Back pain affects around a third of the population in the UK. We all know someone who has had back problems of some kind. Around 8 million people report having chronic pain that is moderate to severely disabling. The knock-on effect on days off work and cost to the taxpayer is considerable.

Behind each of these statistics, however, is a real person with a real family and a job, whose life is affected negatively on a daily basis. Back pain can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health.

Covid has likely made the problem worse. There have been greater numbers of people working from home, with many of us not set up properly for ongoing home working. How many of us make sure that our posture is correct? Do we have the right chair and table for daily working?

What people don’t often realise is that homeopathy can provide an option when you suffer from back pain.

Most people have heard of Arnica. It often proves helpful when you have an injury following over-exertion, like exercise or gardening. If you have pain in the neck and lower back which feels better with pressure or laying on a hard surface, then you could benefit from Ruta.

Remember, though, that homeopathy is a whole-person medicine which treats you as an individual. It treats the person, not the illness, and supports the body’s built in healing mechanism. A registered homeopath will look at all of your symptoms, and recommend a suitable homeopathic medicine. If you want to try homeopathy, book a consultation with a registered homeopath here on the Find a Homeopath website.

When it comes to back pain, it really is a case of don’t suffer in silence. It likely won’t get better on its own, and could turn into a chronic condition which is much harder to manage or treat.

How relaxed do you feel? Do personal, family or work related tasks cause you anxiety which you find difficult to cope with? Perhaps the cost of living crisis, your finances, or the return to school is causing you to feel anxious. We are all unique individuals, and our ability to cope with life’s challenges varies greatly.

Anxiety and stress are normal parts of life. In fact, our body is designed to cope with small levels of anxiety and for short periods. The problem can occur when it is sustained for longer periods, and when you feel that it is affecting your health and wellbeing in everyday life.

If you are struggling to cope, and feel you need help, or perhaps you are finding it difficult to get an appointment with your GP,  then homeopathy could be an option. It’s a sustainable, safe and natural medicine, which is used by millions of people around the world.

A registered homeopath here on the Findahomeopath website will seek to identify the root cause of your anxiety. During a consultation, they will ask you about all aspects of your lifestyle and health history, and remedies are selected according to your unique needs.

If you wish to try a homeopathic remedy at home for yourself first, then Passiflora co could be the right option for you if your anxiety is causing sleeplessness. This remedy helps to rest the mind, and allows relaxation to enable sleep. There are many others though. You just need to find the right one for you.

Anxiety can lead to a range of physical and mental health issues if it isn’t addressed, so don’t put off seeking help. People start their homeopathy journey every day. Start yours today.

Men’s health issues have gained much greater awareness in recent years, and rightly so, but much more needs to be done. Every June brings Men’s Health Week, when we encourage men to have greater awareness of their own mental and physical health, and what they can do to improve it.

Each year, your car needs an MoT to check it is roadworthy. You probably regularly check the oil in your car yourself, or tyres, or other things to make sure it doesn’t let you down. Many men don’t give the same level of care and attention to their own health. 

Take this opportunity to give yourself a personal MoT. Do something positive for your health and wellbeing. If you have a health problem which you have been putting off dealing with, or you just want to do better in taking care of your health, then make a pledge to yourself today to take action.

Millions of people around the world use homeopathy as part of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Perhaps it could be for you? Homeopathy is an individualised medicine which will seek to identify the root cause of your condition. During a consultation, a homeopath will ask you about all aspects of your lifestyle and health history. They will look at you as a whole person, and give you time to go through all your concerns. Remedies are selected according to each individual’s unique symptoms. It can also be used to maintain and promote positive health.

If you wish to try homeopathy, use this website to find a registered homeopath near you. You can also have a look at the Homeopathy app, listed on the apple store and Google Play as ‘Homeopathy UK’, where there is useful information about remedies.

Mental health problems can happen at any time in your life, and to any member of your family. Whether it’s a teenager learning to deal with life’s challenges, a new mother taking care of a young child, or a grandparent feeling isolated and lonely, it’s essential that you take time to look after your family’s mental health, and seek support. Mental health problems can affect anyone. There’s no stigma to it.

1 in 6 people are estimated to have experienced a common mental health problem in the past week. If you or a family member are one of them, take this opportunity to get help. Feelings and symptoms that can be common with mental health problems include stress, anxiety, low mood and feeling sad. Whilst it’s common for us to feel some of these things from time to time, regular episodes, or ones which last for longer periods, should not be ignored.

Homeopathy offers a gentle, natural option which treats the whole person, not the symptoms. It offers you the opportunity to address all the feelings affecting your mental health. A homeopath will talk to you about all aspects of your life, and then choose a remedy personalised to you individually. There is no need for harsh drugs which may only mask symptoms or have unwanted side-effects. Homeopathy focuses on the underlying problems and the root cause.

Homeopathy is also great for prevention and maintaining health, so you don't have to wait until symptoms start to manifest themselves. From giving you an energy boost, to helping with sleep, to strengthening your coping mechanisms.

Build and maintain strong mental health for your whole family every day of the year.

You can find a registered homeopath in your area here on the Find a Homeopath website, where you will also find lots of helpful information on all aspects of homeopathy.

Welcome to Homeopathy Awareness Week 2022!

For this year’s campaign, we've been collecting stories about your homeopathy journeys. We know that positive experiences are the best way to encourage people to try homeopathy for themselves. 

In fact, so many of you have sent in photos, that our sunflower is full of your positive stories about homeopathy, and how it has helped you, your family, and pets. You might not yet spot yourself in the community of happy homeopathic supporters in our poster, but we’ll be letting you download it here on the Find a Homeopath website at the end of the week, so you can look for yourself, friends and colleagues.

Thank you to every single one of you for sharing your journey. Each seed represents you and your unique journey, and each of your experiences can help homeopathy grow, and perhaps help another person to find better health and wellbeing through homeopathy.

The good news is that there’s still time for you to share your journeys throughout Homeopathy Awareness Week. Download the poster in the Homeopathy Awareness Week page on this website, and send it back to us, and perhaps by the end of the week, we’ll have more sunflowers blooming.

Don’t forget to post your own photos and stories about your homeopathy journey on your own social media.