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In many ways the adolescent years mirror the early childhood years even to the point of needing something in the mouth, usually a sweet, pen, cigarette or a drink. At the same time the teenager is developing a strong drive to separate from the parents and family in preparation for independent living. This creates enormous conflicts incorporating excitement, fear and sometimes aggression. As parents it can be very hard to set aside our own reactivity and provide a safe and loving environment for this development.
Hormone levels can be erratic and the resulting sense of instability very unsettling. Well chosen remedies can be like a miracle in smoothing and regulating hormones. Often constitutional remedies are needed but there is much we can do with home remedies to support the acute problems which arise.
Go to Online Ordering to order any of the following kits or individual remedies. Those not in the Online Store can also be ordered by email.
Menstrual Problems: The PMS & Period Pain Kit is ideal to help establish and regulate the period. If the symptoms are severe a better result will be obtained with the aid of a Homoeopath at the Centre.
Mood Swings & Over-sensitivity: This is often a problem and may be helped with remedies such as; Apis – from jealousy, fright, anger or grief. Argent Nit – with impulsiveness. Bryonia – very ill tempered and easily aggravated. Hepar Sulph – "touchiness" as a result of fussing. Pulsatilla – weepy and changeable.
Acne and Skin Problems: Taking care with diet, cleanliness and a simple skin care regime is essential. Reactivity to makeup, soaps and skin products can develop or be a result of overuse. Belladonna – red faced person. Hepar Sulph – many pustules. Pulsatilla - in those with fair complexion. Silica – with scarring. Sulphur – cases resistant to treatment.
Growth & Calcium Metabolism: Problems can be associated with calcium metabolism and rapid growth and are aided by Calc Phos 6c and Mag Phos 6c or Tissue Salts taken regularly. On a mental level the imbalance may be recognisable as boredom and discontent. Growing pains also respond well to these remedies, as well as massage with Lavender and Rosemary and taking extra Zinc.
Study & Exams: Stress and pressure at exam time can be minimised by preparing a program well in advance to care for the mind, body and spirit. Blackmores Student Formula is excellent to support the system as well as extra Vitamin C and Confidence Remedy from the Bach Flowers. Basil, Rosemary and Lemon in a burner help concentration. Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot unravels frazzled overworked nerves.
Consider these remedies: Apis – may help when they can’t concentrate. Argent Nit – when long hours have been worked with much mental strain and "nerves" due to worry about coming events, especially appearing before an audience. Gelsemium – can’t cope with life, fear of failure. Kali Phos – brain fag and nervous exhaustion from excess mental effort. Twice daily with other indicated remedies. Nux Vomica – overwork and indigestion. Silica – dread of having to make a mental effort.
BANISH EXAM NERVES WITH CONFIDENCE REMEDY
We have available the following wonderful combination to help your teenager cope with self doubt, anticipation and anxiety (not to mention it being great for the rest of us). This remedy can be taken often when confidence is low. It helps promote focus, concentration and calm. Gentian – feeling discouraged, Elm – usually competent but feeling overwhelmed, Clematis - daydreaming and indifference, Larch – lacks confidence, White Chestnut – unwanted worrying thoughts. We add Rock Rose to Dr Bach’s original combination – for terror and panic.