How suitable are the remedies?

Bach Flower Bulletin

Join Our List

In this Issue

Bach Flower Circle

Upcoming event

Testimonial

Feature article

Upcoming classes

Quick Links

Bach Flowers Canada

Online Store
My book

Email

Bach Centre

Bach Flower Circle
Spend an evening with like-minded individuals to talk Bach Flower Remedies - covering different remedies, various topics, questions and answer session, and more... Everyone welcome. Tuesday, November 6 *3 simple solutions for a sound sleep* 7 - 9 pm Anco Motel, Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC $5 at the door Email for more details.

Upcoming event
Spirit Fair Sunday, October 28 10 am to 4 pm Beban Park Auditorium, Nanaimo

Testimonial

After taking the remedies I found that I was having "Bolts out of the blue" sudden decisive thoughts coming into my head from nowhere. I would think "Why didn't I think of that before?" Things seemed simpler and almost as though my mind was untangling the knots of thoughts that were built up. I have only been taking the remedies for 2 days so I feel that gradually the answers that I'm seeking will become clearer, as the "knots" untangle. I can already feel myself being more positive in my own ability to make decisions and to know what I need instead of relying on everybody else to tell me what they want me to do! SH

Issue #50 October 2012

Greetings!

Today I noticed that the tops of the mountain are dusted with snow, to some picturesque, to others a reminder that winter is on its way.

Having taught a couple of introductory seminars recently, some interesting questions about the remedies have come up from the students. One in particular is how suitable are the remedies for pets, and children. The aspect of the alcohol content is discussed in the feature article below.

Sincerely, Sarah

Feature Article

How suitable are the remedies?

It has come to my attention recently, that many people are concerned about the alcohol content in the remedies, particularly for children and pets.

The remedies found in the stock bottle and Rescue Remedy are preserved in 27% grape alcohol which is a non-active ingredient.

For those wishing to abstain from taking the remedies due to the alcohol content, that is a personal decision and can either not take them, or choose another form of Rescue Remedy e.g. the pastilles, gum or cream.

The required dosage is 2 drops from the stock bottles, and 4 drops of Rescue Remedy, which can be administered directly into the mouth or diluted into a beverage of your choice, which can be sipped as required. By this stage the actual alcohol content is virtually non-existent. This is probably the best option for anyone who is concerned especially when giving the remedies to young children, pregnant women, or animals.

According to the Bach Centre (in the UK), the amount of alcohol in a sip from a glass of water with four drops in is barely measurable - we are talking homeopathic levels of dilution - and there is no record of anyone (child or animal) being harmed by this. In fact, the alcohol-free versions have only been marketed for a few years - for nearly 70 years the only option was the alcohol-based version.

For cats and other animals, the best way to give remedies is on a treat, from a diluted treatment bottle (2 drops each of up to 7 remedies in a 30ml mixing bottle filled with spring water, from this 4 drops can be taken 4 times daily.) This is better than putting drops in the cat's water, because sometimes cats will refuse to drink if they can smell the brandy. And obviously it's not good if an animal is refusing liquid. Putting the drops on a treat gives the cat the opportunity to refuse the remedy if it wants to.

Other options to administer the remedies for people are to add 4 - 10 drops to a water fountain, bath water, or to a spray bottle.

For more information about methods of taking the remedies and general information:

Upcoming classes
Bach International Education Program Level One February 2013 - Courtenay, BC - TBA If interested please email Prefer to learn from home for Level One? Bach Center Distance Learning Program I can mentor Canadian students Bach International Education Program Level Two March 2013 - Vancouver, BC - TBA If interested please contact Nancy Buono at info@livingenrichment.com

Sarah Brune is a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (BFRP), author and educator for the Bach International Education Program - Level One. She practices Bach Flower Remedies in the Comox Valley, BC, Canada.