Exploring the utility of Bach flower remedies in managing stress: A survey study

Abstract

Psychosomatic diseases are on a rise today considering the various stressors the youth faces. There is a co-relation between the psyche of an individual and the diseases they suffer. A survey was conducted to understand the various stressors predominantly present among the age group of 15 to 35 years pointed out that almost 95 percent of people had stress due to various causes which can trigger an array of physical, psychological and lifestyle disorders. Dr Bach identified that the emotional disturbances can cause various physical diseases. Modern sciences have been able to confirm the role of Psycho-neuro-endo-Immunologic axis in the pathogenesis of various diseases. The prescription of Bach flower remedies is based on the mental symptoms and aim at correcting the negative emotional state to a positive one and hence averting the physical complaints.