Homeopathy talks

Homeopathy talks – I run talks on homeopathic treatment of some common ailments, such as coughs & colds, first aid, fevers, sore throats. Please call or email me to find out more.

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Stress management through homeopathy

Stress - When we feel chronic stress we may get stuck in a stress response. Strong emotions are also felt during times of stress and may be difficult to express or release. Find out more about how homeopathy can help you.

Stress is not always bad, it can be positive, ‘eustress’, this is generally acute stress, i.e. it is short lived and can give us the propensity to motivate ourselves to get things done or make changes in our lives.

Due to the fact that there are so many different manifestations of stress, stress is often not recognised as the cause of illness. Even worse is the fact that once identified, many of us try to ignore it perceiving it is a sign of weakness.

When we feel chronic stress we may get stuck in a stress response. Strong emotions are also felt during times of stress and may be difficult to express or release. Stress has been linked to:

• Anxiety, fear, restlessness
• Irritability and anger
• Depression
• Insecurity
• Loss of libido
• Impaired memory and concentration
• Addictions, such as excessive smoking and/or drinking
• Indigestion and gastrointestinal illnesses such as Crohn’s and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Immune System disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
• Sleep disturbances
• Weight gain and loss
• Joint pain, back pain, and tension headaches
• Skin disorders such eczema and psoriasis
• Poor memory, concentration, and learning
• Psychological problems such as extreme anxiety and depression
• Hair loss
• Mysterious conditions for which there is no name

The stress response

The first physiological response to stress is the release of two hormones, adrenalin and cortisol. They increase both blood sugar and oxygen levels, increase blood flow to the brain to give us a heightened sense of alertness. This process affects all of the systems of the body, heart rate increases, digestion shuts down, skin becomes cool and clammy, and the brain loses the ability to think about complicated tasks. This process makes sure you are ready to respond quickly to whatever threatens you. Years ago this stress response was designed to get us away from stresses, such as sabre tooth tigers, whilst today modern stress can be experienced for example by travelling to work, working to deadlines, feeling part of the rat race and not having enough time for relaxation.

Stress produces both short term and long term effects to our health.

In the short term the effects of stress are:

• Stress suppresses the immune system therefore increases the likelihood of illness
• Stress slows down the body's rate of repair
• Stress slows down the metabolism
• Stress steals vital nutrients from the body

Examples of signs and symptoms in the phase are:

Recurrent headaches; vague aches and pains; dizziness; heartburn; muscle tension; dry mouth; excessive perspiration; pounding heart; insomnia; fatigue.
If you can escape the source of your stress, you may experience relaxation and where your body functions are able to return to normal. This is generally more likely to happen in cases of acute stress, which is short lived. If however the source of stressed cannot be removed or overcome, you will then face a more chronic situation, where by your body does not have a chance to properly recover. This can also lead to a state of being stuck within the stress response.

Stress in the medium term

As we become more and more stressed out, our body begins to adapt to the high level of stress hormones in our system. This can result in us feeling:

• Increasingly anxious
• Fatigued
• Prone to mood swings

Long-term stress:

• Promotes rapid ageing
• Leads to weight gain
• Increases the risk of developing osteoporosis
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Digestive problems, e.g. Crohn’s Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS)

Homeopathy provides natural and effect solutions to resolving the stress in your life.

Homeopathy works to resolve the underlining cause of distress.

Homeopathy seeks to boost your immunity, making you stronger and less susceptible to illness.

Homeopathy can deal with anything from acute colds and coughs to all types of chronic problems, including those related to stress and anxiety such as high blood pressure, headaches, migraines, fatigue, digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, addictions, fear, anger and depression.

I also use herbs, Alaskan and Bush flower essences and EFT in order to treat chronic stress.

To book an appointment call the
Equilibrium Clinic on 01273 470955

Hayfever treatment with Homeopathy

Suffer from Hay fever? Fed up with itching & sneezing?

The mild winter could mean an early start to sniffles and streaming noses brought on by hay fever, according to experts.

Conventional treatment offers temporary relief and cause side effects of drowsiness and effects co-ordination. In severe cases steroid preparations are prescribed, these can depress more important immune function, and tend to deepen the imbalance in the natural defence system.

Have you ever tried homeopathy?

Get ready for the spring and be prepared with your own individually tailored homeopathic remedies best suited to you.

Homeopathic hay fever remedies can bring effective relief in the short term. In the longer term homeopathy can provide constitutional treatment, which taken over two or three seasons will reduce symptoms, if not completely cure the condition.

In acute conditions the effect of taking a homeopathic remedy can bring fast relief. In chronic (longer lasting) conditions, a cure may take longer since there may be some bodily weaknesses. In such cases it is best to begin treatment before the hay fever season begins in order to strengthen the patient’s constitution.

To book an appointment call the Equilibrium Clinic on 01273 470955