TISSUE SALTS AND OTHER HOLISTIC MEDICINES

Fear:

Rock Rose - for cases where there even appears no hope. In accident or sudden illness, or when patient is very frightened; or if the condition is serious enough to cause great fear to those around. Other remedies may be added if required eg: deep sleepy state, Clematis.

Mimulus - Fear of worldly things, illness, pain, accident, poverty, being in the dark, etc. The fear of every day life. These people keep things to themselves.

Cherry Plum - Fear of the mind being overstrained, of reason giving way, of doing fearful and dreaded things, not wished and known wrong, yet there comes a thought impulse to do them.

Aspen - Vague, unknown fears for which there can be no explanation or reason. Patient may be terrified of something going to happen, but vague, and may be 'haunted' day and night. Sufferers often afraid to discuss problems with others.

Red Chestnut - For those who are anxious for others.

Uncertainty:

Cerato - those who have not sufficient confidence in themselves to make their own decisions. They constantly seek advice from others.

Scleranthus - Those who suffer much from being unable to decide between two things, they are usually quiet natured and not inclined to discuss problems.

Gentian - Those who are easily discouraged. They may be progressing well but a small delay or hindrance to progress disheartens them.

Gorse - Very great hoplessness and they have given up belief that more can be done for them.

Hornbeam - For those who feel that they have not sufficient mental or phsyical strength to carry the burden life has placed upon them. The affairs of every day life seem to much, though they do generally fulfil their work.

Wild Oat - Those who have ambition to do something of prominence in life, who wish to have much experience and to enjoy all that which is possible for them to take life to the full. Their difficulty is to determine what occupation to follow as although all their ambitions are strong, they have no calling which appeals to them, above all others. This may cause delay and dissatisfaction.

Not Sufficient interest in Present Circumstances:

Clematis - those who are dreamy, drowsy, not fully awake, no great interest in life. Quiet people, not really happy in present circumstances, living more in the future than the present, living in hopes of happier times when their ideals may come true. In illness some make little or no effort to get well and in certain cases may even look forward to death in the hope of better times, or meeting again some beloved one whom they have lost.

Honeysuckle - Those who live much in the past, perhaps a time of great happiness, or memories of a lost friend, or ambitions which have not come true. They do not expect further happiness such as they once had.

Wild Rose - those who without apparantly, sufficient reason become resigned to all that happens and just through life, take it as it is without any effort. They have surrendered to the struggle of life without complaint.

Olive - Those who have suffered much mentally or physically and who are so exhausted and weary that they feel they have no more strength to make any effort. Daily life is hard work for them, without pleasure.

White Chestnut - For those who cannot prevent thoughts, ideas, arguaments which they do not desire from entering their minds; Usually at such times when the interest of the moment is not strong enough to keep the mind full. Throughs which worry and will remain, or if for a time thrown out, will return. They seem to circle round and round causing great mental pain. The presence of such unpleasant thoughts drives out peace and intereferes with being able to think only of the work or pleasure of the day.

Mustard - Those who are liable to times of gloom or even despair, as though a dark cold cloud overshadowed them and hid the light and the joy of life. It may not be possible to give any reason or explanation for such attacks. Under these conditions it is almost impossible to appear happy or cheerful.

Chestnut Bud - For those who do not take full advantage of observation and experience and who take a longer time than others learning lifes lessons. Whereas one experience would be enough for some, such people find it necessary to have more, sometimes several, before the lesson is learnt. Therefore, to their regret, they find themselves having to make the same error on different occasions when once would have been enough, or observation of others could have spared them even them even that one fault.

Loneliness:

Water Violet - for those who in health or illness like to be alone. Very quiet nature, who move about without noise, speak little and even then very gently. Very independent, capable and self reliant. Almost free of opinions of others. They are aloof, leave people alone and go their own way. Often clever and talented, their peace and calmness is a blessing to those around them.

Impatiens - Those who are quick in thought and action and who with all things to be done without hesitation or delay. when ill, they are anxious for a quick recovery. They find it very difficult to be patient with people who are slow as they consider it wrong and a waste of time, and will endeavour to make such people quicker in all ways. They often prefer to work and think alone, so that they can do everything at their own speed.

Heather - those who are always seeking the companionship of anyone available as they find it necessary to discuss their own affairs with others, no matter whom it may be. They are very unhappy if they have to be alone for any length of time.

Over sensitive to influences and Ideas:

Agrimony - The jovial, cheerful, humorous people who love peace and are distressed by arguament or quarrel, to avoid which they will agree to give up much. Though generally they have troubles and are tormented, they hide their cares behind their humour and jesting and are considered very good friends to know. They often take alcohol or drugs in excess to stiumlate themselves and help themselves bear the trials with cheerfulness.

Centaury - Kind, quiet, gentle souls who ae over anxious to serve others. They overtax their strength in their endeavours. Their wish so grows upon them that they become more servants than willing helpers. Their good nature leads them to do more than their own share of work, and in doing so, may neglect their own particular mission in life.

Walnut - For those who have definite ideals and ambitions in life and are fulfilling them, but on rare occastions are tempted to be led away from their own ideas, aims and work by the enthusiasm , convictions or strong opinion of others. This remedy gives constancy and protection from outside influences.

Holly - For those who are sometimes attacked by thoughts of such kind, as jealousy, envy, revenge, suspicion. For the different forms of vexation. Within themselves they may suffer much, often when there is no real cause for their unhappiness.

For despondency or despair:

Larch - for those who do not consider themselves as good or capable as those around them, who expect failure, who feel that they will never be a success, and so do not venture or make a strong enough attempt to succeed.

Pine - for those who blame themselves. Even when successful they think they could have done better, and are never contented with their efforts or the results. They are hardworking and suffer much from the faults they attach to themselves. Sometimes if there is a mistake it is due to another, but they will claim responsibility.

Elm - Those who are doing good work are following the calling of their life and who hope to do something of importance, this is often for the benefit of humanity. At times there may be periods of depression when they feel the task they have undertaken is too difficult and not within the power of a human being.

Sweet Chestnut - For those moments which happen to some people when the anguish is so great as to seem, to be unbearable. When the mind or body feels as if it had borne to the uttermost limit of its endurance, and that now it must give way. When it seems there is nothing but destruction and annihilation left to face.

Star of Bethlehem - For those in great distress under conditions which for a time produce great saddness. The shock of serious news, the loss of someone dear, the fright following and accident etc. For those who for a time refuse to be consoled, this remedy brings comfort.

Willow - For those who have suffered adversity or misfortune and find these difficult to accept, without complaint or resentment, as they judge life much by the success which it brings. They feel that have not deserved so great a trial, that it was unjust, and they become embittered. They often take less interest and are less active in those things in life they once enjoyed.

Oak - for those who are struggling and fighting strongly to get well, or in connection with the affairs of their daily life. They will go on trying one thing after another, though their case may seem hopeless. They will fight on. Disconted with themselves if illness intereferes with their duties, or helping others. They are brave people, fighting against great difficulties without loss of hope or effort.

Crab Apple - This is the remedy of cleansing. For those who feel as if they have had something not quite clean about themselves. Often it is something of apparantly little importance, in others there may be more serious disease which is almost disregarded compared to the one thing on which they concentrate. In both types, they are anxious to be free from the one particular thing which is greatest in their minds and which seems so essential to them that it should be cured. They become despondent if treatment fails. Being a cleanser, this remedy purifies wounds if the patient has reason to believe that some poison has entered which must be drawn out.

Over care for welfare of others:

Chicory - those who are mindful of the needs of others they tend to be over full of care for children, relatives, friends etc. always finding something that should be put right. They are continually correcting what they consider wrong, and enjoy doing so. They desire that those for whom they care should be near them.

Vervain - Those with fixed prinicples and ideas which they are confident are right, and which they very rarely change. They have a great wish to convert all around them to their own views of life. They are strong of will and have much courage when they are convinced of those things they wish to teach. In illness they struggle on long after others would have given up their duty.

Vine - very capable people, certain of their own ability, confident of success. Being so assured, they think that it would be for the benefit of others if they could be persuaded to do things as they themselves do, or as they are certain is right. Even in illness they will direct their attendants. They may be of great value in an emergency.

Rock Water - those who are very strict in their way of living, they deny themselves many of the joys and pleasures of life because they consider it might interfere with their work. They are hard masters to themselves, they wish to be well, strong and active and will do anything which they believe will keep them so. They hope to be examples which will appeal to others who may then follow their ideas and be better as a result.

Rescue Remedy

Five specific remedies from the 38 formulate an emergency composite that he chose to call Rescue Remedy. Its purpose is to treat the pre or post emotional effect that a sufferer may experience through shcok, great fear or terror, panic, severe mental stress and tension, a feeling of desperation or a numbed, bemused state of mind. Rescue Remedy can be taken along with any other of the 38 remedies if required. There is also a Rescue Remedy Cream preparation.

Treatment of Animals -

One can sometimes assess a particular personality, trait or definite temperamental attitude in animals. (lethargy, timidness, aggressiveness, jealousy), and so they, as with humans can be treated accordingly with one or more of the 38 remedies. The Rescue Remedy, although not being considered a pancea for all ills as far as humans are concerned, does act as an excellent all purpose, basic remedy for animals who react very favourably to this remedy irrespective of the state or cause of the suffering. Whilst this article talks about ‘people’ the same applies to all animals. The treatment and choosing of the remedies is exactly the same.

Dose: 4 drops of the Rescue Remedy stock concentrate (plus 2 drops, if needed, from any other chosed remedy) in the animals drink, or onto a sugar lump, or directed straight onto the tongue or gums. A dilution can also be sprinkled over food.

Stock Remedies:

The stock concentrate issued by the centre will keep indefinitely. They can be taken by people of all ages, there is no danger of overdose or side effects and should the wrong choice be made, no harm will ensure. They will not be influenced by, nor will they affect any form of medicine prescribed by a person.

First determine the personality and temperament; fears, worries, emotional upset and the subsequent effect in outlook and attitude. More than one remedy can be taken at the one time, but it should not be difficult to limit your choice to within 6.

Dose: take 2 drops from each chosen stock remedy in a cup of water, fruit juice or any beverage and sip fairly frequently. Replensih cup to continue treatment if need be, alternatively, you can put the drops in a bottle of approx. 1 fluid oz. (30ml) capacity and fill up with natural spring water (non gas) and take 4 drops on the tongue directly from the dilution. Take as often as needed, but at least 4 times a day, especially first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

Keep bottle in a cool place and it will remain fresh for about 3 weeks, but should a preservative be necessary, include a spoonful of brandy or cider vinegar to the preparation.

Rescue Remedy can be included along with others when needed but use 4 drops instead of 2 as indicated for other remedies and also count it as a single stock remedy rather than the 5 from which it is composed. When required for immediate emergency, take 4 drops in water and sip at intervals. With animals, put straight onto tongue.

External Applications - For burns, scalds, stings, sprains etc. apply a couple of drops direct from the Rescue Remedy stock bottle immediately to the affected area.

There is also in use Rescue Remedy cream (non lanolin - homoeopathically prepared base) for ulcers, lacerations, burns, scalds, sprains, massage and many other needs.

For General Information on Flower Remedies:

The Dr, Edward Bach Centre, Mount Vernon, Sotwell, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 OPZ

General sales and information:

Bach Flower Remedies Ltd., Unit 6, Suffolk Way, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5HJX.

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MERIDIAN THERAPIES

Originally developed for people, Meridian Therapies is the generic name given to a group of techniques that all work by tapping on major body meridian points.

Unlike acupressure, you tap or touch very lightly, sending small shockwaves or soothing pulses with your breath through the meridian system, balancing and re-energizing it and clearing blockages as you do so.

Another main difference between the New Meridian Therapies (also sometimes called Energy Psychology or Meridian Energy Therapies) and acupuncture and acupressure is that you use your intention and focus to direct which particular problem you are working on.

EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques TM by Gary Craig of www.emofree.com - is the easiest and most user friendly of these techniques. In a moment, you will learn how to do EFT on yourself. 

• You will shift your own energy system in doing so and relax or release something that you focus your attention on.

2. DON'T Tap ON Your Animal!!

When people first find out about AnimalEFT, they immediately think that it is about tapping ON animals and ask where they should tap their animals.

Although of course animals do have a meridian system, many of the points are in places where animals truly do not like to be touched, never mind tapped. 

The wonderful thing about AnimalEFT is that you DON'T tap on the animal directly, but you tap on yourself to make the changes happen. 

This is called Proxy Tapping has lots of advantages:

1. You can do it at any time and even anywhere - you do not have to be in the same room with the animal.

2. You can do it much more often than an animal would generally permit.

3. You can help wild animals, animals that don't belong to you, and animals that you can't really touch much, such as birds and fish.

4. Once you have learned the simple technique, you can use it on any problem, on any animal and you don't have to know anything at all about their various meridian systems or points.

So how does AnimalEFT work?

How Does Proxy Tapping Work?

When you focus your attention on an animal, you connect your energy system with theirs.

 When you keep the focus of your attention on a specific aspect of that energy system (a problem, disease, behaviour, state of mind and so on) and you change YOUR system by tapping on the points, YOU ARE ALSO CHANGING THEIRS through the connection.

This was originally discovered when a lady, distraught because she was sitting by the side of her premature baby's incubator and unable to touch him, treated herself for the baby's problems and the baby responded by breathing more easily and slower, and finding from somewhere the will to live and to fight on more strongly than before.

Since then, thousands of people all over the world have been absolutely astonished to find that by tapping on themselves whilst holding another living being's problems in their mind, they can make changes without touching them or even being in the same room.

I don't expect you to believe this right away. I didn't believe it either when I first heard about it. But I tell you, when you neighbor's dog 100 yards away stops barking after an hour just because you have tapped a round of EFT on yourself, a shiver goes down your spine and you KNOW you made that happen as if by magic, it is a real convincer experience.

So next, here is the AnimalEFT protocol for you to try out on any animal you choose.

 

The Animal EFT Protocol

1. Focus Your Intention

Think about the animal and what specifically you would like to release, relax, soothe or change.

2. Make A Statement Of Intent

Find a phrase or a sentence that describes the problem succinctly and clearly to you.

You can say, "Sidney has this terrible allergy." or "Sam never stops barking." or, "This brown horse is distressed." if you don't know the animals' name. This is the main part of directing your attention to the problem.

 

3. The Blessing

We surround the statement of intent with the words, "Even though (Sam) (is hyperactive), I deeply and profoundly love and accept (Sam)." It helps bring you closer to the animal for deeper changes and handles permission issues as well as having positive benefits for YOUR system.

4. The Full Opening Set-Up

Place your flat hand on your chest, either left or right, just above your heart. Wait until you can feel the warmth of your hand through your clothes, rub the hand round in a small circle and say the opening statement which is the statement of intent inside the blessing:

"Even though (insert name or description)(insert statement of problem), I deeply and profoundly love and accept (name or description)."

Repeat this opening statement three times in all, continuously rubbing the chest area just below the collar bone known as the Sore Spot.

Illustration with courtesy of Joseph Bennette - http://www.JBennette.com      

 

5. Tapping All The Points

We now use a shortened version of the opening statement which is called the Reminder phrase and tap lightly with one or two fingers, about seven to nine times, on the following spots (either side is fine) as we say the statement of intent on each point once:

• Start Of The Eyebrow - Where the bone behind your eyebrow turns into the
  bridge of your nose.
• Corner Of The Eye - On the bone in the corner of your eye.
• Under The Eye - On the bone just below your eye, in line with your pupil if
  you look straight ahead.
• Under The Nose - Between you nose and your upper lip
• Under The Mouth - In the indentation between your chin and your lower lip
• Collarbone - In the angle formed by your collarbone and the breastbone
• Under Arm - in line with a man's nipples on the side of the body
• Thumb - all finger points are on the side of the finger facing towards you,
  in line with the nail bed
• Index Finger
• Middle Finger
• Little Finger
• Karate Chop Point - on the side of your hand, roughly in line with your life line.
• Gamut Point - on the back of your hand, just behind and between the knuckles
  of your ring and little finger.

When you're all the way through, take a deep breath in and out. You can repeat the treatment with a different statement - often something comes to your mind as you do this. Different statements create different changes, so experiment with many different forms of wording and ways of saying something until you feel comfortable.

         

Start Practicing and Join The Community of Animal EFT healers!

Now, print out and practice the basic AnimalEFT protocol. 

Try it on EVERYTHING:

• training problems
• house training problems
• health problems
• temperament problems
• relationship problems (what drives YOU crazy!)
• relationship problems with other animals, jealousy, aggression
• attention seeking behaviours, repetitive behaviour disturbances
• fears, phobias, self esteem
• unhappiness, resentfulness, lack of social skills
• allergies
• pain, discomfort, disturbance, disease
• past traumas, mistreatment, mishandling, misuse

... and anything and everything you can perceive and focus your attention on.

You cannot do any harm with it, it probably is excellent for your OWN immune system and state of mind and practice makes if not perfect, much better, much faster.

Try it on your own animals and on wild animals, because when they respond with visible changes in their behaviour to what you are doing with YOUR energy system, you really know that you have done some magic!If you have any questions,  read other people's experiences and post to the AnimalEFT community on the message board. For ongoing support, join the newsgroup ETCompanions@yahoogroups.com 

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No one knows when man first used a herb to soothe a wound or relieve pain. It follows that when relief was obtained for himself/herself that mankind then turned his attention to treating his animal companions.

We can trace ancient herbal systems of healing back to references in ancient Sumerian texts, the Chinese Yellow Emperor who lived around 2500 B.C., Ayurvedic texts from the same time period, and the Romans to name a few. During the Middle Ages the church played a major role in cultivating and introducing herbs and with the invention of the printing press knowledge spread from the cloister to the general public complementing household herbal remedies and folk medicine. In almost all cultures healing with herbs was frequently combined with religious ritual.

In our day and age scientific technology provides us with validation for the many properties ascribed to herbs used as medicine.

This first article will describe some basic herbal terminology and methods of preparation.

Herbal remedies are so popular now that you can find them in most drugstores. Commercial preparations are packaged as teas, tablets, capsules, and extracts. However, to really appreciate where these remedies come from there is no substitute for growing, harvesting and preparing them yourself. A later article will give instruction on growing a small medicinal garden.When you do have a minor ailment to treat you can turn to your own garden.

Now let's have a look at the different methods of preparing herbal remedies. Infusions are made the same way as a cup of tea. Water is boiled and put into a receptacle and the loose herb is added and allowed to steep for 10 or 15 minutes. The tea is then strained and the dregs are discarded. This method is primarily used with aerial portions of herbs, in other words, those portions that grow above ground and usually consists of leaves and flowers. Harder materials such as roots and barks are decocted. This means that water is boiled first, the material is added, stirred, a lid is placed on the pot, the heat is turned down to its lowest setting and it is allowed to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. After removal from heat a decoction is allowed to cool before being strained. The plant material is then discarded.

I throw all my dregs into my compost.

Herbal extracts come in several different forms. Tinctures are made by adding plant material to a solvent such as water, alcohol, vinegar, or glycerin.

Extracts will vary in potency depending on the ratio of solvent to plant material. Extracts are left to steep for different lengths of time depending upon the constituents being extracted. Tinctures usually refers to extracts made with alcohol or vinegar where as fluid extracts generally refers to extracts made with water or glycerin. Some material is best extracted with alcohol while others are best extracted with water. For example, resins are best extracted with alcohol. An intimate knowledge of plant constituents is necessary in order to make the best choice of solvent in order to maximize release of the desired medicinal properties. In later articles when particular herbs are discussed I will recommend the most appropriate extraction medium for those of you who would like to try making your own extracts.

Herbs are also made into ointments and lotions. They are usually made by gently simmering herbal material into a cold pressed vegetable oil such as sweet almond, sunflower or grapeseed, strained and then thickened with beeswax. An antibiotic herbal extract can be added to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Since some herbs require heat to release actives, taking them in capsule form is sometimes futile. Likewise tablets. On the other hand capsules are a good way of taking herbs that taste quite nasty and of course when dealing with animals it is sometimes easier to give them capsules then to have them drink tea. However, it pays to be creative and the milder herbs in tea form can be given in the water bowl. I prefer to use fluid extracts that are made with water and just enough alcohol to preserve it. Thus you avoid giving animals alcohol that their systems cannot handle. Extracts are especially handy when treating cats.

Herbal terminology is not too complicated to master and for the sake of simplicity when an article contains a lot of the language of herbs I'll include a brief glossary of the end of those articles.

For now we'll have a look at the terminology used to describe the properties of herbs. Every herb contains hundreds of biochemical constituents that may have an effect on the body. These constituents are described according to their physiological effects. For example many herb plants contain tannins and are described as astringent and plants that contain aromatic essential oils are called diaphoretic, carminative, or stimulant. Here we will look at the most frequently considered herbal properties.

Alteratives are used as blood purifiers, gradually altering the condition of the body in a favorable manner. Commonly they are used to treat toxicity, arthritis, skin conditions, cancer and infections. Choosing the most appropriate alterative depends upon matching the properties of the herb with the condition being treated. Alteratives are also used to help the body eliminate waste products and to assist in the assimilation of nutrients.

Analgesics are herbs that are used to relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness. Some relieve pain by reducing muscle cramps while others affect nerves directly by reducing pain signals to the brain.

Antacids act by neutralizing excess stomach acid and most also have demulcent properties which act to soothe and protect the lining of the stomach.

Antiasthmatic herbs help to relieve asthma symptoms. Some do this by dilating the bronchials or by breaking up mucus.

Antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth or actually destroy bacteria and viruses. Several herbs interfere with mechanisms by which bacteria and viruses replicate or in some cases prevent the release by bacteria of chemicals that weaken cells and allow invasion. However their primary action is to stimulate the body's own immune system. As with pharmaceutical antibiotics, overuse will result in the destruction of beneficial bacteria. It is always wise to take acidophilus when using antibiotics for any length of time.

Anticatarrhals are used to eliminate or prevent the formation of mucus. When using anticatarrhals, herbs should also be used that aid in elimination through other body systems.

Antiseptics are usually applied to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Antispasmodic herbs are used prevent or relax muscle spasms and are applied externally or taken internally. Most herbal formulas contain an antispasmodic to assist the body in relaxing to allow it to use its full energy for the healing process.

Astringents constrict tissue and are usually used to stop hemorrhages or excessive excretion/secretion by the body. They are also used to reduce swelling. Astringents are applied externally and also taken internally.

Carminative herbs are taken to relieve gas and griping.

Cholagogues promote the flow of bile into the small intestine. They also act as laxatives because the bile will stimulate elimination.

Demulcent herbs are soothing usually containing mucilage and are taken internally to protect tissue that is inflamed or damaged. In herbal formulations demulcents are used with diuretics to protect the kidneys and the urinary tract especially if stones or gravel are present. They are also used as absorbents in formulas for the intestinal tract.

Diaphoretics induce sweating. Sweating tea should be taken hot; if used cold they act as a diuretic instead.

Diuretics are used to increase the flow of urine when water retention, obesity, nerve inflammations, and swelling of the lymphatic system are present. They can be used for infections of the urinary tract, skin eruptions, and kidney stones. Demulcent herbs are often added to diuretic formulas to act as a buffer when the diuretic contains irritating substances.

Emetics are used when it is desirable to empty the stomach of its contents.

Emollients are substances that soothe, soften and protect the skin.

Expectorants assist the body in a spelling mucus from the throat and lungs. They can be used in a steam bath to help loosen mucus.

Galactagogue herbs increase milk flow.

Hemostatic herbs are used mainly to stop hemorrhage and include astringent herbs and those that affect the coagulation of blood.

Nervines calm the nervous system, reduce nervous tension, and nourish the nervous system.

Oxytocic herbs stimulate uterine contractions to assist and induce labor.

Parasiticide substances destroy parasites on the skin and also in the intestinal tract.

Rubefacient herbs produce redness where they are applied by increasing the flow of blood to the surface of the skin and by doing so draw inflammation and congestion from deep within. They are used extensively in the treatment of arthritis and other joint problems as well as for sprains.

Sedatives are stronger acting than nervines, acting quite strongly on the nervous system. Antispasmodics and some nervines are examples of sedatives.

Tonics act to promote the functions of different body systems. Most of them have a general effect on whole body and some a marked effect on a specific area.

Vulneraries promote the healing of wounds by promoting cells to grow and repair.

It is my intent in these articles to group the herbs according to their properties; for example, to look at diuretic herbs as a whole rather than dealing with individual herbs. In this way when you're looking for a particular action, having knowledge of herbs according to their properties makes easier to choose substitutes when certain herbs are not available.

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Figuring out a remedy for animals

Note: For the most part, these techniques apply to treating children &/or people where there is a communication barrier.

- How can they tell you about the situation
- What to do with the information
- How do you know if it helps

This will not turn you into a Veterinarian, it will help you understand the process homeopaths go through in selecting what is called a single remedy - one that matches the complaint.

I'll use a dog as the model for this discussion.
Observation it's a BIG clue in figuring out a remedy for an animal. In fact, short of a lab test observations are going to be about the only clue.
Homeopaths look up symptoms in a Repertory which suggest all possible remedies for the symptom. They then look for which remedy(s) are frequently and well indicated for the symptom. These are weighted, and often one of the top two or three leading remedies is the answer. Sometimes an odd symptom with only 1 or 2 remedies will be the remedy, especially if the remedy is otherwise well indicated.

An easy typical situation follows:
The homeopath has noticed something is wrong - That first impression gets written down -- e.g., the dog can't go up and down steps like he used to.

The next thing they might do is to look for other clues re mobility. For instance they noticed the dog having difficulty getting up for the first walk in the morning, or during cold or hot weather, etc.

Then they will try to find when mobility issues came up - Did it follow an accident - If there is a clear cause, like accident, an injury remedy (typically Arnica) may be all that's needed -- Even if the accident occurred a while back.

Homeopaths will find out if there has been any changes in food or water preferences or volume. Temperature preferences are often noted. The animal looks for a cool (or hot) place to hang out.

The homeopath then has to decide which strength and when to repeat the remedy - I typically start low and go higher as needed and wait for reaction to the remedy before repeating it. There are a number of valid ways.

People who aren't trained in these methods typically go for help. www.acadvethom.org for veterinarians trained in homeopathy and the National Center for Homeopathy www.homeopathic.org for people doctors. Some will buy one of the many books available -- The modern books are written in layman's language and describe common situations and common remedies. For instance, if you (or a veterinarian) thought the dog had arthritis the reader would look up arthritis and find the remedy that matched the dog's symptoms.

For instance, if the dog appeared to have difficulty rising for that first AM walk, was more able to get up those stairs after being out for a walk, and was better in hot weather, the remedy Rhus Tox. would be well indicated. The opposite conditions might call for Bryonia -- especially if the dog was very thirsty.

Others will buy one of the many combination remedies available for the general condition. They are typically made up for the most common problems using the most common remedies in the combination.

Evaluating effectiveness
Typically healing follows a pattern. Often the last symptom which arose is the first symptom to go away (unless something more vital needs healing). Healing will often start at the top and work down (head to foot). If the problem is internal and there are also external problems (skin itch) the internal problem almost always is resolved first then the skin problem. It follows that if there are several things going wrong the right remedy stimulates the body and the body picks out what is critical to heal first.

Cell salts, Bioplasm, Schussler's Tissue Remedies - All the same thing
-  In 1873 Schussler came out with his theories of the action of the 12 cell
salts and by the time of his death strongly believed that they were all the
remedies needed for good health.  Not too many people go that far, but they
are important and each of them deserves study.  The remedies aren't actual
salts (except Natrum Mur.); salt is used as a term for foundation or salt of
the earth - something like the foundation constituents of the body with those
coresponding remedies being the foundation remedies.
Some people use these biochemics in low potencies as "supplements", however
they are used for the same symptoms in higher potencies.

Below are differentiating keynotes for the 12 salts, but the cell salts are
used for many conditions and there are clearly overlaps. (All modern materia
medica discuss these remedies)  Looking at the whole picture of the patient
and the remedy is the real way to differentiate and thus determine the use
for the Salts.

Calc. Fluor - tissue elasticity
Calc. Phos - nutritional issues
Calc. Sulph. - blood purifier
Ferr. Phos. - oxygen carrier (respiratory)
Kali Mur. Sluggishness
Kali Phos.  - nerves
Kali sulph. - oxygen carrier (tissues)
Mag. Phos. anti-spasmodic
Nat. Mur. - water balance
Nat. phos. - acid balance
Nat. Sulph. - biliousness
Silicea – Cleanser

This website is also a wonderful source of purchasing all things Holistic – go take a look.

http://www.homeopathyworks.com

MUSCLE TESTING - WITH HELP OR ALONE

Put one hand flat on animal's body

With other hand stretched out straight (you may have to get on floor level to be even with the animal)

Have a person push down on your wrist with their fingers flat

This is so that person can see how much natural resistance you have

Now, take a remedy, vitamin, whatever is in question and put that between the hand that is touching your animal’s body.

Again, with your other arm stretched out have the person once again test your resistance.

A good sign of a strong remedy is when the resistance is strong or stronger than it was without the remedy.

When the resistance is low, it may not be a useful remedy.  If its very weak, do not use it at all.

You can do this with questions as well.

Muscle Testing when you are alone

THE SWAY TEST

A Self Testing Method for Vitamins, Supplements and Food

• Stand with your feet no more than shoulder width apart. Either test barefoot or in flat shoes such as sneakers. Heels are not recommended.
• Place the substance you are testing in one hand and close your fist over it. Hold this hand up to your heart center, which is your thymus gland. Then place your other hand over the first one.
• State: "This is good for my body."
• Become still, centered, close your eyes, take a deep breath, release it and let go.
• After a few moments you become aware of your body either being pulled forward or falling backwards.

If you feel yourself falling forward, your body is embracing the substance in a positive reaction. If you feel yourself going backward, away from what you are testing, your body is repelling it in a negative reaction.

Sometimes we don't get a reaction or are not sure what answer our body is giving us. If you feel you are not getting a true reading, take the following steps:

 Perform the test again. Make sure to take a deep breath and clear your head.

1. Drink water C your energy system may be dehydrated.

2. If you can, take the vitamins/supplements out of the plastic container and place one pill or tablet in your hand (not recommended in health food stores).

3. Program your body to go forward for a positive answer and backward for a negative answer. I had to do this when my body started swaying sideways! Simple tell your body "Go forward for a yes answer," and "Go backward for a no answer." Then test your body by saying "yes" and waiting for a response, then saying "no" and waiting for a response. Once your body continually sways forward for "yes" and backward for "no" you can be more assured of a true reading.

4. Remember that since the body is electrical, energetic, physical and metabolic, it is always in a state of flux. What is good for us one day may not be as beneficial the next. And we may overload on certain foods or vitamins, creating a toxic, or allergic, reaction to our energy system. Therefore, it is best to test before you ingest at various times. Then test your vitamins, supplements and other products on a regular basis, or at least when you buy a new supply. And make sure to test different brands of the same product to find which brand is best for your body. With foods, test them at different stages of processing or cooking. Although raw green beans may test positive, canned or microwaved beans may not be as healthy.

5. Although you can learn the Sway Test in a few minutes, it may take some practice before you feel comfortable using it. Since this method is always available, day or night, requires no instruments, and is free, you can practice it regularly with almost any product or food. The more you practice, the more instinctive it becomes. When I first learned muscle testing, I even asked my body what color clothing was beneficial for me each day! Colors have vibrations, and sometimes one color especially resonates with our bodies. And I received lots of funny looks and questions in the health food stores. I even ask my body if supplements are good for my husband before I buy them. I have since learned other less noticeable ways to muscle test. However, the Sway Test seems to be the easiest method to learn and gives people a way to instantly take control of their own health.

USING THE SWAY TEST ( I have used this for pets too.  Rather than say, MY body I say the name of the pet)
TO DETERMINE DOSAGE

·         Hold one capsule or tablet in your hand and state,

·         "This is good for my body."

·         If you sway forward, add another capsule and state

·         again, "This is good for my body."

·         Keep adding capsules, one by one, until you sway backward.

·         Then you have exceeded the optimum dosage by one.

·         Also ask the body, "I take this dose once a day."

·         If you go forward, state, "I take this dose twice a day."

·         When you go backward, the previous statement that tested

·         positive is best for your body.

REMEMBER: Your body is constantly changing, so your optimum dosage may also change. If you use this method with prescription medications, use the results to open a dialogue with your doctor. DO NOT change prescription medications without first talking with your physician.

These are methods used by many Practitioners to help find out if the right remedy is being given, the correct potency, if the dosing is correct, if there are allergies to deal with but practice first and just play around until they begin to feel like second nature to you. It isn’t rocket science but it’s a very useful tool to have on hand and it is very precise. I use these methods along with EFT and Dowsing to question the animals or myself for that matter. If you don’t feel you are happy using these methods, then don’t. That’s fine. It’s information I put on here because so often when I am talking on the telephone with a client, I ask if the can do Muscle Testing and it’s amazing that most of them can’t. So, rather than send out documents all the time, I felt putting the information up on the websites would be the quickest way of getting everyone learning. You’ll also have great fun doing this so enjoy it.

Courtesy: AHH-UK 2004