you know you are going somewhere where you might be vulnerable. I recommend E-Health’s Natural Insect Repellent.

WARNING

Always seek medical attention immediately if, since being stung or bitten, you have any of the following symptoms:

· Difficulty breathing

· Wheezing

· Heart palpitations

· Been bitten in the mouth

I wish you all a healthy summer and don’t forget to contact us if you want to find out how homeopathy can support you and your family.

Jo xx

The Right Remedy Homeopathy

A Homeopathic Christmas Survival Guide

Christmas is fast approaching once again, bringing with it a chance to celebrate with family and friends and look back over the past year together.

Traditionally, there is always a lot of expectation around this being a joyous time of year, full of festivities, caring and sharing, and a great pressure to create and experience the perfect Christmas.

However, in reality, the perfect Christmas is almost impossible to achieve, with the majority of people finding this time of year very challenging for many different reasons such as recent loss or bereavement, financial pressures, family discord, feeling over-committed, fear of being judged, fear of failing to meet everyone’s expectations, or just feeling totally overwhelmed!

If you feel that you are battling with some difficult emotional issues this Christmas time, tempting though it might be to ignore them and just muddle through, a much better way to deal with these emotional issues is head on.

Take a few moments to sit down and work out what it is you are feeling and the challenges that you feel you are up against. If you have someone you can talk this through with then that could help too. That way, if you can acknowledge and identify your issues, you can then work out a survival plan and put it in place.

Here are some examples that you might find helpful:

Allow Room For Grief – If you have recently lost a loved one or an important relationship, accept that this will be a very difficult time for you and your emotional responses will be mixed and unpredictable. Take some time to acknowledge their absence and also try to ensure you have a support person or ‘anchor’ that you can rely on at all times.

Set Good boundaries – Setting clear and firm boundaries is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that you enjoy Christmas day and help preserve relationships. Set time limits so you can give yourself an exit plan, identify who is most likely to trigger you and spend as little time with them as possible, make certain topics off limits if you know they will be inflammatory, work out ahead of the day who is responsible for doing what so that the tasks can be shared, and you don’t become overwhelmed.

Acceptance of difference – Let go of the need to change or control the family members who trigger you and try to accept the people for who they are with all their faults and strengths.

Approach the day with a bit of optimism but maintain a healthy emotional distance so that you can protect yourself and just observe people’s patterns of behaviour from an objective point of view rather than becoming triggered or involved.

Stand Your Ground – If you are anticipating that you will feel attacked or over criticized, when this happens, why not try to laugh it off or just remain silent rather than becoming defensive?

Do not give your power away! Recognise that you do not need to rely on them for approval, it is not their opinions that matter but rather it is your own values, thoughts and feelings that are important here.

Seek Out Support and Love – Seek out those in your social world who give you love, support and a sense of belonging. Talk through any difficult emotions that you are experiencing at this time.

Actively seek out activities that you can engage in with friends and family that will help bring out the best in everyone so you can experience connection and joy.

Have Your Homeopathic Christmas Survival Kit At The Ready! -

Homeopathy is a medical system that heals the whole person simultaneously; mind, body and spirit!

Denial of our feelings of fear, anger, grief and loss can restrict our freedom of expression and create heightened states of emotional suffering. These bottled unexpressed emotions create conflict within us, and if not resolved, can lead to health issues further down the line.

A carefully prescribed homeopathic remedy “mimics” the person’s state of emotional suffering; reminding the body to resolve and release the negativity and return to a state of balance and harmony.

Here are some of the most commonly used remedies that you might find useful in your Homeopathic Christmas Survival Kit This Year:

For Feelings of Anxiety:

Argentium Nitrate – A useful remedy for people who suffer from great anticipatory anxiety i.e. a great worry about upcoming events.

This anxiety is largely due to the fact that they have low self-esteem and fear that they will be judged for not being good enough. They may feel that their cooking isn’t good enough, their hospitality skills aren’t good enough, their relationship isn’t good enough, their home isn’t good enough – that in general, they are just not good enough.

They therefore worry that everything they do will go wrong or will not meet up to people’s expectations and they will be judged as a failure!

Arsenicum – This is the No.1 homeopathic remedy for people with fear, anxiety and panic attacks.

They have a great need to be in control in order to feel secure, so they will be feeling the need to control everything and everyone at the Christmas gathering. But when this task becomes too challenging, they can easily begin to feel overwhelmed and out of control which fans the anxiety.

Their anxiety can often be focused around health and financial security so the pandemic will be really fuelling their worries right now!

For Feelings of Anger and Resentment:

Anacardium – This is a very useful remedy for people who are suffering from a lot of inner conflict and feel as if they are being pulled in 2 different directions. They might feel morally obligated to spend time with certain people or do certain things that are expected of them, but at the same time feel very angry and resentful that they have been put in this position as they would really prefer to be somewhere else or with someone else.

They are often outwardly can very mild mannered, but they can also become very cold hearted and angry as they have so much internalised anger.

Staphysagria – This remedy is useful for those who feel immense anger and indignation after a traumatic experience. A very useful remedy for those who have suffered from any type of abuse and feel that they have been treated unfairly or spoken to unkindly.

They may often be quite mild, timid people and try to suppress this anger so may appear to tremble and stammer or, if their anger boils over they can become full of rage and even start to throw things about!

For Feeling of Greif and Disappointment:

Ignatia – This a really helpful remedy for anyone who has suffered a great loss or disappointment. This might relate to the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, career or home. It could also help with people who have experienced a relationship break up or the loss of a friendship or maybe they aren’t able to spend Christmas with their kids this year.

It helps support people who are experiencing feelings of grief, guilt, shame, disappointment, or separation. They may be very tearful or sigh a lot or they may also be very angry and irritable. Generally, a good cry will make them feel much better.

Natrum Muriaticum – This is also a great remedy when there is a feeling of grief, loss, betrayal or disappointment. It is different to Ignatia in that they are very closed and don’t like to talk about their grief, tending to like to hold onto it & cry in private.

They feel extreme sadness but aren’t able to speak out about it with any attempt to console them often making things worse. They often have a big craving for salt.

For Feeling of Overwhelm:

Kali Phosphoricum – Very useful for people who are experiencing exhaustion after making a huge amount of mental and physical effort.It is especially useful when this effort has led them to become nervous, oversensitive and feel that they are struggling to cope. They will be irritable, restless, on edge and may become very disheartened and low spirited.

Rescue Remedy – As a combination of 5 Bach Flower Essences, Rescue Remedy is not truly a Homeopathic Remedy, but it is very useful to have on hand as a natural stress reliever and offer immediate support for those experiencing panic, terror, shock, irritation, and irrational thoughts.

A Closing Thought – Be willing to engage in some give and take this Christmas and accept that there will probably be some level of discomfort. However, do try to keep this in perspective and avoid focusing on the negatives.

Ultimately, finding ways of accepting others and their differences and learning to appreciate and enjoy their positive qualities can help you honour the importance of relationships and make the festive period a more enjoyable experience all round.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and wish you a Happy Healthy New Year

Love and Best Wishes From

The Right Remedy Homeopathy xx

Help For Hayfever Sufferers

Hayfever, otherwise known as allergic rhinitis, is a condition in which the nasal passages become inflamed and is characterised by a whole raft of frustrating symptoms such as a constant runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes.

These symptoms are most commonly caused by an allergic reaction to particles in the environment such as pollen, dust or mold, but can also be triggered by many other allergens such as animal fur or feathers.

A whopping 20% of New Zealanders suffer from hayfever, which happens to be one of the highest rates in the developed world, and it is also becoming more and more common.

Symptoms can be seasonal and are often at their worst in Spring and Summer when the weather is hot and dry. This is when more pollen is produced, and dust mites thrive! Add in the high winds and humidity, frequently experienced in New Zealand, which further help spread and propagate the allergens, then you end up with the perfect hayfever storm!

New Zealand already has a high pollen count due to its extensive agriculture production, and the ongoing introduction of new species into the country also means new allergens circulating all the time.

However, there is also evidence to suggest that rising levels of carbon dioxide, as a result of climate change, are responsible for increasing plant growth and therefore increasing levels of pollen. This in turn is contributing to the increasing number of hayfever sufferers in New Zealand.

If you seek help from your G.P. for your hayfever symptoms, then you will probably be advised to avoid allergens as much as possible and be offered medication in the form of antihistamines, decongestants or corticosteroids.

These medications work to manage the symptoms by suppressing them, but if you would like to get to the root of the issue and also prefer a more natural route for your healthcare, then Homeopathy can be very helpful option in addressing hayfever symptoms.

Perhaps the greatest misunderstanding about hayfever and other allergies is the assumption that the allergen (the pollen, the house-dust mite, the cat dander, or whatever) is the problem. Actually, the allergen is simply the trigger, while the allergic person’s body is the loaded gun. Rather than just treating symptoms or avoiding the allergen, the best course is to take action to strengthen the body’s own immune and defence system. Natural therapies that do this help empty the loaded gun or simply make it shoot blanks.

Homeopathic remedies can be used to treat the acute phase of their allergy. This should provide effective relief without side effects but will not entirely resolve the allergy.

The best plan of attack therefore is to book an acute consultation with your Homeopath to help with the immediate symptoms during the hayfever season.

You should then come back for a more in-depth homeopathic consultation once your symptoms have eased in order to address the underlying cause of the condition and help reduce the severity and frequency of future episodes.

The Homeopath will then prescribe a “constitutional remedy,” which is a remedy that is individually chosen to match the totality of all the symptoms that you are experiencing, not just the allergy symptoms.

What Your Homeopath Will Ask You About Your Symptoms

Hayfever symptoms can vary significantly from person to person so your homeopath will ask you lots of questions in order to identify the exact nature of your symptoms as well as the frequency and intensity in which you experience them, for instance:

· What triggers your symptoms – Pollen? Flowers? Dust mites? Dander? Odours? Perfumes?

· What time of year are they worst – Summer? Spring? Autumn? Winter?

· Time of day are your symptoms worst - Morning? Mid-day? Afternoon? Evening? Night-time?

· Nose – Lots of sneezes? Runny? Blocked? Itchy? Burning? Sore? Severity?

· Eyes – Red? Watery? Itchy? Stinging? Burning? Severity?

· Sinuses – Congested? Sore? Severity?

· Throat – Sore? Itchy? Dry? Severity?

· Chest – Cough? Day or night? Dry? Barking? Intermittent? Constant? Lots of catarrh? Severity?

· Mood – Irritable? Tired? Sad? Tearful?

Once your Homeopath has established a full picture of all your hay fever symptoms, they will then find the remedy that is the best fit for you and is therefore most likely to help.

There are many different homeopathic remedies that can help with hayfever symptoms, here are the top ones:

Sabadilla - Useful where there is lots of sneezing that is spasmodic and is the primary hayfever symptom. There is also a runny nose that may become worse from the odors of flowers or even just thinking about flowers. The nose may be dry, itching or tickly.

Allium Cepa - A very useful remedy for hayfever where there is a constantly runny nose which may make the nose and upper lip sore and may be accompanied by sore, watery eyes.

It is particularly useful for hayfever that is worse in the Spring, from contact with flowers, although the sufferer is usually better when outside in the fresh air rather than in a stuffy room. Symptoms may also be worse in the later afternoon and evenings.

Natrum Muriaticum - Useful when an extremely runny nose is brought on by the least exposure to the sun. There will also be itching in the nose and eyes.

Wyethia - A specific remedy for hayfever where there is tremendous itching in the nose, throat and roof of mouth which may also extend to the ears. The sufferer may be compelled to forcibly rub the tongue back and forth over the roof of the mouth the relieve the itching. The throat may also be swollen and irritated and require constant clearing.

Arum Triphyllum – Useful when the nose is blocked up (worse on the left hand side) even though there is also a runny nose where the nostrils are sore and the nose lips and face are chapped. The eyes may be sore and averse to light.

There is also asthmatic breathing and a tickly cough from mucus in the throat that is worse at night after lying down and causes hoarseness and inability to sleep.

Dulcamara – Useful when nostrils are entirely blocked preventing breathing and there is constant sneezing and lots of discharge from the nose and eyes.’

Symptoms are worse in the open air and especially for being near cut grasses. They are also usually worse on waking and in the evening but better for being inside or by the sea.

Euphrasia – Useful where there is a constant runny nose (inside of the nose may be sore) accompanied with sneezing or very watery eyes that are very sore and worse for sunlight.

There may also be a loose, wheezing cough with lots of expectoration of phlegm in the mornings and a lot of painless diarrhoea.

Gelsemium – Useful when hayfever symptoms occur with every change of weather, especially Spring. It is also useful for summer colds with lots of violent sneezing early in the morning. The sufferer will feel weak, and the eyelids may feel heavy and droopy. The edges of the nostrils may be red and sore and there may also be a sore throat that causes pain to shoot up to the ears on swallowing.

Handy Homeopathic Hayfever  Kit

Another great option to get you started with homeopathy would be to grab a Homeopathic Hayfever Kit.

Each kit contains 11 of the most common hayfever remedies that offer support for common symptoms such as runny or blocked nose, itchy, water eyes, sore throat, drowsiness, nausea, insomnia and more.

This should get you through until the end of the hayfever season and then, once symptoms have subsided, it would be a good time to book a consultation with Jo at The Right Remedy Homeopathy to help you on your healing journey.

Go to the ‘Shop’ page for details of Homeopathic Remedy Kits

Procrastinating?

There’s a remedy for that!

Having freed-up a whole day to concentrate on writing some articles in order to meet an imminent deadline, and even though I know I should be working hard on them right now, here’s what I have I done this morning:

· I have gone through my emails, deleted, and unsubscribed from all the unwanted ones – a job I’ve been meaning to do for ages.

· I have cleaned my silver jewelery for the first time in over a decade! I have to say that it’s looking great by the way – wish I’d done it sooner!

· I have messaged my sister and arranged a Skype call this weekend.

· I have repaired the damaged cover of a well-used homeopathy book.

· And now, I am laughing at myself and writing this article about procrastination!

Does this sound like you?

· Do you have any issues that you are concerned about, but you have been avoiding?

· Do you engage yourself in any alternative tasks/behaviours just to avoid dealing with the real issue at hand?

· Do you want some help and support from a qualified Homeopath to find out why you tend to avoid these issues or want help to find a way to resolve them?

There could be lots of reasons why you find it difficult to start important projects or deal with pressing issues.

For instance, you might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious or concerned that you might not do a good enough job. Maybe you’re having trouble trying to concentrate or focus on anything for very long periods of time or maybe you just don’t know where to start.

That’s when a visit to your Homeopath could help you. They will ask you all the important questions in order to get to the bottom of what is really going on with you. That is always a great place to start and will help you identify the issues that are really getting in your way and holding you back.

The Homeopathic consultation room is a safe space, you will not be judged, your details will be held in strict confidence, and you will be heard.

So if you have any health concerns, be they physical, mental, or emotional, then it’s time for you to reach out now and find out how homeopathy can help you.

Back to School with a Smile!

For most children, starting a new school chapter is exciting – catching up with all their old friends again, meeting new friends, getting to know different teachers etc., and it goes without much of a hiccup.

However, for some kids, this can be quite a stressful time for many different reasons, so it is important to look out for any changes in behaviour which may be subtle or obvious.

Kids often struggle to find the language to express how they’re feeling, but it is still important to encourage them to talk about what’s going on with them. They might become very moody, irritable or display sudden tantrums, they could have trouble sleeping or become uncharacteristically weepy or clingy.

Fear and anxiety are common in kids when it comes to school, they might be worried about something specific like being bullied by a certain child or teacher or might be experiencing a general feeling of fear and anxiety about the whole situation, especially if they are starting at a new school.

They might also be feeling left out or grieving if their best friend has moved to a different school or class, they might be missing the comfort of being at home with their family or find it a struggle to deal with the restrictions or school rules and regulations.

Homeopathy is a natural form of medicine that offers support in restoring our body’s balance, health and vitality. It supports the body on a mental/emotional level as well as physical, so if you or your child are finding the return to school rather challenging, then contact The Right Remedy Homeopathy for some help and support.

Some Useful Homeopathic Remedies To Consider:

Aconite – The top remedy for fear and panic attacks and can help when there are sudden, intense feelings of fear and terror. Children needing this remedy are likely to be restless and feel worse from being in crowds and from the cold.

Argentium Nitricum – A very helpful remedy for apprehension and anticipatory anxiety in the lead up to any big event. A child who needs this remedy may feel hurried and impulsive with a strong desire to perform well which can lead to a feeling of failure. They may suffer from diarrhoea or flatulence brought on by dread of the upcoming event.

Arsenicum – The number 1 remedy for anxiety, especially when it is accompanied by chilliness. They will be restless, and fidgety or totally exhausted. They will try to overcome their anxiety by being meticulously organized i.e. packing and re-packing their school bag or checking and re-checking their uniform etc, they feel much better in company and need lots of reassurance.

Calcarea Carbonicum – This remedy is useful for a child who doesn’t like change, preferring to stay at home rather than embark on a new adventure. They are naturally cautious, have a strong need to feel safe and secure and might be stubborn as they try to resist change.

Pulsatilla – A great remedy for young children who need lots of support when starting or returning to school. They will cry easily and cling to their parents, feeling totally abandoned at the school gate. They feel reassured by company, and sympathy and feel better in the fresh air.

Gelsemium – This remedy is useful when there is great anxiety about returning to school which is accompanied by feelings of weakness, trembling and even dizziness. In extreme cases they might become almost paralysed with fear and feel incapable of doing anything or thinking straight.

It is very reassuring to know that homeopathy is here to support our kids during times of transition and stress, helping them return to school with a smile 😊