Homeopathy for Natural Sun Protection

Although we all love to feel the warm sun on our skin, it is very important to remember that sun’s UV rays in NZ are particularly strong compared to many other parts of the world due to:

·       Less ozone to block the UV rays

·       The Earth being closer to the sun in the southern summer

·       Lower pollution levels in the southern hemisphere

Ways To Protect Your Skin

While it's crucial to protect your skin from the sun (remember slip, slop, slap, wrap), some daily sun exposure is necessary for Vitamin D synthesis.

Vitamin D, known as 'The Sunshine Vitamin,' is vital for immune health, wound healing, strong bones, mental health, weight management, and cancer prevention. Though you can get some Vitamin D from food, sun exposure is the most effective source.

Getting sun around midday is efficient and may be safer than afternoon exposure, which can increase skin cancer risk. Fair-skinned individuals need about 15 minutes at noon, while darker-skinned individuals require 30 minutes to 3 hours due to higher melanin levels acting as natural sunscreen.

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 sunspots 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 for Sunburn with Redness

Belladonna is a useful remedy 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 the skin feels extremely hot to touch.

3. Cantharis –Wonderful for Sunburn with Blisters

Cantharis is a very effective remedy for sunburn with blisters. The blisters may be highly sensitive to touch and may turn dark in colour. There may also be sharp pain and burning and a great relief by placing something cold on the affected area.

4. Apis –Excellent for Sunburn with Stinging

Apis is a valuable remedy for sunburn which causes stinging and burning. There may be 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 is an important homeopathic medicine for sunburn with water-filled blisters and stinging pain.

5.Sulphur –For Itchy Sunburn

Sulphur is useful for sunburn with lots of itching. The skin looks unhealthy and dry, and small pimples may develop. There may be a great urge to scratch, causing more burning. In some cases, the itching may get worse at night or after washing. It works well when there has been 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 commonly used for headaches which recur at the same time each day and are brought on by exposure to the sun.

So if you’ve had a little too much fun in the sun this summer, don’t worry!  Homeopathy’s got your back! Contact us now to order your homeopathic remedies:

$20 each for 10g pills or liquid

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

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 😊