It’s that time of year again. The Summer is disappearing into the rear view mirror and many of us are preparing to slot back into our daily routine, whether that’s children returning to school or us heading back to the office after some downtime in August. It can feel like a time of change and uncertainty, causing anxiety and stress.

It’s all too easy to overlook these health strains as we focus our efforts on getting ready for the weeks ahead. That shouldn’t be the case. Some of these stresses will be short lived, and will pass naturally. Others can just stay with us for weeks or longer if we don’t do something to address them and their underlying causes, and even become chronic and long term.

Homeopathy offers a natural, sustainable and gentle option. It's a complete, whole-person system of medicine, and provides the opportunity to get to the root cause of mental, emotional and physical illness. It’s kind to your body and the environment.

As an individualised medicine, it’s always better to consult a registered homeopath if you can, as they will go through your medical history and symptoms, and prescribe a remedy specifically tailored to you personally. You can find a homeopath in your area right here at https://www.findahomeopath.org/ 

However, if you prefer to try a remedy at home, you could try Calc Carb, which is often recommended when someone is apprehensive and wants to control the status quo, and doesn’t want to face change. Argent Nit can also be helpful for apprehension when someone dwells on an event and is convinced something will go wrong. Phos Ac is worth a try if you just need help re-energising yourself, especially where there is nervous exhaustion with mental weakness after a period of stress or illness.

Whatever you do, don’t neglect your health. This could be the perfect time to try homeopathy.

We may not all be Olympic athletes, but at this time of year many of us are out and about keeping active, whether that’s walks or a gentle cycle ride, or more strenuous sports and activities. Unfortunately, that makes us susceptible to a range of sprains, strains and minor injuries. Obviously it’s better to limit the likelihood of an injury with a proper warm up, appropriate clothing or equipment for your activity, and ensure that you warm down afterwards. However, we can’t always avoid a minor injury or two.

If you do find that you have a sprain or strain then homeopathy can offer some relief. If you haven’t tried homeopathy before it’s a natural, sustainable and whole-person medicine which treats you as an individual. It supports the body’s built in healing mechanism. A registered homeopath will look at all of your symptoms, and recommend a suitable homeopathic remedy. If you want to try homeopathy, book a consultation with a registered homeopath right here at www.findahomeopath.org.

If you’d like to give homeopathy a try at home first then there are a wide range of homeopathic remedies which are widely used for sprains, strains and sports related injuries. Bryonia is used for inflammatory and painful conditions that come on slowly and are worse for any movement. Rhus tox could be the right option for swollen joints from over-exertion, tearing pains in tendons and ligaments, or stiffness in limbs. And don’t forget that arnica is great for bruising and pain from injury and trauma.

Whatever you choose, just make sure you address any injuries so they don’t turn into a chronic condition which can be more complex and difficult to treat.

With longer days here, many of us will be planning holidays, day trips and family days out. That means getting into some means of transport - cars, planes, coaches, boats and trains. This, for some people, tarnishes the joy and excitement of the trip by the journey itself to get there.

Many people suffer from travel sickness, which can really ruin any trip. Symptoms can include nausea, breaking out in a cold sweat, and headaches. When it affects children, it can be especially challenging for school trips and family days out.

The good news is that homeopathy is widely used for travel sickness and anxiety related to travel, and can be a valuable tool for the whole family. There are a wide range of homeopathic remedies for all kinds of travel sickness and related symptoms. If you want to try a remedy at home then Aconite could be the one for you. It’s widely used when you’re simply very frightened, like a panic attack or intense anxiety about something specific such as flying. Cocculus prevents and removes the nausea from undulating motion, so can be effective in sea sickness. There are many other remedies you can try though, and when you find the right one you can put an end your travel related symptoms for good.

It’s always better to consult a registered homeopath if you can, as they will get to the root cause of the problem, and choose a remedy to fit your individual characteristics. Homeopathy promotes the body’s natural ability to heal, and is a natural and sustainable healthcare option which is kind to your body and the environment.

Find a registered homeopath in your area today right here at www.findahomeopath.org

74% of UK adults say that have felt so stressed at some point over the last year they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.

Stress will always exist, and affects most of us from time to time. Unfortunately, for too many of us, it’s an all too regular and ongoing occurrence. However, with greater awareness, we can help to prevent it, or at least manage it and prevent it from becoming chronic, which can lead to a range of other mental and physical health conditions. Stress-related illnesses have been estimated to cost the NHS over £11 billion, representing 6.2% of total health expenditure. This is a huge drain on public resources.

With April being Stress Awareness Month, let’s look at what homeopathy can do to assist with this growing problem. As a complete, whole-person system of medicine, homeopathy offers the opportunity to get to the root cause of mental, emotional and physical illness. Medicines are chosen to fit the individual characteristics of the patient. Homeopathy promotes the body’s natural ability to heal, and is a natural and sustainable healthcare option which is kind to your body and the environment. You can find a registered homeopath right here at www.findahomeopath.org

If you suffer from stress, take this opportunity to take action before it creates other physical and mental health problems.

It might be difficult to believe on some days at the moment, but Spring officially begins around 19th March. The longer days and the daffodils blooming in woodlands and parks will be a welcome sight to us all.

For most of us, this end to the Winter months brings a sense of positivity for the year ahead. However, for others, it can be the start of a period of feeling under the weather and seasonal health problems.

The most common, perhaps, is hay fever. Anyone who has suffered with it will dread the thought of the runny nose, watery and itchy eyes, sneezing and cough. It can be quite debilitating for the worst sufferers, and a daily nuisance for the rest.

Fortunately, homeopathy has been used successfully by millions of people for hay fever. There are a number of remedies that you can try. Arsen alb is one of the best remedies for hay fever, where there is burning or itching in the nose, eyes or throat. Allium cepa and Euphrasia are also widely used where there is lots of sneezing with streaming eyes and nose

As an individualised medicine, though, it’s always better to consult a registered homeopath if you can, as they will go through your medical history and symptoms, and prescribe a remedy specifically tailored for you personally. You can find a homeopath in your area right here on the Find a Homeopath website.

There’s also asthma to think about, and even the common cold, which isn’t just a Winter phenomenon. After all, many of us may have weakened immune systems after the Winter, so more susceptible to viruses. Homeopathy can help.

Spring is a perfect time to start to address any new or existing health concerns. After all, it’s a time of rebirth, so it could be the right time for you to try homeopathy for the first time.