TC 263: Herbal Remedies for Emotional Issues

In this episode of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz and Cafe regular Gloria discuss herbal remedies for treating emotional issues such as anger, depression, mood swings, and anxiety.Robin discusses a collection of articles on the Psychology Today website under the heading "Natural Remedies for Emotional Health (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/natural-remedies-emotional-health)". Some of the topics include Supporting Work-Life Balance with Natural Medicines, Supporting a Shy Child, Naturally, Anxious Mothers-To-Be: Natural Options, and others that show how homeopathic medicines can provide a safe and effective treatment for many common emotional issues. The articles are by Burke Lennihan, R.N., C.C.H. Burke currently practices at the Lydian Center for Innovative Healthcare (http://www.lydiancenter.com/index.php) in Cambridge, Mass., and is the author of "Your Natural Medicine Cabinet: A Practical Guide to Drug-Free Remedies for Common Ailments (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983443025/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0983443025&linkCode=as2&tag=transfcafe-20&linkId=CMPJPXKTP3YFIO4N)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=transfcafe-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0983443025). She also hosts GreenHealing TV (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC591e_btTywjw9bhmhu_t8Q) on YouTube. The video below focuses on treatments for anxiety.Bach's Rescue Remedy and Flower RemediesMany health food stores carry Bach's Rescue Remedies (http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-information/) and Bach Flower Remedies (http://www.bachflower.com/original-bach-flower-remedies/). According to their web site "the Bach Flower Remedies are made from wild flowers and are safe for the whole family including pets." We've used "Rescue Remedy" personally, and have found that it does help to reduce anxiety and keep us calm. A couple of drops under the tongue is usually all it takes.Robin shares a story about how our cat's groomer uses lavender and other scents to keep the animals she works with calm and relaxed. Rescue Remedy can be given to your pets to help them cope with fear from thunder showers and loud noises such as fireworks. Check out Bach Flower Pets (http://www.bachflowerpets.com/) to see how pets can benefit from these 38 Bach Flower Remedies.(http://transformation-cafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Lavender-oil.jpg)Resources:Books:There are numerous books on herbal medicine and using herbs to improve your overall health. Below are a few examples:(http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00OEAT300&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=transfcafe-20)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=transfcafe-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00OEAT300)(http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=0983443025&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=transfcafe-20)(http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=transfcafe-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0983443025)Below you'll find links to more information about Bach products:http://www.bachflowerpets.com/http://www.bachflower.com/http://www.BachFlower4Kids.comArticles on natural remedies for emotional health: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/natural-remedies-emotional-health (https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/natural-remedies-emotional-health)http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/herbs-for-treatment-of-emotional-and-mental-states/http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/top-5-herbs-for-controlling-mood-swings/http://www.helpguide.org/harvard/natural-mental-health-remedies.htmHave you used natural herbs or flower essences as an alternative to medicine? If so, how has it helped you? We'd love to hear more about it in the comments.