Navigating this human life can be challenging. It pulls at our hearts, tests our patience and tires our soul at times. For many of us, food becomes a place of comfort and reassurance when life becomes difficult and stressful. And while I would like to believe I eat extra carrot sticks when stressful periods enter my life, that would be a lie! Comfort food is rarely our healthiest choices and we often couple that with eating at times of day that are also not supportive to our body (like later a night).
The biggest challenge with this kind of eating is that, on some level, it is compulsive and based in cravings. These unhealthy patterns and relationships with food are very difficult to break. And when we do try to break out of these routines, we feel guilty, angry or disappointed in ourselves when we oftentimes fail. This results in eating more because we feel awful about ourselves. And so the cycle continues.
Be Kind to Yourself
First I want to start off by saying, be gentle and kind to yourself while you walk this path. Humans tend to hold themselves to standards that are much higher than the expectations they have of their friends, families and even clients. We’re really good at beating ourselves up when things do not work out as expected. This often gives us the perfect excuse to give up and not bother trying!
Ensure you allow for enough space and grace as you figure out what will work best for you. While it does not take long to create a habit, it does take time to break it, especially those that are so deeply engrained in our bodies and minds. Now this is not an excuse to not try! Please don’t take my words to say that you shouldn’t have any standards; just make them realistic and attainable.
Root Cause
The flower essences I will share with you today should not be viewed as a “cure” for emotional eating. Instead I want you to see them as a supportive friend, there to hold your hand while you figure out the most important piece of this puzzle. Why are you eating in the first place?
If we cannot figure out the root cause of our issue, we are simply working based on a symptomatic approach. In my experience, just masking or dealing with the symptoms does not bring true and full health. Even if it’s hard and causes you to face realities that are unpleasant, getting to the root of your emotional eating will be what changes your life.
Flower Essences for Support
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While we walk the difficult path of figuring out our shadows, issues and traumas (which is usually the root cause of emotional eating in some way), we can seek support. Flower essences are some of the most beautiful plant based medicines that can provide emotional and spiritual support.
If you are not familiar with flower essences and how they work in the body, check out my Introduction to Flower Essences video on YouTube for the skinny on this wonderful form of herbal medicine.
In this post I want to introduce you to my favourite flower essences for emotional eating and why I like using them. You can purchase them yourself from a local natural health food store, Amazon (US or Canada) or a local herbalist. Alternatively you can check out Spiraea’s Emotional Eating Support Blend here.
Cherry Plum Flower Essence
Cherry Plum is a specific for when we feel like we might lose self control and even have a breakdown. This may be emotional, mental and physical control, but in the case of emotional eating, it refers to losing control of your diet. Cherry Plum is a specific for people who feel their eating is compulsive in nature. This remedy allows you to think and act rationally.
Crab Apple Flower Essence
Crab Apple is a remedy that is called for when one feels like there is something imperfect or shameful about their body. They often feel unclean, toxic, ashamed and even repulsed by themselves resulting in poor self image. Crab Apple helps you to accept yourself for just as you are, creating a healthier relationship with your body.
Chestnut Bud Flower Essence
One of my most used remedies in clinic, Chestnut Bud is for folks who tend to repeat the same mistakes over and over again. They fail to learn from past experiences and observations, finding themselves in the very situations they wish to avoid. In the case of emotional eating, these past mistakes will revolve around food and particular eating habits.
Black Eyed Susan Flower Essence
While the first three flower essences were from the well-known Bach Flower line, this one is of my own creation. For me the addition of Black Eyed Susan is the metaphorical icing on the cake. This flower remedy is a cycle breaker, busting down old beliefs and habits. If your emotional eating habit has been one a repitive cycle for you, then this remedy is a must. You can find it in my online apothecary along with the blend of all four remedies.
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How to Take Your Flower Essences
Dosages for flower essences are always the same – 4 drops directly under the tongue three times a day. Additionally, you can place your 4 drops in your drinking water allowing you to sip on it all day long. I would also suggest additional doses if you feel strong a compulsion or urges to eat.
I hope this post helps you and provides you with some support and guidance.
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