Why are men less likely to seek help and support for health problems, especially mental health issues? As part of Men’s Health Awareness Month, we want to raise awareness of men’s health issues, and to encourage men to seek help with whatever health concerns they have.

Do men somehow feel less masculine and self-reliant if they admit to having mental health struggles? Is this a driving factor to them not seeking help? We need to find ways which allow men to find support for mental health issues easily, ways which engage them in seeking out these treatments. In doing so, the lives of the many men secretly struggling with their mental health would be improved.

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. Appointments can also be carried out online, which could better fit around your work commitments and offer some additional privacy in case that is a concern.

To find a registered homeopath in your area, use our search tool here on www.findahomeopath.org

Whatever you do though, the most important thing is that you seek some help that is appropriate for you. Don’t feel that there isn’t support available. Help is there if you need it.

How well do you think you cope with the challenges that your body faces every day? Our bodies constantly face a variety of mental and physical health challenges. These occur as a result of both internal or external demands. How successfully we deal with these challenges varies greatly between each of us, and can have a significant impact on our quality of life.

Resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to these difficult or challenging things. Anything that life throws at us and our bodies, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioural flexibility, and adjustment to external and internal demands. 

Homeopathy is a natural form of medicine that is used by millions of people around the world to support their health and wellbeing. It can be used to build resilience and support our body in tackling these daily challenges. It’s sustainable too, so good for your body and the planet.

A registered homeopath will look at you as whole person, as an individual, and not a person with lots of symptoms. This whole person homeopathic approach is particularly relevant when looking at building resilience, as it can enhance the body’s built in ability to tackle disease. A registered homeopath will tailor a remedy specifically for your own circumstances. Here on findahomeopath.org, you can find a homeopath near you today.

If you’re concerned about your health, be proactive. Don't ignore your problems. Instead, figure out what needs to be done, make a plan, and take action.

“Where did the Summer holidays go?” is something that many of us will have thought or heard recently. The start of the new school year can bring a range of emotions. Is you child excited at starting school again, seeing their friends and the challenge of the year ahead? Or is it a time of anxiety for them and your family? After all, it can be emotionally stressful for parents too.

At this time of change at the end of the Summer, there are things you can do to support your children and yourself to help deal with these challenges and emotions. Homeopathy is a gentle, natural option that is used by millions of people to support their mental and physical health and wellbeing. It is an individualised system of medicine which is kind to your body and the environment.

It’s always better to consult a registered homeopath if you can, as they will be able to tailor a remedy to your specific needs. However, if you or your child is feeling anxious at the start of school term, and you prefer to try a remedy at home, you could try Calc carb, which is often recommended when someone is apprehensive and wants to control the status quo, and doesn’t want to face change. Argent nit can also be helpful for apprehension when someone dwells on an event and is convinced something will go wrong. Either way, there is an option which will be suitable for you and your child.

For a safe, natural option, find a registered homeopath in your area right here at www.findahomeopath.org.

With Summer here, at least for some of the time, we need to take care with the strength of the sun. Even on days when it feels overcast, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays increase the risk of us getting sunburnt. It’s always best to avoid staying out in the sun for too long, and taking precautions to protect yourself. Remember, prevention is better.

However, that’s not always possible. Sometimes we forget, and sometimes we underestimate the strength of the sun. Anyone who has been sunburnt knows how uncomfortable it is - hot to touch, feeling sore and painful, followed by flaking and peeling some days later.

Homeopathy can help the healing process. It’s an holistic system of medicine that works on the principle of "like cures like", and uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body's own healing mechanisms. Remedies are tailored specifically to the individual, so it’s always better to consult a registered homeopath at findahomeopath.org if you can. However, if you prefer to try a remedy at home first, there are a number of commonly used remedies for sunburn.

Belladonna is a remedy for sunburn where there is intense redness, throbbing pain and heat in the affected area. The skin may feel dry and hot to the touch, and the person may be restless and irritable. Calendula officinalis is used when you have sunburn with open blisters, or raw, sensitive skin. Calendula has soothing and healing properties, promoting skin repair and reducing the risk of infection.

While homeopathic medicines can help relieve the symptoms of sunburn, it's essential to practice sun safety measures and seek medical attention for severe sunburn. or when it’s accompanied by symptoms such as blistering, fever, chills or extreme pain. In these instances, you may require medical attention. It’s important to monitor your symptoms and seek professional advice if needed.

We all know how painful and uncomfortable a bite or sting can be. With warmer weather here, and Summer on the horizon, make sure you’re fully prepared. Don’t let a bite or sting ruin your family picnic, days out and leisure activities.

Whether it’s wasps, hornets and bees, or fleas, spiders and midges, what usually follows is a red, swollen lump on the skin, which may be painful and is likely to be very itchy. Sometimes, this can cause a mild allergic reaction and a larger area of skin around the bite or sting becomes swollen, red and painful. 

If you get a severe allergic reaction, causing symptoms such as breathing difficulties, dizziness, and a swollen face or mouth, you should seek urgent medical treatment.

However, for everyday stings and bites, homeopathy is a natural, safe and gentle option which you can try for your whole family. It promotes the body’s natural ability to heal., and is kind to your body and the environment.

Ledum is perhaps the most important remedy for insect and animal bites, and can relieve the discomfort and protect against complications. A bite requiring Ledum is likely to be a pale swelling, although it may feel hot.

If the area around the sting is red, hot, stinging and puffy, then Apis is the remedy to try. Bites that need Apis are sensitive to touch and heat, and better from cold applications. If the pain and itching is relieved by warmth then this is not the remedy.

You could even get a homeopathic remedy kit to keep at home so you’re fully prepared for bites, stings, and a range of other ailments, which can be bought from the homeopathic pharmacies.

If you prefer to consult a properly registered practitioner in your area, who can tailor your treatment to you individually using their training and experience, you can find one here on the find a homeopath website.