Anxiety, overwhelm, stress and worry seem to be common concerns these days. Big life events, trauma, hormone and gut issues and even nutritional deficiencies can all contribute to us experiencing feelings of anxiousness. There are many natural remedies to try that may help ease the symptoms of anxiety. What is anxiety? Anxiety is a multi-system response to a perceived threat or danger. Everyone feels anxious from time to time, especially when we feel under pressure or something happens to disrupt our calm. When the anxious feelings don’t go away or make it hard to cope with daily life it may …
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Fussy eating is a normal part of childhood development and it’s not uncommon for kids to change their mind about what they like on a regular basis. It’s often just all about asserting independence and exploring their world. However, pickiness with food can sometimes be a symptom of other things like autism, sensory issues and gut health, so that is something to keep in mind. When the fussiness becomes chronic and starts affecting health and wellbeing, we may need some extra support. Here are some tips for you if you have a fussy eater at your place. The Food Critic …
Toddlers are right up The Simplest Remedy’s alley as all of my flower essences were created when I had three under four years of age keeping me on my toes. These essences have been tried and tested and there is nothing more rewarding to watch them work their magic right before my eyes! Here are some remedies that can help all parents with natural support for toddlers. Flower Essences to Support Toddlers Flower essences are a brilliant support for toddlers and are a safe and gentle natural remedy. If your toddler resists taking the drops under their tongue, you can …
Minor accidents and injuries such as sprains, bumps, bruises, bites and stings can be effectively managed with natural remedies! Of course seek medical assistance when required for more serious issues. Let’s have a look at some natural remedies for accidents and injuries. Arnica is generally the first introduction to homeopathy most people have. Thankfully it has become well known for its amazing healing properties and can be found in ointments, lotions and sports gels as well as the traditional homeopathic pillules. Pillules do tend to be the most cost effective though! Arnica has the ability to support the body during …
I have talked about common childhood ailments before and shared with you some natural remedies that can assist. It really is so empowering being able to care for your family and tend to their wellness yourself using natural, non-toxic remedies. This time I want to look at 5 more common childhood ailments – sore throats, cold sores, tummy aches, sniffles and skin rashes. NATURAL REMEDIES FOR SORE THROATS Throat & Tonsil Complex- a brilliant remedy to have on hand. Mine is literally sitting on my kitchen bench as I write! It contains Belladonna for anything red and hot so great …
Mindset is a powerful tool to support one’s health and wellbeing, particularly in the area of abundance. An abundant mindset is a powerful state of believing you always have enough and that your needs will be taken care of. It’s not just about material wealth but more about trusting that you will always have enough of what you need at any given moment. That could be money but it could also be time, love, energy and more! A scarcity mindset is the opposite, where you feel like there is never enough and you must compete with others to get your …
We are hearing a lot more about trauma lately. Trauma is now more widely recognised as contributing to both physical and mental issues as well as a precursor to disease. “Trauma is when we experience very stressful, frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or out of our control. It could be one incident, or an ongoing event that happens over a long period of time. Most of us will experience an event in our lives that could be considered traumatic.” ~ MIND When our body and mind relive the same event over and over again, it …
In the past leadership has looked quite authoritarian. There was a focus on directing and administrating. You worked out what needed to be done and told people how to do it. In the modern era, things have changed and leadership these days is leaning towards a holistic style which is more focused on guiding and inspiring. Have you noticed this in your workplaces and in the community? True leadership today and in the future looks more holistic in nature: Personal qualities required of a holistic leader: How Flower Essences can support the growth and development of one in a leadership …
UNDERSTANDING AND USING FLOWER ESSENCES Everything is energy! And everything has its own vibration and energetic frequency, including us. Healing using energy is not new – it’s been used for thousands of years in ancient cultures. Moving blocked energy can help us feel better, physically and emotionally. There are so many types of therapies that use energy healing from Reiki to Hypnotherapy, Reflexology and more. There are also many tools we can use that work energetically – essential oils, homeopathy and of course flower essences. Energetic therapies have the ability to change the vibration or energetic fields within our body, …
We often take our teeth for granted – until something goes wrong! Teeth problems can be painful and nerve-wracking (nobody likes going to the dentist!) But there are many preventative and natural remedies for keeping our teeth healthy and to address any discomfort and problems. Homeopathy Belladonna, Apis, Sepia or Chamomila are all remedies that can be used for acute tooth pain, depending on the presentation. Arnica can be useful for injuries or accidents to teeth and for repair in healing from dental procedures. Anticipatory Anxiety is a great complex blend if you are nervous or phobic about dentist visits and procedures. Tissue Salts Silica is great for …