Below you will find some background information on the ranges featured in the products page.     Flower essences have been used by ancient civilisations and for thousands of years. However, they have become popular especially from the 1930’s on when Dr. Edward Bach, an English naturopath reintroduced them. He is really recognised as the grandfather of modern day flower essences. Many people still use his essences today but essences from other parts of the world have evolved which have a more contemporary feel to them which reflects our modern day constitution.   On the products page you will find combination essences from the Australian Bush Flower essence range made by Ian White and the Flower Essences of Fox Mountain from the Berkshire foothills in America made by Kathrin Woodlyn Bateman. The energy of the essences is quite different due to the part of the world where the flowers come from and the beliefs and inspiration of the person who created them in the first place. If you feel drawn to work with them then it is probably best to choose the ones that you feel the most connected with.   Flower essences do not work like drugs. They modify the body’s natural energy flow through the acupuncture meridians, the chakras and the subtle bodies with the end result of affecting the very energy patterns that influences our consciousness.   They do not work to fix our symptoms rather they help get to the root cause of the problem be it emotional, mental or spiritual. As a result they can contribute to the healing of physical illness regardless of the cause.   They also help us work with our emotional self freeing us from negative beliefs and feelings and leave us empowered to move on and see things differently. Some people report a change in their reactions to people, situation or events in their lives. Some notice an immediate shift in their energy as if an enormous emotional block or otherwise has dissolved away.   Flower essences do not contain active chemicals or possess pharmaceutical properties. They are a kind of vibrational energy that brings about benefits by influencing a person's’ life force. Taking these flower essences is like surrounding yourself with flowers that never fade or die.   Having used flower essences for years they are simple, easy to use and free from side effects. You are also free to choose them for yourself.   These essences are intended to be taken orally either directly on the tongue, with some drops added to a glass of natural water( not tea or coffee) or can be rubbed on to the skin if a person is not able to take orally.   Please note that the each bottle contains the essences of flowers but is preserved in brandy. It is also good to keep your flower essences away from electrical energy such as television, mobile phones and computers.   The Aborigines from Australia have been using flowers for thousands of years and I have found that the energy of the Australian Bush Flower essences are very strong and very powerful.   Created by Ian White, a fifth generation herbalist, who spent much of his childhood in the bush learning from his grandmother about the healing properties of the plants and flowers. He first developed the essences in the 1980’s.   Made in the foothills of the Berkshire mountains west of Massachusetts in the USA. The flowers are grown on land that is surrounded by 2,000 acres of wildlife management area. Getting to the farm where the flowers are grown is a challenge that only a four wheel drive vehicle can manage during certain months of the year. Kathrin’s essences are lovely and gentle and very grounded and are most definitely made with love and devotion.   Introducing some of the products from the Aura-Soma R Colour System range. Colour has a vibrational healing quality and each colour ray has its own unique wavelength of energy. Choose some of the lovely products to envelop yourself in the luxury of colour.   Technological advancements in the way in which food is produced means that we eat more convenience foods than ever before. It lasts a lot longer and travels a far great distance to reach us because of the way that food is now preserved. Sometimes we now sacrifice nutrition over convenience. It is challenging for us therefore to get the supply of vitamins and minerals that we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It may therefore be necessary for us to supplement our diets to obtain an optimum balance.   The Oracle of Illumination by Vicky and Philip Argyle The Oracle is boxed set containing a deck of 72 cards, 60 cards based on the wisdom of colour and light of numerology and 12 cards of Singular Blessing, together with a 240 page A5 book accompanying it. The book contains interpretations, suggested layouts, affirmations and spiritual insight. The cards and their corresponding interpretation are used to provide inspirational guidance and to give the user clarity in relation to issues that they are facing now or in the future. The Keys of Illumination are the 60 images found in the colour Gateways - indigo, turquoise, olive , yellow, coral and red. These colourful cards seem to have the ability to detect and reflect aspects of ourselves that require clarification on all levels from our physical to our spiritual being. The additional 12 cards of Singular Blessing are separate from the Keys of Illumination in that they use colours that have not already been incorporated. These 12 cards have a very powerful message that seems to go beyond the dimension of understanding to the 60 Keys. The cards use a lovely combination of the feminine aspect of colour which relates to flow, together with the masculine aspect of numerology which relates to the wisdom of Source. They are shown combined on the cards which offers guidance to the individual as to how to express the full nature of their gifts. Within the book there are Instant Illuminations (brief insights) and full interpretations for each of the cards. Also full, and brief, definitions for each of the individual colours and numbers. The Keys of Illumination each contain an Affirmation within the full interpretations, whilst the cards of Singular Blessing contain a Blessing for the journey ahead. The box set is a lovely gift for yourself or for somebody else.