Often there is too much emphasis on finding the “quick fix” for our animal companions, and we lose sight of what is truly best for their overall wellbeing. There are many safe alternatives to chemical treatment that produce exceptional results for some ailments. If a chemical must be given, be certain of the reason and weigh the expected outcome against the possible risks or side effects.
Sometimes, natural solutions may require a little more time and patience, yet they can be a more respectful and caring method of treating your animal. During a session, I visualize the condition, behavior or ailment and ask to be shown a solution in the form of images or words. These solutions are sometimes well-known basic remedies, such as herbs, or inexpensive remedies easily found at home or at the supermarket.
The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. – Thomas Edison
Examples of successful natural healing:
- I have used raw garlic in the daily feeding of a nursing dog to eliminate roundworms in her puppies. Since garlic is offensive to worms, it creates an inhospitable environment within the digestive tract. In this case, the worms were gone within one week.
- In another case, a five-month-old puppy developed Demodectic (localized) mange, a parasitic infection in the hair follicle that causes hair loss, inflammation and itchiness; the prescribed treatment was to add large doses of Ivermectin (a poison that kills parasites) to her meals. I saw this as literally poisoning her. After conducting my own research on mange, which results from a weakness in the immune response to fight off the parasite, I chose a safer solution. I applied a natural lavender mixture each day to every area of mange to keep it in check. I fed her wholesome foods and added certain vitamins to boost the immune system. The final part of the solution was simply to be patient. As she matured, so did her immune system. The mange was gone by the time she turned eight months old.
For more information on the effects of chemicals and the immune-related disorders that may be caused by some vaccinations.