Symptoms

Anxiety, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension.

Common causes

Overworking
Ill health
Family matters

Remedies

Please use your discretion when utilising these remedies and make changes to your overall health in small amounts not all at once.

Potential home remedies to consider:

Food as Medicine

Include:

Optimal hydration
4-6 handfuls of vegetables on average per day
Adequate protein

Nutritional medicine

Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
Magnesium
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin C
Lysine
Zinc

A good multivitamin will have most of these nutrients in it.

Avoid:

Alcohol
Stimulants such as caffeine and caffeinated beverages.
Sugar
Refined carbohydrates
Preservatives and additives

Need help?

As a BYOBG member you are able to access ad-hoc one on one appointments with Christine. These appointments are not available to the general public.

Lifestyle Suggestions

Ensure you have a healthy daily bowel movement (otherwise see constipation)
Exercise; include a minimum of walking for 30 mins a day and explore if weight bearing exercise is appropriate for you - consider working with an experienced trainer that has a background and understanding of exercise in stress management to get started.
Reduce, eliminate stress with stress management techniques & consider counselling to build stress resilience
Read life coaching and positive psychology books and listen to pod casts about how others have made positive changes to their situation and built resilience.
Acupuncture
Cranial sacral therapy
Massage
Chi Gong
Yoga
Breathing techniques
Stop smoking
Chew your food and eat slowly in a quiet and calm environment.

Topical remedy

Hot water bottle on the shoulders can help reduce tension from stress of coughing.*

Additional traditional remedies

Herbal teas

Passionflower
Lemon Balm
Lavender

Look for herbal tea blends that contain any of the above teas. Please be aware of cautions listed below and marked with *.

Tissue Salts

Ferr Phos
Kali Phos
Mag Phos
Silica

We use Australian company, Vital.ly, for all of our quality practitioner grade supplements and wellness products. As a BYOBG member you can now access these products as well.

Cautions, contraindications & warnings

Seek help from your doctor or local emergency department if experiencing severe anxiety, depression or overwhelm.
Ensure hot water bottle does not come into direct contact with skin.

Disclaimer

Any information provided is not intended to be used as a medical prescription. It is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The Body Guard does not recommend, endorse, or make any representation about the efficacy, appropriateness or suitability of any products, tests or opinions. Although care has been taken in preparing the information provided, Christine Barnes and/or The Body Guard and their representatives cannot be held responsible nor liable for any information provided or for any errors or omissions. Christine Barnes and/or The Body Guard and their representatives accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage howsoever arising. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from information provided with other sources and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of the information provided. It is important to seek medical advice relating to your specific circumstances.

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Snacking

Gut Health Overview

Gut Health Elimination Eating Plan

Calcium

Silymarin

Zinc

Vitamin C