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Ros Thompson Bach Flower Practitioner/ Reflexologist/Reiki Master, 20 Nicolson Close, Chichester (2026)

26/03/2026

I wish I had known this information year ago - it would have saved so much energy ....

The words from a client who has been feeling overwhelmed!

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Did you know that Dr Bach created a remedy specifically to help remove this feeling?

Overwhelm can feel like a tidal wave of emotions - with everything coming at you all at the same time - it can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious and sometimes very low.

That feeling of drowning in work, thoughts, situations, responsibilities and day to day life.

Bach Flower Remedies, were developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s, and are a natural, vibrational therapy designed to help restore emotional balance. 🌿 They work by looking at the emotional base causes as to how we are feeling - and that includes overwhelm.

If have listed below a few remedies that I think would be really useful if you are feeling overwhelmed:-

🌷 Elm — For when you normally cope well, but suddenly feel buried under all the responsibility. "How can I manage it all?" Elm helps you regain confidence and perspective. The specific remedy to remove the overwhelm.
and these may also help the additional mix of emotions
🌳 Oak — For the "strong ones" who push through exhaustion, never giving up — until burnout hits. Oak will allow you to rest - free from guilt.
🌿 Sweet Chestnut — For those dark moments when despair or helplessness slowly drown you. Sweet Chestnut brings comfort and light.
🌹 Impatiens — For those who feel frustrated and rushed, trying to do everything quickly and getting irritated along the way. Impatiens brings patience and calm
🌼 Rescue Remedy — A combination remedy for anticipated anxiety and stress or emotional shock. Ideal to keep handy when everything suddenly feels "too much."
✨ These remedies are so incredibly gentle, safe for all ages, and can be taken alone or combined to suit your personal emotional needs.

If you have never tried the Bach Flower Remedies before - I offer a free discovery call so you can learn more about them.

24/03/2026

‼️ 😮 Six years ago this week, 23rd March to be precise - was the start of lockdown - with the dreaded statement from broadcast from Boris Johnson.

What a shock - no going out, a list of rules, not to see the family, and worst of all not to see our grandson.

How did you feel when lockdown hit!

It was equal measure of fear, uncertainty and sadness. For me fear because my husband, mum and daughter were classified as highly vulnerable, all had serious health complications and from all that was said about Covid it was very concerning.

At the time I was still working with facilities management and as a large number of my client were care homes, I was up to my eyeballs in provision of PPE for my clients who were, putting it bluntly, desperate - I had conversations about people passing away due to lack of PPE, it was utterly devastating.

When I was furloughed on April 1st, that was a shock – having been in what seemed like a bad dream life was totally manic, constant calls and needs for clients – suddenly – no phone calls, and no emails.

In fact – we were not allowed to use our phone or email!

What was I going to do - how were we going to manage and what was happening to all our plans etc for 2020 - I am sure you all had the same opinion.

I became my mum's carer 4 full days a week, so drove along the deserted roads of Sussex - it felt as if I was in the middle of a scifi movie - just surreal.

I remember trying to get slots for shopping deliveries and making lists of things we were going to do.

✅ Did you struggle with things and routines?

✅ Were you left learning to home school!!! Surrounded by children and endeavouring to come to terms with what is being put on your plate.

✅ Did you run your business from home? Was your business unable to trade? So much happened and all so quickly.

It was David who suggested I work with the remedies - perfect timing - so armed with my Bach Flower Remedy box, 20 years of training, £3 million of insurance and 40 years of life experience - I embarked on virtual networking.

I never expected it to succeed in the way that it did, but it took off.

For me I have so many happy memories of lockdown, met so many incredible people and had a great time, but there were the sad times. We lost 2 dear friends, and we were separated from our youngest grandson and my beautiful daughter

But we made it and we personally have grown because of it.

How are you post Covid 19 – are you stronger? I do hope so. ❣️

The photo is of Snoopy who use to come with me when I looked after Mum - this was a walk along the Goring seafront!!! It's never been like this since

19/03/2026

I almost forgot, this week is this week is Neurodiverse Awareness Week, and as my client said to me last night I should be shouting from the roof tops what the Bach Flower Remedies can do to help Neurodiverse families.

I get goosebumps when I think about how these amazing little flower remedies have helped so many of my clients.

They have helped to provide confidence, develop calming techniques, enabled children to go back to school, and then Mum's go back to work, amongst just a small section of results.

I have treated over 50 families to date and with some amazing results - helping them and their children to manage their individual situations.

Eighteen months ago I was started working with a family to help the children and the mum to help find the peace and quiet that they desperately craved.

We worked with the remedies and both children and mum - sadly the children's behaviour upset mum and as she was so close to the whole situation matters became more intense.

We used the remedies to help Mum feel more in control and ease her frustrations - she changed her methods of working with the children and this together with remedies for the children life gradually became easier.

As you will all know the neurodiversity comes in a huge variety of guises, and with a wide range of causes, symptoms and resulting activities.

The remedies have proven to help reduce the stress and anxiety which abounds amongst the sufferers, the remedies have been shown to reduce the outbursts, the meltdowns and trauma within the families.

The children, from my first family are now going to school happily, they never went before!

The children are going out and socialising where they struggled to go anywhere on there own without mum or dad. They are now able to enjoy the company of their peers

If I can help you with any situation you would like help with please feel free to contact me.

18/03/2026

This really made me chuckle morning, just what I needed - he was such a lovely little dog.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HweHy4Jup/

15/03/2026

Mother's day - is now a day of bigger significance for me than ever.

My mum passed away last August, and like many on here Mother's day without your Mum is not always easy.

Mum and I had a relationship that improved over the years, latterly since my Dad died in 2010 we spent more and more time together, and I gradually watch dementia creep in.

The wonderful woman who did so much to help so many, music lessons for children, helped foreign students learn English, nursed her own mum through Parkinsons disease, and then looked after my Dad in years of dementia.

After 4 years in a wonderful care home, her passing came as no surprise and huge relief. Over the months since she passed I had time to think and yes she will be missed greatly today - no lunch with her, no quiet time - just some beautiful memories.

The other mum that I am celebrating today is my daughter, I know as Mum's we are always bias towards our children, but I am particularly proud of my wonderful girl.

She has 3 beautiful boys, manages to work full time, home educate these fabulous children and still keep a wonderful sense of humour and run a brilliant home.

Most people are staggered as to how she manages to look after the 3 boys, with of course the help of Daniel, but the home educating is a massive part of the things that she does.

So today I celebrate two wonderful ladies, my dear delightful Mum and my wonderful daughter - both incredible women in their own right. I will have a beautiful day - thinking of one and spending time with the other.

13/03/2026

Today is World Sleep Day!!!

Sleep Well, Live Better.” Sleep is not a luxury it is an essential part of a good life, it is good for your physical mental and emotional health,

Do you struggle to sleep?

Do you have children who have difficulty sleeping?

❤If you are feeling sleep deprived please have a read below it could be a solution.
Let me introduce you to my solution to sleepless nights - Rescue remedy Night drops. An alternative remedy to aid a good nights sleep! 😴

This amazing remedy in it's little yellow and blue bottle will help you enjoy a relaxing nights sleep and if you wake again in the middle of the night you can take another few drops and you will soon be back to sleep.

🌱The Night Remedy contains the same basic 5 essences as the original Rescue Remedy but with the addition of White Chestnut. This is the clue and a superb remedy to stop those whirling thoughts just as you are about to drop off.

🌿White Chestnut is our remedy for unwanted mental thoughts and it is with this amazing remedy that you will find yourself able to concentrate better in the morning and allow your brain to calm down.

This remedy is also the perfect solution for children who have trouble sleeping - it is alcohol free and easy to take. Just perfect for a decent nights sleep.
Peace and rest for all! ❤

11/03/2026

I'm frightened - seems a simple statement but it's rarely more than one thing - have a read of what can be involved and listen to the video.

This is also very poignant with the activities in the Middle East – many people have had their fear levels raised, and some cases quite dramatically

When Dr Bach created the Bach Flower Remedies, he gently realised that fear isn’t just one feeling - it shows up in many different ways. So much so, that he placed fear into it's own group and then looked. And when we stop and think on it, it begins to make so much sense.

Dr Bach identified five different types of fear, and found a remedy for each one:

Fear of the unknown
That vague anxiety, the butterflies in your tummy, the sense that something isn’t quite right - and you simply can't explain it.
🌿Aspen is the remedy to consider for the unknown fear.
🌿Fear of the known - When you can clearly name what is worrying you - whether it’s a specific situation, object, or circumstance.
Mimulus helps to calm these fears and gives you back your courage.
🌿Fear of losing control
Racing thoughts, overwhelming impulses, the fear of saying or doing something you might regret.
Cherry Plum supports emotional balance and helps to bring clarity and calm back into perspective.
🌿Fear for loved ones
For those who are constantly worrying about someone else - always imagining the worst and for not apparent reason.
Red Chestnut will enable you to release some of these fears the give you the opportunity to let go.
🌿Terror and panic
That sudden, intense fear - fight, flight, or freeze - when fear completely takes over.
Rock Rose is there in moments of acute fear, giving instant calm when it’s needed most.

❤When we begin to recognise how fear shows up for us, something powerful happens. Awareness creates choice. And with the right support, fear can soften -allowing us to feel calmer, more grounded, and more resourceful in both life and work.

If you are struggling with a fear maybe we can discuss and work through it - message me and we can chat.

10/03/2026

This is a rare post but something I feel drawn to say - my GP was amazing 🤩 yesterday. He probably broke every rule in the book but after dealing with my husband's situation, he had the appointment, he had heard me coughing (I have to go in with hubby because of his sight). 🤗

He had noted that my cough and asked if I had seen the GP recently - I said I had a conversation and had a dose of antibiotics however still feeling rough!!! Still coughing and sleepless nights. Christine Gillott I struggled with the walk up Queens Road the other week. How ridiculous is that - I am not old and not unfit!

He asked to listen to my chest and said there was definitely still sign of infection and when I had told him my symptoms for the last 8 week he said he felt with my oxygen levels I have probably had a dose of pneumonia!! OMG how scary was that.

I started with what I thought was a virus probably about 8 weeks ago and a cold type thing that came and went but was nasty - and 10 days later it started again with a vengeance.

My problem is that I am not in a position to stop - self employed with clients who need remedies, with a family situation demands that I am there and needed for a variety of quite major things and commitments more than I cn mention.

So I have kept going, I have between tasks ensure I have had a rest during the day, I have continued to be present in my work but have felt very under the weather - people say you must rest you must stop but when you are committed to do certain things you have very little choice.

So we now have our second dose of antibiotics - horrible yellow tablet - horse size! and in the hope that this bug may just go away.

Thank heavens the children are all better and hubby got checked out and he too has an underlying chest infection so we are both on the extra support.

I HATE going to the doctor for anything and it is a result of a severe reluctance to go through this that I have ended up where I am! I initially only went because of hubby - and I knew he needed medical intervention.

Thank you NHS and thank you Cathedral Medical Practice for your diligence and support. I am eternally grateful. ❤️

09/03/2026

‼️Today marks the start of World Glaucoma Week!! Please take a moment to read - it could affect you!!!! ‼️

This is a subject very close to my heart – my husband has had glaucoma for the last 15 years and because of conflicting medication and errors within the medical profession he now only has 25% vision. ❤

However, we do have now a brilliant consultant who has helped to save my husbands sight as it is.

Glaucoma ✅has taken away my husband’s driving licence – that went 13 years ago.
✅It has taken away his independence – he can only safely go out with someone else – when you can’t see properly with or without a white stick you can easily trip over pavements and kerbs and a fall could be fatal!!
✅It has taken away his life as he knew it
✅It has limited his vision – no peripheral vision at all and the inability to see anything below the horizon.
🌞BUT we still do normal things and have fun and he volunteers for House 3 times a week!

It has meant huge changes at home for us both and I have been given the title of “carer” which I loathe but that is how I am known when registering for anything!!! He is my husband and I am his wife, and I look after him but in mind I am not his “Carer”.

💕I want to share some little-known facts that could be useful to you all, glaucoma can be hereditary and if a family member has had it you can have FREE eye checks, a special glaucoma check could safe your eyesight!! That is no exaggeration.

⚡It is asymptomatic and you need to have an annual check-up.

⚡On initial diagnosis because of a trip to the opticians the treatment was drastic – laser treatment within days to prevent my husband from going totally blind.

Followed by a series of drops to keep the pressures in the eyes at the right level. The aim is to keep the pressures in the eyes at around 9 or 10, however glaucoma can be made worse by other conditions and also other medications.

You may need to check the medications you are currently taking to ensure that there are no contra indications. Some medicine can lower your blood pressure anyway and if this and the eye drops work together the pressures will be too low and this can cause the glaucoma to get worse.

This is what happened to us.

Heart meds to help my husbands heart lower blood pressure (he had to have the heart meds and the ophthalmologist at the time didn’t know that low blood pressure was bad for glaucoma!!!!)

If the blood isn’t reaching the extremities of the body such as the fingers toes and the optic nerve the blood vessels die – as a result of this eyesight deteriorates!!

❤Never decline a glaucoma test - and even if you don't wear glasses and glaucoma is in the family a check up is a good idea!

06/03/2026

The best place to start with this journey is with this little tin of pastilles, it's all part of the Rescue Remedy story.

☀️ Rescue Remedy the amazing little bottle with a bright yellow label and most people will have either heard of or seen on the high street. This little bottle contains 5 of the Bach Flower remedies – Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Rock Rose Cherry Plum and Clematis and I would just like to explain a little bit about them in conjunction with when it can be used, and how this amazing little bottle can help you in your hour of need.

☀️ Rescue remedy is useful in emergencies, for calming the nerves before a driving test, for the dread before a trip to the dentist, pre-exam nerves, if you have received some bad news, been involved in a car accident – that sort of instantaneous situation, Rescue remedy will help you feel better.

☀️ It will help to reduce the fear and nervousness and generally restore a more rational feeling.

‼️ The individual remedies are all there for a reason – Star of Bethlehem to counteract the shock and help balance the feelings to help you recuperate, Impatiens to enhance relaxation and to act calmly and in less haste and cope with what is happening, Cherry Plum will bring about a calm mind and allow you to think rationally and act accordingly, Rock Rose – is used for terror but will restore a sense of calmness and Clematis will allow you to feel grounded and in control of the situation.

❣️ If you find you are taking Rescue Remedy on a continuous basis I would advise looking further at the other remedies which are available to see if we can find a more appropriate solution.

👉🏻 There is also a series of Night Rescue Remedies which contain White Chestnut which is a remedy to calm the mind and stop the recurring thoughts at night which stop us from sleeping.

👉🏻 We also have Rescue Remedy Cream which has added Crab Apple to help with skin problems for external application.

04/03/2026

⁉️ In a hope to raise awareness - if you are navigating a natural menopause or your loved one is affected by this - this may help you - this is my journey - which was at times horrific! ❓

Menopause is finally a less taboo subject now, yet many women still suffer in silence. The pandemic, with its shortage of HRT products, pushed many women to explore natural ways to manage symptoms. I was forced to find a natural solution but my journey started 35 years ago.

I started my menopause at just 33 due to emergency surgery following years of gynae problems. Back then, HRT was the go-to solution, and I took it without question.

I felt amazing - until six months later when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had to stop the HRT immediately and found myself falling off a cliff with menopause symptoms without guidance or support.

It was a lonely, difficult road, and my family and mental health suffered. I was a single Mum and working full time - an interesting place to be! Actually it was horrific when I think back.

Fast forward to today, and we have so much more knowledge at our fingertips. If you're navigating menopause or preparing for it, I want to share what worked for me - natural remedies that can help you feel more balanced and in control.

‼️ There needs to be a proviso - this does not mean that I am against HRT - I would have taken if I could have done. ‼️

👉🏻 1. Nutrition Matters
Prioritise calcium & vitamin D for bone health.
Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods.
Avoid trigger foods like alcohol, spicy dishes, and sugar, which can worsen symptoms.
Maintain a healthy weight—it’s tough but makes a difference.
👉🏻 2. Exercise for Strength & Stability
Walking, yoga, and pilates help maintain bone density and reduce stress.
Weight-bearing exercises support long-term health.
Ask your GP for a bone density scan to stay ahead of osteoporosis risks.
👉🏻 3. Key Supplements for Menopause
Black Cohosh – Helps with hot flushes (but give it time—one month isn’t enough!).
Fish oil – Supports brain health & reduces inflammation.
Linseed & Vitamin D – Essential for bone density & mood balance.
Please check with GP
👉🏻 4. Bach Flower Remedies for Emotional Well-being
Menopause impacts your emotions, too. These Bach remedies were a key part of my journey:
🌱 Walnut – Shields you from emotional overwhelm.
🌱 Impatiens – Helps with frustration & irritability.
🌱 Clematis – Clears brain fog, improving focus.
🌱 Holly – Eases anger & restores inner peace.
🌱 Star of Bethlehem – Helps with early menopause trauma.
🌱 Mimulus – Reduces fear of aging & the unknown.
🌱 Larch – Restores confidence when self-doubt creeps in.

❣️ Your Menopause, and your way
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to menopause. HRT might work for some but not for others. If you’re looking for natural solutions, I’d love to help you explore options that make this transition smoother. ❣️

03/03/2026

This week we celebrate International Women's day and I wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate women in general and the journeys they undertake as they navigate their own lifes and what life throws at them. ❣️

As many of you know I am a Menopause awareness trainer – working with Hormones on the blink.

The greatest part of the work that I do is aimed directly at helping women of a certain age to be able to continue their careers in the workplace and to enable them to get through the menopause and the struggles they face with an element of ease whilst retaining their careers. ⁉️

Women in midlife are often at the height of their experience, strategic capability and organisational influence. Many are find themselves leading teams, managing complex portfolios, helping others and holding down jobs of significant stature. ❓

They may also be running a home, raising children, looking after parents and juggling everything within a normal day!! ‼️

At the same time, many are navigating the difficulties that menopause can bring:-

• Loss of confidence and self-belief
• Emotional dis-regulation
• Sleep deprivation and cognitive clarity
• Reduced energy levels
• Stress resilience
• Loss of a sense of identity

Even if only one of these factors comes into play – it can create significant problems for the ladies in question.

The resulting emotions and feelings are that they are no longer able to function at the top of their game and how do they navigate life from here!

The work that we do at Hormones on the blink and also the work that I do with the Remedies by Ros is to enable these ladies to find a satisfactory path through this minefield and to help them to continue with their career with understanding employers and empathy from colleagues. ❣️

For the benefit of everyone, both employers and employees, it is essential that we maintain our staff for the continuity within the workplace.

If you would like more information regarding Menopause Awareness and how you can help your staff or your own wellbeing – it would be brilliant to further that conversation – please feel free to DM me

Ros Thompson Bach Flower Practitioner/ Reflexologist/Reiki Master

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