Bringing you back into balance, holistically with homeopathy https://www.karenwadeholistichealth.co.uk/ Tue, 05 May 2026 03:06:15 -0700 https://www.karenwadeholistichealth.co.uk/blog/when-fear-apprehension-are-unwelcome-visitors https://www.karenwadeholistichealth.co.uk/blog/when-fear-apprehension-are-unwelcome-visitors <p><span style="color: #7e8b79;"> Our bodies are AMAZING! They know how to heal, how to survive, how to thrive. But sometimes, the mind and body gets stuck in a repeating loop of fear, dread and apprehension about a real or imagined situation, leading to an experience of anxiety. </span></p><p class=" Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #7e8b79;">The feeling of a racing heart, sweaty palms (and pits), rapid breathing, trembling and a fixation on the problem causing these symptoms, is a completely natural response, that has ensured the survival of the human race for millennia. We know it as the fight, flight or freeze response and is a survival mechanism when facing a sabre-tooth tiger or other life threatening situations. As soon as the incident has passed, adrenaline falls, and the mind and body feels safe. The problem arises when the body remains in this heightened state, unable to rest, relax and return to balance. And exam season for students can be a perfect example.</span></p><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #7e8b79;">Some remedies from a first aid kit to consider include:</span></p><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #7e8b79;"><strong>Aconite</strong></span><span style="color: #7e8b79;">: for sudden anxiety, fear, panic. The mouth is dry, possibly tingling with a fast heart beat and fear of imminent death. They are worse at night, and better from being exposed to open air, and with rest.</span></p><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #7e8b79;"><strong>Argent nit</strong></span><span style="color: #7e8b79;">: has a fear of losing control, has anticipation anxiety eg flying, exams. They may be claustrophobic, and experience diarrhoea/ worry tummy. They are worse in enclosed spaces, in crowds, when warm and from eating too much sugar. They are better in the cool, open air, a cold bath and from movement.</span></p><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #7e8b79;"><strong>Arsenicum...<a href=https://www.karenwadeholistichealth.co.uk/blog/when-fear-apprehension-are-unwelcome-visitors>Read More</a> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:02:01 -0700 https://www.karenwadeholistichealth.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-sleep-for-healing https://www.karenwadeholistichealth.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-sleep-for-healing <p style="text-align: left; font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #909c8c;">Sleep is often overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in our healing process. This article discusses the connection between quality sleep and holistic health, offering tips on how to create a restful sleep environment and establish a calming bedtime routine. By prioritizing sleep, you can enhance your body’s ability to recover and rejuvenate, paving the way for a healthier, more balanced life.</span></p><p style="text-align: left; font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #909c8c;">Sleep can elude us all at times, and can be due to stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol, pain, jet lag, a change in working hours, menopause, caring for a loved one or even medications such as beta blockers, oral contraceptive and thyroid medications.</span></p><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #909c8c;">It might be helpful to go through the following checklist to see if making some simple changes can help improve sleep patterns:</span></p><ul><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Make sure that the bedroom is not too hot or too cold</span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Air out the bedroom daily - opening the window for 10 mins first thing in the morning</span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Get outside in the early morning light to help align your circadian rhythm </span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Remove your phone/tablet from the bedroom - use an analogue alarm clock instead</span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Use a sleep mask and/or earplugs</span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Avoid food or exercise within two hours of bedtime</span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Avoid using bright, overhead lights in the evening - lamps and candles are much cosier</span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Avoid screens/stimulation within two hours of bedtime</span></li><li><span style="color: #909c8c;">Develop a regular wind-down routine, going to bed at the same...<a href=https://www.karenwadeholistichealth.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-sleep-for-healing>Read More</a>