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Victoria Anisman-Reiner, B.Sc., C.C.A., J. Engelken, 2003

We specialize in answers to your questions about energy work, aromatherapy oils, traditional healing practices, homeopathy and holistic nutrition.

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Victoria Anisman-Reiner

May 14, 2008

Causes of Chronic Fatigue

In: Natural Medicine (general)

Complex health problems like chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia may be caused by nutritional deficiency, allergies, bacteria, low thyroid, environmental toxins or mold. more...

May 13, 2008

Lavandin Not the Same as Lavender

In: Aromatherapy

Lavandin, a hybrid lavender, has different chemical and therapeutic properties but is easier to grow & is often sold as "lavender" essential oil by unscrupulous companies more...

May 6, 2008

Palo Santo Essential Oil

In: Aromatherapy

Palo santo essential oil, made from the "holy wood" of Ecuador's Bursera graveolens, is a powerful oil used in prayer, spiritual and energy work, physical healing more...

May 5, 2008

EFT and EDxTM Energy Psychology

In: Energy Healing

Gary Craig has popularized energy psychology with EFT or "Emotional Freedom Techniques." But Fred Gallo's more complex system, EDxTM, is more specific and customizable. more...

Apr 29, 2008

Essential Oils Are Volatile

In: Aromatherapy

What does it mean when we say that aromatherapy oils are "volatile"? How does the volatile chemistry of essential oils affect their therapeutic properties? more...

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Victoria Anisman-Reiner

May 12, 2008

Essential Oil and Animals

Despite rumors to the contrary, pets and other animals tend to heal quickly and experience relief when natural essential oils are used in their treatment.

I've been reading, recently, more about the kinds of success stories some people are having by using essential oils - specifically, therapeutic-grade oils - with their pets. Dogs with allergies, bad-tempered cats, budgies off their feed and losing feathers, horses with injuries and sprains - all of these and more seem to respond only positively to real* essential oils.

(*Nota: Most essential oils sold in stores are not pure and are NOT SAFE to apply to animals or to use ourselves. See the above link on therapeutic grade oils for details.)

Even though their bodies are built differently from ours, there is a real overlap in the natural treatments that are effective for most animal species. Sometimes I think it's pretty darn amazing that the same herbs will work to relieve indigestion in an adult human, a baby, and for my dog, cats, and more.

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