Flower Power Essences for Children

Aticle originally published in Berkshire's Count Child Magazine.

For the sceptics, flower and vibrational essences will test your resolve. Children have no pre-conceptions of why they should choose a particular essence or if it will alter their behaviour or feelings. By Barbara Olive.

14 years ago when I had my first child, I became acutely aware of my responsibility to this new member of our family. I had been a charge nurse of an intensive care unit for most of my nursing career and responsible for the welfare of staff and patients. Nothing had prepared me for parenthood. The feeling was heightened when my child was diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Disorder. I didn’t want my son to have a cocktail of chemicals and so began my research away from what I had known of conventional medicine for the past 14 years. The positive results achieved by using flower essences were nothing less than phenomenal and the best part was if I gave my son the wrong essence it did absolutely nothing. Amazing, I couldn’t go wrong.

Why are there no physical side effects? Because the essence itself is made from the energy of the flower/environment or whatever is used to make the essence. The plant is not squashed, pulped and no ingredient is extracted in any way. The flower is traditionally floated on spring water and left in the sun, a snapshot of the flower is left in the form of energy in the water. So there are no chemical constituents. Dosage usually is a few drops twice a day. Because the child cannot overdose they can self -administer from a reasonable age. They love this, they are in control.

The effects vary with each person. Sometimes, it is so subtle it is only noticeable when you consider their behaviour over the previous weeks. There are many off-the-shelf products with generic names that will help you choose the perfect blend, or your child can choose their own blend. Using Intuits™ a tried and tested formula of numbers, they ask themselves what they need, pick some numbers given to them and hey presto, instant diagnosis of how they feel. Children find it difficult to tell you how they feel, sometimes they don’t even know the words to describe their fears. I realised this when my boys were both very young and was astonished to know that they were cranky with me, of all people! If all else fails and you want some help with this form of treatment, a qualified therapist can guide you and recommend the appropriate essence for your child or even help you cope with the traumas of being a parent. There are many different ways of choosing an appropriate essence. If you think this is what your child may need, give it a try, the proof is in the pudding, you won’t be disappointed.

Focus Pocus

Stops the mind wandering and helps the young person to focus and concentrate. May also help with Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder.

Braveheart

Gives the young soul courage to express new ideas. Also dissipates fears and nightmares.

Exam Buster

Overwhelmed at this challenging time? Can help decision making and brings clarity and confidence.

SOS

A wonderful ‘all rounder’ for accidents, shocks, falls. Also good for travel fatigue. Helps little ones become more peaceful.

Fair Play

Helps young ones share and communicate with each other. Makes self-expression and love for others easier. Great for the only child learning how to share.

Short Fuse

Can help if prone to trantrums. By taking the drops as a course the tantrums are likely to be less frequent. This is also useful in a spray form when the kids get out of control.

Chill Out

For the young person who is too restless and hyperactive. Brings calmness and relaxation.

Eton-based Essence World is the only retail outlet in the British Isles dedicated to flower and vibrational essences. There is a therapist on hand to help at all times who is totally committed to the education of this relatively new concept in alternative health care. They stock a huge range of essences from throughout the world, including Little Miracles (www.littlemiracles.co.uk) just for children - see below. Essence World 94 High Street, Eton 01753 863214 www.essenceworld.com

The information contained on this article should not be treated as a substitue for medical advice. If you are worried about your childs health, consult your GP.