While on an herbal walk in Crotona Park in the Bronx, considered one of the most dangerous parks in New York City, I noticed it was filled with flowers known as the Star of Bethlehem.
What is the meaning of this flower and why was it chosen to be there?
Herbal lore teaches us that plants grow where they are needed.
As an example, jewelweed can help cure poison ivy rashes and usually grows nearby.
The Star of Bethlehem is used as a treatment for trauma and may be the reason it resides in Crotona Park, which has seen a rise in felonies in recent years.
Dissatisfied with the state of medicine in 1930, physician Edward Bach used intuition and case-based research to develop the Bach Flower Remedies, which are used around the world today.
The therapies used by Bach cured illnesses such as trauma resulting from conflicts between the soul’s purpose and human behavior and perspective.
A recent court ruling forcing pop singer Kesha to continue working with a man she claims sexually and emotionally abused her for more than a decade is an example of such trauma. Her situation was legally complicated due to the lack of physical evidence and previously filed charges.
A question arose here. Why didn’t Kesha have the necessary documents?
Women who say Bill Cosby was their attacker waited decades to testify. Why did they wait?
A few days ago, I spoke with a friend who confessed to me that she had been raped by a man while intoxicated two months earlier.
She was afraid to speak up, which led to terrifying fantasies and terrifying fears of what would happen if she spoke up against her abuser.
Aspen is a flower remedy that helps with this condition. It helps alleviate fear by providing a guiding sense of optimism and safety.
Although this therapy is powerful, the truth is that the fear in this situation is real. The judgment and hostility that people face when they speak out against perpetrators is incredibly painful, terrifying, and humiliating.
My friend also worried about what would happen to the intimacy of her community if she spoke out. She was worried that this would cause her parents pain and she wanted to protect them.
Centaury is used against an excessive drive to meet the needs of others, a false sense of morality, and a drive to take advantage of oneself.
My friend was angry and had every right to be. Although anger is sometimes healthy, we need to keep it from draining us.
Willow is a flower used for revenge and grudges. It helps balance your anger and prevent you from getting sick from it, whether justified or not.
My friend blamed himself. She felt she didn’t deserve to speak out and she was drunk, she claimed.
Pine is used when suffering from self-denial. It helps us become stronger and keep the truth close to our hearts.
Of course, my friend needed some healing light to get through this recent trauma.
The Star of Bethlehem gives us the strength to endure the devastating experiences that life sometimes brings us.
As times changed, famous role models came forward to help Ke$ha. Taylor Swift donated $250,000 towards legal costs. Lady Gaga, Adele, and others have spoken out in support of their fellow singers, creating a trend of women supporting women.
With the help of trained professionals, consent education, letting go of judgment, community support, and perhaps a bouquet of flower essence healers found where they are needed most, we empower victims to speak out. can help you.
Dr. Karina Lopez is a bilingual Spanish-English naturopath, homeopath, licensed acupuncturist, master herbalist, and biosyntonist. Using a supportive environment, Dr. Lopez uses her body’s own healing abilities and natural, safe and effective treatments to help resolve a variety of issues. Dr. Lopez began her career in traditional medical school, but that model left her disillusioned. During this time, she became quite ill and learned the deep connection between her health and well-being. In search of a new model of enhanced health care, she traveled to Belize to work with Sherman. She enrolled in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, and Natural Healing at the University of Bridgeport. She also traveled to India and volunteered at the Maher Baba Free Homeopathic Clinic, where she practiced homeopathy under mentor Robert Street. Dr. Lopez also participated in postgraduate studies under George Visoulkas at the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy in Greece.
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