I remember the day I realized the tremendous power of the Bach Flower Therapy system.
Mrs. White (not patient’s real name) was due for her weekly appointment. She was receiving Prolotherapy injections to avoid knee surgery and was progressing beautifully. I was surprised when, entering the treatment room, she was sobbing miserably. “Dr Garoppo, I’m going to Die!” she wailed. She had slipped while getting out of her tub, hitting her knee as she fell to the tile below. Although swollen and badly bruised, there was nothing in the injury that threatened her life. Yet she was inconsolable. Remembering the bottle of Rescue Remedy sitting on my desk from my own shock (my first business IRS audit!), a single dose of 4 drops were quickly administered directly on her tongue. Within 5 minutes she had stopped crying. Within 10 minutes her composure was restored. By 15 minutes she was ready to have her injury assessed, and she was smiling and discussing treatment options. The transformation was nothing short of miraculous. I enrolled in my first of several subsequent certifications that very day.
What is Bach Flower Therapy?
Bach Flower Therapy consists of a set of 38 flower essences, and 1 composite formula (Rescue remedy) of non-toxic materials distilled and homeopathically potentized in tincture form, preserved in alcohol. Each remedy is an energetic imprint of a plant chosen for its ability to relieve an uncomfortable emotional state. While the individual essences are powerful, a certified practitioner is trained to identify the complex picture created by any emotional event and design a composite formula of numerous essences to alleviate emotional discomfort.
A formula tincture bottle is created by adding 2 drops of essence to a 30ml bottle of spring water. The patient simply adds 4 drops of this mixture to a glass of water and sips on it slowly over time. It is non-narcotic, safe for everyone, easy to use.
Your Typical Office Visit
During a course of treatment, you arrive for a weekly visit. A discussion commences between you and I to identify the different emotions you are experiencing. A formula is created on the spot. You take the formula 4 times per day, adding additional doses as necessary to alleviate emotional distress.
Beyond Initial Symptoms
While Bach Flower Therapy is very effective at calming short-term discomfort, its true power is displayed in its long-term effectiveness. Like traditional talk therapy without its invasiveness, a course of Bach Flower Therapy treatment of carefully chosen formulas illuminates a healing path so gently perceived it is as subtle as a whisper, yet produces visible changes rapidly. Each weekly session is a short review of the previous week’s progress and this week’s issues to be addressed. Treatment finishes when the situation is resolved. No drugs and no long talk therapy sessions.
Bach flower Therapy is another healing modality in our arsenal of holistic treatments for emotional distress. Its subtle power cannot be overstated.
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