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Dr. Bach was a deeply religious man whose spirituality was
reflected in his work. He believed that each of us has a divine
mission on earth that can be discerned through listening to
our own instincts, wishes, thoughts, and desires. He also
believed that all disease is the result of disharmony between
the soul and the mind. This occurs through allowing other
people to interfere with the true course of our lives. It
is not that such interferences are in themselves evil or bad,
but it is our response to them, the "permission"
we give them to disturb us that causes the problem.
In terms of Dr. Bach's philosophy, it is easy to see how
animals are similarly diverted from their "true course."
Animals are forcibly weaned, taken from their families, and
trained to exist with their human companions by altering or
suppressing natural behaviours. Certainly, though, we are
not being mean or arbitrary when we insist that our animal
companion use the litter box or refrain from biting, scratching,
bucking, or flying out the window. However, we often vaccinate
them or feed food that is far from their natural diet. These
are necessary accommodations that our animal companions must
make in order to share our lives.
We know that mental and emotional upsets in humans can have
deep and lasting physical effects, far beyond what used to
be referred to as "psychosomatic illness." Animals
too, have an active mental and emotional life. and can manifest
behavioural and physical problems that have their roots in
emotional trauma. The Flower Essences basically correct underlying
negative emotional states by "flooding" the patient
with the opposite, positive quality that is the essence of
that flower. For example, the essence of Holly is love. You
could use Holly in any situation where there is a lack of
love, such as anger, jealousy or rage. Similarly, the essence
of Rock Rose is courage: it is used in cases of deep fears,
panic, and terror.
The flower essences are safe and compatible with any other
treatment. They cannot be overused or misused; and you can
give more than one at a time. Even if you give the wrong remedy,
it will not have any negative effects, but simply no effect.
This allows us to use Flower Essences in food and water bowls,
even when several animals share them. Flower Essences are
very easy to use! They can be given by mouth, added to food
or water, applied topically, or used in a spray bottle to
infuse a problem area (carrier, car, room, cage, trailer or
stall).
The flower essences are not treating
a specific behavior, but rather addressing the underlying
emotional imbalance. Flower Essences are not drugs. They do
not have a physical effect on the body, nor will they directly
alter or eliminate a particular behavior. What they will do
is gently change the animal by encouraging positive emotions
and responses, which in turn results in beneficial effects
on behavior.
is well-backed with certification from various holistic
therapeutic institutions in order to proficiently carry out the treatments
mentioned hereon. However, does not claim to make naturopathic or veterinary diagnoses of any sort but rather perform the mentioned treatments firmly backed
by conventional veterinary findings and referrals. We treat common canine and
animal ailments only, and in the course of creating blends for private consultations,
makes no speculation or diagnoses of illnesses or conditions.
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