Can you feel the change in the energy around you as the weather warms up, the social calendar fills, you need time off work to attend your children’s end of year events and the family start calling?? It can start to feel overwhelming, but finding balance over the silly season is possible! We often call these months ‘the silly season’ as it can be a time filled with joy and laughter, but it can also be a time of busyness, stress, tension, conflict and drama. While it is easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle at the …
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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 …
With the warmer weather creeping in, it’s natural to feel a sense of rejuvenation and optimism. Are you ready for a spring clean? We usually associate spring cleaning with our home and while that is a great thing to do (hello feng shui), we can also do a spring clean of our mind, body and soul and clear any old, stagnant energy leftover from winter and any illnesses we may have had. If you are ready to capitalise on the fresh, warm energy of spring to welcome abundance, positivity and growth into your life, I have some tips that 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 …
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 …
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, …
The silly season is often a time when women are stretched thin to keep everyone happy. We can experience greater stress, self care and good nutrition is harder to achieve and relationships are tested! Setting boundaries to take care of ourselves is something that many of us find difficult. You might resonate if you are a ‘people pleaser’ and like everyone to think the best of you. But when you start to stand up for yourself and put yourself first, you can experience less stress and anxiety and your confidence can grow. Setting boundaries can be best explained as communicating …
We all know stress is not great but did you know that long term stress is really harmful to your physical and mental health? “Diseases whose development has been linked to both stress and inflammation include cardiovascular dysfunctions, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune syndromes and mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders.” PubMed Getting on top of our stress levels and finding peace and calm is vital to our wellbeing! This can be a challenge in today’s modern world when we are busy with working, parenting and daily life. But with some natural remedies to support and some lifestyle changes, it is …