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Flower Essences for Animals
What are flower essences for animals?
Dr. Edward Bach, a London medical doctor, created the 38 Bach Flower Remedies in the 1930's. He combined five remedies to create the Rescue Remedy, the most well known of his remedies and used by a number of pet owners and animal shelters. While there are other companies that make flower essences, his were the first.
Flower essences are created by placing a flower or part of a plant in water, placing it in sunlight, and allowing the water to take on the vibrational energies of that part of the plant. Dr. Bach believed that diseases result from imbalances or negativity on the soul level. He studied the link between emotional states of his patients and disease and realized that flowers had healing properties that could be beneficial. Even though flower essences were originally created for people, animals are very sensitive so the effects can be very healing.
What are the benefits of flower essences for animals?
Flower essences for animals work on a vibrational level and help to bring your pet’s body back in balance.
If your pet can become an emotionally balanced animal, then most likely any behavioral problems will be greatly reduced or eliminated.
Flower essences can help animals with behaviors such as aggressive or dominant, fearful or submissive, impatient or hyper, depressed or moody, and tired or lazy.
Since most illnesses are a result of emotional blockages in the body, flower essences can also help resolve health issues that are emotional based.
How are the flower essences for animals administered?
While a single flower essences for animals is more effective because it is more focused, many animals need a combination of 3-5 essences in order to properly help them with their issues. Dr. Bach believed you could combine up to 7 of the 39 essences at one time. While you can select which ones you think are best for your pet from the 39 remedies, muscle testing (link) is the ideal way to make the selection. If you do not know how to do this, you can learn this amazing technique as a bonus taught in one of Kim’s workshops.
Essences can be administered by:
putting drops in your pet’s mouth, on their food, or in their water bowl.
placing them on your hands and rubbing them onto your pet.
putting them in a spray bottle and misting your animal or the area.
combining the drops with bath water.
How quickly can I see results with flower essences for animals?
While most of the time improvement may be seen within the first few days, situations involving more serious or ongoing issues may need several weeks or longer. With consistent improvement, you can decrease the amount of drops given and wean your animal off.
How can a custom flower essences remedy help my pet?
A custom Bach flower pet remedy can be created just for your pet. If you were to purchase all 39 Bach flower remedies, it would cost about $500.00. However, with a custom remedy, a personalized blend is created for your animal with up to 7 essences for $25 ($20 for subsequent orders). Because most animals need multiple essences to help, this can be more cost effective than purchasing all of the essences yourself and making your own blend. The best way to tell what essences are right for your pet is through muscle response testing. The wonderful thing is that your animal does not need to be present in order to do this. A hair sample is all that is needed.
If you are interested in a custom flower essences for animals blend, please click here to find out more.
How can I learn more about flower essences for animals?
Kim teaches an aromatherapy and Bach flower essences workshop at her farm near Manvel/Alvin, 30 minutes south of the Houston, Texas medical center and at
Molly's Mutt House
in Houston. Learn how the 39 Bach flower remedies and the most common essential oils used with animals can benefit your pet’s health, how to make a custom blend, administration techniques, and precautions. For an additional fee of $18, you can bring your pet or a hair sample from your pet in a ziplock type baggie and create a custom Bach flower essence or essential oil remedy. Workshop is $115 with a $45 deposit. If you are interested in taking a workshop, Bach flower essences and aromatherapy workshops are being offered on Sundays from 9am-5pm as follows:
August 17th at Molly’s
November 2nd at Kim's farm
If you would like more information about the workshops,
please click here.
To learn more in depth information about flower essences for pets such as selection and how to create a custom blend,
sign up to receive Kim's free e-book,
The Lightfoot Way: 10 Secrets to Holistic Animal Care.
Flower essences for animals have helped many pets but with any new therapy, you should monitor your pet.
If your pet is on any medication, has a specific health condition or injury, or you have any concerns,
you can check with your vet prior to offering it. If you are concerned after your pet receives
flower essences for animals, consult your vet.
"For the love of your pet and those that love them."
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