What is Alternative Therapy?
Alternative therapy refers to non-conventional alternative medicines and therapies which offer a drug-free alternative to treating mental health such as anxiety and depression.
Alternative therapy has been practised for centuries worldwide and includes homeopathy. Homeopathy was discovered in 1796 by German physician Dr Samuel Hahnemann.
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that involves treating individuals based on the principle of considering the person as a whole. Homeopathic medicine treats physical, mental and emotional symptoms together and can be a great drug-free alternative to treating anxiety and depression naturally.
How does Homeopathy work with Mental Health?
Homeopathy is popular and has long been used as an alternative therapy for mental health problems.
“1 in 5 children and young people in England have a mental health problem but in 2023 only a third were able to access treatment.” (Source: The Big Mental Health Report Mind 2024)
A Homeopathic consultation is typically longer than those in conventional medicine, expect to spend up to an hour with a qualified professional Homeopathy Practitioner, especially when treating depression or anxiety. This allows time for the patient to talk openly in their own time to the homeopathy therapist about their worries and problems.
In that way, homeopathy has similarities to talking therapies. However, homeopathic treatment will also include natural drug-free homeopathic medicine which will be prescribed to the patient to help address and alleviate symptoms.
“Referrals to NHS Talking Therapies in England increased from 4.4 million a year in 2016–17 to 6.4 million in 2021–22.”
(Source: The Big Mental Health Report Mind 2024)
How do I treat Depression or Anxiety Naturally?
Complement natural medicine for mental health by making and prioritising healthy lifestyle choices.
Lifestyle changes for alternative therapy include:
- Regular exercise, which can be a great natural way to treat your depression. It can improve your mood, concentration, memory and help you manage strong emotions.“A 2019 Harvard study found that just 15 minutes of daily running could reduce the risk of major depression by 26%.” (Source: Harvard Health Publishing 2019)
- Exercise can also help you sleep better. Try to exercise at least 3 – 4 x a week and do what you enjoy whether its walking, running, yoga, dancing, the gym or classes. If you have a tight schedule starting with 10 minutes, there are plenty of workouts on the internet that can guide you if you want inspiration.
- Being outdoors; whether you choose to exercise outside or just spend time outside, especially with purpose; walking, planting, watering or digging can help alleviate depression, anxiety, stress and low mood.
- Enjoying an unprocessed diet; when you are regularly eating nourishing food your body can handle stress better. Research indicates that the Mediterranean diet can be particularly beneficial, this includes:
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- Vegetables especially green leafy veggies
- Fruit especially berries
- Nuts especially almonds
- Seeds especially pumpkin
- Oily fish
- Eggs
- Whole grains
- Beans
- Plenty of water
- Having enough good quality sleep. When you don’t sleep well this can really affect your mood and concentration. Poor sleep can increase depressive symptoms, and depression can lead to poor sleep. Quality sleep helps, so establish a habit of having an hour before bedtime to wind down, without screens. Have a bedtime routine, wear lighter, soft clothes like pyjamas, dim the lights, curl up and read with a warm drink like chamomile tea.
- Being social and connecting with others is also important. Having regular contact with friends and family, a sense of belonging and having someone to talk to offers much support if you are feeling anxious or depressed. Did you know that volunteering can be a really helpful way to boost your own emotional well-being by giving you a sense of self-worth?
How can homeopathy support my mental health?
Homeopathy can support you if you are seeking an alternative therapy to treating depression or anxiety naturally. It is a great way of providing a long-term natural drug-free alternative solution to treating mental and emotional health issues without side effects. Homeopathic Medicine for Depression can relieve you of feelings of unhappiness and hopelessness by addressing the root cause of your depression.
Aconite
Aconite is the first drug-free port of call for intense, sudden anxiety, panic or fear. Physically you might notice palpitations, a feeling of restlessness or agitation.
Ars Nit
When you are feeling depressed, perhaps avoiding crowded spaces but not sure why Arg Nit can help. It can also help when the depression affects the digestion or makes you crave sweet food.
Arsenicum Alb.
Arseicum Alb, is a great remedy for treating depression naturally, when you feel anxious and fearful about your health, your family, money etc You may also feel very critical, especially of yourself.
Nat Mur
Nat Mur is a drug-free alternative homeopathic natural medicine for mental health that is known to affect the emotions, including the treatment of loss, fright and depression. Depression can be linked to a bereavement or loss of a loved one. If you dwell on the past or feel paralysed from hurt emotions, then Nat Mur may help alleviate your symptoms. There is often a sense of weariness and exhaustion when Nat Mur is needed.
Ignatia
Igantia can be really helpful homeopathic medicine for depression if there is a history of recent or past grief or loss or life change that is affecting you. You can feel very sensitive, be prone to mood swings or try and hide your depression. A keynote of Ignatia is suppression of the emotions.
How do I book an appointment with a Homeopathic Doctor?
It is simple to book in an online homeopathy consultation with me or a member of the Healthy Homeopathy team. We have professional homeopaths in the UK, USA and Canada.
Start by booking an online low cost per-qualifying homeopathy consultation to talk about an alternative therapy for treating your anxiety or depression naturally, homeopathy treatment with me and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help reduce them naturally so that you feel healthier, centered and well.
I specialise in a natural alternative therapy my solution is the Calm Anxiety Treatment Plan; it is suitable for those aged 12-65 who are seeking drug-free alternatives to treat their anxiety and depression.
The Calm Anxiety Treatment Plan includes 1:1 online consultation with me, Kiran Grover, a qualified homeopath with over 18 years of professional clinical experience, a bespoke plan for homeopathy remedies, tissue salts, a supplement review and recommendations, a mindfulness plan and regular check-in phone calls and email support.
Once you start a course on the plan you should start to notice improvements in your condition within a few weeks. Homeopathic alternative therapy usually lasts around 3 – 6 months. This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.
Book your online homeopathy consultation with me and let’s work together using homeopathic medicine for depression and therapy support for your anxiety and natural medicine for your mental health.
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