Homeopathy vol.9

Remedies to accompany your journey

Some times when you go on holiday you forget about the possible ailments which may occur during your tour. When you are away from home your body can become sensitive and can react to all sorts of things which are normally perfectly fine at home. I have a few typical symptoms which you may experience and some suggestions to combat them. The following remedies are in combinations so you can take it as a little kit to accompany your journey for a piece of mind.

TRAVEL SICKNESS

TABACUM/COCCULUS/PETROLIUM/NUX VOMICA 30C : If you suffer from motion sickness, take the combination just as you begin your journey and repeat every hourly. If the symptom is sever, then take as often as needed and stop with improvement. The remedy can be repeated as often as required.

FLYING/DVT

ARNICA/ELECTRICITA/RAD BROM/CALENDULA 200C : This combination will support your body from exhaustion due to flying as well as combat radiation. Arnica is a remedy which is also great for DVT therefore this remedy is a good tonic for the body during a flight. You can start taking the remedy before the flight, but most importantly you should take the remedy every couple of hours during a long haul flight.

This will help the body to condition itself to the flight environment and help aid exhaustion as well as DVT. Continue taking the remedy for another day, once in the morning and once in the evening. if you find yourself still feeling exhausted then you can continue for another couple of days.

JET-LAG
COCCULUS/ARNICA/KALI PHOS 30C : For sleeplessness due to over exertion both physical and mental and change in body clock after a long journey, try this combination to aid sleep and to reset the body clock.

5HTP supplement can also help with getting the body to adjust to the new time. Take 1 capsule before going to bed, preferably with a light carbohydrate snack to help its absorption.

FEAR OF FLYING/CLAUSTROPHOBIA/PANIC ATTACK

ARGENT NIT/AMBRAGRISEA/ANACARDIUM 200C : This is a combination which combats panic attacks, claustrophobia and nervous anxiety. Take as often as needed.

ACONITE 200C: Also for fear and panic attack. For fear of flying and fear of death, this is a very helpful remedy.

UPSET STOMACH

ARSENICUM/NUX VOMICA/CARBO VEG 30C : Helps with gastric upset, such as gassiness, wind, indigestion, heart burn and food poisoning. If you suffer from constipation due to the food you are eating then this combination will help sooth the symptom. Take 1 tablet every 30 minutes or so for the first 3 doses and continue with 3 doses per day.

SUN STROKE

BELLADONNA/SOL/NATRUM CARB 30C : For sun stroke, fever or even headaches due to exposure to the sun try this combination. It is a good combination for symptoms relating to heat or the sun and can be taken as needed, 2/3 doses a day if you are sensitive to the sun, or for sun stroke take 1 dose every 30 minutes for up to 4 doses, then 1 three times a day to support sensitivities to the sun.

ALLERGY

APIS/HISTAMINE/ARSENICUM 200C : For emergency it is vital that you seek appropriate help immediately when treating allergic reactions. This is a general allergy combination that can be taken for hives, wheeziness and itchiness due to food, stings or environmental allergens. The remedy can be taken repeatedly during emergency as often as every minute until the symptom calms down.

ACCIDENT/INJURY

ARNICA/RHUS TOX/RUTA 30C : Again, for any emergency, seek professional help immediately.
For physical trauma, shock, exhaustion and stiffness, this combination will be a great tonic. For minor accidents, take 1 three times a day and continue for 1 week.

Also, hydrating yourself is also very important, especially during a flight when you dehydrate very quickly and without realising. Or when visiting somewhere with warmer climate, where you will naturally perspire more than usual. So make sure you are drinking plenty of water.

Please note that Homeopathy, Herbs or Flower Essences should not replace appropriate diagnosis and/or emergency care without professional assistance. As with any health issues it is vital that one has professional support and individual responsibility is taken when choosing treatment.

Written by Aiko Dinan

Aiko Dinan moved from Japan to the UK in 1983. She grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland, and moved to London in 1993 to study Modern Languages at the University College London, as well as Cologne University in Germany. After graduating she went on to study Homeopathy for further 4 years at the Centre for Homeopathic Education, during which time she also completed a 2 year apprenticeship with a master Homeopath. Aiko also has a longstanding commitment in working in some of the most respected Homeopathic pharmacies in the UK, where she assists in making remedies as well as fulfilling the role as the in-house Homeopath.

Aiko is a member of The Alliance of Registered Homeopaths.