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physical manifestations of those emotions such as tension or stiff - ness. This is a natural part of the healing process as emotions get cleared out of the body. Who should take flower remedies? Everyone and anyone! From depression, heartbreak and anx- iety, to fatigue or procrastination, flower remedies can help heal any mental, emotional or spiritual issue. They can clear limiting beliefs, negative thoughts, unhelpful behavioral patterns, old trau- mas, difficult emotions and more. I think of flower remedies as lit - tle guides that embody the spiritual lessons that plants are here to teach us. Their purpose is to help us realize our greatest potential. Martha Garland is Certified Holistic Practitioner in Baltimore City. She is a Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner with 25+ years of experience with Flower Remedies. She uses them for her - self, her clients and her loved ones, including her pets. She can be reached at martha@creativespirithealingarts.com or 443-223-2587.
How long do I take the flower remedies? They can be used short-term for dealing with difficult situations or emergencies, or long-term for deep-rooted issues or life changes. What should I expect when I take a flower remedy? Mostpeoplefindtheyfeel lessstressed,moreoptimistic,andfeelmore clarity. Some can make some major changes in their lives after taking their remedy long-term. Often they sleep better and have more energy. I have seen some truly remarkable results: “Brenda”, who seemed to have the perfect life, masked her unhappiness with a cheerful veneer. Once she started taking her remedy, she uncovered her true feelings and found the courage to end her toxicmarriage of many years, much to her surprise and everyone else’s. “George” who never thought he would be in a happy relationship again, resolved his feelings of loneliness and isolation and fell in love. Over the years, I have used flower remedies to help get over breakups, exhaustion, grief, all kinds of transitions and changes, and every other mental/emotional bump in the road. Can I take flower remedies with other modalities? Yes! That is one of themanywonderful things about flower remedies. They don’t interfere with pharmaceuticals, other herbs or other reme- dies. The only possible exception I know of is with homeopathy. Some homeopaths prefer not to mix the two modalities because they are very similar and it can be difficult to discern which remedy is working. Are there any adverse effects to taking flower remedies? There are no side effects to flower remedies. Occasionally you can experience emotions that have been suppressed or denied, or mild
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