Can homeopathy help in this current health crisis?
Homeopathic medicines have been used extensively for flu-like symptoms and in epidemics around the world.
A homeopath will select remedies based on an individual's unique symptoms. However, Gelsemium 30c and Bryonia 30c are commonly used for flu-like symptoms and have a long-established, traditional usage over many years.
As well as helping with physical symptoms, homeopathy can also help you and your family with feelings of anxiety, fear and stress - all of which are common at this extraordinary time.
The V-HAWK Study is led by a group of researchers at Anglia Ruskin University, University of York, Ulster University and Queen Mary University of London. The study team are conducting an online research study to provide the information we need to tackle the health challenges that the UK faces including COVID.
There is currently no known treatment for COVID-19 and our health systems are struggling. We need to understand how many people have COVID-19 and also what types of treatments are being used. This will help us identify those that are the most/ least effective for COVID-19.
To help gather this information we would be grateful if you would complete the survey in link angliaruskin.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/v_hawk
Homeopathic options can form one part of your approach to the current virus outbreak but should always be used alongside other measures.
If you have current symptoms or are concerned that you may have been exposed to coronavirus, it is important to call 111 to seek appropriate advice, in keeping with current NHS guidelines.
111.nhs.uk/covid-19
NHS stay at home advice for everyone, for people at higher risk, or if you or someone you live with has symptoms
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Supporting yourself
Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with stress. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger.
It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during and after a disaster. Everyone reacts differently, and your own feelings will change over time.
Notice and accept how you feel. Taking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think clearly and react to the urgent needs to protect yourself and your family. Self-care during an emergency will help your long-term healing.
Be aware that there may be rumours during a crisis, especially on social media. Always check your sources and turn to reliable sources of information like your local government authorities.
Feelings of anxiety, fear, depression
Be aware that there may be rumours during a crisis, especially on social media. Always check your sources and turn to reliable sources of information like your local government authorities.
As well as helping with physical symptoms, homeopathy can help with feelings of anxiety, fear and depression
Look out for these common signs of distress;
If you experience these feelings or behaviours for several days in a row and are unable to carry out normal responsibilities because of them, seek professional help.
Contact me for an appointment from your home, via Skype, Zoom, FaceTime and phone
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Mindfulness, mediation, yoga - try these free apps
Oxford Mindfulness Centre are offering free weekly online mindfulness sessions, open to those who feel they would benefit.
Each session will also be available as a free podcast shortly after for anyone who missed the live session or wishes to practice again. oxfordmindfulness.org/online-sessions-podcasts/
Headspace - mindfulness exercise and guided meditations apps.apple.com/gb/app/headspace-meditation-sleep/id493145008
Calm - sleep more, stress less, live better apps.apple.com/gb/app/calm-meditation-and-sleep/id571800810
Yoga with Adrienne - yoga at home www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene/featured
Thanks to Oxfordshire MIND for sharing these free resources
If you feel like you need more support, the Oxfordshire Mind Information Service can provide free support, guidance and signposting:
tel 01865 247788
email: [email protected] oxfordshiremind.org.uk/wellbei…/information-service/
Useful contacts
Homeopathic pharmacies
Ainsworths Pharmacy, 36 New Cavendish St, W1G 8UF tel: 020 7935 5330
www.ainsworths.com
Freemans Pharmacy 18-20 Main St, Busby, Glasgow, G76 8DU tel: 0141 644 1165
www.freemans.scot
Helios Pharmacy, 8 New Row, Covent Garden, WC2N 4LJ tel:020 7379 7434
www.helios.co.uk
Homeopathy Research Institute - research and evidence www.hri-research.org/resources/essentialevidence/use-of-homeopathy-across-the-world/
Useful websites
NHS stay at home advice www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/
NHS Covid19 Overview www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
NHS 111 online 111.nhs.uk/covid-19
World Health Organisation (WHO)www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
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