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I remember one time that I had a phone consultation with a lady in another state.  She immediately started telling me that her dog had cancer and that she had to do something now to stop it.  She told me that she was working with two veterinary specialists and two holistic vets.  I began to…

Last but certainly not least.  The wood element is the child of water and the mother of fire in the five element system.  Wood provides the heat to spark the fire and unless water is in balance to keep it in check, it will rage and generate a lot of energy.  We all know people…

If I were to choose an element in the five element system that is vital for balancing health, water would be my choice.  Water comprises about 60% of the physical body and most of the earth’s surface.  The yin organ of the water element, as you might guess, is the kidney.  Kidney energy is responsible…

If you can’t leave the house without a list, carry a tissue around for a persistent runny nose, have moisturizer in your purse for dry skin, achy joints and you have defined boundaries that no one dare cross, chances are that you are of the metal element.  Metal element individuals are known for their high…

Last time, I discussed the Five Element System in Chinese medicine and how it plays a role in overall health issues.  It is a system that we would do well to become acquainted with as it can help us promote well health for both ourselves and our pets. Earth, like each of the five elements,…

  I was taught in veterinary school that in order to know what is wrong with the body, I must first know what is normal for the body.  The first couple of years in school, we focused on the anatomy and physiology of the animal body to get a clear picture of what was normal,…

Just yesterday, two clients asked me how to handle a situation at their “regular” vet.  Both of them explained that when they told their vet that they were feeding a wholesome, fresh diet and questioned the possibility of over-vaccinating their pets, the vets either rolled their eyes and humiliated them or got defensive and started…

This is the final in a series of blogs on a holistic approach to cancer.  You check out part 1 here, and part 2 here. What is the purpose of the disease? The purpose of the experience might be as simple as needing a lifestyle change or it might be as deep as an awareness…

*this continues a series of blogs that I started last week.  If you missed last week’s blog you can check it out Here. What is the difference between healing and curing?  Healing leads to a greater awareness of ourselves while curing is likely temporary and only at the physical level of the body.  How many…

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