Where did Flower Essences originate?

Flower essences are subtle liquid extracts which can be used to address emotional and mind-body health issues. They are usually taken in oral form. When you talk about flower essences you usually think about Bach Flower Remedies. Dr. Edward Bach first developed them back in the 1930's. He was an English Physician who, for the first four years of his medical career, practiced orthodox medicine but then switched over to practicing homeopathic medicine. His approach to the human condition changed with time as he noticed how effective homeopathic formulas, especially the vaccines that he developed, worked on the sick. He was very highly regarded by his peers and his patients alike. After a trip to Wales, he started developing flower essences from two wild flowers, impatients and mimulus. From these two flowers he developed his techniques for capturing the energy of flowers and studied their healing powers.

Through the intitutive work of Dr. Bach, Steve Johnson, Jane Bell, Janice Schofield, Shabd-sanget Khalsa, Patricia Kaminski and many others, we have hundreds and hundreds of essences available to address the mind-body and spiritual issues of mankind!

Vibrational Medicine

Vibrational Medicine is a very exciting field that is finally emerging as a viable option in both resolving health issues and improving your sense of well being. VM (vibrational medicine) works with the subtle energies of your mind, body and spirit. It is only recently that scientests have been able to measure these subtle energies in your body, using labratory grade measuring equipment. The many electrical and magnetic fields of your body are affected by our environment. Your body is bombarded 24 / 7 by all kinds of energy, from the sun, the earth, electrical power lines and all the electricial devices we use on a daily basis such as cell phones, television sets, microwave ovens etc. These electricial and magnetic fields have a profound affect on your health, both physical and mental. For the most part, these fields confuse and disrupt the normal ebb and flow of the magnetic and electrical circuits of your being. Let's talk a little about this process.

Ebb and Flow

We were created as a wonderful and efficient machine. All the various processes in our being run by mechanical, electrical, chemical and magnetic circuits and switches. Although we have always been affected by solar flares, magnetic storms created by the sun affecting our planet's magnetic field, the moon and it's effect on tides etc, it's only been over the last 100 years or so that our planet has been running on man-made electricity. It is this electricity and the products that have evolved from electricity that have a profound effect on our health.

Speaking from personal experience, let me tell you how all this affects me. When I get too close to high tension power lines, such as the ones that cross our highways, I feel nauseated and confused. If I get too close to a television screen or microwave oven while they are running, I feel the same way. I spend as little time as possible on my cell phone since it is a radio transmitter operating at a very high frequency right next to my brain while I carry on a conversation. I am affected by magnetic therapy in an adverse way so I do not use magnetic inserts in my shoes or sleep on any magnets. My life experience with energy fields has shown me that I am sensitive to them and have adjusted my lifestyle accordingly.

On the other hand, this sensitivity also works in my favor as I do very well when it comes to using flower essences, acupuncture treatments, Reiki and other forms of subtle energy treatments. By adjusting my lifestyle to being more in tune with the ebb and flow of energy in my life, both by avoiding detrimental (negative) energy sources and incorporating positive energy sources and practices in my life, I have found that my life runs much smoother on a daily basis.

Positive Intervention

When I notice that my energy is not flowing properly, by physical, emotional or spiritual symptoms showing up in my daily life, I know that I need an intervention. For me, this means getting quiet and analyzing what's going on. If it's emotional and I can't figure out the root cause, I use a flower essence or combo of essences to help figure out the root cause. If it's physical, I have an acupuncture treatment / chiropractic adjustment / colonic / massage (sometimes it's all four treatments) plus herbal formulas to bring harmony back to my body. If it's spiritual, I kick up my daily prayer and work at staying in the presence of my Creator. So far, in all cases, I have always been able to resolve the issue or issues that have shown up in my life.

My wife Linda and I also have a constant dialogue going on. If either of us has an upset we share the upset so it can be resolved. Always remember that a problem shared is a problem cut in half! Being on the same page as your partner, be it marriage or business, is critical to staying in the positive flow of life. When it comes to emotions, we have both found that flower essences are an essential puzzle piece to our positive emotional levels. We also have fresh cut flowers at the office at all times, it is my joy to make sure that Linda always has beautiful flowers in her work area as a reflection of her beauty!

If you would like to add flower essences and other forms of vibrational medicine to your life or if you have any questions, please give us a call or drop us an email!

Be well!

Dave Laskowski, Herbalist
Viable Options - N. Kansas City, MO