Agrimony :
Putting on a cheerful face to hide problems. Sensitive, yet troubled
inside. Need to avoid conflict, thus are often "peacemakers" to
their own detriment.
Aspen :
Fears and worries of unknown origin, nervous and anxious
Beech :
Critical and intolerant of others
Centaury :
Difficulty in saying no, anxious to please, codependent or
caretaking
Cerato :
Doubtful of own ability to judge situations, always needs others'
advice
Cherry Plum :
Fear of losing control and of irrational thoughts and/or impulses
Chestnut Bud :
Failure to learn from experience, thus repeating the same mistakes
Chicory :
Over-protective, possessive, selfish
Clematis :
Day-dreaming, lack of interest in present - not grounded in physical
reality
Crab Apple :
Poor self-image, feelings of shame, sense of uncleanliness
Elm :
Overwhelmed or burdened by responsibility
Gentian :
Easily discouraged - especially after an improvement followed by a
setback, hesitant, despondent
Gorse :
Hopelessness and despair, pessimism
Heather :
Self-absorbed, dislike of being alone, excessively talkative
Holly :
Feelings of being unloved, or extreme jealousy - bitter, envious,
suspicious
Honeysuckle :
Living in the past, feeling homesick
Hornbeam :
Monday morning feeling, emotional - or more often, mental -
exhaustion
Impatiens :
Impatient, irritable
Larch :
Lack of self-confidence, feeling of inferiority without envy
Mimulus :
Fear of known or familiar things, shyness, tremulousness and self-
conciousness
Mustard :
Deep gloom, despondency, or depression for no apparent reason
Oak :
Exhausted, but struggles on
Olive :
Physical, mental & emotional burnout; burning the candle at both
ends
Pine :
Red Chestnut :
Overanxious or over-concerned for others
Rock Rose :
Terror, sudden alarm, nightmares
Rock Water :
For those who are overly strict with themselves
Scleranthus :
Indecisive, unable to decide between two options
Star of Bethlehem :
After-effects of fright, grief or shock
Sweet Chestnut :
At the limits of endurance, deep despair, bleak outlook
Vervain :
Over-enthusiastic, argumentative with fixed principles and ideas
Vine :
Strong-willed with a tendency to be domineering or inflexible
Walnut :
Facing major life changes, needing protection from the influences of
others
Water Violet :
Prefer to be alone, proud
White Chestnut :
Persistent unwanted thoughts, preoccupations and worries
Wild Oat :
Uncertainty as to the correct path in life, dissatisfied with
current lifestyle, can't decide which path to follow
Wild Rose :
Resigned, apathetic, making little effort to improve situations
Willow :
Resentment, feelings of self-pity
Rescue Remedy :
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Bach Flower Essences for the Treatment of Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bach Flower Essences for the Treatment of Attention-
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Introduction - Bach Flower Therapy:
The idea of using flowers for healing is far from new. For
centuries, healers have been using plants and flowers as medicine.
Many traditional medications, like Digitalis (an alkaloid of
Foxglove, or "Digitalis purpurea/officinalis"), come from plants .
At the beginning of the 20th century, Dr. Edward Bach, a British
bacteriolgist and homeopathic physician developed a treatment method
using the essences of flowers for healing.
Dr. Bach believed that many illnesses have their roots in our mental
and emotional states. According to Bach, learning to improve our
outlook could lead to good health. He postulated that disease was
caused by negative aspect of emotions like anger, fear and sorrow.
Bach began searching for me
dications that could heal the soul. His
search led him to flowers, plants and shrubs. He believed that the
essences of certain flowers could affect our moods. He experimented
by placing flower petals or leaves on his tongue. He observed how
his mood was affected by different plants. Through this process of
trial and error, in his lifetime, Dr. Bach was able to identify 38
flowers that could improve negative mental and emotional states and
create a balance in a person's ability to connect with their full
potential.
The 38 Bach flower essences are created by placing flowers in spring
water in the sun to make a solution filled with the flower essence
and sun energy. All natural ingredients are used in Bach Flower
Therapy. Dr. Bach used brandy as a preservative to keep the flower
essences fresh. Today, a small amount of ethyl alcohol is usually
used to preserve the essences, though the remedies are available
with vinegar to those who are keenly intolerant of even a slight
amount of alcohol. The Bach flower essences are usually taken orally
or sublinguinally and can sometimes be applied to the skin. Bach
Flower Essences are FDA approved.
Families with developmentally disabled and brain injured children
have used Bach Flower Therapy to help with agitation and other
emotional and psychological symptoms of ADHD
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Introduction - Bach Flower Therapy:
The idea of using flowers for healing is far from new. For
centuries, healers have been using plants and flowers as medicine.
Many traditional medications, like Digitalis (an alkaloid of
Foxglove, or "Digitalis purpurea/officinalis"), come from plants .
At the beginning of the 20th century, Dr. Edward Bach, a British
bacteriolgist and homeopathic physician developed a treatment method
using the essences of flowers for healing.
Dr. Bach believed that many illnesses have their roots in our mental
and emotional states. According to Bach, learning to improve our
outlook could lead to good health. He postulated that disease was
caused by negative aspect of emotions like anger, fear and sorrow.
Bach began searching for me
dications that could heal the soul. His
search led him to flowers, plants and shrubs. He believed that the
essences of certain flowers could affect our moods. He experimented
by placing flower petals or leaves on his tongue. He observed how
his mood was affected by different plants. Through this process of
trial and error, in his lifetime, Dr. Bach was able to identify 38
flowers that could improve negative mental and emotional states and
create a balance in a person's ability to connect with their full
potential.
The 38 Bach flower essences are created by placing flowers in spring
water in the sun to make a solution filled with the flower essence
and sun energy. All natural ingredients are used in Bach Flower
Therapy. Dr. Bach used brandy as a preservative to keep the flower
essences fresh. Today, a small amount of ethyl alcohol is usually
used to preserve the essences, though the remedies are available
with vinegar to those who are keenly intolerant of even a slight
amount of alcohol. The Bach flower essences are usually taken orally
or sublinguinally and can sometimes be applied to the skin. Bach
Flower Essences are FDA approved.
Families with developmentally disabled and brain injured children
have used Bach Flower Therapy to help with agitation and other
emotional and psychological symptoms of ADHD
aromatic oils I found useful in ADHD
The following is a list of aromatic oils I found useful in ADHD. The
oils I use are Absolute Oils from the UK. I find that they are a
superior oil for most aromas. Cinnamon, bergamot, lemon, grapefruit,
mandarin, rose, orange, spearmint, and apple fragrance. These are the
main oils that ADD children like. Sometimes they chose lavender but
not often. Paradoxically, like stimulant medication, the children
like oils that pick them up and make them smile as opposed to oils
that relax. For test anxiety, on the other hand, lavender, geranium,
rose, jasmine, bergamot, grapefruit, oils that relax, are more
prefered. The best thing is to find the tree best oils that the
child likes and then combine them. This gives a great aroma that is
superior to each aroma separately. The child may put a drop on his
clothes and go to school or put a drop on his table when doing
homework
7 Things Happy People Have In Common
7 Things Happy People Have In Common
Ever notice how some people just seem to be able to be content and
in good spirits no matter what the circumstances? Research shows
that this isn't a gift or a talent - it's a skill that they have
developed. Surprised? Well, the real surprise is that you too can
put to work their techniques and make your life happier too.
1. Happy people cooperate with life.
Each person has a destiny to fulfill. You can fight it or cooperate
with it. Does that mean you just lay back and let life happen? No.
But you can adopt the attitude that you will play the cards you are
dealt the very best you can. When you begin to cooperate with life,
you will notice new ways in which you are motivated. Life wants you
to realize your destiny. Wouldn't you rather cooperate than battle
with life?
2. Happy people don't think positive.
They ACT positive. Thinking positive definitely has its place, and
you'll need to change your thoughts to ever be truly happy. But
don't wait on the feelings to come. You have direct control over how
you act and what you think (feelings and physiology are indirectly
affected). Feeling better begins with controlling your behavior. If
you want to be a happier person, act happier. If you want to be a
more compassionate person, act more compassionate. If you want to be
a friendlier person, act friendlier. The mind will follow.
3. Happy people ask for what they need.
Good things don't generally just fall out of the sky. Complaining
gets you nothing, except to attract you to other complainers. If you
believe that "you reap what you sow", then asking for what you want
makes much more sense than sowing complaints. It's your choice-- you
can choose to point fingers and assign blame, and still end up with
nothing. Or you can simply ask.
4. Happy people are willing to change.
It's contrary to all laws of nature for things to stand still. If
you try to make that happen, you'll always be disappointed. If you
let fear of change stop you, you are in essence agreeing to not
having what you want. You can believe that change will harm you and
resist it. Or you can embrace it and believe that it will help you
It all depends on what you decide to believe.
5. Happy people don't allow themselves to be defeated.
A failure or setback does not mean that the goal will never be
yours, nor is it evidence that you should quit. It simply means that
you need more practice, more experience, maybe a different method.
Be willing to make mistakes. Don't give up. Don't allow one slipup,
or setback from the outside, influence you to erase all the progress
you've made. Feel the joy of the finish line!
6. Happy people live in the present.
If you are alert to the present, and anticipating the future, you
are better able to take advantage of opportunities. If you are
brooding over the past, you'll be blinded to present possibilities,
and lose the advantage for future prospects. A happy life is the
product of living a great present. And a well lived present is a
guarantee of a wonderful future. You can only affect your future by
what you do today.
7. Happy people plan ahead.
Happy people know that they must exercise mastery in their lives,
show control in their life in order to guard against feelings of
being helpless and victims. Planning is essential to getting things
done. Planning is essential to making sure you are spending time on
your priorities, and not just the next thing that gets your
attention. Eliminate distractions so that you can focus on what's
important to you without losing your focus or energy.
Kathy Gates, RealLifeCoach.com
Ever notice how some people just seem to be able to be content and
in good spirits no matter what the circumstances? Research shows
that this isn't a gift or a talent - it's a skill that they have
developed. Surprised? Well, the real surprise is that you too can
put to work their techniques and make your life happier too.
1. Happy people cooperate with life.
Each person has a destiny to fulfill. You can fight it or cooperate
with it. Does that mean you just lay back and let life happen? No.
But you can adopt the attitude that you will play the cards you are
dealt the very best you can. When you begin to cooperate with life,
you will notice new ways in which you are motivated. Life wants you
to realize your destiny. Wouldn't you rather cooperate than battle
with life?
2. Happy people don't think positive.
They ACT positive. Thinking positive definitely has its place, and
you'll need to change your thoughts to ever be truly happy. But
don't wait on the feelings to come. You have direct control over how
you act and what you think (feelings and physiology are indirectly
affected). Feeling better begins with controlling your behavior. If
you want to be a happier person, act happier. If you want to be a
more compassionate person, act more compassionate. If you want to be
a friendlier person, act friendlier. The mind will follow.
3. Happy people ask for what they need.
Good things don't generally just fall out of the sky. Complaining
gets you nothing, except to attract you to other complainers. If you
believe that "you reap what you sow", then asking for what you want
makes much more sense than sowing complaints. It's your choice-- you
can choose to point fingers and assign blame, and still end up with
nothing. Or you can simply ask.
4. Happy people are willing to change.
It's contrary to all laws of nature for things to stand still. If
you try to make that happen, you'll always be disappointed. If you
let fear of change stop you, you are in essence agreeing to not
having what you want. You can believe that change will harm you and
resist it. Or you can embrace it and believe that it will help you
It all depends on what you decide to believe.
5. Happy people don't allow themselves to be defeated.
A failure or setback does not mean that the goal will never be
yours, nor is it evidence that you should quit. It simply means that
you need more practice, more experience, maybe a different method.
Be willing to make mistakes. Don't give up. Don't allow one slipup,
or setback from the outside, influence you to erase all the progress
you've made. Feel the joy of the finish line!
6. Happy people live in the present.
If you are alert to the present, and anticipating the future, you
are better able to take advantage of opportunities. If you are
brooding over the past, you'll be blinded to present possibilities,
and lose the advantage for future prospects. A happy life is the
product of living a great present. And a well lived present is a
guarantee of a wonderful future. You can only affect your future by
what you do today.
7. Happy people plan ahead.
Happy people know that they must exercise mastery in their lives,
show control in their life in order to guard against feelings of
being helpless and victims. Planning is essential to getting things
done. Planning is essential to making sure you are spending time on
your priorities, and not just the next thing that gets your
attention. Eliminate distractions so that you can focus on what's
important to you without losing your focus or energy.
Kathy Gates, RealLifeCoach.com
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