There are 38 remedies and they were discovered in the 1920's and 1930's by Dr Edward Bach, a well-known bacteriologist, physician and pathologist. Each remedy is associated with a basic human emotion. Taking the remedy helps us overcome our fear and face it with courage. Apparently it works just as well for dogs!
I'm taking one that has a few things in it:
- Star of Bethlehem - This one is for "Burdens of grief, trauma and shock and their after-effects". This is the one to help me recover from the seizure I had.
- Mimulus - This one is for: "Everyday fears of objects, people, circumstances; nervous anticipation of a coming event or situation". This one is to help me overcome my occasional fear of "things" and of other random on-coming dogs. You should see the way my fur sometimes raises along my spine!!
- Larch - This one is for: "Low self-esteem, lacking in confidence...". This one goes along well with the Mimulus remedy. While I don't think I have a self-esteem issue, I do sometimes randomly bark and snap at another dog because I am afraid of it. My mantra is to strike first - like Jackie Chan - but Leigh says that is because I lack enough confidence in myself and I then mis-read the other dogs intentions and get caught in the "fight or flight" mode. She may have a point there....maybe....
The good news is that the drops have to come on a treat! Either 4 drops, 4 times a day or 8 drops, 2 times a day on a small treat. Either way is fine. Of course I would prefer 4 drops, 4 times a day - that is more treats!
If you are interested in learning more about the remedies for yourself or your dog, here is a link to a website with some brief information on Dr. Bach and the 38 Bach flower remedies. The Bach Remedy System
If you are interested in learning more about the remedies for yourself or your dog, here is a link to a website with some brief information on Dr. Bach and the 38 Bach flower remedies. The Bach Remedy System
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