tis for loss of consciousness or light-headedness; Cherry Plum for anxiety and fear of losing of control over a situation; Impatiens for impatience and irritability; Rock Rose for terror and panic; and Star of Bethlehem for shock. Flower Remedies are made from spring water that has been imprinted with the vibratory signature of specific flowers corresponding to our various emotions. Since they do not contain any chemical or botanical components, they are safe for the whole family, including pets, and do not interact with medications or interfere with other forms of treatment. Dr. Bach did not intend the flower remedies to replace medical treatment, but rather to address the underlying emotional and spiritual distress that often precedes illness.
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By Yarrow Pellbring, BFRP
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eople love flowers because they are beautiful, and they bring us comfort and joy. Flowers are for first dates and weddings, for sympathy and funerals, but did you know flowers also can balance your emotions? More and more people now trust the essences of flowers to calm the mind and lift their spirits in a new way. They use Bach Flower Remedies and RESCUE Remedy to find relief from every form of emotional distress. Time tested and used in 66 countries worldwide, the Bach Flower Remedies were developed in the 1930’s by the well-respected, successful English physician and homeopath, Dr. Edward Bach. The best-known of the remedies is RESCUE Remedy. The 5-flower emergency blend was formulated by Dr. Bach to be used in sudden stressful situations. The shock of receiving bad news, being involved in or witnessing an accident, anticipating going to the hospital, even taking a test...all of these situations can trigger extreme stress. RESCUE Remedy acts immediately to calm the mind and counteract a negative response to the stressor.
WHAT’S IN IT? The 5 flower remedies in the emergency formula are: Clema-
It’s a stressful world! A simple, natural solution to coping with it is using flower remedies. To prevent stressing out while driving add a dose of RESCUE Remedy to your water bottle. Many golfers, actors and musicians report regular use of RESCUE Remedy to reduce ‘stage fright’. Animals under stress also benefit from RESCUE Remedy and the other flower remedies. They are administered by using 4 drops by mouth, or in a beverage, or rubbed on the lips, wrist or other pulse points, and can be used before, during and after stressful situations. Also helpful on burns, bruises and insect bites, it should be in everyone’s home remedy cabinet, purse, or glove compartment. RESCUE Cream and Gel contain the 5 rescue flowers, plus Crab Apple, the cleansing flower, and are applied topically. They are available at most natural foods and health stores, as well as some grocery stores and online.
HOW DO FLOWER REMEDIES WORK? Flower remedies work by flooding out the negative aspect of an emotion with its positive counterpart. Hatred and envy melt away and the heart opens with love (Holly), fear is replaced with courage (Mimulus), and discouragement with faith and optimism (Gentian). Up to 7 of the 38 flower remedies (the rescue blend counts as 1 remedy) can be combined to create a formula to address complex emotions and states of mind. The formula is modified as emotional states change over time. The mind being the most delicate and sensitive part of the body, shows the onset and the course of disease much more definitely that the body, so that the outlook of the mind is chosen as the guide as to which remedy or remedies are necessary. Take no notice of the disease, think only of the outlook on life of the one in distress. (Dr. Edward Bach 1933). A free download of Dr. Bach’s books and more information about the Bach Flower Remedies, including Registered Practitioners, can be found at the official Bach Foundation website www.bachcentre.com. Yarrow Pellbring is a certified Bach Flower Remedies Practitioner listed on the International Directory of Bach Foundation Registered Practitioners. Yarrow may be contacted at yarrow@bachflowerconsults.com. natural awakenings
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