Eucalyptus For Fleas? Yes! 15 Herbs For Your Pets!

If you have pets, then you are all too familiar with the pesky li'l critters we lovingly call FLEAS. (ok maybe not lovingly lol).

If you are like me, you hate to put harmful chemicals on your beloved pets! Well don't fret; I have found the perfect info for you and your four legged friends....read on m'friends, you'll like this!.

15 HERBS FOR YOUR PETS (and Sanity!)

 

 

Eucalyptus~Spray a dilution of Eucalyptus oil and water on everything in the house, including furniture, carpet, and wherever your pets sleep to deter these pesky pets. Place sachets of the eucalyptus leaves in strategic places around your home. You can even plant a Eucalyptus tree in a pot to repel the darn beings...BE AWARE; THIS PLANT IS TOXIC TO CATS. So keep the plant out of reach to them! If you don't want to chance it or cannot come across the eucalyptus, you may substitute the oils of rosemary and peppermint.

 

 Dogs can benefit greatly from the eucalyptus oil as a flea deterrent, Here's how:

 

1. Add 2-3 of the oil in a spray bottle.
2. Spray on your dog and let dry 

 

 

You can also use it as a shampoo:

1. Mix 32oz no-tear shampoo with 4-6 drops of the oil.
2. Shampoo your doggie and leave the lather for about 5min.
3. Rinse and repeat, watch it doesn't get into eyes

You can also rub the oil on your dogs' collar!

 

 

 

Valerian~Like humans, dogs are soothed by this herb, by calming them and helping them sleep. Try a combo of the following to lower blood pressure and treat asthma in dogs:

• Valerian
• Chamomile
• California Poppy

Valerian has the opposite effect on cats. It works as a stimulant and gets them moving. Though I am certain this is not necessary!

 

 

 

 

 

Milk Thistle~Speak to your vet before using..but this herb protects an improves the liver. Look to it if

your pet is on any medication that compromises liver function.

 

 

Garlic~This bulb provides wealth of health benefits for your pet(..and YOU)! It can lower triglycerides and blood cholesterol levels and prevent blood clotting in the cardiovascular system It also enhances liver function, fights off bacterial and fungal infections and makes a fantastic flea and tick repellent.



Dr. Richard Pitcairn, in his book, The Complete Guide to Natural Dogs and Cats, recommends the following amounts of fresh garlic for dogs according to their weight:

• 10-15 pounds: 1/2 clove
• 20-40 pounds: 1 clove
• 45-70 pounds: 2 cloves
• 75-90 pounds: 2 1/2 cloves
• More than 100 pounds: 3 cloves

Garlic can be toxic in large amounts, so limit your dog's garlic consumption to 5-9 days per week and avoid giving it to puppies until they are at least 6-8 weeks.






Ginger~Prepared as a tea, pour in your pet's water dish or over food, or administer as a tincture;
ginger soothes an upset stomach.










 Calendula~Anti-inflammatory an anti-fungal benefits is what you'll get from this wonderful herb-great for healing. Apply the petals of the flower directly to a wound or make it into a tea and use as a topical antiseptic wash to kill bacteria. You can also add fresh or dried leaves to your dog's food to improve digestion. Use only one 1tsp dried petals or 1tbsp of fresh petal per 20lbs. Soak your dog's toothbrush in Calendula tea before brushing to help prevent gum disease!







Golden Seal~You can help your dogs and cats for eye infections and weepy eye for dogs by making
an eye wash from this natural antibiotic. Simply make into a tea and let cool. The herb also teats bowel and stomach ailments.









Dandelion~This bitter diuretic may help bladder problems. It will also stimulate bile production n dogs who lack adequate amounts of stomach acid and it helps circulation in the liver. Shred the root after thoroughly cleaning into your dogs' food. A tincture made with cat's claw and dandelion root
contains natural cortisone which can be very beneficial to cats with itching and allergies.










Catnip~We all know that catnip makes felines go crazy, but it actually serves a purpose beyond our cat thyme (Teucrium marum)
own entertainment; it relieves stress and nervousness. Catnip tea is very calming for cats with itchy skin. If your cat doesn't respond to catnip, try using

Echinacea~The immune system boosting benefits of Echinacea is wonderful for fighting infections in your pet. Try making this tea:

1. Pour one cup of boiling water over 1 tsp dried herb (or 1tbsp if fresh).
2. Steep the tea, covered, for 15min.
3. Strain into a jar and let cool.

Prepare fresh every day! You can also use a tincture of the herb:

• Combine 3 drops for each tsp of water.
• To administer use an eyedropper to squeeze the appropriate amount of tea or tincture into your pet's mouth. Give the treatment three times per day; discontinue after one week.

Dosages:

• 1/2 tsp a day for pets weighting less than 20 pounds.
• 1 tsp for pets weighing 20-40 pounds.
• 1 tbs for pets weighing more than 40 pounds.

Ginkgo~This herb is used most often for dogs exhibiting cognitive disorders. Ginkgo may also be beneficial in treating congestive heart failure due to its ability to increase dilation of blood vessels.biloba showed that  it was effective in treating some symptoms of cardiovascular disease, including feline thrombosis (blood clots)
According to studies from Vanderbilt University, ginkgo

White Willow Bark~A pain reliever similar to aspirin, this herb is used mainly for dogs with arthritis. It can also aid in the prevention of blood clots. White willow bark and other substances that contain salicylates, are toxic to cats and should not be used.









Holy Basil~This herb has anti-bacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties! If your pet suffers from ringworm, clip the fur around the lesions (being careful not to irritate and cause it to spread), Apply two to five drops of holy basil oil to the affected area three times daily to speed healing.

Licorice Root~This root is a natural cortisone that relieves allergies and arthritis n cats, this root also helps digestive and endocrine disorders. Because it soothes mucus membranes, licorice works great for colds and other respiratory problems.










Aloe Vera~Administer the herb internally (consult vet first!!) to teat infections, gas and constipation.
Apply the gel of the leaf topically as a treatment for burns scrapes, or minor skin irritations.

Ok....I hope this information helps soothes and inform all the parents and the pets that own them!!!

 

 





        Cleaning Your Swarovski Crystal

 

 

 

Swarovski recommends that you polish  your Swarovski crystal  regularly with the Swarovski  polishing cloth. If soiled, use   soft brush to wash your crystal  in lukewarm water containing  a small amount of a mild detergent. Then rinse under running  water. Dry with a soft, lint-free towel and finish with the Swarovski polishing cloth. To help you clean and care for your crystal, Swarovski has produced the Swarovski Cleaning Kit.  The kit includes a natural bristle brush with a                         Plexiglass handle, a pure cotton polishing cloth, cotton gloves and a small bag of  crystals for decorative purposes.    When handling your crystal, it is recommended that you wear  the Swarovski Gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints. This will  help maintain the brilliance of your Swarovski crystal.   Swarovski Jewelry   Swarovski Jewelry is fashion jewelry, and as such, it is either gold or rhodium plated, and a certain amount of wear and tear will  occur over time. Swarovski's plating  standards are very high and under normal circumstances your Swarovski Jewelry will have a very long life. To  ensure the lasting beauty of your  Swarovski Jewelry, do not use sonic cleaners,  boiling water or commercial jewelry cleaners.  Jewelry cleaners usually contain ammonia or alcohol which  can have a damaging effect on the plating. Swarovski recommends that you occasionally  polish each piece with a soft lint-free cloth. If your jewelry is very dirty, wash your jewelry using warm water, a mild dish detergent and  a soft bristled brush. Rinse thoroughly with clean water  prior to drying with a soft lint-free cloth. Please note: Do not wash the Swarovski simulated pearls.  These shouldbe buffed with a soft dry cloth. Also, it is a good idea to put your Swarovski Jewelry on after applying perfume, hand cream or hair spray. Never wear your jewelry in the bath,  in bed, doing dishes or when exercising.  This can cause unreasonable stress and wear  and tear. Store your jewelry in the soft pouch or box provided by Swarovski to prevent scratching.  Chains and necklaces will retain their  shine and glitter best if they are hung up when not  being worn. Do not store your Swarovski  Jewelry in areas of excessive heat or sun exposure.

What The Heck Is EFT & How Can It Help Me?

Good Afternoon everyone! I have been away for a bit and now I am eager to jump back into the swing of things. If you have been following for some time, you know I love to share info that will help and inspire you to look at things a new and/or different way. To open your mind to try things differently and for some, the first time.

I am not sure if you have heard of EFT, which stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, I am sure some of you have but are not sure what it is and how it can help you to take control of your life and the situations in it.

So read on and be sure to let me know what you think of this technique and if/how it has transformed your life.......

...Peace...

What The Heck Is EFT & How Can It Help Me?

EFT stands for "Emotional Freedom Techniques" and is one of a developing suite of "Meridian Based Therapies" now available. They are simple, powerful methods of healing many physical and emotional issues. They can help release Phobias, anxieties, addictions, anger, trauma and limiting beliefs.

EFT has been described as "acupuncture without needles" and uses the same energy meridians that have been used in traditional Chinese acupuncture for 5,000 years. Instead of needles, gentle tapping on specific meridian points is used to move healing vibrational energy through your meridians while you think about your specific problem. The basic tapping points are pictured on the drawing above.

 

For many emotional issues, the negative feeling you are having is caused by a conditioned disruption in one or more of your meridians. Any stimulus which reminds you of a past trauma recreates the disruption in the present and leads to the negative feeling. The combination of tapping the meridian points while holding the negative thought in mind neutralizes the disruption in your merdians and subtle energy system, dissipating the negative feeling. You will still have the memory of the event but will no longer feel the negative emotion when you think of it.

  More complex issues are handled by tapping on each aspect of the original trauma one at a time, systematically, until the negative "charge" of the whole experience melts away. The energies that had been wrapped up in these memories (or repressing them) are then freed up to be channeled into more positive pursuits.

 EFT in a Nutshell

 First, rate the intensity of your problem (your "SUDS" level - Subjective Units of Distress) on a scale of 0-10, with 10 being worst. Then tap the Karate Chop point or rub the Sore Spot while saying a "Setup Phrase" to address possible Psychological Reversal (unconscious, self-sabotaging beliefs.) See chart in the upper-left corner for all tapping points.

 The Setup Phrase should state the problem to be addressed along with an affirmation, for example: "Even though I have this chocolate craving, I deeply and completely accept myself." Repeat this Setup phrase 3 times, then move to the tapping points and tap about 6 times at each spot while stating a reminder phrase of the problem (i.e. "This chocolate craving.") Tap all of the points while repeating this reminder phrase - this is to keep you "tuned in" to the thought-field of the problem. Rate your SUDS level again. If not a 0, repeat the EFT process, addressing all other specific aspects of the problem as needed until your SUDS level is down to a 0.

Based on impressive new discoveries regarding the body's subtle energies, EFT has been proven successful in thousands of clinical cases. It applies to just about every problem you can name and it often works where nothing else will

A Scientific/Quantum Physics Explanation of Why EFT Works
Based on the work of Alex Lees and Gloria Arenson
A thought/emotion is a collection of photons held in an electromagnetic field in our meridian system. It is a "potentiality" in our energy field and meridians, but there's no molecular movement yet or physical occupation of space in the body. The brain, which is connected with the meridians, picks up on this potentiality and converts it to a language the body can understand: the neuropeptide. Dr. Candace Pert has 15 years of research behind the following statement: "The biochemical equivalent of the emotions are the neuropeptides." The neuropeptide then causes a release of relevant chemicals into the body - i.e. stressful, negative thoughts release cortisol, adrenaline, etc. causing a negative, unpleasant feeling in the body.

While the meridians carry energy throughout the body, there are seven energy centers in the body called chakras. The concept of chakras was first developed in ancient India. Chakras act like transformers and convert subtle energies into chemical, hormonal, and cellular changes in the body. Candace Pert's research revealed that there are clusters of emotional receptor cells in the chakra areas.

EFT addresses the negative thought/emotion you are focusing on AT ITS SOURCE - in its photon/potentiality phase in the meridians. Tapping resets the subtle energy in the body's meridians and neutralizes the negativity within that particular thought field. It is no longer processed by the brain, and outside stimuli no longer triggers the thought-field. The cascade of neuropeptides and chemicals that had caused the bad feeling in our body is also no longer triggered.

 Here is a tapping script you may find useful....

This first tapping script addresses having negative thoughts....

refer to the chart above for tapping points

Fear of Negative Thoughts



(You might want to try and substitute “I’m afraid of my

negative thoughts” if that feels right)

Karate chop point: Even though I’m deeply afraid of

what might happen, I accept who I am and how I

feel…Even though I live with these fears every day, I am

willing to consider relieving them now…Even though I’m

afraid not to feel fear, I accept who I am and how I feel.

EYEBROW: I’m always afraid of what might happen

SIDE OF EYE: What if something bad happens to me?

UNDER EYE: I feel the fear in my vibration every day

NOSE: I can feel the fear no matter what I do

CHIN: I don’t feel safe unless I’m feeling worried

COLLARBONE: I’m afraid to let go of my fear

UNDER ARM: I don’t know how to feel any other way

HEAD: What if I can’t let go of my fear?

EYEBROW: I will consider letting go if my fear

SIDE OF EYE: I’m afraid to let go of my fear

UNDER EYE: I intend to be freer and lighter

NOSE: I love feeling peaceful more often

CHIN: I’m ready to let go of my fear

COLLARBONE: I love feeling grateful about my life

UNDER ARM: There is so much to feel grateful for

HEAD: I appreciate who I am and how I am living

I am also going to include a tapping script for showing gratitude; when you feel/show gratitude for what you have or are, you attract more of the same, ie...good health, abundance...love.

Karate chop point: Even though I feel a little down right

now, I choose to focus on positive emotions…Even though

I don’t feel very positive right now, I accept who I am and

how I feel…Even though I’m wallowing in self-pity right

now, I accept all of me and how I feel.

EYEBROW: I’m always afraid of what might happen

SIDE OF EYE: What if something bad happens to me?

UNDER EYE: I feel the fear in my vibration every day

NOSE: I can feel the fear no matter what I do

CHIN: I don’t feel safe unless I’m feeling worried

COLLARBONE: I’m afraid to let go of my fear

UNDER ARM: I don’t know how to feel any other way

HEAD: What if I can’t let go of my fear?

EYEBROW: I’m always afraid of what might happen

SIDE OF EYE: What if something bad happens to me?

UNDER EYE: I feel the fear in my vibration every day

NOSE: I can feel the fear no matter what I do

CHIN: I don’t feel safe unless I’m feeling worried

COLLARBONE: I’m afraid to let go of my fear

UNDER ARM: I don’t know how to feel any other way

HEAD: What if I can’t let go of my fear?

Well I hope this has given some food for thought...have a most peaceful evening......