| > | | | | directly onto your dog, holding the bottle about 10 |
| The trend toward natural health consciousness in | | | | inches from him. Avoid spraying on the head and |
| humans is gaining popularity in the animal world too. | | | | eyes. |
| Many veterinarians are beginning to introduce natural | | | | ******** |
| therapies in their practice, including osteopathy, | | | | Blend to Combat Ticks |
| homeopathy, acupuncture, flower essences and more | | | | ******** |
| recently aromatherapy. It's just been a few years | | | | Check your home and pet for ticks - look in his bed, |
| since aromatherapists and vets have begun to | | | | window coverings, walls, etc. Burn the ones you find |
| recognize how animals can benefit from this | | | | to prevent them from coming back. |
| wonderful natural therapy. | | | | Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential |
| For humans and animals alike, essential oils are | | | | oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable |
| powerfully antiseptic, detoxifying and revitalizing, thus | | | | oil to fill. |
| increasing resistance to disease while strengthening | | | | -10 drops Tea Tree |
| the immune system. Essential oils can also be used to | | | | -10 drops Lavender |
| control pet odors and to purify the air from dust, | | | | Apply 1 drop of Lavender and 1 drop of Tea Tree |
| dander and allergens. For example, mix 50 drops of | | | | undiluted essential oils before extracting ticks from |
| lemon essential oil in a 2-oz spray bottle filled with | | | | your pet. This will disinfect the inflamed area. It may |
| water. Shake very well several times and spray the | | | | sting a little bit (as alcohol would) but it works great! |
| room. You'll notice immediately that it refreshes and | | | | ******** |
| cleanses the air! | | | | Blend to Ease Rheumatism |
| But aromatherapy offers more than just fragrance. | | | | ******** |
| Their remarkable actions upon animals -- most notably | | | | Like humans, many dogs suffer from rheumatism as |
| dogs, cats and horses -- are immediate, profound and | | | | they age. Your veterinarian may treat him with |
| long-lasting, positively affecting their overall health and | | | | specific medications or natural therapies. But locally, |
| emotional well-being. | | | | you can apply and massage the following blend in the |
| Today we will focus on recipes and tips for Fido. As | | | | morning and night to alleviate pain. |
| faithful friends, dogs bring affection, pure joy and | | | | Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential |
| loyalty into our lives. Most breeds thrive in the | | | | oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable |
| outdoors, running and playing in the freedom of | | | | oil to fill. |
| nature. In fact, dogs will naturally purge their system | | | | -8 drops Birch |
| in the wilderness, carefully choosing specific plants | | | | -8 drops Juniper |
| their systems need, such as blackberries, raw | | | | -7 drops Rosemary |
| carrots, etc. Now a domestic animal, most dogs have | | | | ******** |
| lost this natural instinct, and are becoming less | | | | Blend to Ease Arthritis |
| resistant to illness in general. | | | | ******** |
| Dogs have a predictable set of physical ailments that | | | | As recommended by some veterinarians, soften your |
| may occur during their life span. Today I'll share | | | | dog's bed to make it very cozy and warm. If your |
| aromatherapy blends that will soothe and heal skin | | | | dog is an "outside" pet, allow him to sleep inside. A |
| problems, remove and prevent fleas and ticks, relieve | | | | little moist heat, applied directly over painful joints, |
| the pain of rheumatism and arthritis, revive energy | | | | can be a great comfort to arthritic pets. Get him a |
| and control pet odor. | | | | warm sweater, or apply a moist heating pad. And |
| ******** | | | | massage the area twice a day with the following |
| Blend to Relieve Skin Problems | | | | blend to soothe the pain away. |
| ******** | | | | Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential |
| Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and | | | | oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable |
| fill with Calendula oil. Apply to afflicted area. | | | | oil to fill. |
| -5 drops Lavender | | | | -12 drops Birch |
| -6 drops Geranium | | | | -8 drops Juniper |
| ******** | | | | -7 drops Rosemary |
| Blend to Relieve Itching | | | | ******** |
| ******** | | | | Blend to Boost His Energy |
| Pour the following essential oils into a 10-ml bottle and | | | | ******** |
| fill with Calendula oil. Apply to afflicted area. | | | | Prepare the following blend by pouring the essential |
| -4 drops Lavender | | | | oils into a 10-ml bottle and adding organic vegetable |
| -5 drops Geranium | | | | oil to fill. Massage the spine gently. Use in the |
| -3 drops Roman Chamomile | | | | mornings only. |
| ******** | | | | -5 drops Rosemary |
| Blend to Combat Fleas | | | | -6 drops Lavender |
| ******** | | | | -2 drops Peppermint |
| Fleas are nuisances for man and animal alike. This | | | | ******** |
| sinister pest hides within your pets' fur as well as in | | | | Blend to Control Pet Odor |
| our carpets, parquet and window coverings. | | | | ******** |
| Prepare the following blend by pouring the following | | | | Try this natural and aromatic spray. Pour the essential |
| ingredients into a 1-oz spray bottle: | | | | oils into a 1-oz spray bottle filled with water. Shake |
| -7.5 ml Mint essential oil | | | | very vigorously several times before each use. Spray |
| -22.5 ml rubbing alcohol | | | | directly onto your dog, holding the bottle about 10 |
| Fleas absolutely dislike mint! Spray the affected areas | | | | inches from him. Avoid spraying on the head and |
| of your home. Don't forget your dog's bed. Spray | | | | eyes. |