Anne is a client who recently had a cancer diagnosis, and is exploring a range of different therapies and treatment options. She is going through an array of emotions and wants to manage her feelings over the next few months. This essay outlines recommendations to support Anne’s emotional and spiritual health from a naturopathic perspective, including the suggestion of appropriate Bach flowers.
Learning of a cancer diagnosis is a difficult experience and every individual reacts differently. Once diagnosed, the treatment plan affects the individual and the individual’s family, friends and colleagues. Common emotions such as feelings of shock, anger, confusion, uncertainty and fear can arise and manifest in diverse ways (P. Morris, 2013). Processing …show more content…
It is the energy in the plant flower remedy that creates this balancing effect, which is often referred to as ‘vibration healing’. Dr Bach formulated Bach remedies from 1920-1930’s in England after continuous dissatisfaction within the medical field. He devoted the rest of his life to this new system of medicine that was found in nature (Bach centre, 2016). Bach flowers gently restore the balance between the mind and body, casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred and indecision (LaTorre, 2006). They allow peace, happiness and equilibrium as a whole, to allow the body to heal itself (Bach centre, 2016). Three Bach flowers are recommended to help manage Anne’s feelings over the next few months. Star of Bethlehem can provide comfort at times of shock and sorrow. It is the remedy for the after- effects of shock, caused by unexpected news such as a cancer diagnosis. This is a comforting remedy to take in such circumstances (Bach centre, 2016; Bach flower remedies, 2015). Scleranthus is a remedy for when one is uncertain and indecisive with choices, this is helpful for people that have to make a big decision. This may be appropriate when deciding what treatment option is suitable and weighing up the associated side effects. Walnut is for times of great change and when one is sensitive to outside influences. It is beneficial for periods of uncertainty and being easily influenced during new phases of life (Bach centre, 2016; Bach flower remedies,
Learning of a cancer diagnosis is a difficult experience and every individual reacts differently. Once diagnosed, the treatment plan affects the individual and the individual’s family, friends and colleagues. Common emotions such as feelings of shock, anger, confusion, uncertainty and fear can arise and manifest in diverse ways (P. Morris, 2013). Processing …show more content…
It is the energy in the plant flower remedy that creates this balancing effect, which is often referred to as ‘vibration healing’. Dr Bach formulated Bach remedies from 1920-1930’s in England after continuous dissatisfaction within the medical field. He devoted the rest of his life to this new system of medicine that was found in nature (Bach centre, 2016). Bach flowers gently restore the balance between the mind and body, casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred and indecision (LaTorre, 2006). They allow peace, happiness and equilibrium as a whole, to allow the body to heal itself (Bach centre, 2016). Three Bach flowers are recommended to help manage Anne’s feelings over the next few months. Star of Bethlehem can provide comfort at times of shock and sorrow. It is the remedy for the after- effects of shock, caused by unexpected news such as a cancer diagnosis. This is a comforting remedy to take in such circumstances (Bach centre, 2016; Bach flower remedies, 2015). Scleranthus is a remedy for when one is uncertain and indecisive with choices, this is helpful for people that have to make a big decision. This may be appropriate when deciding what treatment option is suitable and weighing up the associated side effects. Walnut is for times of great change and when one is sensitive to outside influences. It is beneficial for periods of uncertainty and being easily influenced during new phases of life (Bach centre, 2016; Bach flower remedies,