Homeopathy and Sporting Spectators

If you were fortunate enough to have been successful with the Olympic ticket ballot earlier this year, you are probably looking forward to watching some of the world’s best sportsmen and women take to their respective ‘sporting stages’ later in the summer. And with many of the events taking place outside, spectators are strongly advised to consider the best methods of preventing sunstroke and dehydration before they arrive at the Games.

Watching a sporting event often requires the spectator to sit for long periods of time in the same place, often in direct sunshine with little or no shade to shield them from the heat. With few opportunities to get up, move around and keep the blood flow moving, it is recommended that spectators keep hydrated by drinking fluids regularly (avoiding alcohol), and protect themselves with sun cream, re applying frequently. 

Additionally, to avoid pins and needles and any circulatory problems, small exercises whilst sitting, such as moving ankles or shoulders around in a circular motion, can be extremely helpful.

Despite these preventative measures, if you do happen to find yourself unwell due to the heat and sun that you have experienced, below are a few remedies which may be able to help. Please note, however, that these are only a guideline and so consult with a homeopath for a more specific course of action. 

Alternatively, if you do not have any remedies to hand and are suffering from sunburn, try applying cold tea, cool whole milk or plain yoghurt to the affected areas. To relieve a throbbing headache from excess sun exposure and sunstroke try:

Belladonna 30c 

Glonoinium 30c

To ease sunburn, gently rub the following creams into the areas which have been exposed and are causing discomfort and irritation:

Aloe Vera 

Calendula 

Hypercal 

Urtica

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How Homeopathy can help with Sports Anxiety

It has long been acknowledged that a competitor’s state of mind plays a large part in the winning of a race or game, and that it is as important as their physical aptitude. This is especially true when competing sportsmen or women have skills and abilities on such a similar par, that there is little to differentiate between them, apart from their mental attitude.

Whether you are the sprinter Usain Bolt, trying to break another world record, or a primary school-child entering your first sports day event, keeping a positive mental attitude can often make the difference between first place or no place at all. Since anxiety is one of the greatest mental hindrances for professionals within the sports industry, below is a list of some useful remedies which may to help keep your nerves under control and abate the understandable anxiety you will probably be feeling before an important race or match. In addition, these homeopathic medicines can also be used on the sidelines by restless, anxious parents!

It is suggested that you take one tablet in the 30C potency every 15 minutes, for up to six doses. If the anxiety symptomes still persist after that time, then you need to consider if another remedy would be more appropriate.

Aconite – you may have a nightmare feeling deep inside, and feel a sense of real terror about the forthcoming event/race/match

Arg Nit – there’s a feeling of anxiousness rather than terror and you have a sense of not being able to go through with the event 

Gelsemium – you have severe anticipatory fears which are often visible in the form of physical shaking and trembling

Lycopodium – there’s a lack of self-confidence and you are constantly worrying

Nat Mur – consolation offered to the anxiety sufferer makes the situation worse, whereas standing out in the open air may help

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