46% of mobile users in the UK own a Smartphone1 which means we are carrying round a constant work inbox, personal emails, Facebook and Twitter, at all times. Some messages are meant for us, but the vast majority of information that we are absorbing is either junk or pointless. But when we can’t get online, ‘e-anxiety’ creeps in (a recent study found 51% of people feel ‘e-anxious’ if they are unable to log online2) – we’re stressed either way!
Neil Shah from The Stress Management Society comments on Smartphone Stress Syndrome “In the 21st Century, we live in an always-on, 24/7, 365 day a year culture. We are expected to work faster, longer and be available whenever anyone wants to interrupt. There are more demands on us than ever before plus the constant distraction of junk mail and social media means that instead of being at the top of the game, we’re feeling a bit ragged around the edges.
A 100 metre sprinter cannot maintain the race pace and intensity for extended periods of time – in the same way never switching off your phone can cause other problems such as hyper stimulation of the mind, inability to relax and switch off, as well as sleeplessness. This can also be linked to weight gain and weight loss, muscular tension, headaches and various other physical ailments.”
Once you get a Smartphone, it’s hard to go back, but handbag handy Rescue Remedy can help when it all seems too much. Rescue Remedy is a combination of five Bach™ Original Flower Remedies specially blended to comfort and provide relief in those Smartphone-related situations. The flower remedies are Star of Bethlehem, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Cherry Plum and it can be used anytime, anywhere and is suitable for all the family.
Rescue Remedy comes in a spray (£9.20) and a dropper (£6.90 for 10ml and £9.20 for 20ml) and is available from Boots, Lloyds pharmacy, independent pharmacies and health food stores as well as grocery stores nationwide.
For more information, go to www.rescueremedy.co.uk. Always read the label.
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Available from Boots, Lloydspharmacy, independent pharmacies and health food stores as well as grocery stores nationwide, products in the Rescue Remedy range are:
Rescue Remedy 10ml dropper - £6.90
Rescue Remedy 20ml dropper - £9.20
Rescue Remedy 7ml spray - £6.90
Rescue Remedy 20ml spray - £9.20
Rescue Night 10ml dropper - £7.00
Rescue Night 20ml spray - £9.45
Rescue Night Liquid Melts - £8.15
Rescue Cream 30g - £5.65
Rescue Cream 50g - £7.75
Rescue Pastilles - £5.65
Rescue Balm - £6.05
Rescue Gum - £4.10
Notes To Editors:
For Rescue Remedy press enquiries or to talk to an expert at The Stress Management Society, please contact Melaney Noon, Communications Manager at Nelsons on 020 8780 4287 or email melaneynoon@nelsons.net
Nelsons is the UK's leading manufacturer of natural healthcare products, with a long-standing commitment to supplying the highest quality natural healthcare products that meet all regulatory and quality standards. Their brands are recognised and sold in over 60 countries worldwide and include Rescue Remedy®, Bach™ Original Flower Remedies, Nelsons Arnicare™, Nelsons Teetha™, Nelsons™ Homeopathy, Spatone™ and Nelsons Pure & Clear™.
The Stress Management Society is an organisation dedicated to helping people tackle stress at work and at home. Their team of health and professional consultants offers the highest quality consultancy, staff training, event organisation and stress management products. Their services are delivered in line with the Health and Safety Executives Stress Management Standards. For more info or to book a workshop or a coaching session see www.stress.org.uk, call 0844 357 8629 or email info@stress.org.uk. With general enquiries, call 0800 327 7697
1 OFCOM ‘International Communications Market Report 2011’ published 14th December 2011
2 Recent survey conducted by Sky Broadband
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