I must admit, I always viewed the stage of children leaving home as the parents’ time to reconnect and pursue things of their own enjoyment without living life around the schedule of their kids. But as I get closer to this period in my life, I notice a general sense of sadness in my friends whose children are moving out and navigating the empty nester stage. Usually it’s a rational sense of sadness where the parent misses the child’s company or presence around the house because they understand the child is pursuing their own life and adjusting to the world …
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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 …
Caring for other people is a beautiful privilege and a rewarding experience. It can also be very emotional and exhausting, so it is important to practice self care while in this role. Whether you are looking after children, elderly parents or those with an illness or disability, creating a good balance and finding adequate support is crucial to ensure your wellbeing. Often carers and caregivers are performing this role over a long period of time, so it is very important to consider how you will be able to make it sustainable and avoid burn out. The emotional aspect of care-giving …
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 …
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 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 …