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August 2010 Hello, I just wanted to express my gratitude for providing an excellent product.  I have struggled with panic attacks / anxiety since I was about 47 or 48; I am now 59 yrs old.  A year and a half ago, I experienced terrifying panic attacks - unless one has experienced them, it is hard to describe how debilitating they truly are.  I was prescribed alprazolam (generic Xanax ) and it helped, but left me very tired and forgetful.  I got better, stopped using the alprazolam but still have some shaking if I become overly tired or stress.  I am an educator and love what I do but it is very stressful.  I have ordered the Rescue spray and the chewing gum to have on hand and will be able to easily use these products on the job.  So I really appreciate the wonderful products. Perhaps I would benefit from a consultation; hopefully the person reading my e-mail could advise me on that - PM

August 2010 I became a singled mother with three boys and no financial or emotional support from the father of my sons. During that time, I sank to the bottom and was not able to handle the boys growing up, who were taking advantage of divorces parents who could not work together for the well-being of their children. What a mess, you have no idea! My mother gave me a Bach questionnaire, and she was overwhelmed by the amount that I had marked. Immediately she gave ‘the rescue remedy” – After couple of hours, I felt that the enormous heaviness that I have had for a long time, you know the one located in the middle of the solar plexus (stomach area), was gone. I felt that I was able to breeze again. The few drops had lifted it up. Of course, I was done and I took a series of Bach flowers. Know that if you pick one that is not of an emotional problem that you have, it will do nothing. On the other hand, when you pick the” one, you will go down before you get back up, just briefly. It is a normal process. It is cleansing, first, and then it heals. So don’t be alarmed. I am SO thankful for Mr. Bach’s last century discovery. Love, VD.

August 2010 Your products help me tremendously.  The sleep rescue is a great help.  I spray every two hours about 5 sprays into my mouth during the night.  Am I overdoing it?  Am I putting too much into my system?  I refuse to take sleeping pills which the doctor prescribed.  My husband has cancer and I am having great difficulty living with the his pain and mine.  White Chestnut calms me during the day or I take the pastilles.  Please advise and thank you for your assistance. Josie S (Answer: You can take them as often as needed, they can not cause any harm. Bettina Rasmussen)

July 2010 Hello! I am writing to Thank you. THANK YOU!!! Your Rescue Cream really worked wonders on my sore burnt skin during radiation treatments, three years ago. The stuff the doctor prescribed just basically made me greasy, some sort of hydracortisone cream. I discovered your cream quite by accident. And was VERY happy I did. My skin looks completely normal. After one receives radiation treatments, well, that's really saying something. Keep doing the positive things you do. Blessings, Roseanne Nabhan

July 2010 I have been under tremendous stress lately (my husband's illness, loss of job, problems with children and grandchikdren).  I bought the Bach pastilles and the drops for sleep.  Within 48 hours there was a difference.  Instead of using chemical pills that are are addictive, I am doing something natural.  I really had my doubts.  The pastilles really helped with the horrible stress and headaches.  Thank you so much. JS

May 2010 I was given a sample of your Remedy Cream by a woman who works at the Greens store in Vancouver BC after I accidentally cut my finger while trying to grind coffee in the coffee isle. She assured me that this product would help heal my cut. A few days after she gave me the sample to try, my eczema started to flare up on my hands again. I have had this "on and off" problem my whole life since I was a child. I have been to the doctor numerous times, I was sent to an allergist, a dermatologist and no one could help cure it or prevent it from occurring again. I have also tried to eliminate harmful products in the environment that I thought might be causing it, I have spent hundreds of dollars on prescription creams, natural creams, and anything else I could think of, to try to sooth the eczema -- nothing has worked. When my hands are really bad, they are chapped, pink, peeling, raw and bled sometimes. It hurts a lot! My spouse even wondered if I might have flesh-eating disease! I put this cream on along with some special breathable bandages (recommended by a nurse who works a lot with burn victims and major wounds in hospitals -- it's called Flexigrid and you can only buy it at specialized pharmacies - about 70 cents just for one bandage - not cheap) before bed. I woke up in the morning, and my fingers were healed!! I was so excited that I repeated the process to make sure that I got all of it and in two days, the skin on my fingers has completely regenerated. You can now see the thumbprint lines that were previously destroyed have returned. That never happens immediately after the eczema has gone away. Normally when the eczema finally goes away, my fingers are left with smooth, pink skin - no imprint marks. It's like I've had 10 layers of skin removed. Anyway, if this is what your product can do for my eczema, I would love to try anything you might make for facial wrinkles!! Also, if you are not marketing this product to burn units in hospitals, I think you should - many patients can benefit from your product. THANK YOU so much. You're a miracle worker.  Maria L

April 2010 Rescue Remedy helps me deal with Restless Leg Syndrome. My first case of RLS happend during my first pregnancy, I didn't know what it was. Then it came back with my 2nd child and I just remembered thinking "ohh no, not again." I decided to take Rescue Remedy and it stopped, if I did that I only had to take it every other night. After a while I decided to take it daily for 2 weeks and to my delightment it did not come back until a few years later. Now I will get RLS once in a while and I will reach for my bottle and I fall asleep within minutes everytime. B. Dolz

March 2010 I went to the Health Food Store and Bought  Rescue Remedy, the one you spray, just wanted to Thank you for your suggestion. It seems to help with the Anxiety. Thank you so much. S.S

March 2010 I purchased some Aspen for my cat who either has Post Tramatic Stress Disorder or a mental neurosis---I have been giving her "St Johns Wort" to calm her down (she was like Dr Jekhl and Mr Hyde for a while) and that has helped, but she is also terrified of our other cat (who was in the home when we rescued her) so I ordered the Aspen---we gave it to her and she actually let us pick her up(yippie) and bring her into the living room to try to intergrat her with our other cat.  After giving her 2-3 drops of the Aspen in some canned cat food---she not only let us pick her up and bring her into the living room (we keep the cats separated by child gates) she did not growl at our other cat or shake like she has in the past when we have been able to wrangle her. PS two vets we consulted wanted to put her on Prozac! Yvonne G.

March 2010 Hello, Just to let you know that we received the "Rescue Remedy" yesterday. I tried it on our wonderful (yet annoying-in-his-old-age) cat yesterday and last night I got the first good night's sleep, sans "Yooowwwllling", in months!  I do have to say that the 4 drop indication on the labeling seems a bit too strong for a cat (perhaps that's good for a dog?). I gave him 4 drops yesterday afternoon and he was still VERY subdued last night. He wasn't "woozy" or anything when I got him up to eat and drink, but it WAS harder to awaken him for dinner, and he only wanted to go back to sleep afterwards.  Tonight before bed, I think I will try him on only 1 drop, just to get US all through the night. Ahhh, glorious sleep! Thank you so much for formulating this potion! Your Friends in Northern California, Carolyn & Pete

December 08 2009 I just want to say thank you guys for making such an amazing product such as the Rescue Remedy Calmness and Reassurance. I've dealt with anxiety for 2 years now since my mother became ill, nothing seemed to be working on me, I've tried anxiety pills and pills for upset stomachs, I went to my local health food store in town to see if I could find a natural solution to my problem. When I got home from town I tried Rescue Remedy for the first time and within a few minutes my stomach calmed down, I was much happier and more relaxed, I could concentrate better. Nicole Quesnel BC Canada

August 2009 OK thank you.  I purchased the Rescue Energy and the Rescue Cream at a local store and within a few minutes I felt completely energized.  I had just come off a 10 hr work day in a 90 degree building and was completely exhausted.  I also noticed quite distinctly, a complete reduction in my left side joint pain.  And that was just the Rescue Energy.  After I applied the Cream to some cuts and a work related rash, I noticed no redness and no itching.  I am completely amazed. I am a fan for life Laura, UK

June 2009 I work in a large boarding kennel in W. North Carolina. Clients send their animals in with a all sorts of prescribed drugs to help combat 'fear of storms'. One client sent a bottle of rescue Remedy in with her dogs. These dogs had gone through heavy gauged chain link fencing in the past like the links were butter. I never would have believed that something as gentle as Rescue Remedy would work the wonders it has on these dogs. First sign of an approaching storm and 4 drops of Rescue Remedy and the animals are calm. From panting terrified dogs to big babies in a few minutes. It is wonderful and we now keep a bottle on hand at all times. All clients that make us aware of their best friends fear of storms gets the Rescue Remedy speech. We all are believers and so are our clients. Thanks. P A Putney Waynesville NC

June 2009 I have been having dancing lessons for over 2 years and whilst I know my steps, I have had difficulty in overcoming my fear ( perhaps closer to fright ) of dancing in public and each performance is a disaster. This fear I might add is like I can’t breathe, my memory disappears and I am very tense and sweaty. I have recently purchased your rescue remedy spray and rescue remedy pastille. I used the spray twice on my tongue before I entered the dance studio and one pastille whilst walking in!! I really can’t believe it, but am so excited to say that in the last two lessons in front of a few people it was my best performance and memory recall ever!! Wow!! I was able to concentrate on my steps from the beginning!!  All the above fears seemed to be contained!! Thank You!! : > ) Gus in Australia

June 2009 Bettina, I just want to give you and Katherine a follow up on our dog Chester who just hated thunder storms.  Katherine, if it weren't for your article in the Post & Courier, I would not know what we would be doing with Chester right now.  Bettina, your help and directions were right on the mark!  As Katherine knows, we have had horrendous thunderstorms these past 3 nights in Charleston, SC.  I have given Chester his 2 drops when each of the storms started and he calmed down and went to sleep.  You both "guys" are just wonderful!  I have recommended the Rescue Remendy to some of my friends who have spent the last 3 nights trying to calm their dogs down.  I have  also kept Chester's vet updated on how much Rescue Remendy has helped him. Again, thank you from the bottom of hearts,  Nancy, Jim and Chester Gouse

June 2009 I just recently learned of your product and have given it to my dog for "new baby" in the family and to travel.  It has helped greatly in both situations.  I also took some myself one night when I was very nervous, for no apparent reason, other than hormonal.  It took the edge off. Thanks! Vickie

June 2009 Hi Bettina, As of the last several days, there's been a remarkable positive change in our dog's behaviour. She's much calmer and much less aggressive with our other dog. She is not racing up and down the fence line barking at our neighbour. She waits quietly while her food is being prepared. She has almost completely stopped spinning with her tail in her mouth. She's almost unrecognizable as the dog that we rescued almost two years ago. It's great. Thank you for your input. Nancy

May 2009 A customer came in today and brought his dog tom be groomed and he is very hyper and does not like to be groomed. He bounces around and you can't hold on to him. So my customer ordered some Rescue Remedy and gave it to the dog. It was like a totally different dog he was not druggie or limp like some things you get from the vet he would still up on his on. Dora Bookman I own a dog grooming shop in Gun Barrel City, Texas.

April 2009 Hello there, Your rescue remedy was recommended to me by a very kind health food store manager. I had a fairly awful car accident and though I am relatively ok (internal & external bruising from seatbelt impact, etc), my friend got a dislodged hip and is in the hospital. Needless to say, the guilt and overwhelming feelings of the whole thing are taking a toll on my system. I went to the store that day and the manager said that Bach's products really helped. He mentioned I seemed sad and stressed. Though the feelings are not magically going away, I must say, the Rescue Remedy always makes me feel a bit more serene after I take the drops. It even seems to soothe the awful canker sore I've developed since the accident! I haven't gotten a canker in ages, but I guess the stress really is the culprit. Crazy how that works. Our bodies really do cry out and show us how they need love in times of difficulty. Thanks for concocting such a lovely recipe for us. Those who work in healing are truly the angels in this dimension! Best & Blessings, Jessica L. H.

March 2009 Last week my friend bought a huge beautiful green head of cabbage at the food co-op. It was gorgeous with these big savoy like leaves. She kept meaning to cook it earlier in the week but it wasn't until last night that she took it out of the fridge and rinsed it in a sinkfull of water. When she went to take it out of the sink she found a tree frog floating in the water. Now my friend Gigi cannot stand to see anything die so she picked up the 'dead' frog and pondered. There was absolutely no movement and he really did look dead. Then she remembered a friend told her that she revived a frog with Bach Rescue Remedy. So what the heck. She rubbed some on its back, waited a few minutes. Rubbed another drop and then started tapping gently on it's back. Lo'and behold he moved his little paw and grabbed onto her and then she could see him start breathing. He's doing fine now! What a product testimonial, huh?! Mick

February 2009 Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful product. My cat has always been high strung. She is a shelter cat and I always wondered what her life was like before she was rescued. She has always had biting problems and everyone always thought she was just a mean cat. I knew better… I tried so many things to make her happier because I knew that if I could just ease her anxiety, she would return the favor with love and affection.  I tried Rescue Remedy for Pets and she was like a different cat after only a few days of use! A cat that, at one time, responded to being pet by biting and hadn’t purred in over a year(!), now enjoys being cuddled and sits in my lap and purrs at least twice a day! My little girl, Bandit, thanks you from the bottom of her tiny heart for finally bringing her some peace! Sincerely, Jessi Ohnstad

January 2009 Two months ago my partner of eight years unexpectedly passed away.  I was introduced to Rescue Remedy by a family member.  It has helped me tremendously to deal with the pain and grief that I have experienced.  I was so impressed with the product, that I recommended it to a few other friends.  They all now sing the praises of Bach's Flower Remedies.   -B.

January 2009 Bettina, I want to thank you for your help! My dog has already responded to the Rescue Remedy and Mimulus combo! He's stopped his obsessive chewing and destruction after the first day!! I can tell you, I'm a believer in herbs now! I thank you, and appreciate you taking your time to help me out!! Danie

January 2009 I have been under a lot of stress lately. Within a two week period I backed into my garage door and tore it from its frame, I drove 2000 miles roundtrip from Dallas to Milwaukee within five days through ice and snow storms, and my 8-year-old cat was critically ill when I got home. Through it all I took Rescue Remedy and Impatiens. I also gave Rescue Remedy to my cat. The cat went downhill so quickly that the vets and I had talked about euthanasia, but as that time approached, suddenly my cat perked up and showed signs of recovery. We were all happily surprised. And I was able to get through all of this without Xanax, my drug of choice in such stressful situations. And another plus:  I noticed that I wasn’t turning to food to soothe myself like I usually do. In fact, since I have been taking the Bach remedies, my cravings for sweet and fattening food have disappeared. It’s amazing! Elizabeth Taylor

December 2008 Emotional Eating Support Kit Well, Bettina, I feel like the binge eating may be a little better.  : )  Before I was eating to the point of pain several times per week.  Now, I don't indulge nearly as frequently and certainly not to the same degree.  Thank goodness!  I don't know whether it is the Bach remedy, or whether the Bach just makes me more aware of the issue that needs to be overcome or whether I have entered a different phase of my life.  But, regardless, I am a lot happier to have some sort of control back. Thanks so much! Liz

July 2008 I'm sure someone knew this.  But, I am due with my third child in about three weeks.  I have a four yo and a two yo.  I'm pretty busy with them.  Sleep has not come easily lately.  I was never this uncomfortable during my other pregnancies.  I haven't slept well sleep because the baby would start moving, my mind would race about everything I have to get done, I was overly emotional and upset with my husband, or I just couldn't get comfortable.  The other night, I was so tired that I was crying because I just wanted to sleep.  Well, I got out my Rescue Remedy and have slept wonderfully since.  In addition to that, I feel much more comfortable.  The aches and pains and some contractions have gone away.  Today, I recommended it to a friend with morning sickness.  I just thought I would share in case no one knew that it could bring that kind of comfort and peace when a pregnancy is this far along. Tiffany

July 2008 Let me say a word for homeopathic remedies in emergency situations.  There hasn't been a month in my years of practice that I haven't used Bach Rescue Remedy to assist a patient or even a stranger.  I carry  this remedy on my person nearly all the time when I am out in public.    I keep it my automobile at all times.   Recently, I was first on scene of a single car accident wherein the vehicle slid off a rural road, the driver's door crushed from bouncing against a boulder.  The driver had a laceration above the left ear and was panic-stricken to be out of the vehicle.  Another vehicle stopped at the scene and I instructed the driver to call 911.  I was very concerned that the victim might injure himself further, struggling against his situation.    I got a roll of gauze from my first-aid kit and wrapped it over a compress and around his head to stop the bleeding.  I instructed the victim that I was going to put some drops into his mouth.  He cooperated as I held his jaw and, as best I could, managed to get 3-4 drops of Rescue Remedy under his tongue. By the time the ER Unit arrived the victim was in a relative state of calm, no longer struggling and capable of speaking to the medics.    Respectfully,    William Comer, CN  Holistic Family Practice

July 2008 Hello, I have a borzoi who is terrified of thunderstorms and fireworks and this has been a trial for her and us who haven't been able to soothe her.  I tried the rescue remedy with no change in her behaviour or emotions.  I was quite disappointed in this because people had told me how wonderful it was. I went to Woofstock in Toronto in June of this year and spoke to someone there who was selling Bach's essences.  She told me I hadn't been using the right essence and suggested I try the Mimulus one instead.  I was unsure about this but decided to give it a try.  IT WORKED!!!!!  We have had a number of storms here and also fireworks occasions.  I gave our borzoi the drops for a storm and she was more settled - this could be the drops or just that the storm wasn't too bad.  I needed further proof.  More storms and fireworks later, the dog is managing well with the drops.  We had a thunderstorm last night and after getting two doses of the drops, she was able to eat her dinner during the storm.  This has never happened before. I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with this product and the results I'm seeing in my dog.  She is no longer a thunder freak, but a much calmer, able to cope dog. Thanks. LK, Canada

June 2008 I wanted to tell you how wonderful your products are.  I’ve been using both the Rescue Remedy and Mimulus.  I’ve suffered from anxiety that can be set on by the most (in my opinion) ridiculous events, typically revolving around thunderstorms and fire.   I was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder maybe 5 years ago, and was on Zoloft and Klonopin for a while.  I’m off the Zoloft but I still have some Klonopin for any sudden anxiety attacks. I first heard of Rescue Remedy on holistic nutritionist Isabel Clark’s website, www.clarkwellness.net.  I found your product at a local store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, called Goldenseal.  There, I saw a pamphlet about the use of your products on companion animals. My one cat can be skittish, and dislikes thunderstorms as much as I do.  I’ve noticed a difference in her when I’ve added it to their water dish (nothing bothers my other kitty).  I was running the electric broom in the kitchen one day and realized that she was still curled up on the couch in the family room (typically, she’s not on the same floor as where I’m running either that or the vacuum).  So now, on days they’re calling for thunderstorms, I add some Mimulus to their water to help ease her anxieties, as well as add some to my water bottle.  This seems to lower my overall anxiety on days with thunderstorms, which has decreased my need for Klonopin.  I’ve also taken a bottle of Rescue Remedy to work to keep occasional stress at bay. Your product is fabulous and I can’t say enough good things about it! Regards, Lynn

June 2008 I have to tell you that already I am noticing a difference. My mood is lighter and I am more able to cope with my responsibilties. I've also noticed that a few people I haven't seen or heard from in a while have magically re-appeared. I feel less fearful. I am hardly craving my usual suspects—wine, chocolate, sugar. I'm a flower-essences believer now. I've tried a zillion things but never thought much of Flower Essences until I noticed your site and thought, "Why Not?" It's funny how all those years I walked past the Bach stand of little bottles not fully realizing they could be of such help. Thank you so much for your help and I look forward to my continued healing. Patricia, Chicago, IL

Spring 2008 I consider this a personal success story. I have not been on Vacation in the past 5 years our of fear of the airplane and being in a different environment and atmosphere. I was told to take Rescue Remedy® before I got on the plane. I to be honest was skeptical. I do take 2 other Bach essentials but I have never been so pleasantly surprised as I was with the Rescues Remedy. I purchased a blister pack of 4 and used them as the  directions on the package said.  I used one blister pack 1/2 and hour before boarding the plane I would say with in 10 to 15 Min's I noticed a calmness that came over me. It was like I was in a different mind set a more content,grounded,peaceful state. My flight was 2 hours and 30 Min's. I have never been able to fly, I would get so nervous and panic and feel the walls closing in. The fear of I can not get out, I am trapped, the overwhelming headache and nausea was unbearable. I would be on gaurd the entire flight and work myself into a panic attack. The landing was dreadful for me, I would become sick and as I would say freak out. I would cry,hold the seat in front of me for dear life and only in vision me passing out. Now I am so excited to be able to tell you I have the ability to look forward to flying. I was in such a calm,relaxed sate I feel asleep even before take off. I did wake up during my flight but when I did while on the plane I was in a different state,I had no worries, no fears, no anxiety and no panic. I was at such a  peaceful state I slept threw turbulence and the landing. I said the yesterday to a friend that this product should be illegal to sell or be only by prescription. I did fear that I would not be able to function after my flight landed but I was completely fine and functional. I do not drink or smoke. I do not like to take medicines. Rescue Remedy® was a natural way for me to become calm and still be in control. I will recommend this product to anyone and everyone. Thank you Lindsey Baginski Middletown Ct 06457

Winter 2008 I have two two year old dogs.  They were getting along really well until they reached the age of two. My boxer decided she wanted to become the dominate of the two so started to go after my lab/beagle. Everytime Colby (my leagle, as we call her) would see Maggie, the boxer, she would cower.  That caused Maggie to pick on her even more.  I sarted them both on Bach flower essences and the effect was amazing! They haven't fought since.  They are both on Rescue Remedy® and Colby is on Chestnut. At one point we weren't sure if it was even safe to leave them alone together but now we come home and they are asleep on the same doggy bed...even tho' we have two.  This has been a blessing for us and a life saver for Colby. She is once again a relaxed happy little girl.

10/24/07 Hi Bettina,I just wanted to give you an update on my little boy who suffered from separation anxiety that I told you about a few weeks ago. I have been giving him the drops four times a day and he is so much happier now. I am now able to leave him for a while to do chores around the house as I wasn't able to before and if he wants me, he just calls out "Mum" instead of screaming. He is also not climbing all over me and wanting to hang off me all the time either. Other's have also noticed that he is so much happier.I went to my "mother's group" last Friday and he usually sits on my knee, not wanting to move but this time he went off and played (he still watched where I was at all times). He wanted me to pick him up at the start but i just played with him and encouraged him for about 20 minutes and he was fine.It is so nice to see him enjoying himself instead of being fearful all the time. He still crys when I walk out of the room and he is with fairly unfamiliar people but that's understandable and I just try not to do that too often. ie if i need to go to the ladies, I just take him with me! It saves me getting anxious about leaving him and him getting upset!Anyway, I just want to thank you for your help and advice, I really appreciate it. I was really unsure as to whether the drops would work but I can really say now that they absolutely do!Just one more thing, I was going to keep giving them to him until the bottle runs out then see how he goes without them. Is that a good idea or should he be on them for a bit longer? Thank you very much, Fiona

10/23/07 I feel compelled to share my success with the remedies in hopes that others will be able to find the same relief and comfort as me. I was plagued by disturbing and frightening thoughts after a nightmare. For days, I was in a near constant state of panic and anxiety, fearing that bad things might happen to me, and that my thoughts might make them happen. Everything was dark for me, thinking I would always be beset by these irrational fears that were tormenting me, especially at night. I dreaded going to bed, and I felt terrified and alone.  I thought a nervous breakdown was in the near future. Out of the blue, I remembered Bach Flower remedies. I had never taken them before, but heard good things about them.  I needed them a.s.a.p. as I was in such a terrible mental state of terror, so I called around until I found a place near my home where I bought several of the remedies.  Cherry Plum, Mimulus, and Rock Rose immediately helped me. Now I feel safe, calm and protected, and I don't go to bed scared anymore. It is quite amazing how incredible I feel, and I am immensely grateful that the flower remedies exist. Please keep me anonymous. And thank you for being affiliated with such a wonderful product.

10/22/07 Re Bach's Rescue Remedy®, a "homeopathic treatment...for relief of stress," Naomi Klein says, "I have no real sense that it works...I think of it like a kind of talisman" ("A Small Bottle of Calm in a World Gone Mad," Oct. 7). As perhaps the world's most famous claustrophobe after Woody Allen (I was profiled in The New York Times and the subject of a documentary film on the condition), I have relied on Bach's Rescue Remedy® for years, and can attest that it works.  And given the intensity of some of my panic attacks, I can also attest that its effect is no placebo; I have been given dozens of placebos over the years, none of which has had even a minor effect on my condition. I do not know how or why it works.  Nor do I care.  I only know that it does, and that while it is true that simply having it on me is a comfort, its power to mitigate the stress associated with even serious panic attacks is nothing short of a miracle. --- Thanks for being there. Ian A.

10/06/07 I walked underneath the tree and looked towards my chook pen. Usually my chooks would come running to me, but there was a gathering of feathers at one end. The sheepdog stood proudly at the other end, but as soon as he spotted me he cowared underneath a shed, knowing that he was in big trouble for killing chooks. I ran towards the dead torn chooks, hoping there was a survivor among the mess. Two chooks were still alive but barely-they needed intense care. I ran home and got out my animal bach Rescue Remedy®, and hurried back to treat the injured chooks. Three days after their attack, and plenty of Rescue Remedy®, they began to walk again. They improved over about two weeks, and started laying again after six. Quite extraordinary after they had nearly being ripped to shreds! It shows that Rescue Remedy® isn't only for humans, and to this day, those chooks are still happy as ever! Without Rescue Remedy® I would've lost two of my best layers. It is a very special formula that works wonders for both humans and animals. Ingrid N.

10/05/07 I have two two year old dogs.  They were getting along really well until they reached the age of two. My boxer decided she wanted to become the dominate of the two so started to go after my lab/beagle. Everytime Colby (my leagle, as we call her) would see Maggie, the boxer, she would cower.  That caused Maggie to pick on her even more.  I started them both on Bach flower essences and the effect was amazing! They haven't fought since.  They are both on Rescue Remedy® and Colby is on Chestnut. At one point we weren't sure if it was even safe to leave them alone together but now we come home and they are asleep on the same doggy bed...even tho' we have two.  This has been a blessing for us and a life saver for Colby. She is once again a relaxed happy little girl.  Susan G.

09/17/07 I am terrified to fly.  I come by this phobia honestly because at the age of 10 I lost my adored father when the plane he was piloting exploded in mid air. Throughout my career I drove, took a bus or train or avoided events and conferences, missing out while others benefited.  I gritted my teeth a few times but was tortured with anxiety about the flight before the trip and the thought of the return flight ruined any enjoyment I could have had during the trip. On retirement I joined a wonderful organization that raises funds for the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.  I was offered a once in a lifetime chance to visit the museum "behind the scenes".  Visiting the Winter Palace of the Czars had been a lifelong dream and I accepted, but with the usual trepidation.   After months of gut twisting anxiety, someone told me about Rescue Remedy®.  All I can tell you is that I used the drops, cream and spray (didn't know there were pastilles!), got on a plane, flew for many, many hours and took it all in stride.  Absolutely amazing.  I experienced all the discomfort that today's flights deliver but I was not frightened at all. Last year I was able to fly to Ireland to fulfil my mother's last wish to have her ashes spread on Galway Bay.   (with Rescue Remedy® clutched in my hand)  Since then, I have used "the Remedy" on my Westie who shakes uncontrollably in thunder storms.  After a few drops on the tongue, he just sort of lies down. Rescue Remedy® has changed our lives and I have become a vocal advocate.  Thank you Dr. Bach! Best wishes, Robin Young

08/29/07 I would just like to say that your product is a life-savior.  The heals of my feet were cracked and peeling.  The products I used to use were not working any longer.  So off I went to the Wholefood and discovered this little tube.  It's been about two weeks and the cracks are healed and there are no more peeling. You guys actually know what you're doing. Also, I use the Rescue Remedy®.  I have anxiety attacks so often I hold that bottle like it's jewelry. I even sprayed some in my dogs mouths and it worked for them too. Thank you. Donna L. Ganier

8/9/07 Hi there- I just wanted to share an experience with you about my emotionally turbulent 6 year old and rescue sleep spray. My son has a tendency to have emotional fits, where he gets overly upset and dramatic around real or imagined issues (mostly imagined). It is very draining and we have tried many different approaches and nothing has worked until... yesterday my sales rep (I manage a health food store) brought me a sample of rescue sleep. Clearly the cute little spray bottle was a great temptation to my son (to whom I give Rescue Remedy® occaisionally), and so he self medicated with it just before dinner. Well, usually dinnertime is especially difficult with lots of drama and fussing and not eating, but last night he sat down and ate without any fuss at all (this is the first time in a very long time that has happened). Then we got to bedtime, also a highly charged, difficult time, and he gave himself two sprays, stopped fussing, went to brush his teeth and got right into bed (!). I think we may be on to something. My personal experience with the remedy was that it made me feel very still inside. I personally have no trouble falling asleep and am quite good at quieting my mind and stilling my emotions, so don't need it, but if it keeps working for my son, it is nothing short of a miracle!! I just wanted to let you know this because I know many parents struggle with difficult kids, and this could really be a boon for them. Please write me back and let me know if you have received any other reports like this. Thank you for your great products Best Eileen McKusick

5/20/07 Good morning! Our cat behaviorist recommended using Rescue Remedy® to ease our cat's anxiety and reduce aggression.We've been using your product for nearly a month and the results are nothing short of miraculous! We have 2 kitties, both male, one is 14, the other is 8. Needless to say the 8-year-old was always patrolling the other cat and making life miserable for all of us. The oldest kitty was not eating/drinking enough and was always seeking safe refuge. We even began separating them when ever we weren't around to supervise .. so at night, anytime we were outside working in the yard or out shopping, one of them would get sequestered downstairs. This made us all sad :-(Now? Well, we still separate them when we leave the house but that's it. There's very little patrolling and when there is we up the dose on the 8-year-old. But no more out of control fighting, crying or fur-flying chases ... thank you! The product is easy to administer, only takes a couple of minutes twice a day and we're done. What a great product!! Thank you for your consideration and for producing a wonderful, safe product which really works! All the best, Scooter

04/17/07 Hello there, I first discovered Bach Flower when I had bowel cancer in 1984 and was under the ministrations of a Naturopath. I found that the Rescue Remedy® helped me enormously. Since then (and I was given one year to live!!) I have recommended it to a lot of people who have tried and agreed it is a wonderful remedy for depression etc. My husband has now suffered two strokes one in June 2006 and a second one November 2006.  I managed to obtain some Bach Flower and was given two bottles one Rescue Remedy® and One of Sweet Chestnut.  He had become very depressed and didn't want to live like he was as he was feeling totally useless.  He is a big strong man and being unable to do what he used to do was just making him feel that way.  I gave him the Sweet Chestnut and since starting it he has been much more cheerful and the depression is not as bad as it was in fact almost gone.  He now even asks me for the 'Flower'.  Thank you so much for your wonderful remedies and I just hope I can continue to receive it as I live on a remote island in the pacific and do not have credit cards.  Once again thank you very much Sincerely Helene Tuwai Vanuabalavu

Approaching Wedding with Hives 03/27/07 What is in this product? It is amazing. No other calming herbs have helped this quickly and this effectively like this. Is it possible that it works this quick and effectively? Does everyone get as amazed from this product as I did? I am very stressed due to my wedding in a month and it is causing me to break out in hives on my chest  ...and I have a strapless dress i have to wear! . Again I have tried everything and I have prayed for a cure! to get rid of the hives. It is obviously nerves and I think I have found the cure! thank you, thank you, thank you, for this strong herb that is so amazing! I think I am on my way to enjoying my last month in the planning process. Lisa

My Dog Slept Through the Night 03/19/07I have a dog that has epilepsy. He has most of his seizures at night. I give him the Rescue Remedy® after he has a seizure and it calms him down. He also does not sleep well thru the night. He usually wakes up at 2:30-3:00 every night. I gave him some Rescue Remedy® last night before bed time and he slept thru the night for the first time in about a year. Thanks for a great product!!! Mary Ann

Car trip with 6 month old. Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 Just got the Rescue Remedy® today and it worked like a charm! It was actually kind of scary, how suddenly it worked. He was starting to get fussy in the car on the way back from the herb store after buying the drops, so I gave him some. He continued to fuss for maybe 2 minutes, probably less, then just quit! He was quiet, looking around, for the rest of the ride home. Tried it again on another car ride later that day, and it worked again! I tried it on myself, and didn't really feel anything (although I was so busy rushing to get ready for a party that I wasn't really paying attention to how I felt). I'm sort of curious about your experience with these drops, and if you've just used them yourself or given them to your child? I gave him 3 drops (I think, he was fighting me so it was hard to tell), and the bottle says to use 4, but I didn't know if that was for anyone, or just adults, and children should be much less? He didn't get sleepy, but it worked so completely that I felt like I must have drugged him. I know of course you wouldn't suggest these drops if they weren't safe, but are you sure? I mean, he was acting like a totally different baby, so calm!!  Thanks for your help! Cathy Back to Top

Poison Oak . I just wanted to share my success story: Last week I aquired the worst case of poison oak I 've ever had. It was systemic, with the worst of it on my face. I tend to scar very easily and thought I would have a large scar on my face to look foward to. I came across Bach rescue cream that a friend used on her horse at my stable and started to apply it to my face after treating the oak with Zanfel. The rescue cream soothed the skin immediately and now, a week and a half  later, the oak is clear and the skin feels almost normal. As well the pigment of the skin is also back to normal. I honestly cannot believe the improvement! I am a believer, and will continue to use this product for cuts, abrasions, etc. I also like that I can use it on my animals (horses, dog, cats) knowing I am not applying some chemical mixture just to treat a wound. This stuff is the best! thanks, Nancy Turk Back to Top

Injured in basketball game. A friend friends came to my house shortly after he had been hit under the eye in a basketball game. He asked for some ice, since his eye started to swell and hurt. I suggested him to try some Rescue Remedy® on the swelling that in this point was pretty obvious. After 15 minutes he kind of squeak his eye and acknowledge that the swelling is going away, at this point it is defiantly half the size from the point when we applied the Rescue Remedy®. The next day I meet him and his first question was, "What kindda stuff was that you put on my eye yesterday, I thought that I was going to have a big blue eye." There was nothing to see. Back to Top

Stressful Work Settings Date: 2/6/99 Time: 10:22:49 AM I have enjoyed the site. My agency is having a representative give an intro lecture. I am looking forward to introducing this in a homebound classroom of children with physical and medical problems... The children will not be taking the remedies,,, but the staff will.. This is a very stressful work setting. I have been taking the Rescue Remedy® 4 about 1 yr. I have been better able to concentrate without the interference of emotional distractions during pressured meetings. Interaction with the children is a pleasure so no need for Rescue... Enjoy the comments of others... Maybe they will be more specific in how the Flowers have enhanced their emotional lives.....I have used this with my pets after surgery very helpful...SueJune Back to Top

Weaning from finger-sucking A 4 year old boy was told by his dentist not to suck his thumb anymore. He stopped but was unable to comfort himself. He was given Rescue Remedy® and found it easier to go through the day without feeling miserable and moody. Back to Top

Baby bird & cat A baby bird, which was brought in by a cat, was in total shock and did neither move or say anything. It was given Rescue Remedy®, through it's beak over a period of an half hour. After checking on the bird an half hour later, the bird was fully alive and was trying to escape with a big noise. When freed it flew away happily. Tina Back to Top

Car accident A lady had been in a car accident and got a blow to her lower arm. The arm was big and swollen and slowly turning blue and purple. 10 minutes after applying Rescue Remedy® drops the arm was half the size and the color had turned into a healthier red. Back to Top

Rescue Remedy® I have found Rescue Remedy® to be an incredibly powerful and amazing remedy. I have used it on so many occasions with amazing results, that I cannot understand why everyone does not have a bottle or two in their cupboard, in their car or in their handbag. I have used it to stop a fainting attack - I was amazed how it immediately grounded me and brought me back into my body. I have also used it on one occasion to ease my husband's throbbing foot to the point that he no longer needed a pain killer, plus amazingly stopping a cut finger from bleeding almost instantly on another occasion. I found it invaluable when my children were growing up for all the traumas big and small. I am always amazed how the simplest things work the best. I think simplicity is the essence of Truth. With loving thoughts Lyn H. Back to Top

Worries We were all affected by the earthquake in Turkey, since my husbands family lives in Istanbul. Luckily at the time of the Earthquake my sister-in-law, nephew and mother-in-law were visiting the US. After my mother-in-law spoke to her husband, who were in Istanbul during the earthquake, she got so worried that she could not sleep restfully and had nightmares. The next morning she was exhausted and I asked her if she wanted a Bach Flower Essences that could help her not to worry (White Chestnut). I added 2 drops in a glass of water and asked her to take small sips during the day. We didn't see her the whole afternoon, she had fallen to sleep and slept peacefully Back to Top

2nd Degree Chemical Burns I have a 'success story' for you. Yesterday, I tried a 'chemical peel' for the first time, and had very bad reaction in several areas of my face. I had three 2nd degree chemical burns, and what looked like a bad sunburn along my cheeks. I was very painful, and looked frightening! A friend recommended the Rescue Remedy® cream. Almost immediately after applying the cream, the pain and tightness went away. After a night with the cream on, my skin is pain-free, and only redness is left. I am totally amazed at the improvement! Thank you! Shoshanah Bain Back to Top

Abusive Relationship Rescue Remedy® Story--- About a year and a half ago I got in to an abusive relationship. I was living with the guy and he threw me out. I didn't have anywhere to go and didn't know what I was going to do. I went to a health food store and bought a bottle of Rescue Remedy®. Within 5 minutes of taking it the stress was gone. I got calm, centered and made a plan. A few days later I called a shelter and moved out. The whole time I was in shelter I used Rescue Remedy®. I had less trouble than a lot of the women there because I stayed calm and in control rather than flying off the handle or having a panic attack. C. C. Back to Top

Mauled Horse I was in Wyoming - a long way from my home in France! - at a ranch where I was helping to start 8 young horses the TTEAM way. One day the wranglers came down from the pastures to say that one of the horses had been mauled by a  bear. We ran up and saw the most awful sight. The horse couldn't move and most of the top of his leg was missing. Luckily someone had some Rescue Remedy® and every 5 min. put some in the horses mouth. He stayed calm and let us do TTouches on him and eventually we persuaded him to move his leg. After about an hour we started moving him and eventually he hobbled down to the corral where the vet was able to treat him. The vet said that he would have been dead meat up in the pasture, but that he thought it had been impossible to get him down without panicking him!!!  The twist to this story is that it WASN'T a bear which had mauled him but a barbed wire fence!! love jacqui Back to Top

Loss of Husband 4/16/00I purchased Rescue Remedy® from my vitamin specialist on 4/16. I was having difficulty dealing with the sudden, unexpected death of my husband back in January. I immediately put 4 drops on my tongue and the results were immediate (within 1 hour). The depression that I had been suffering with, while not severe, was non the less debilitating. I can honestly say that 24 hours later I still feel quite good. I was instructed to use it at least daily for the first week or so and then only when needed. I was so pleased with the results that I intend to investigate all the essences and see which ones and I can and should incorporate into my daily life. I have been telling everyone I meet about this marvelous product. Deborah Sledz Houston, TX  Back to Top

Son on heavy medications I started using Bach Flower Essences last May on my 12 year old son who is ADHD and BiPolar Manic Depressive. He was on 6 heavy meds at the time after having spent the first 6 years of his life trying all types of holistic therapies which weren't enough. The flowers worked wonders!  He's off 4 of his 6 meds and we're working on eliminating the remaining two. Every August, and Nov-March is when he cycles and becomes very depressed and suicidal. This last August he was perfectly fine for the first time since he was 3 years old! The flowers balanced him out and worked miracles!!!!! As for the Nov-March cycling, he has had only a few days where he went off the deep end but was able to pull himself together within an hour by taking the Bach Flower Essences every 10 minutes. What works for his bipolar illness is Mustard (mood swings), Aspen (unknown fears), Heather (excessive talking), Holly (anger), Chicory (argumentative, self-absorbed), Vervain (high strung and determined to do things only his way) and Rescue Remedy® (trauma of it all). The meds he use to take for this illness NEVER could prevent it or calm him down (unless he was heavily drugged), then he was a zombie. His doctors and teachers have a difficult time believing this works but his improvement is the evidence. His alternative doctors are very pleased and supportive. He is the first child in our school district who has flower essences in the nurse's office for emergencies instead of meds like the other children.  That was an effort to get them to accept this but we did prevail! Share the earth, Sarah Backus Back to Top

Terrible twos Rescue Remedy® - an amazing product. We applied two drops to the tongue of a very upset and cranky two year old. Within 5 minutes she calmed down to the point of being able to eat a good dinner. Shortly after the dinner she dropped off for an hours' nap. When she woke, she was a completely happy playful child, you would never have known she was the child from hell not one hour earlier. Jim from Keswick, Ontario   Back to Top

Truly a Miracle I took 4 drops of Rescue Remedy® last night (for the 1st time) and was amazed. I felt positive results (sense of calm, sharper concentration, yet relaxed) I also slept so well and had wonderful lucid dreams--waking up refreshed for the first time in weeks. Having had "proof" of its efficacy, I am compelled to find out, and try out, more about Dr Bach's flower essences. I live in Wisconsin; there are no local practitioners; yet I feel I've made a profound discovery and want to "do something" with it. Truly a miracle!  Back to Top

Canines with Epilepsy Rescue Remedy® is widely used for canines who have epilepsy. Given during a seizure it  can stop a seizure in midstream ( it has done for my dog Emma) Also given immediately after a seizure it stops the hours of postictal wandering that many owners of seizing dogs go through which in some cases can be more scary than the episode itself.   Marion Mitchell owner of Emma.  Web poster child for Canine Epilepsy Read Emma's story  http://www.cybermesa.com/~dalcrazy/Emma.html Epil-K9's website http:// www.canine-epilepsy.com   Back to Top

Scaring   I have just begun using the Bach Flower RescueCream for the scarring on my face from the PCOS caused acne, do you work for the company? If so, please let someone know that the cream is wonderful, I have only been using it a couple of weeks and the scars seem to be beginning to fade.  Back to Top

Curing Stomach Ache My Mothers friend in England told her about Rescue Remedy®. Now she & her dog take it. I went over to my moms last weekend. I have constant stomach problems. I had been in terrible pain for four days.The pain was so severe that it kept me up at nights. Nothing I had taken eased the pain. My mother put one dropper full of Rescue Remedy® on my tongue and within 5 minutes the pain was completely gone. The pain had subsided all day into the early evening. I am a firm believer in Rescue Remedy®. It certainly worked for me! I went out and purchased some that following week. Thanks so very much for inventing such a wonderful product! Debbie    Back to Top