Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Dr Edward Bach, an English homeopath, in the 1930s.
Dr Bach believed that dew found on flower petals can retain the healing properties of that plant. The remedies are intended for emotional and spiritual conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress and, physical symptoms of emotional conditions.
The remedies contain a very small amount of flower material in a 50:50 solution of brandy and water. The remedies contain "energetic" or "vibrational" nature of the flower and that this can be transmitted to the user. Bach flower remedies are considered vibrational medicines.
Dr Bach believed there was a strong relationship between the mental outlook of a person and their physical state. He taught that negative emotions can show up physically as pain, stress and illness, and that the flower remedies heal the mind in a gentle natural way.
The remedies can be purchased and used yourself but can also be used by a practitioner together with another complementary therapy. One that most people will have heard of is Rescue Remedy, which is a combination of the remedies which can help in moments when you feel a bit shaky and need a more positive outlook. On the Holland and Barrett website it uses driving tests, exams, and flying as times when it could be effective.
The 38 remedies are:
Agrimony - mental torture behind a cheerful face
Aspen - fear of unknown things
Beech - intolerance
Centaury - the inability to say 'no'
Cerato - lack of trust in one's own decisions
Cherry Plum - fear of the mind giving way
Chestnut Bud - failure to learn from mistakes
ChicoryChicory - selfish, possessive love
Clematis - dreaming of the future without working in the present
Crab Apple - the cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred
Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility
Gentian - discouragement after a setback
Gorse - hopelessness and despair
Heather - self-centredness and self-concern
HollyHolly - hatred, envy and jealousy
Honeysuckle - living in the past
Hornbeam - tiredness at the thought of doing something
Impatiens - impatience
Larch - lack of confidence
Mimulus - fear of known things
Mustard - deep gloom for no reason
OakOak - the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion
Olive - exhaustion following mental or physical effort
Pine - guilt
Red Chestnut - over-concern for the welfare of loved ones
Rock Rose - terror and fright
Rock Water - self-denial, rigidity and self-repression
Scleranthus - inability to choose between alternatives
Star of BethlehemStar of Bethlehem - shock
Sweet Chestnut - Extreme mental anguish, when everything has been tried and there is no light left
Vervain - over-enthusiasm
Vine - dominance and inflexibility
Walnut - protection from change and unwanted influences
Water Violet - pride and aloofness
White Chestnut - unwanted thoughts and mental arguments
Wild OatWild Oat - uncertainty over one's direction in life
Wild Rose - drifting, resignation, apathy
Willow - self-pity and resentment
The remedies are split in several groups which can then be combine and turned into a solution tailored to your individual needs.
Bach remedies are sold in a concentrated form that should be diluted with fruit juice or mineral water and rubbed on the lips/behind the ear or dropped directly on the tongue.
For more about Dr Bach and his work and for information on courses and practitioners visit www.bachcentre.com
Wednesday 26 February 2014
Friday 21 February 2014
Weekend Reads
We hope you all have a great weekend, and here we have a few suggestions for some interesting reading if you get some free time!
Nell Rose
I really believe there is something for everyone on Nells' pages. She is a very prolific writer of articles on a wide range of subjects including health, the paranormal, writing, travel and random stuff. Lots to look at.
Linda Tucker and White Lions
I've been following Linda Tucker on her journey since reading her book about the White Lions a few years ago. Not an easy read, but fascinating, and helps to restore faith in humanity when you read how far people will go for their passions.
The Sacred Trust
A UK based organisation that offers Shamanic training. One member of the faculty, Simon Buxton, wrote the book The Shamanic Way of the Bee.
Diana Cooper
I'm sure you all know who Diana Cooper is but it wasn't until I looked at her website that I realised the range of her work. Lots of interesting information on there and I must admit to being fascinated by her books on orbs.
Nell Rose
I really believe there is something for everyone on Nells' pages. She is a very prolific writer of articles on a wide range of subjects including health, the paranormal, writing, travel and random stuff. Lots to look at.
Linda Tucker and White Lions
I've been following Linda Tucker on her journey since reading her book about the White Lions a few years ago. Not an easy read, but fascinating, and helps to restore faith in humanity when you read how far people will go for their passions.
The Sacred Trust
A UK based organisation that offers Shamanic training. One member of the faculty, Simon Buxton, wrote the book The Shamanic Way of the Bee.
Diana Cooper
I'm sure you all know who Diana Cooper is but it wasn't until I looked at her website that I realised the range of her work. Lots of interesting information on there and I must admit to being fascinated by her books on orbs.
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Exhibitor of the Month - February 2014
Newark was a great show again, I was able to go to this one and met up with many of the exhibitors. It was a great atmosphere and lovely to meet so many people I've been e-mailing over the past several months!
Because we didn't get the chance to interview everyone when we re-started the blog - though the option is still there if anyone wants - we decided to do a monthly feature on our exhibitors. Starting with ones we didn't get to interview.
To start with we're going to feature Lizian, a well established crystal and mineral seller. Lizian are regulars at our shows and lovely familiar faces. They sell a wide range of crystals, tumblestones, jewellery, incense, and oils.
They are meticulous in their sourcing, and offer a rethreading service which is a wonderful idea.
As well as our shows, they have a base in Nottingham at the Victoria Centre Market. Winner of the "Greenest Market in the Midlands" award in 2008.
If you can't get to Nottingham and want to visist them in between shows you can visit them online at www.liziancrystals.com
Because we didn't get the chance to interview everyone when we re-started the blog - though the option is still there if anyone wants - we decided to do a monthly feature on our exhibitors. Starting with ones we didn't get to interview.
To start with we're going to feature Lizian, a well established crystal and mineral seller. Lizian are regulars at our shows and lovely familiar faces. They sell a wide range of crystals, tumblestones, jewellery, incense, and oils.
They are meticulous in their sourcing, and offer a rethreading service which is a wonderful idea.
As well as our shows, they have a base in Nottingham at the Victoria Centre Market. Winner of the "Greenest Market in the Midlands" award in 2008.
If you can't get to Nottingham and want to visist them in between shows you can visit them online at www.liziancrystals.com
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Dream Feature
Hi,
thought that today we would introduce a feature that is intended to be a light hearted, interactive bit of fun.
Once a month we're going to do a feature on dreaming....articles on why we do it, dreams in different cultures, premonitions, and interpretations. We'd like to make it a collaborative feature, so we'd love to hear from anyone that has had premonitions or recurring/lucid dreams! We're going to do a few experiments, nothing too serious, just explore inner space a little.
So, in preparation for this, if any of you want to join in, start writing down a few of your dreams over the next few weeks and look out for patterns or themes and we'll start with our experiments in next months post.
In the meantime we'd like to say thanks to all our readers for showing patience with us at the moment while we lay the groundwork for our new blog features. We think these might be a great introduction to the things we and our exhibitors do, and it's nice to have a little variety in between the event news.
If you have any subjects you would like us to feature just drop us a line.
thought that today we would introduce a feature that is intended to be a light hearted, interactive bit of fun.
Once a month we're going to do a feature on dreaming....articles on why we do it, dreams in different cultures, premonitions, and interpretations. We'd like to make it a collaborative feature, so we'd love to hear from anyone that has had premonitions or recurring/lucid dreams! We're going to do a few experiments, nothing too serious, just explore inner space a little.
So, in preparation for this, if any of you want to join in, start writing down a few of your dreams over the next few weeks and look out for patterns or themes and we'll start with our experiments in next months post.
In the meantime we'd like to say thanks to all our readers for showing patience with us at the moment while we lay the groundwork for our new blog features. We think these might be a great introduction to the things we and our exhibitors do, and it's nice to have a little variety in between the event news.
If you have any subjects you would like us to feature just drop us a line.
Friday 7 February 2014
Weekend Reads
Another eclectic mix of sites for a little read this weekend.
Messages
This is more of a website to advertise a book and not a proper read in itself but it might just alert you to a very interesting read. The author started hearing some strange stories about the 9/11 attacks. She started to investigate and came up with this book. It's a bit heavy going emotionally but some of these stories amazing and all checkable. I read this in one sitting - and far from being a morbid read it was very spiritually uplifting.
Self-Realisation Fellowship
The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda have left a profound impact on modern spirituality and this website continues to share them. Their mission is simply to encourage greater goodwill between diverse cultures and recognise the divinity of the human spirit. Articles on spirituality, meditation and yoga.
Mind Body Green
Lifestyle website with a spiritual slant. Self-help articles that are short and sweet, recipes, life hacks, and healthy news presented in a nice and easy to read style. Perfect for your coffee break!
Raw Chi Food
Raw food recipes, detoxes, and news all on one site. Plenty to read and recipes to have a go at, including some chocolate ones! Let us know if you try any...
Have a lovely weekend x
Messages
This is more of a website to advertise a book and not a proper read in itself but it might just alert you to a very interesting read. The author started hearing some strange stories about the 9/11 attacks. She started to investigate and came up with this book. It's a bit heavy going emotionally but some of these stories amazing and all checkable. I read this in one sitting - and far from being a morbid read it was very spiritually uplifting.
Self-Realisation Fellowship
The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda have left a profound impact on modern spirituality and this website continues to share them. Their mission is simply to encourage greater goodwill between diverse cultures and recognise the divinity of the human spirit. Articles on spirituality, meditation and yoga.
Mind Body Green
Lifestyle website with a spiritual slant. Self-help articles that are short and sweet, recipes, life hacks, and healthy news presented in a nice and easy to read style. Perfect for your coffee break!
Raw Chi Food
Raw food recipes, detoxes, and news all on one site. Plenty to read and recipes to have a go at, including some chocolate ones! Let us know if you try any...
Have a lovely weekend x
Monday 3 February 2014
Sustainable Living
We had a marvellous start to the shows this year with Grimsby at the weekend, a big thank you to everyone that came.
Today on the blog, however, we're starting a monthly post on Sustainable Living. We're intending this to be a round up of news and handy tips to help us all in our quest of looking after Mother Earth.
What exactly is considered sustainable? Do we have to give up everything or are there more realistic options for a more thoughtful way of life?
It's not possible for us all to go "off the grid" like many have been able to. There are plenty of people though who are doing just that and writing about it. They're a great source of tips and ideas to help make our own resources go even further.
Most of us of doing little bits - buying canvas shopping bags, shopping more ethically, veggie patches and meatless mondays - but we're going to have a hunt around for more little "life hacks" that can help us do our bit...
Vegetable patches are the first thing that people start off with but not everyone has a garden or one of a decent size to grow anything. There's also huge waiting lists for allotments and even if you're lucky enough to get one they're not always a manageable size.
Community gardens are becoming very popular, contributing to a sustainable lifestyle and bringing communities together. The Federation of City Farms is a great source of information for finding a garden in your area, getting started, funding, and events.
It's a great place to start.
Today on the blog, however, we're starting a monthly post on Sustainable Living. We're intending this to be a round up of news and handy tips to help us all in our quest of looking after Mother Earth.
What exactly is considered sustainable? Do we have to give up everything or are there more realistic options for a more thoughtful way of life?
It's not possible for us all to go "off the grid" like many have been able to. There are plenty of people though who are doing just that and writing about it. They're a great source of tips and ideas to help make our own resources go even further.
Most of us of doing little bits - buying canvas shopping bags, shopping more ethically, veggie patches and meatless mondays - but we're going to have a hunt around for more little "life hacks" that can help us do our bit...
Vegetable patches are the first thing that people start off with but not everyone has a garden or one of a decent size to grow anything. There's also huge waiting lists for allotments and even if you're lucky enough to get one they're not always a manageable size.
Community gardens are becoming very popular, contributing to a sustainable lifestyle and bringing communities together. The Federation of City Farms is a great source of information for finding a garden in your area, getting started, funding, and events.
It's a great place to start.
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