Spring may be on the horizon, but winter coughs and colds are still rife, with children sick and workers staying home. UK Health Security Agency figures show that calls to 111 for coughs have increased across the country in February, with multiple viruses still circulating and infecting people at any one time. If you or your family can’t seem to shake a cold, it may be that you’re experiencing a string of viral infections back-to-back.

One of the reasons why you could be experiencing this is that your immunity against these viruses may not be as strong as it should be. Someone who is exhausted from one illness may find themselves struck down by others over and over. Pharmacies are generally reporting a 30% rise in demand for cold and flu drugs this winter.

If you’re feeling run down or exhausted, or feel like you just can’t shake these viruses, but want to try something other than pharmaceutical drugs, you may want to consider homeopathy. Homeopathy is a natural system of medicine which is used by millions of people around the world for a range of ailments. It offers a gentle option for all the family, and works with your body’s own healing mechanism. It can be used preventatively too. 

If you want to try something at home then Nux Vom is often a great homeopathic medicine to take when you have a dry teasing cough with a sore chest, where colds usually settle. Allium Cepa can help in building immunity by easing symptoms of colds. It’s also used for hayfever, so getting some now in advance of spring may be useful.

Alternatively, you can book a consultation with a registered homeopath here on the Find a Homeopath website. Most homeopaths offer online consultations too, so you can get the help and advice you need from the comfort and privacy of your own home if you prefer.

Did you know that historians believe that the origins of making new year resolutions dates back over 4000 years to the ancient Babylonians? Did you make one? It’s a tradition that so many of us still follow today. Whether it’s giving something up, starting something new, getting fit or losing weight, most of us have made one at some time or another. Resolutions focused on health and lifestyle changes are common things which people make in January. Unfortunately, many people give up by February because their goals are unsustainable, or because they don’t know how to achieve them. Maybe you are already finding it difficult to keep one!

It’s often easiest to focus on one small thing that you want to do or change. If it’s health related, perhaps you just want to improve your general health and wellbeing for 2023 so you feel less tired or anxious, or want to boost your energy for new hobbies. It could be something more specific. Have you been worried about a health issue for some time, but don’t know what to do, or who to talk to? Or have you been unable to get help through your GP, or get anxious in a clinical environment, and are looking to try a different solution? Whatever you want to achieve health wise, homeopathy could be an option to try. Millions of people around the world have tried homeopathy and now use it as part of their daily life. It offers a genuinely sustainable system of healthcare which supports your own body’s healing mechanism in a gentle, whole person way.

Make positive changes to your health this year. Make it the year when you try homeopathy.

The festive season is upon us again, and many of us are busily organising activities and gifts for family and friends. It’s a time when people try to take time off from work and school to relax. For some people, however, it’s a challenging time. You may feel tired because you haven’t had any time off work for a while, or have to work over the festive period. You may feel stressed because you have so many things to sort out. You may even have a health issue that you have been putting off dealing with for some time which is now worrying you.

Whatever it is, don’t neglect your health over the festive season. You don’t have to wait until the New Year to seek help for any health problems or concerns.

If you’re feeling apprehensive about Christmas, and worried that things will go wrong, then Argent Nit could be worth trying. It may help your anxiety. Homeopathy can help with a wide range of ailments and conditions, and even for general health if you simply feel you need to boost your energy. It’s also good for some of the more self-inflicted ailments. Nux Vox is commonly used for hangovers, which might be helpful for the day after those festive celebrations.

If you’re unsure which remedy is best for you, then you can find a registered homeopath here at findahomeopath.org who will look at you as a whole person, and give you time to go through all your concerns. Many homeopaths offer online consultations too, so you can get the help and advice you need from the comfort and privacy of your own home if you are pushed for time.

In addition, if you want to give a friend or family member a present that could have a really positive impact on their health and wellbeing, you could buy a homeopathic remedy kit from one of the homeopathic pharmacies. What better way to help a loved one look after their health in 2023 and beyond?

On average, men live four and a half years less than women. This statistic must change. Thousands of men die prematurely every year, often due to a range of preventable conditions. November is the month that men all around the world grow a moustache and come together to raise awareness of men’s health issues. Movember isn’t just for men though. Women should take this opportunity to encourage their husband, brother, father or friend to address any worrying health conditions.

Why do men still seem less willing to seek help with health conditions? Early diagnosis and intervention is essential. A delay can make things worse, or lead to long-term and chronic conditions, which could have been dealt with earlier. Don’t ignore concerns, or be embarrassed to discuss them. Sometimes things don’t get better on their own.

Perhaps you don’t know how to take that first step, can’t get a GP appointment, or get anxious in medical environments. If that’s the case, homeopathy could be the solution. An appointment with a homeopath will enable you to discuss all of your concerns in a non-medical environment. The homeopath will take the time to get a picture of your overall physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. They will look at you as a whole person, and give you time to go through all your concerns. Many homeopaths offer online consultations too, so you can get the help and advice you need from the comfort and privacy of your own home if you prefer.

Homeopathy can also be used to maintain good health and improve your general wellbeing. It’s used by millions of people around the world for a wide variety of conditions, and could be the solution to your health needs.

Take the first step to better health today, and find a registered homeopath in your area here at findahomeopath.org

Back pain affects around a third of the population in the UK. We all know someone who has had back problems of some kind. Around 8 million people report having chronic pain that is moderate to severely disabling. The knock-on effect on days off work and cost to the taxpayer is considerable.

Behind each of these statistics, however, is a real person with a real family and a job, whose life is affected negatively on a daily basis. Back pain can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health.

Covid has likely made the problem worse. There have been greater numbers of people working from home, with many of us not set up properly for ongoing home working. How many of us make sure that our posture is correct? Do we have the right chair and table for daily working?

What people don’t often realise is that homeopathy can provide an option when you suffer from back pain.

Most people have heard of Arnica. It often proves helpful when you have an injury following over-exertion, like exercise or gardening. If you have pain in the neck and lower back which feels better with pressure or laying on a hard surface, then you could benefit from Ruta.

Remember, though, that homeopathy is a whole-person medicine which treats you as an individual. It treats the person, not the illness, and supports the body’s built in healing mechanism. A registered homeopath will look at all of your symptoms, and recommend a suitable homeopathic medicine. If you want to try homeopathy, book a consultation with a registered homeopath here on the Find a Homeopath website.

When it comes to back pain, it really is a case of don’t suffer in silence. It likely won’t get better on its own, and could turn into a chronic condition which is much harder to manage or treat.