Homeopathy tips for Halloween

Some tips for Halloween…
Keep a bottle of Rescue Remedy on hand – it’s useful for children (or adults!) who are restless from anticipation,  or sleepless and over stimulated from too much excitement and sugar.

Rescue Remedy is also good for counteracting the frights that often accompany Trick or Treating – the “monster” that jumps out of the darkness, the unexpected ghostly howl from an innocent- looking doormat, or just the unfamiliar feeling of being out at night in the dark.  It can also be used to calm pets whose nerves are on edge from the stream of characters at the door or the strange sounds from the street.

If the fright persists, or the child or animal seems overwhelmed with fear, then Aconite 30C is the #1 remedy.  There are also  homeopathic remedies that can address cases of fear, such as night terrors or panic attacks, which continue long after the event, but this requires a consultation with a professional homeopath to determine the correct remedy for the situation.

For all kinds of overindulgence – whether it’s too much Halloween candy, pumpkin pie, or Zombie cocktails, Nux Vomica is the go-to homeopathic remedy.  It helps with the gas, bloating, nausea and other discomforts associated with drinking or eating too much, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by an unusually irritable disposition.  For children with these symptoms who are also clingy and weepy, Pulsatilla is a good remedy too.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about these Halloween tips, or general questions about homeopathy, and best wishes for a happy Halloween!