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Exams can bring out both the best and worst in us. While a little pressure can help with focus, too much stress can lead to anxiety, sleepless nights, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea and more. If you're looking for a gentle, natural way to support your body and mind during exam season, homeopathy may be worth exploring.

Homeopathy is based on the principle of "like cures like" and uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. It's especially useful for emotional and mental imbalances — perfect for exam-related tension.

Here are five commonly recommended homeopathic remedies for exam stress:

1. Argentum Nitricum – For Anticipatory Anxiety (The What If's)
This remedy is ideal for the student who gets overwhelmed in the lead-up to exams. If your mind races with “what if” thoughts, you feel panicky, shaky, or have digestive issues like diarrhea before a test — Argentum Nitricum may help. It's especially good for those who are impulsive or have a tendency to imagine the worst-case scenario.

Best for: Nervous anticipation, performance anxiety, and digestive upset due to stress. May crave sweets and crisps (sugar and salt tastes)

2. Gelsemium – For Dread and Mental Blankness (Feeling Droopy and Dull)
If you freeze when the exam paper lands in front of you or feel completely unprepared despite having studied, Gelsemium could be your go-to. It helps with mental dullness, fatigue, trembling, and the kind of fear that leaves you feeling paralyzed.

Best for: Stage fright, mental fog, and physical weakness before or during exams.

3. Kali Phosphoricum – For Mental Fatigue (A Tonic for the nerves)
Perfect for those burning the midnight oil. Kali Phos supports the nervous system and helps when you're exhausted from overwork, emotionally drained, or experiencing concentration issues. It’s like a little nerve tonic in homeopathic form.

Best for: Burnout, brain fog, low energy, and lack of motivation from too much studying.

4. Lycopodium – For Fear of Failure (Does not like a podium)
If you're confident at home but crumble under pressure in the exam room, Lycopodium might help. It’s suited for people who set high standards but fear not living up to them. Symptoms often include bloating, gas, and a desire to control situations.

Best for: Perfectionists with self-doubt and digestive stress under pressure.

5. Aconite – For Sudden Panic Attacks (For fear or fright take aconite)
When exam stress hits like a wave — suddenly and intensely — Aconite can be calming. It’s great for acute anxiety, restlessness, and fear that seems to come out of nowhere.

Best for: Sudden, intense fear or panic attacks just before or during an exam.

Important Note:
Homeopathy is highly individualised. While these remedies are commonly used for exam stress, the best match depends on your specific symptoms and emotional state. For deeper or ongoing anxiety, consider consulting a qualified homeopath, do get in touch if you would like support. Always seek professional help when needed, and remember, if you need a GP, do get in touch, this article does not replace medical advice.
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REMEMBER
Exams are just one chapter in your journey — they don’t define your worth. Supporting your mental and emotional well-being with homeopathy can help you feel more balanced, calm, and confident when you need it most.

✨✨You’ve got this! ✨✨

​This month there has been so much ill health about. With fevers, sore throats, flu's, and anxiety about Scarlet Fever.
 
In this post, I will share a summary of the top common remedies for this situations. It is by no means a complete list, but is a guide to some of the easy to get hold of remedies that you may have in your remedy kit. If you would like to learn more, in depth practical information about using Homeopathy at home for yourself and your family, please get in touch for details of my workshops on Homeopathy ( I will be running both in person and on-line workshops again next year).
 
There is a cross over with many of these conditions, but first, lets look at the simple anxiety remedies that will help you as a parent or family member about health.
 
If you are panic stricken, and full of fear and fright, consider taking aconite to help soothe the adrenal stress and focus more calmly.
 
If you find yourself thinking “what if” this or that, then I would strongly suggest taking some arg-nit.
If you are not sure, then I find the blend AAA that I make for my clients a really good option for anxiety and fear.
 
As always, this is not a diagnosis, and always seek the help of a medical practitioner / professional.
 
My go to first aid support for colds and flu’s is my remedy blend AGE. If you have this at home, use it as soon as someone goes down with a bug for everyone in the house. You can also use this as a first stop to treat. Some times the remedies will stop the cold / flu / fever etc, sometimes the ailment will need to run its course, but the “patient” will feel okay within themselves during the recovery period.
If there is no improvement at all after a few doses (about 1/2 hour apart initially) it may be time to change remedy. I do offer text / FB messenger acute appointments if needed out of hours, please message for availability if you need support (you are not alone).
 
Aconite - take this at the first sign of a sore throat (or fever). Acute inflammation. Burning and stinging pains.  Croupy cough. Symptoms come on suddenly and are often after exposure to cold / cold dry winds. Frequent sneezing. Thirst and sleeplessness.  They may fear death.
 
Arsenicum - the patient is chilly, restless and may be anxious. They may be fearful of death. They may have burning sensations. They may be exhausted, oversensitive and fussy. They may be really thirsty, but for sips.
 
Belladonna - This is a great fever remedy. The fever may be radiating (ie - you can feel it without touching the patient). The throat may be inflamed and bright red. It may be dry and burning. Face may appear congested, red and pupils may be large. This is also a remedy for scarlet fever. Cough my be dry, tearing and scrapes throat.
 
Bryonia - The patient may want to be still and not move. Preferably laying down. They will probably be very thirsty and may have a dry cough. They will probably not want to cough, or hold themselves across the chest when they cough. They may be quite irritable. A streaming cold may seem to become dry. Cough may be worse at night, and worse for eating or drinking. There may be stitching pains.
 
Euphrasia - this is a great cold remedy. Cough may be worse during the day and streaming nose worse at night. Eyes may be quite watery.
 
Hepar Sulph - the patient may describe their symptoms as the worst! The ailment may have started during cold dry weather. They may sneeze and have a runny nose. To start with it may be clear, but it may then thicken up turning yellowish to offensive and yuk. They may be sweaty at night, and really sensitive to draughts and touch. They may be ill tempered.
 
Gelsemium - This is a great cold, flu and post flu exhaustion remedy. The patient may feel weary, dull and dopey, and the nostrils may be quite sore and the nasal discharge may feel like hot water. The patient may feel better near warmth (eg, heater). Cough may be tickly. They may have a heavy head.
 
 
Mercurius (Sol or Viv) - The chill may creep at the start of the cold / fever. Lots of sneezing and the discharge may feel acrid, it may develop to look infected (eg greenish, lumpy). Does not want to be hot, does not want to be cold either, the temperature will need to be just right. They may be sweaty and smelly sweat at that. Tongue may look a little flabby.
 
Nat-m - May have bursting headaches. Their nasal discharge may run like a tap. They may have cold sores. They may hate fuss, and may feel weepy, but not want anyone to see this. They may accidently wet themselves a little when having a coughing fit (not that they would want to tell you).
 
Nux-vom - a patient needing nux-vom may be irritable. Stuffed up and throat may feel as if scraped, raw and sore. They may be sneezey and stuffed up at night and in open air. Nose may stream during the day and in open air. They may be shivery or alternate chills with being too hot. They may be oversensitive and irritable, touchy and sensitive to draughts.
 
It is really helpful for me to hear how you find my posts. Do you find this helpful, would you like more information, would you like to attend a workshop with me, or something else. Please do comment below or email me so I can help you more.
 
Keep well, and make the most of the festive season.
 
 
 

This Sunday is Mothers day - and also the day our clocks leap forward an hour.  If you are lucky enough to have a mother - enjoy her company, call her, make something for her, or just tell her you love her.  If your mum is not with you any more, then light a candle and honour her memory - she is always there.

The promise of warmer days and then the chilly nights often brings forth colds.  I have treated quite a number of colds with Gelsemium in the last few weeks.  A person needing the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium may display the symptoms of shivery chills, heavy drooping eye lids, heavy sensation in the head, and although feeling cold, may prefer fresh air, or feel better for fresh air.  They may have yellow mucous that is hard to clear from the nose.  The cough may be dry - but become loose in the chest.*

Please do check you have some in your remedy kit. 

If you have not already done so, the spring as a good time to start a cleanse, or get your eating back on track.  Why not give your self a break from alcohol, heavy carbs and sugars for a week and enjoy lots of light protein and salad meals and fresh fruit snacks.  You should notice your energy levels rise and your mood lighten too. 

As the days become brighter, we often find ourselves doing more too - and taking time out for a little rest can become difficult.  For that reason, I am offering my lovely clients a special mothers day Reiki Special.  Book one Reiki Session and receive a voucher for a half price treatment for either your self or a loved one (it can be your mum - or any one you care about).  This special offer is only valid from now until 7th April, so book now if you would like to snap up the bargain - (the 1/2 price voucher will be valid for a month).

Happy Mothers Day




Dawn

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*Phatak Materia Medica  - pages 265 to 268 "Gelsemium"

Our lovely warm crisp days seem few and far between as nature starts clearing the
autumn leaves away to make way for the pretty sparkly frosts.  Autumn is a great time to forage, with nuts a plenty and  the last of the summer berries waiting to be picked (but always make sure you know what you are picking and eating )
  
With the damp weather with us so much at the moment there are colds and flus doing the rounds.  With a little bit of careful thinking, many of the bugs can be avoided. 

Avoid high sugar foods that you want to grab for when the days are dark ... opt for fruit or slow release whole grains.  Skip the fizzy drinks, they too remove nutrients from the body that you really need for your immune system.  Use echinachea  tincture to support your immune system.


Warming spices in your foods will also help you to keep well.  Try  ginger or chilli in your soups, or a little ginger and  / or cinnamon in your porridge to keep you warm all day. 

Sandwiches may not be enough to cut the chilli days that are on their way, so why not consider a warming simple soup in a flask along with a roll or a gluten free crisp bread?   Here is a recipe to help you with ideas.

With rainy weather, you can not help but get drenched at some point.  If this happens make sure you dry out and warm up quick.  With football keen children, the rain may not be noticed when out playing, the night may follow with sore achy legs, restless nights and colds.  Rhus-tox *is a great remedy to consider for this. 

If you or your little one has become drenched or chilled, wrap up warm, after removing wet clothing and have a warm soak in the bath (if possible).  Himalayan pink salt is a great addition to the bath to help clean the skin, heal wounds and pull out toxins.  If Salt is not your thing, and bubbles is your preference, choose an organic bubble bath.  Our skin is a great organ that helps protect us and it breathes .... avoid it breathing in unnecessary toxins.  My favourite is NYR .... they receive great reviews time and time again.

As a special offer for my wonderful clients, I am holding a special offer on all NYR products I hold in stock (but only whilst stocks last). 
Spend £50 on stock items and receive 10% off and a free surprise mini.
Spend £100 on stock items and receive 10% off and a free surprise hostess gift
OR why not host a virtual party - share a brochure with family and friends and get some goodies for your self for free when orders reach over £150 :)

Use the contact form to arrange for your brochure, or to visit the clinic.  Alternatively if you would like to order on line .... please use the link to my NYR store

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*Phataks Materia Medica 1977 edition, B Jain Publishers Limited, pages 503-507.  This is well documented in all Homeopathic Materia Medica.  The example given is a practical example of how the remedy can be used.