Aromatherapy for Animals Conference Call

FREE Conference call for everyone who shares their lives with animals!

This will be an introduction to using therapeutic-grade essential oils on your pets. This info will be useful for animal guardians, veterinarians, vet techs, groomers, pet sitters, trainers, healers, etc.

Tuesday, September 6th
8:00 - 9:00 pm EST

Dial-in # 605.477.2100
Access code: 459443#

Please let me know if you plan to join us & email me one topic of interest related to animal health & wellness that you would like to hear about on the call

There will be some time at the end of the call for Q&A



Please note: long distance rates will apply to your phone bill.

Natural Flea & Tick Protection

Are you sick of using chemicals on your pet to keep those pesky insects away?

There is an alternative! Therapeutic-grade essential oils are a safe & effective way to keep fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, ants, and many other insects away from your pet, your family, and even your home & garden.

Poisons on Pets is an 84 page document from the NRDC about the potential hazards of commercial flea & tick products. Anyone who plans to use these products should definitely read this report first.

Young Living Essential Oils offers many essential oils that have insect repellent properties. I create my own formula that works well for my dogs. I start with Purification, a blend that has Citronella in it. Then I add Lavender, Peppermint, and Lemongrass.
Eucalyptus-Globulus and Geranium are other oils that compliment this blend or can be used in place of.

Raindrop Technique

The Raindrop Technique is a method of using Vita Flex, reflexology, massage techniques, etc., and therapeutic-grade essential oils applied on various locations of the body to bring it structural and electrical alignment. It is designed to bring balance to the body with its relaxing and mild application. It will help align the energy centers of the body and release them if blocked, without using hard pressure or trying to force the body to change.

D. Gary Young developed the Raindrop Technique based on his research with essentail oils as antimicrobial agents and his knowledge of th Vita Flex technique and its reflex points in the feed, and finally the knowledge he learned from the Lakota people of South Dakota using finger stroking and feathering techniques and the effects on the muscles and the nervous system.

There is an original technique that uses 7 to 9 therapeutic-grade essential oils (many of which are "hot" oils) and there is also a protocol for Parkinson's Disease which can be used for those with MS, Chronic Fatigue, Lou Gehrig's Diesease, etc. The Raindrop Technique can be customized with other oils based on what you are trying to accomplish. Raindrop Technique is also great for anyone suffering from Lyme's Disease!

Along with humans, the Raindrop Technique has been used successfully with dogs & horses. I have done several on my own dogs and look forward to working on some rescue horses in the near future.

For more information about how to perform the Raindrop Technique on your dog, please email me.

Free Thieves Products

Thieves is a propietory blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, rosemary & eucalyptus radiata. With all the anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-septic properties these oils possess, it makes Thieves the perfect oil blend to stock up on as we enter the flu season. When many of us think of the flu, we think of the seasonal flu and now the swine flu from 2009, but there is also the canine influenza which is running rampant in many areas of the United States especially in boarding kennels & animal shelters. The canine flu, just like the human flu can be fatal!

Thieves has been known to be effective against the flu virus, MRSA virus, common colds, as well as black mold. Thieves works well when combined with other oils as a flea/tick/mosquito preventative.

Diffuse Thieves in your home every day for added protection for the whole family. When diffused for 20 minutes, Thieves has the ability to kill 99.3% of airborne bacteria. When diffused for 24-48 hours, it can kill black mold.

Thieves oil can also be added to empty capsules and taken internally to boost the immune system or applied to the bottom of feet or paws for the same result. Add it to water for a mouth rinse to kill bacteria that brushing leaves behind. Apply a couple drops to a wet wash cloth and add to a load of wet clothes in the dryer instead of dryer sheets.

I would recommend Thieves oil for any kind of infection including kennel cough, pnemonia, upper respirtory infection, canine flu, etc.

From September 15th - October 31st, you can earn free Thieves products including one 15 ml bottle of Thieves Essential Oil, one Thieves Hand Purifier, and one Thieves Spray a retail value of $58.89.

To check out all the amazing Thieves products go to www.youngliving.com/en_US/thieves.

Thieves Essential Oil Presentation

Neat Retreats is hosting "A Day of Healing" on Saturday, September 11th from 9 am - 4 pm at beautiful Cranberry Lake, NJ. I will be presenting the various uses of Thieves Essential Oil from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Visit http://www.neatretreats.com/ for more info and to register. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the families of 9/11.

Free Essential 7 Kit - Only 2 Weeks Left!!!

Earn a Free Essential 7™ Essential Oil Collection

This August, get all the benefits of the on-the-go Essential 7™ collection for free! Containing Lavender Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Joy™ Essential Oil, PanAway® Essential Oil, Peace & Calming® Essential Oil, and Purification™ Essential Oil. This take-anywhere kit is the perfect kit for every home and every body!To qualify for your free Essential 7 kit, place a single order of 195 PV* or more August 1st - September 15th, 2010 and you’ll receive an Essential 7 collection—a retail value of $91!

Everyday Uses:

Rub Lavender Essential Oil on the soles of your feet to rest peacefully.
Inhale Peace & Calming Essential Oil when you want to feel relaxed.
Apply Peppermint Essential Oil to help soothe sore muscles.
Use Purification Esential Oil blend to soothe insect bites, cuts, and scrapes.

If you are not already a member and would like to take advantage of this amazing offer, please email me or visit my website for more information http://www.creatingharmony.vibrantscents.com/.

Save 10% on Harmony Essential Oil This Month!!!

Get 10% off all purchases of Harmony Essential Oil blend from August 1-31st. Harmony Essential Oil promotes physical and emotional well-being by bringing harmonic balance to the energy centers of the body. The liberating, balancing, and calming essential oils in this blend open us to new possibilities while contributing to an overall feeling of well-being.

To order Harmony Essential Oil and take advantage of the 10% savings, go to http://creatingharmony.vibrantscents.com/.

Peppermint for Digestive Problems

Peppermint Essential Oil is great for belly aches and digestive problems. I use it myself and it really works great on the dogs as well! When ever I notice one of the dogs seem to be having some stomach issues, I reach for my Young Living Peppermint oil. Boss loves Peppermint! One day I was offering various oils in the bottles to Tucker to see which he would like that day and Boss came over and picked up the small bottle of Peppermint in his mouth. I dropped just one drop of Peppermint in my palm and rubbed my hands together and presented them to Boss. He happily licked both hands. I have also applied Peppermint to his front legs which will reduce inflammation and relieve pain. He will lay down and lick his legs to enjoy the digestive benefits at the same time.

Cats like Peppermint too! Peppermint is a great remedy for hairballs, diarrhea, cramps, muscle aches and fevers! If you apply 5 drops of Peppermint to the bottom of both of your child's feet, the fever will dropped drastically within 20 minutes, so if your cat or dog has a fever, you can do the same by applying 1-3 drops (depending on size of animal) to the pads of their feet.

Among it's other amazing qualities, Peppermint will increase your mental alertness as well. So if you are competing in a dog sport, why not apply some Peppermint Essential Oil to yourself so both you and your dog can compete at your peak performance!

Any time I discuss essential oils I am referring to Young Living Therapeutic-grade Essential Oils to ensure the very best quality and effectiveness. Other oils may be cut with synthetic fillers and could be potentially toxic to your pets.

Dog Allergies

Is your dog scratching and extremely itchy? He could be suffering for seasonal allergies. Each fall our Golden Retriever gets a red rash on his belly and licks it almost uncontrollably. Luckily, we only see a holistic vet because if we went to a conventional vet they would likely pop the dog with steroid shot which ultimately will suppress the dog's immune system. Prednisone & cortisone will make the itching stop, temporarily, but it will return and it will probably be worse.

Young Living Lavender essential oil is a great anti-histamine and can be applied topically or taken orally in a capsule. Thieves essential oil is wonderful at killing mold which is a leading cause of allergies in both dogs and humans.

Give your dog some natural relief this fall...don't suppress his immune system, rather use something that will heal him without side effects and boost his immune system so he has a better chance at fighting off the itchies on his own!

Swine Flu Protection

This is a little off topic...but I thought you might find this of value.

Last week on Monday my husband came down with terrible body aches & a pounding headache. By Thursday he had a 102.3 fever and we were at the doctor's getting a prescription for Tamaflu in the probable case that he was suffering from H1N1 or Swine Flu. As many of you know there is no medication for the flu, however Tamaflu is supposed to lessen the intensity of the symptoms.

As soon as we got home I started diffusing Thieves oil in the house, mixed a spray bottle with water and Thieves oil and sprayed it on all the door handles, hard surfaces and in the air, I applied Thieves to the bottom of both of our feet and began ingesting it orally in capsules. I believe it is the combination of the Thieves protocol and my daily dose of NingXia Red that has protected me from contracting the flu from my hubby.

Thieves oil contains Lemon oil, Cinnamon oil, Eucalyptus radiata oil, Rosemary oil and Clove oil. It received its name from the story of the thieves that doused themselves in essential oils during the Black Plague in Europe. These thieves were able to steal from all the plague victims without contracting the illness themselves. It is believed that Thieves oil can kill MRSA and black mold, so I'd say it is definitely powerful enough to fight off the flu no matter what the strain. I have armed myself and my family with the Thieves waterless hand sanitizer, Thieves foaming hand wash and of course more Thieves oil!!!

Please don't vaccinate for the H1N1 without really looking into this vaccine. There has not been enough research done on the long term effects. Boost your immune system naturally and take charge of your health to protect against this and many other illnesses.

Pain Relief with PanAway

PanAway is a luxurious blend of Wintergreen, helichrysum, clove and peppermint. I use this oil on myself, my husband and of course my dogs.

When Guinness was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) we looked at all the ways to reduce her pain. Everynight I would massage PanAway on her tumor. Within minutes the heat would completely disappear due to the anti-inflammatory effects. It was amazing! Guinness looked forward to these massages each night and I was thrilled to have something to provide her with relief.

Now I use it on Tyson in the morning to help get him moving and at night after a hard day of play. Tyson has hip dysplasia in both hips...one moderate...one severe. He is very stiff after exercise and rest, so it takes him a while to get up in the morning. He definitely gets relief from his PanAway massages!

Just last night Boss was experiencing some lameness in one of his rear legs. He didn't want to put any weight down on it. At 185 lbs. there is not a whole lot I can do to assist him, so out came the PanAway and I massaged it on his back, spine, hips and both legs. This morning he was up and about again.

I try all essential oils on myself first before applying them to my dogs. I know the benefits first hand. Please contact me if you are interested in trying out PanAway or any of the other wonderful Young Living products.

Tick-free Hike

I'm so excited to say that today has been our first ever tick-free hike. We took Lola & Brandan into federal park land near our house today for an hour long hike. We were walking through tall grass, thick brush & lots of woods to get to the lake where the dogs could swim and fetch sticks. I used a mixture of water, Eucalyptus Globulus,
Lavender and of course Purification. I've had luck in the past using oils as previously posted, but there's always one or two hitch hikers when we get home. Today...none...zero...ziltch. If anyone wants to order these oils...you can log on to Young Living and use my member # 935628. Oh...we were not bothered by all the flying insects either!

Brandan Sleeping after a long day!

Thunderstorms

Since we are beginning thunderstorm season in the Northeast...I thought I'd mention various techniques I use for Brandan who is afraid of loud noises like thunder and fireworks. He typically knows when it is going to thunder well before the sky turns grey. When I am proactive and listen to the weather report...I apply Lavender topically behind his ears and diffuse Lavender into the air. It works best when I can get the oils out before the storm starts if at all possible. This helps to calm Brandan so much.

I also put 4 drops of Rescue Remedy on a treat or in his water bowl. Bach Flower Essences are a wonderful and extremely safe way to help ease fears and bring emotions back into balance.

Remember that dogs are very intuitive and they sense things well before we do. So pay close attention the weather channel and be prepared a head of time if your dog suffers from these fears.

Tick Season

Since the ticks are showing up already...I thought I'd share my little secret defense. Young Living's Purification is the best defense against ticks, fleas, mosquitos, etc. Sign up today under my member # 935628 and become a Young Living user. This oil not only smells great, but can also be used to purify your home, office and car.

I put two drops in the palm of my hand and mix with some cutting oil (Jojoba oil, Grapeseed oil, etc.) and rub in on my dogs' coats especially under their belly, legs and behind their ears.

Unlike Frontline, a dangerous pesticide, Purification is a blend of 100% pure essential oils. To be most effective they may need to be applied a couple times a week during heavy tick season, however one little bottle will last you a very long time because you are only using a couple drops and you with undoubtedly save money. More to come on the harmful effects of frontline, heartguard and pesticides. Happy Hiking!