Flower Essences are plant energy or vibration in a liquid form. They have been used for centuries in many cultures for healing, for ceremony, and for spiritual development. Most recently, a British physician, bacteriologist and homeopath named Edward Bach reintroduced them to our culture. Many of us have suffered from various woundings and traumas in our early lives due to the actions of others and our interpretations of those actions. These traumas become housed in our bodies and create imprints of how we interact with the world and ourselves. Healing and removing these thought patterns and basic beliefs are integral to a balanced and happy life. This is where the brilliance of flower essence therapy dances into our lives. Flower Essence Therapy works with the body, mind and spirit to help release tendencies and limiting thought patterns that no longer serve us. Flower Essences treat: anger, anxiety/panic attacks, birth trauma, depression, grief, Lyme symptoms, self-esteem, stress, transitions, and victims of sexual/physical/verbal abuse. They enhance overall well being. Flower Essences carry the vibration of the flower, and bestow it's wisdom and healing. Flower Essence therapy can help us remember our truest selves, to take responsibility for our growth, and to be more in tune with the underlying beliefs that can keep us recycling negative life experiences. Over time, flower essences and vibrational essences create very real and deep changes in one's emotional body and the personality. In her work, Rhoni Groff combines her studies and artistic approach with her deeply caring, nurturing and intuitive self to support people in ridding themselves of beliefs and patterns that are no longer serving them. Flower essences are a perfect complement to many of today's natural health practices. They enhance the effects of energy work, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, psychotherapy, cranial-sacral work, massage, aromatherapy and many other forms of healing and treatment. Flower Essences are safe, natural and non-toxic. The healings provided by Flower Essence Therapy is very gentle and very deep, and we're so happy to be able to offer this new service at Live Well, by appointment. To learn more about Rhoni's Flower Essence Therapy sessions at Live Well, please call us at (610) 896-1554. Add Comment Winter, with its dull skies and cold wet weather, is the heavy 'Kapha' season according to Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda describes three 'doshas' or qualities ascribed to all things. The Kapha dosha has the qualities of wet, cool, earthy and oily. It tends to bind, stabilize, lubricate and sustain. The winter season is a time for consolidation and containment and a time to shelter from the cold in rest and reflection. Kapha's qualities of nourishing and sustaining complement the season's inactivity, enabling the mind and body to quietly recharge in preparation for the new year ahead. To stay balanced and healthy during the winter, try to follow the general guidelines below. You will likely have fewer colds, feel less run down and be charged and ready for the new year. First and foremost, protect yourself from the elements and don't over extend your self. Even more than in the autumn season, a scarf is your first line of defense as the neck is the most vulnerable to the wind and cold, and it is the physical place where we catch colds, according to traditional Chinese medicine. Also as in the autumn, lubricate your nostrils and ears with oil or butter to protect those delicate vulnerable areas from the cold wind. Spend plenty of time indoors by the fire or with several candles, reading, writing, sipping tea, with a blanket...get cozy. It's healthy to get outdoors all year 'round, but in the winter wait for those days when the sun is shining and there is no wind. The Kapha times of day are from dawn to mid-morning and from early evening until about 10 p.m., and these are ideal times to counter Kapha's cold heaviness with some warming exercise to enliven a sluggish mind and body. Winter is not a time for inactivity, but it is a time for extra rest and recharging. So now it's time for a full extra hour of sleep compared to summer. The winter diet should be warming and substantial, with more whole grains, less fruit, lots of steamed or baked vegetables, especially root vegetables like carrots and potatoes, and more dairy and meats if these are in your diet. Soups are wonderful during the colder weather. Garlic, ginger and cayenne will add warmth and spice up your life. To thrive this winter, stay warm and cozy, get lots of rest, eat warming foods, and do your warming exercises. And of course, if you feel like you'd benefit from some extra support, we have wonderful natural supplements at Live Well to help with breaking up Kapha, warming the body, supporting the immune system, and recovering from any colds or flus more quickly. Bodywork, Massage Therapy, Gentle Chiropractic, Acupressure, Medicinal Aromatherapy or any combination of these powerful modalities are also available at Live Well. All of these modalities can be used as tools to help you feel your best, even at a time when the weather provides extra challenges. Soon enough, spring will be here! Join Siddiqa Salter, the "Renegade Aromatherapist", for a sublime evening of experiential learning. Siddiqa is a Master Aromatherapist who is passionate about using the gifts of Mother Nature to usher forth vibrant health and wellness on every level of your being. On Wednesday October 20th, she'll share:
|  About this BlogIn our journey down the road to vibrant health, we make discoveries and we gain insight. We'll share that wisdom here in our blog. You'll see posts from Traci Orimenko, Holistic Health Counselor and Office Manager at Live Well, and Dr. Martin Orimenko, Director of the Center. If we're lucky, we'll also have some guest posts from our Reiki Master and Massage Therapist too. Enjoy, Live Well & Thrive! ArchivesApril 2012 CategoriesAll |
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