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 consume forage as they go. They eat small amounts of young, tender plants continuously throughout the day and […]
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 many of your questions directly via email, but since some come up again and again, […]
Natural Tick Prevention and Lyme Disease Treatment Options
In my research on the best and safest preventive measure against Lyme disease, I’ve come to the conclusion that homeopathic Ledum is the best defense for dogs and humans alike. Below is a Q&A on Lyme disease treatment and prevention that should answer some questions and give you a better understanding of the whole picture. […]
Boost Your Dog’s Immune System with Acupressure
Your dog’s immune system is everything. His health depends on how well it protects him from all sorts of pathogens and toxins lurking in the environment, in food, and even in your house. Any breakdown in this system means his health can easily be compromised. The immune system has a huge job to do. Your […]
CA animal owners: protect your right to choose before it is too late!
Proposed wording in regards to Animal Rehabilitation (AR) will make it illegal for you, the animal owner, to use your current animal body worker for your animal’s bodywork session unless they are a veterinarian or a vet tech or licensed physical therapist under the onsite supervision of a veterinarian. The proposed AR wording change places […]
3 Reasons Animals Make The Best Meditation Teachers
Can I admit something to you? It isn’t always easy for me to meditate. There are so many “human” challenges that can trip me up—an overactive mind that refuses to quiet, difficulty in accepting the present moment, or being so busy my energy is scattered all over the place. I want to share with you […]
Homeopathy’s Answer to Tick Diseases
Finding a tick on your dog can be very distressing, especially with all the tick diseases that are emerging – lyme, ehrlichia, and anasplasmosis to name a few. As a homeopathic consultant, I’ve received more than a few frantic calls from dog owners after they’ve discovered an engorged tick on their dog. I understand everyone’s […]
Q&A: Keeping Horse Hooves Healthy
Today’s post is a reader question about horse hooves: Q: What is the healthiest way to take care of horse hooves? And is there any benefit to have your horse go barefoot for any length of time? If so, when? Lola Michelin, Northwest School of Animal Massage: For many years, this was my weakest area […]
Equine Fitness and Acupressure
Equine fitness requires time, thought, and action for carriage horse and owner. There’s a lot to consider in developing an effective training program in preparation for competition. Experienced professional trainers offer guidance in condition and equine management. There are tons of books, DVDs, plus free videos on the Internet to help you along. Every owner […]
Your Horse’s Joints and Chi
A horse’s fluid body movement is completely dependent on the health of his joints. It follows that the health of the joints is dependent on a harmonious flow of chi (life-promoting energy) surrounding and through these joints. Unfortunately, the free flow of chi through the horse’s joints can be easily obstructed by something as simple […]