2nd May 2006
Fifty per cent of UK holiday-goers are choosing less exotic holiday destinations than they would like due to a fear of local wildlife and a third admit that they have let other personal fears like fear of germs and terrorist bombings affect their choice of holiday destination.1 This is according to Bach Original Flower Remedies, the original flower remedies discovered by Dr Edward Bach thathelp you to regain your emotional balance.
Traveling outside your comfort zone
Different customs, environments, or flora and fauna – not to mention the nervousness that many of us feel meeting new people or doing new things – can all contribute to situations where we feel out of our comfort zone. Fear of flying, fear of insects and fear of water are all common fears that many people have to deal with when on holiday. Thankfully, whether it’s spiders in the sink or encountering the unknown that makes you break into a cold sweat, Bach Original Flower Remedies can help you to overcome your personal fears and allow you to get on with enjoying your well earned break.
Help is at hand
Key to overcoming your fears is having the courage to face up to them in the first place. Bach Original Flower Remedies can help by giving you the confidence to tackle your fears head-on and reclaim your emotional balance. The Bach Original Flower Remedy Mimulus is the perfect remedy for those people seeking to overcome specific fears.
“When I come across people who are scared of flying then I always recommend they try Mimulus” says Judy Ramsell-Howard,custodian and director of the Dr Edward Bach Centre. “It can help make you feel much less nervous in the build up to the flight and gives you the confidence to get on board and buckle up. It’s also helpful with any other specific holiday fears you might have, like fear of insects or heights, and it is particularly good for shyer types who are scared of being in new social situations - like so many of us are on holidays.”
With 38 remedies available, you’re sure to find one that suits your emotional state. To identify the remedy for you visit www.bachremedies.com.uk; you’ll also find general information about the remedies, training courses and practitioner details.
Other remedies to help you get the most from your holiday:
Crab Apple – for the feelings of unattractiveness we all get occasionally, for example if you step into a bikini and need to find self acceptance
Impatiens – for those times that you need to find a little patience, such as when you’re stuck in a traffic jam or held up at the airport.
Top five holiday phobias…
We all know about claustrophobia and arachnophobia…but have you ever heard of these more extreme holiday phobias?
Cnidophobia - Fear of insect stings
Cymophobia - Fear of waves
Heortophobia - Fear of holidays
Vaccinophobia - Fear of vaccination
Xenoglossophobia - Fear of foreign languages
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Bach Original Flower Remedies retail at £5.95 for 20ml and are available from Boots, Holland & Barrett and most independent chemist and health food stores.
Notes to Editors
Nelsons is the UK's leading manufacturer of natural healthcare, with a long-standing commitment to supplying the highest quality natural medicines 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, Arnicare™, Nelsons Teetha™, Nelsons Homeopathy, Spatone™ and Pure 'n Clear™.
Reference:
1 “What’s your holiday fear?” survey, Bach Original Flower Remedies, 2006, data on file
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