“There is no true healing unless there is a change in outlook, peace of mind, and inner happiness” – Dr. Edward Bach
Bach flowers are remedies developed by Dr. Edward Bach in England in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
The Bach flower remedies are based on the belief that there are mental (thoughts), and emotional roots of physical disease. Dr. Bach believed that when the emotional symptoms were brought into healing and balance, then the body’s natural healing and immune system would be able to heal itself. He believed that when a person’s personality was treated, then true healing occurred. He was also convinced that the remedies to do this would be found in nature, and would be pure remedies.
Research has shown for years that negative emotions and stress weaken our immune system. If those feelings are brought into balance, then the immune system will be strengthened, and will be able to more effectively fight off pathogens and other causes of physical disease.
Emotional stress may also be one of the causes of physical disease, including autoimmune diseases.
My Master’s Thesis research, though it relied on the memories of the subjects, showed that a statistically significant number of the participants in my study of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) had had a serious emotional trauma, right before the onset of physical symptoms. This implies that emotional stress is one of the factors that work together to create autoimmune diseases. It also has implications for how to create healing.
Since mental and emotional imbalances are tied to physical disease, reducing stress and stressful emotions can benefit your health. Bach flower essence therapy says that, by taking the appropriate essence, you can restore balance gently and subtly on an emotional, and then, a physical level.
Bach said disease was a result of a disharmony between one’s higher self and their personality. The flower essences act as catalyst(s) to help reconnect you with your higher true self, to bring the Soul and personality into greater harmony.
Bach flower essences are liquid extracts from flower petals that are used to address issues of emotional well-being, soul development, and mind-body-spirit health.
Many people have found that Bach flowers are helpful to balance their emotions, such as:
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Depression
There is no scent to flower essences, and they are different from essential oils. They are not used for aromatherapy.
I am certified in Bach flowers and Bach flower therapy. Please contact me for an initial consultation