With Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), or the ‘winter blues’ affecting an estimated half a million people every winter between September and April1, this time of year can be a challenge for many of us. Connections between the seasons and human mood and energy levels are well documented. It is widely viewed that the feelings of winter depression are caused by the shortening of daylight hours and the lack of sunlight in winter. This leaves people in need of emotional support. Fortunately, there is a simple system that can help re-balance our feelings quickly, safely and naturally.
The Bach Original Flower Remedies are a system of 38 remedies to help you manage your emotions and fulfil your potential. Made using plants that grow in the gardens of the Bach Centre, they are produced according to Dr Bach’s traditional methods, which date back over 75 years. (Dr Edward Bach was a Harley street doctor.) They are safe, effective and used world-wide by millions of people including respected medical and complementary health practitioners alike.
Judy Ramsell Howard, Director of The Bach Centre, Dr Bach’s former home and work place, says: “At winter time a lot of people feel down for various reasons. With its short, dark days and unsociable weather, it’s no wonder many of us get a bit miserable when winter descends. People find that they lack motivation or just feel down in the dumps. Complementary therapies can be hugely beneficial in helping us relax and feel more positive.”
What symptoms can S.A.D. cause?
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Lethargy – feeling of fatigue and inability to get things done
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Sleep disruption – desire to oversleep, but never waking up refreshed
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Sadness – feelings of misery guilt, loss of self-esteem
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Feelings of anxiety –tension and inability to tolerate stress
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Overeating –sweet and carbohydrate craving leading to weight gain
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Social problems – irritability desire to avoid social contact
Which Bach Original Flower Remedies can help?
Many of the 38 Bach Original Flower Remedies could apply, for example, anxiety for no good reason could be Aspen; an irritable desire to be alone could be Impatiens. But for some of the more common symptoms two remedies come to mind.
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Do you get feelings of deep gloom that descend out of nowhere and lift just as suddenly for no apparent reason?
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Try Mustard to lift the gloom and restore your natural sense of happiness.
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Do you have that constant Monday morning feeling? You doubt your ability to face the day and feel that life is pretty stale.
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Try Hornbeam to uncover your reserves of energy – once you get going the tiredness will melt away.
For more information, visit www.bachremedies.co.uk.
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Bach Original Flower Remedies retail at £5.95 for 20ml and are available from Holland & Barrett, Boots and most independent chemist and health food stores.
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References:
1 Seasonal Affective Disorder Association website – www.sada.org.uk
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