Homeopathy for Back to School Anxiety

This article is for educational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice of your physician or health care provider. Speak to your doctor if you think that your condition may be serious, before discontinuing any medication that has been prescribed for you, or before starting any new treatment.

As summer sunsets get swallowed by the crisp cool dawn of September, it marks the start of the school year. Out the window goes spontaneous summertime sleep schedules and flexible days, replaced with the structured rigidity of school hours and crunching homework deadlines. Irregular sleep, increased activity, packed schedules, and heightened academic pressures can affect our children's health and mood in many ways. As they navigate these seasonal changes, it's common for kids to experience separation anxiety, concentration issues, and potentially, an increase in pre-existing conditions like asthma.

While the back-to-school season holds a certain thrill for many, the transition can be challenging for some who find the shift overwhelming. Thankfully, homeopathy offers an excellent set of remedies to help smoothen this seasonal change for your child. Homeopathy is a natural form of medicine that uses greatly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s self-healing abilities. In this post, we look at some supportive homeopathic remedies for anxious children.

For the Anxious Child: Homeopathy to the Rescue

1. Pulsatilla: This remedy suits children who are sensitive and emotional. It eases transitions and curbs excessive anxiety that may manifest as clinginess and constant whining.

2. Gelsemium: For acute anticipation and apprehension, this remedy helps children who can 't adapt well to new situations. It reduces symptoms like trembling, stuttering, and fear-based behaviors.

3. Argentum nitricum: If your child dreads ordeals and experiences strong anticipatory anxiety with loose stools, this might help.

4. Calcarea carbonica: Ideal for easy-going children who develop anxiety over small things, this remedy can also help with changes that plague them at night.

5. Arsenicum album: If your child displays restlessness or insecurity, this remedy can provide calm and control.

6. Aconite: For extreme fears and panic attacks, this remedy is a lifesaver. It can quell a hard-beating heart, a sensation of breathlessness, and fainting.

7. Lycopodium: If your child feigns confidence but is fearful, this remedy can be of use.

Boost their Health with the right Nutrition

Remember, a good diet can work wonders for your child's wellbeing. Avoid sugars and introduce regular protein-based meals like nuts, eggs, meat, and fish. This balances their blood sugar and keeps the adrenal glands, which are responsible for hormone production and regulation, functioning healthily.

Additionally, supplements like Magnesium and vitamins B, and C can bolster their immune system and equip them to cope with anxiety more effectively.

Making this back-to-school transition as smooth as possible can set the tone for the whole academic year - and homeopathy can play a vital role in this process. Remember, all remedies should be taken as per a homeopathy professional's guidance to ensure safety and efficacy. Contact Ulrike to book a full consultation and receive a tailored prescription.

Ulrike Holzer LSECH MSCH MARH

Registered Homeopath