Following on from my recent blog post on Teen Mental Health and Well Being with Homeopathy, I want to look at how homeopathy can help during puberty. Alongside the unprecedented re-wiring going on in the teenage brain, puberty brings specific hormonal changes that result in increased levels of testosterone in boys, and progesterone/oestrogen in girls. As a result the bodily changes we recognise as puberty begin: boys’ voices break, and they develop body and facial hair; girls develop breasts and body hair, and menstruation commences.
This is a time when an individual’s susceptibilities may surface. Some girls experience early menstrual problems, with painful and irregular periods, or mood swings and low mood which changes cyclically according to their menstrual cycle. Surging hormones can also typically affect the skin, and skin conditions may surface at this time, particularly acne associated with increased hormones (more often in boys, but girls get acne too), or eczema and psoriasis with exam study and other stressors.
Homeopathy can provide an effective solution for problems that surface during puberty. Remedies are chosen that match the experience of each individual teen, and allows their body to re-establish equilibrium naturally, so that they are able to adapt to the changes occurring in their bodies and minds in an appropriate, steady and timely way.
Professional support is important in these cases, and seeing a homeopath also gives the individual teenager a space to talk about what is important to them, and to be heard. The teen years can be both an exciting and an anxious time of change, and having somewhere to talk about their experience is a valuable part of the healing process.
Below are a small selection of the many homeopathic remedies I might prescribe for one of my teenage patients. They are matched carefully to the individual, so that they may receive the maximum benefit from the treatment.
Chamomilla is a remedy more often thought of for teething pain in infants, however it is also one of the main remedies used for very painful periods. This remedy may be needed where the pains are severe, and extending to the thighs, and may be accompanied by fainting or vomiting. Chamomilla is also among the remedies prescribed for premenstrual mood swings, especially where anger is very marked.
Pulsatilla is one of the main remedies prescribed for acne in puberty, as well as period problems including irregular and changeable periods. Those who benefit from Pulsatilla tend to flush easily, and feel worse in warm stuffy environments. They are easily moved to tears, and crave closeness with others.
Cyclamen is a remedy frequently prescribed for heavy, painful and irregular periods, and has a particular focus on puberty. Those needing Cyclamen may experience very intense labour-like period pains, and typically they may experience migraines with visual disturbance and dizziness before and during menses. There may be depression, with a feeling as if she has done something wrong, and that people are against her.
Calc phos is another remedy often prescribed in adolescence. Those needing it may have grown tall very rapidly, and may be easily fatigued and become listless. It is one of the main remedies for growing pains in childhood and adolescence. Girls who respond well to Calc phos tend to experience headaches pre-menstrually, and they feel tremulous and weak during their period.
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Hi I have come across your article about homeopathy for puberty problems. I am very interested in trying to find a natural remedy to help my daughter. Please could you contact me with how much you charge for a phone/zoom consultation thank you.
Hi Emma, thanks for getting in touch. I will send you an email now. Best wishes, Karen
hi there,
my 12 year old daughter is suffering from what I think is raging hormones. She hasn’t started her periods yet but has had a massive growth spurt in the last 6 months. She is very low and tearful a lot of the time with mood swings so she is also very jolly and happy too. I am very interested in finding a natural remedy to help her if possible. What would you suggest?
I look forward to hearing from you,
Best wishes
Anna
Hi Anna, thanks for getting in touch. I really recommend professional support in this situation, as I mention in the article. For two reasons, firstly because the homeopathic treatment heals from the inside out, each person is unique and needs a remedy which matches them as a whole person. In this regard it is different from other types of treatment where there is a given treatment for a named condition. Secondly, the professional support provides a space for the teen or pre-teen to talk freely about their experience, and having this space is valuable – to explore their feelings, and their response to all the changes happening in their body. You and your daughter would be welcome to take up a free Zoom chat to discuss the treatment, and get a feel for how I work. Here is the link to book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19077393
Best wishes, Karen
Thanks for this information. Are there remedies for boys going through puberty? Most info I find is focused on girls.
Hi Tracey, thank you for this comment. This post mentions several remedies with a focus on puberty problems in girls, and you are quite right to enquire about homeopathy for boys too. I plan to write a blog post on this exact topic soon! Homeopathy is universal, individualised medicine, so there are most definitely remedies to help boys too. We set the symptoms the adolescent is experiencing in context of them as a whole person, so you would need to work with a homeopath. If you would like to discuss further, I offer a free 30 minute discovery call so you can ask me some questions and get a feel for how I work: https://karenleadbeater.co.uk/work-with-me/. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen, I would like to have a zoom session to discuss potential remedies pertaining to puberty and mood swings for boys who are in their early teens. Please let me know your availability. Thanks.
Hi Amita, you can book an appointment or free intro chat with me here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19077393 I will also send you an email with my practice info. I look forward to talking with you soon! Best wishes, Karen
I have an almost 9 y o daughter with diagnosed early puberty. Would like a consultation.
Hi Carmen, thanks for reaching out – I will send you an email now. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen,
I have 8 years girl, and she diagnosed early puberty, can you please suggest.
Hi Kiran, I recommend that you consider working with a homeopath in this situation. You can book a free discovery call or appointment with me here: https://karenleadbeater.co.uk/work-with-me/. Best wishes, Karen
Hi Karen
My daughter is diagnosed with slow precocious puberty. Do you think this can be treated with homeopathic medicine. Please advise. Thanks
Hi SR, homeopathy is a good referral for many issues relating to hormonal imbalance. To discuss your daughter’s situation specifially, you would be welcome to book a free 30 minute call with me, to ask some further questions and get a feel for how I work. Here is the link to book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19077393. I look forward to speaking to you. Best wishes, Karen
Hi I would like to speak with you as my 7 year old daughter is showing signs of early puberty.
I would like to discuss whether homeopathy would help delay it.
Dear Claire, I suggest we set up a free 30 minute discovery call to discuss this further. My booking link is here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19077393. Best wishes, Karen
Hi.. my 8 years daughter is having problems of early puberty. Please guide for the best treatment to reverse it.
Thanks
Hi Juhi, thanks for your enquiry. Homeopathy can help to rebalance hormones when they are out of kilter, taking into account the child’s whole state of health and circumstances. If you would like to consider some homeopathic treatment, you can book a free discovery call here: https://karenleadbeater.co.uk/work-with-me/. Best wishes, Karen