The Path to Better Health


	Bach Flower Remedies Dr Edward Bach, a Physician and Homeopath, spent his life searching for the purest methods of healing. He gave up a busy practice in Harley Street, London in order to seek remedies in nature. He believed, as many doctors do today, that attitude of mind plays a vital role in maintaining health and recovering from illness. When he died in 1936 he had developed a complete system of 38 flower remedies, each prepared from the flowers of wild plants, trees or bushes. They work by treating the individual rather than the disease or its symptoms. The purpose of the remedies is to support the person’s fight against illness by addressing the emotional factors like depression, anxiety and trauma that are thought to impede physical healing. They can also be used preventively, at time of anxiety and stress, and are particularly helpful for the many people who feel generally tired and unwell without a specific medical diagnosis. The remedies may be taken on their own or in conjunction with medical or other treatments, they will not conflict with any medication. The remedies are completely safe, have no unwanted side effects and are non-addictive. They are gentle in action and can safely be taken by people of all ages from new-born babies to elderly people. They are also beneficial for animals and plants. Dr. Bach’s philosophy was simple and profound, based on the innate perfection and spiritual nature of human beings. Disease is ‘entirely the result of a conflict between our spiritual and mortal selves’. Health and happiness result from being in harmony with our own nature, and doing the work for which we are individually suited.