What are they?
A simple and safe method of establishing complete equilibrium and
harmony through the use of natural, wild flowers.
Flower remedies are a form of alternative medicine and
complementary therapy which promote health by helping to improve our emotional state,
bringing comfort and harmony to ease and balance turmoil and distress. Great for
humans and animals, alike.
Who created them?
'Health depends on being in harmony with our souls' - Dr.
Edward Bach, Homoeopath and Physician, creator of the Bach Flower
Remedies.
Dr. Bach spent his life searching for the purest methods of healing. He
believed, as many doctors do today, that our attitude of mind plays a vital role
in maintaining our health and ability to recover from illness.
'Health is our heritage, our right. It is the complete and full union
between soul, mind and body' - whist practising conventional medicine,
Dr. Bach noticed that personality and attitudes have a tremendous effect on a
person's state of health. He learned to look at the person rather than the
illness and to treat the cause, not the symptom, of illness.
How do they work?
Dr. Bach discovered 38 remedies, each made from a different plant, to address
a range of specific emotional and mental states.
The fast pace of today's society demands that we respond to news, events and
situations with ever greater speed and change. Our moods and emotions are thus
subjected to a roller coaster ride of highs and lows, positive and negative
extremes which can result in a loss of balance. It is when our moods and
emotions are out of balance that the physical body can be affected and physical
symptoms and ailments can appear.
Flower remedies target our moods and emotions that, for whatever reason, have
slipped into a negative state. In taking a remedy or combination of remedies,
those negative moods and emotions are gently brought back into a positive state,
so we may once more enjoy the peace and harmony achieved when our moods and
emotions are balanced.
Often, through addressing the root cause of a problem (eg an emotion in a
negative state) rather than treating a symptom (eg a physical ache, pain or
problem), physical manifestations ease and right themselves once the emotional
aspect has been dealt with.
What does a consultation involve?
'Treat the cause not the symptom', was
Dr. Bach's philosophy and this forms the basis of flower remedy treatments.
A detailed consultation is held to enable you to focus
on and discuss all aspects of your life, relationships, work, etc. This process
enables us to isolate the areas requiring attention and from this information, I
choose which remedies are required.
This process can be surprisingly illuminating and
cathartic. 'A problem shared is a problem solved' accurately sums
up the feeling of relief that may be gained from this process and this is only
the start of the treatment!
What happens next?
A personal treatment bottle is mixed for you to take away and use. All you
have to do is remember to take four drops at least four times a day, or as often
as required.
How soon does it work?
The time taken for the remedies to have a noticeable effect varies according
to each individual and their circumstances.
Relief from a sudden onset of depression may be gained as soon as the first
drops are taken. If, however, the depression is deep rooted and has been
building or present for a long time, it may take some days or weeks before a
difference is noted.
Often it is those around you who will notice an easing of the symptoms and
change before you do. A typical comment reported by clients is their
friends/family/colleagues remarking, "I've noticed that you no longer
do/say/react to such-and-such as you used to - you're much easier to live
with!"
The healing process brought about by the remedies enables thoughts and
feelings that have been suppressed to be brought to the surface and released.
The appropriate remedy is given to help you come to terms with these emotions as
they emerge.
Flower remedies will generally work in a gentle and undramatic way - the
change is brought about at a natural pace to which you are easily able to
adjust.
Treatment for animals
Animals respond very well to flower remedies. They can be
given to address a wide range of emotional problems such as aggressiveness,
nervousness, hyper-activity, etc.
Consultations can be carried out in 'person' (with the owner
and animal present) or by phone with the owner (remedy will be posted) to
establish which remedies are required.
As with humans, they are completely safe to use on their own,
or in conjunction with any other form of treatment or medication. The remedy is
simply added to the animal's drinking water.
How long will I need to take the remedy?
A treatment bottle will last for 3-4 weeks, depending on how often you take
it.
Ideally, a follow-up session will be arranged just before the remedy runs
out, to assess which moods and emotions have returned to balance, which still
require help and if any new situations have occurred resulting in new emotions
and moods which need targeting.
A new consultation takes place and the results from this form the basis of a
renewal or change of the remedy.
If a major event occurs such as bereavement, crisis or shock, it is advisable
to have a fresh consultation to address the thoughts, feelings and emotions
surrounding the event to prevent it from having a negative and lasting effect.
When should I use flower remedies?
Flower remedies can be used before, during and after times of stress and
anxiety to prevent physical symptoms appearing.
'Prevention is better than cure' - for instance, if you are
approaching a major event/time/anniversary which you know will cause you worry,
stress or anxiety, it is better to take preventative action than have to treat
the aftermath.
What are they made from?
Flower remedies are made from organic plants and flowers and preserved in a
small amount of organic brandy.
Are there any contra-indications?
No - they are completely safe and free from side effects. They may be taken
in conjunction with any conventional form of medication or Homoeopathic remedy.
What does it cost?
Consultation (1 hour) and treatment remedy - £25.
Gift Vouchers are available for this
treatment.
