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By Genie Rowson, Regional Director (SA): British Institute of Homeopathy International
The term "insomnia" basically means having trouble sleeping. People with insomnia either have difficulty in falling asleep, sleeping for long enough, or sleeping deeply enough. Disordered sleep can include descriptions such as wakefulness, sleeplessness, poor quality of sleep, frequent waking, interrupted sleep, waking up too soon, sleeping too lightly, difficulty switching off and falling asleep, or difficulty remaining asleep all night.
During every consultation in my practice, I always ask the simple question, "How well do you sleep". Very often the answer will be: "I sleep terribly. I just can't switch off and fall asleep". My second question is, "How do you feel when you wake up in the morning?" Read more
Top remedies for sleeping
Aconitum – a very helpful remedy for restlessness; anxious dreams and much tossing about always accompanied by anxiety or a sense of fear with a need to keep cool.
Arsenicum Alb – similar to Aconitum, this remedy assists with restless sleep that is full of anxiety and fear. However, there is a desire for warmth.
Coffea – for sleeplessness caused by much mental activity; flow of ideas; when you just can’t switch off.
Kali Brom – for restless sleep, with grinding of teeth or night terrors/bad dreams.
Kali Phos – select this remedy if you are suffering from mental or physical exhaustion and yet cannot sleep well; sleep is full of anxiety.
Passiflora – this remedy has a soothing effect on the nervous system and brings about peaceful sleep – particularly suited to the over-tired, overworked, exhausted or the over-anxious.
Pulsatilla – if you experience sleepiness in the afternoons yet find yourself wide awake near bed time – give this remedy a try.
White Chestnut Bach Flower Remedy – for insomnia from obsessive thoughts (you might even jump out of bed to write down ideas or things to remember!), internal conversation and arguments – when you simply can’t switch off and rest.
Sleep easy & sweet dreams formula - Helps to relieve symptoms associated with sleeplessness, insomnia and an overactive mind at bedtime or during the night. This formula is gentle enough for infants, strong enough for hyper-stressed executives and exhausted new moms. This formula contains a combination of the above remedies known to have a soothing effect on the nervous system, and is particularly indicated to assist with restless sleep; anxious dreams and much tossing about; sleeplessness caused by much mental activity and night terrors. Well-suited to the over-tired, overworked, exhausted or the over-anxious, who simply can’t switch off and rest.
Homeopathic remedies are available under the same names the world over. All the above remedies are available online from www.naturesremedies.co.za
Happy Father's Day Dads and Grandads!
Men often lead stressful lives but are much less careful about looking after their health than women. Men are known to have fewer health checks and many men tend to put off seeking any medical treatment until their condition can no longer be ignored or until their wives push them into it! In honour of Father's Day, we have put together a list of our top 10 remedies for men:
1. Lycopodium
For lack of self-confidence and courage. Apprehensive about forthcoming events. Weak memory. Constant fear of breaking down under stress. Little things annoy; extremely sensitive. Melancholic. You may feel that your brain power is fading. Good for calming exam nerves or fear of public speaking. Try this remedy for hair loss; premature balding or greying. Also boosts virility and vitality.
2. Nux Vom
Fussy about order and accuracy; highly impatient and irritable. Talks, eats, walks quickly. Liable to sudden outbursts of rage during extreme stress and is unduly exasperated over contradiction and trifles – feels better after a good blow-up. Known as the workaholic's remedy. Good for those who are over-sensitive to and irritated by strong odours, noise, cold and draughts.
3. Acidity formula
Helps to reduce excess acidity and acidic conditions within the body. Promotes pH balance within the body and assists with conditions such as joint pain, stiffness, rheumatism, fatigue, heartburn and reflux, food cravings and digestion disorders.
4. Anger, rage & irritability formula
Use this formula to relieve feelings associated with anger such as rage, road rage, frustration, irritability, being on edge and feeling harassed. Promotes a sense of peace, serenity and calm.
5. Bone pain, fracture & injury formula
Helps to reduce any type of bone pain, including old injuries. Encourages the rapid, complete healing of fractures, and relieves aches and pains felt deep in the bones which may accompany other ailments, and after an old injury. Helps to promote healing and bone strength.
6. Depression formula
Assists where there are feelings of melancholy, gloom, despondency and hopeless despair – for those who feel as though there is a cloud across their sun. Promotes a sense of emotional calm, enthusiasm and general emotional
wellbeing. Heightens the sense of joy and interest in life.
7. Gout formula
Helps to ease all symptoms of gout including severe swelling and/or pain, most commonly found in the big toe and other joints such as the knee, ankle, wrist, foot. Joints may be red, swollen and extremely tender. Pain can be excruciating, always worse for touch. This formula also helps to reduce high levels of uric acid which contribute to gout.
8. Prostate & urinary disorders formula
This formula helps to relieve symptoms associated with prostate and urinary disorders, such as frequent or difficult urination, scanty, intermittent or insufficient flow, a never-done feeling, constant desire to urinate, especially at night. Addresses symptoms associated with prostate enlargement such as impotence or loss of sexual power.
9. Reflux, heartburn & indigestion formula
Helps to relieve symptoms associated with acid reflux, heartburn and indigestion, such as burning acidity, acidity rising in the oesophagus causing a tickling cough, as well as discomfort and pain in the stomach and digestive tract. May be accompanied by the painful rising of acid fluid from the stomach into the oesophagus. This formula helps to restore calm and balance to the digestive system.
10. Stress, exhaustion & burnout formula
For symptoms of exhaustion, burnout, mental and physical fatigue and exhaustion after prolonged stress. Assists with feelings of being overwhelmed, low energy levels, exhaustion and burnout. Improves adrenal function and the ability to cope with and respond to everyday stress. Promotes a sense of enthusiasm, renews enthusiasm and interest in life, and helps to restore emotional stability.
Homeopathic remedies are available under the same names the world over. All the above remedies are available online from www.naturesremedies.co.za
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Grief, shock and trauma formula
The Grief, shock & trauma formula contains a range of homeopathic remedies and flower essences known to help ease shock and grief after loss of love, heartbreak, tragedy, retrenchment. Also assists during periods of bereavement and loss, such as moving home, immigration, etc. Promotes and encourages emotional healing after any type of loss, trauma or disappointment.
Homeopathic remedies encourage balance on both an emotional and a physical level. Help yourself to emotional and physical health!
Win this month!
Tell us what you think of homeopathy or how it has helped you or someone you know and stand a chance to win one of two hampers of goodies and remedies worth R1000 each. E-mail your entry to info@theresaremedyforthat.com. Don't forget to include your name, delivery address and contact number
Give yourself some emotional freedom
By Sands Pendegana, There's a Remedy for That! agent and Psych-K® & EFT Practitioner
Our bodies cannot heal, digest and absorb nutrition, repair and rebuild cells, concentrate or absorb information while in a state of flight or fight (casued by stress / anxiety).
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a priceless gift, taught as early as 4000 years ago and is a cousin of acupuncture; however, it is a gentle process whereby we only use hands & pressure (no needles), to vibrate your meridian system and release these disruptions. In the same way that homeopathic remedies vibrate at specific frequencies, so do our bodies, our thoughts, our feelings and our energies. Regaining a healthy vibration allows the body to heal and to utilise the nutrition and remedies that we are taking.
It is a painless procedure involving "tapping" (that we can even do ourselves) and has been used successfully on everyone from babies to the elderly to release anxiety, stress, fears, phobias & traumas. It is helpful in reducing allergies, as well as healing physical pain and ailments. Children shift very quickly using EFT and are empowered to calm themselves with these techniques, even while sitting at their desks at school. Emotional well-being is the beginning of the healing process.
EFT can help you with:
- Stress caused by burnout, divorce, death of a family member, work/jobs, school & exams
- Depression and anxiety
- Post-natal depression
- Emotional dis-ease
- Behavioural disorders
- ADD/ADHD
- Recovery from trauma and abuse
- Obesity caused by underlying emotional factors
- Addictions
For more information on how EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES can help you or a member of your family, contact Sands Pendegana on 082 786 7021, sands@free2beyou.co.za or visit www.free2beyou.co.za
Bags of love - The Handbag Project
Jessica Foord is a young woman who was raped a couple of years ago whilst hiking with her dad – http://www.jff.org.za/home.aspx
Jessica is setting up trauma rooms at police stations where victims are taken & treated with dignity. She has started "The Handbag Project".
Jes is asking for handbags in good condition, i.e. one you no longer use or one you may have received as a gift but will never use. Not only ladies handbags but children’s and men’s backpacks are needed, as it is not only women that are raped.
One of the things a rape survivor does not get told is that they have to leave their panties and whatever else they are wearing e.g. shorts, jeans, skirt etc. with the District Surgeon as evidence.
Jes is collecting the bags and in each bag she will put the following: (it would be greatly appreciated if you could hand in a bag with a few items but, even an empty handbag is of great help and Jes will fill it)
- Panties
- Liquid soap (to wash away the negativity)
- Body cream
- Sanitary pads
- Face cloth
- Lipstick
- Chocolate
- And a small personal gift
For children (they actually require two bags – a rape bag and a court bag – please contact Sands - details below - for more information):
- Nappies
- Small teddy bear
- Sweetie
BUT, THE MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE IN THIS HANDBAG IS a note to the survivor. It can be a few words or an essay but something from your heart to theirs. For example, “No matter what has happened you are special, and please don’t let anyone take that away from you. You can, and will, get through this. There are many people who really care and will help you gain back your strength. This gift is given to you with love from Louise”.
When you are at your lowest, just receiving the bag with all the goodies, a simple gift that can give you hope, and hope is a fundamental step in recovery.
For more information on how YOU can help to make a difference in one person's life, email Sands Pedegana sands@free2beyou.co.za. There's a remedy for that is pledging a GRIEF, SHOCK AND TRAUMA FORMULA for every bag donated. Feel free to drop off your bag at THE REMEDY SHOPPE, 300 Main Rd Bryanston (Midway between Grosvenor Rd and Peter Place)
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