Rescue Remedy
Have you heard of Rescue Remedy?
Well, they say it is Yoga in a Bottle and many a holistic health practitioner will tell you the same. I like the idea of flower essences formulated to rescue someone all tied up in knots. The remedy claims to have “become every woman’s emotional ally for its calming and centering energy and is now relied upon by people around the world to provide unconditional support during demanding times.”
The site graciously offers tips on how to unwind in a bind with what they call: Cool, Calm and Relaxed:
If you feel like you’ve “had enough”, follow these simple tips to restore focus and regain inner calm wherever you are:
Relax - Take 10 deep breaths and remember to inhale deeply and exhale slowly. Try cleansing breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Exercise - Learn some basic yoga moves, simple yet active stretches, and get out for a walk outside.
Smile - Think of a happy, peaceful time. Frowning is not possible while smiling and laughter stimulates the production of mood enhancing endorphins.
Calm - Close eyes, allow imagination to take you to a calm and tranquil place that exudes peace, serenity, beauty and integrity.
Use Your Lunchbreak - Take time out for yourself to meditate. Go walk in the park, sunshine can do wonders for your mood, and help you work more efficiently in the afternoon too.
Escape - Often it will help remove yourself from a stressful situation by walking away and escaping. Make space so you have time to restore some perspective.
I spray a little Rescue Remedy on my children when they have a big “owie”. I’ve also used it on my dogs when they have had injuries.
I used it on my dog when she broke her leg last winter. It seemed to help a little, though she is a pretty anxious dog and she was extremely traumatized, but still I think it helped her.
Oh man, I swear by this stuff. Saved me on my wedding day. They also make a Rescue Remedy cream for topical application, and a Rescue Remedy Sleep that helps at nighttime. Love it.
i don’t take remedies with an alcohol base, but i found a fabulous tin of rescue remedy gel things. i carry it with me everywhere, but rarely use it. my teenage daughter was having a major meltdown about a month ago and i called a therapist friend who recommended rescue remedy. i gave her one and she COMPLETELY calmed down almost immediately. my husband looked shocked and held out his hand and demanded one too! we all took one and it worked brilliantly.
also, ironically, this morning i was almost in a nasty car accident. i looked in the review mirror and saw a SUV careening up to my car w/ no brakes apparent and i prepared for the hit and to hit the car in front of me - all pretty hard, and somehow the man driving that SUV was able to swerve and miss me. i was really shaken and was fortunate enough to remember i had some rescue remedy with me. hope that driver had some too!
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