Tui Na massage: Wouldn’t it be something if your horse could have a consistent, harmonious flow of stomach chi and could avoid colic, founder, stomach ulcers, and any other digestion issues horses are prone to have? Wild horses roam and … Read full article
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Homeopathy for Animals – Q&A with Shirley Moore
We receive a LOT of questions about homeopathy for animals: which remedies to use for various conditions, how to give the remedies, and most of all, questions around preventing and treating Lyme disease. Shirley has very kindly been responding to … Read full article
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Alternative Healing Modality: Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage
I think most people know what massage is at this point. Many have experienced it for themselves and know firsthand the wonderful effects it can have … Read full article
Animal Wellness Guide Guest Post Series: Jody Chiquoine
Today's guest post comes from Jody Chiquoine, the founder and director of Fitter Critters, a canine rehabilitation and hydrotherapy facility in Lee, … Read full article
Interview with Animal Homeopath Shirley Moore – Part 2
We’re back with part 3 of the homeopathy series - the last half of my interview with animal homeopath Shirley where she gives us tips on how to give … Read full article
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