The myriad of change during teenage years coupled with erratic hormone levels can result in a very unsettling feeling of instability and loss of control. Homoeopathic remedies can be like a miracle in smoothing and regulating teen hormones.
Firstly these three tonic remedies are invaluable to support structure and change and when indicated can be used twice daily for a week or two at a time. They can be used in conjunction with specific remedies such as those listed.
Calc phos: Restless, bored and easily discontented – they can roam from one activity to another and not be able to settle. This is an important remedy for growth and often is needed during teenage years especially if growing tall rapidly and prone to headaches, stomach ache or leg pains.
Ferrum phos: Especially helpful for anaemic teens who are pale and fatigue easily.
Kali phos: They feel mentally and physically weak and tired, and are very emotional about the changes that they are going through. Kali phos is reputed to have a tonic action on the nerves so can be great for jittery teens.
Remember to consider the whole picture when choosing a remedy. For instance dietary cravings can be an important clue e.g. Calc phos and Nat mur crave salty foods, Lycopodium craves sweet and Sulphur loves junk food.
Chamomilla: Young people who are short tempered, oversensitive, impatient and intolerant. They are hard to please and always moaning.
Nat mur: Tends to be closed, vulnerable, sad and resentful. They want to be left alone and stew on grievances. Prone to fluid retention especially pre-menstrually.
Nux vomica: Useful for young people who become agitated, irritable and short tempered when under pressure. There is a tendency to addictive behaviour and dependency on stimulants such as coffee, soft drinks and alcohol.
Pulsatilla: This teen is weepy, despondent, changeable and cries at the least thing. They crave sympathy and attention, especially pre-menstrually.
Sepia: Is very moody, irritable and wants to be left alone. They can be very sarcastic especially pre-menstrually.
Factsheets: Download and print our Teenagers, Study & Exams Stress, Headaches and Emotional Ups & Downs Factsheets, Tots to Teens info sheet or refer to the Owen book or eBook Homoeopathy for the Home Prescriber, to select remedies for specific symptoms.
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