Stay grounded when flying high this summer
With summer now almost upon us, many of us have one thing on our mind – our annual summer holiday. As we can’t rely on the British summer to deliver the sunshine, many of us choose to visit warmer countries for our well deserved summer holiday.
Whether it’s a short haul hop to Europe or a long haul trip to Oz, a flight is more often than not, an unavoidable part of our holiday. For many flying can be a fearful experience that people dread.
A recent Bach Original Flower Essences survey revealed that one in five (20%) of us state mechanical failure as top on our worry list when it comes to flying. However the fact that aircrafts must legally adhere to regular inspections, replacements and maintenance of all parts by fully trained ground crew in order to keep the aircraft airworthy for passengers, should put your mind at ease.
Next down the worry list is hijacking and terrorism with one in ten (10%) people stating this as their biggest fear when it comes to flying. However despite public opinion the number of terrorism acts on board flights has decreased with time, due to increased airport security measures.
Interestingly the survey revealed that the number of people that fear take off the most when flying is double that of those who state landing as their biggest flying fear (6% compared to 3%). This could be linked to the feelings that accompany take off including movement of the stomach and popping ears as the plane ascends into the air. It can also be down to the feeling of losing touch with the ground. Thankfully these feelings soon subside once you are flying high, and it may be comforting to know that sucking sweets can help to prevent your ears from popping during take off.
Almost one in ten (9%) state turbulence as their biggest worry, but don’t be thrown by turbulence. It’s generally nothing to worry about, it’s just an air pocket that the airplane is travelling through and aircrafts have been built to last sudden strain caused by turbulence.
From the makers of RESCUE Remedy, BachTM Original Flower Remedies are a system of 38 remedies which can help us rediscover the positive side of ourselves and lead emotionally healthy lives. They originate from the Bach Centre and are produced according to Dr Bach’s traditional methods, which date back over 75 years. Bach Original Flower Remedies are made from natural flower essences and are suitable for all the family.
Which remedies can help Flying jitters?
• Do you feel terror before flying? It may be the thought of turbulence, mechanical failure, landing or take off that is sending you into a panic. Try Rock Rose to help relieve the feeling of terror before flying.
• If you are scared of flying, then Mimulus can help you feel calmer and less nervy at the thought of flying high this summer.
• For those going on a family summer holiday this year some mums can feel overly concerned and fearful about the safety of their children when flying than their own. Try Red Chestnut to help relieve these feelings of worry for your family, and help you to sit back and enjoy the flight together.
Bach Original Flower Remedies are priced around £6.25 and are available from Holland & Barrett, Boots and most independent chemist and health food stores. For more information, visit: bachremedies.co.uk. Always read the label
