REMEDIES FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
The lead up to the festive
period is a busy time for everyone and over indulgence in food and drink during
the festive season is all part of the fun – but it can take its toll on our
bodies and leave us feeling bloated and unwell.
We need to look at the
festive season and plan ahead.
Alongside the mince pies
and yule logs, I make sure my cupboard is well stocked with homeopathic
medicines to help my family through the ailments of the season.
A particular favourite
with patients, is the homeopathic remedy Nux vomica, which many people use to
help with the symptoms of a hangover.
I often say: “Different
remedies help with different sets of symptoms. In homeopathy, we treat
according to the individual symptoms of the patient and how if effects them,
rather than based on the named condition. Patients usually come to a homeopath
with a chronic illness, such as eczema, and because the treatment is
individual, 10 people with eczema would usually be prescribed different
remedies.
“Minor complaints and
acute illnesses are more superficial and remedies can be used at home with good
results. Nux vomica does help many people with hangover symptoms. While it’s
important to lead a healthy lifestyle, it’s also good to let your hair down
once in a while!”
Here are just a few
remedies which might help you through the ailments of the festive period:
Nux vomica:
this is known as “the hangover” remedy but can also be used for the general
symptoms of over-indulgence. Symptoms include heartburn, indigestion, and
nausea, a headache, sensitivity to noise and light, and irritability.
Particularly suits “workaholics” who tend to burn the candle at both ends, keep
going with coffee and feel the cold.
Arsenicum: this remedy comes into play when the symptoms are like
that of food poisoning, with vomiting and diarrhoea, a pale palour and anxiety.
Symptoms are worse at night, with burning in the digestive tract and a desire
to sip water. It suits restless people who worry, need to plan ahead and feel
the cold.
Sulphur: symptoms include offensive diarrhoea which drives the
patient from bed in the morning, excessive sweating, and burning feet. Suits
stubborn proud people who are always hot, and crave sugar and spicy food.
Lycopodium: symptoms include bloating with wind, a huge appetite,
and waking as if from a fright. There is heartburn with sour burping. Suits
fearful people lacking in confidence, especially in new things, but can be
bragging and assertive at home.
Arnica: this is a great remedy to help with bruising and that
“battered” feeling you get after Christmas shopping or bargain hunting in the
January sales.
If you would like further advice on when you can treat
at home, and when you should seek professional
help please contact me:
07773 983739
helenleehomeopathy.com
