HERE COMES THE SUN!
We all need some sunshine in our lives! In fact, a little bit of sun is vitally important to our health and wellbeing. Vitamin D, provided by sunlight has very many health benefits. However, too much sun is not such a good thing, and with the next heatwave on the horizon the British Association of Dermatologists advises:
- Use a high protection good quality product (minimum SPF30) with UVA protection and apply every two hours.
- Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am and 3pm) and/or cover up with a t-shirt, hat and sunglasses.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for babies and very young
- Keep hydrated, by drinking water little and often.
Despite our best intentions, if you or a loved one is suffering from overexposure to the sun, there are a range of homeopathic remedies which may provide relief.
SUNBURN: Calendula or Cantharis cream applied to the skin or taken orally as a homeopathic remedy
SUNSTROKE: Natrum Carbonicum or Gelsemium can be used for effects of sunstroke.
SUN HEADACHE: Bryonia or Kali Bichromium for headache as a result of too much sun.
HEAT RASH: Urticaria, Apis or Sulphur can be used for heat rash or “prickly heat”.
HOLIDAY TRAVEL KIT: FOR HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITHOUT HASSLE
Have peace of mind with this natural selection of effective remedies to cover most holiday hazards! Safe and suitable for the whole family, most of these remedies can be bought from a homeopathic pharmacy or ordered from me via daniela_karsten@btconnect.com.
BITES & STINGS: Apis 30c tablets work for most bites & stings from bees, wasps and other creepy crawlies.
BUMPS & BRUISES: Arnica cream and/or tablets (6c/30c) are a perfect solution. Do not use on open wounds.
CUTS & GRAZES: Calendula cream (or tablets(6c/30c) if the wound is deeper). Calendula is not only a natural antiseptic but has the added benefit of reducing scarring.
JETLAG: Just another great use for Arnica. Take 30c for 24 hours before travel and for another 24 hours on arrival at your destination.
STRAINS & SPRAINS: Arnica cream and/or tablets(6c/30c) dependent on the severity of the sprain
SUNBURN: Calendula cream or tablets(6c/30c) if the sunburn is more severe. Calendula is an effective after sun lotion, as is Aloe Vera Gel.
TRAVEL SICKNESS: Cocculus 30c works a treat for any type of motion sickness.
TUMMY TROUBLES: Arsenicum Album 12c is perfect for tummy troubles from food poisoning to stomach bugs. Nux Vomica is more suited to tummy troubles as a result of overindulgence or “burning the candle” – it is often referred to as a “hangover cure”. It is also effective for “traveller’s constipation”.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Please do not take homeopathic remedies without seeking advice from a qualified homeopath.
Daniela Karsten, RS. Hom., Dip. Hom. ACH, Registered Homeopath
07715 538501
For more advice and remedies contact me
www.danielakarsten.co.uk
It is always advisable to contact your homoeopath before using remedies.