Flower Essences work gently and subtly and up to three can be combined to form a specific treatment for a condition. They can be taken directly from the bottle, diluted in water, or rubbed on the body. The popular Bach essence Rescue Remedy is actually a combination of the flower essences known to help with shock and acute trauma. Flower essences can be taken several times a day for several weeks. One should then abstain for several days to see if the condition has resolved.
Flower Essences have no known side effects.
While the dietary recommendations for depression are virtually the same as for a healthy general diet, there are specific recommendations regarding supplements. It is not uncommon for people prone to depression to use food especially fat, sugar, and caffeine to affect their mood. While this may work in the short run, in the long run, it produces a roller coaster effect of artificially produced peaks and valleys. His first recommendation is to eat a low fat diet with at least five daily servings of produce and lots of fiber. B vitamins act strongly on the nervous system and it is important to take sufficient amounts of it during times of stress or depressive episodes.