Emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear and love play a crucial role in human being’s life. These feelings are also an integral part of an animal’s world. Aromatherapy also provides immediate, profound and long lasting results on animal’s overall health and well being.

Leaving animals along for a long period of time, lack of attention, unhealthy food, abandonment, etc are some of the common causes of Stress in animals. These could lead to health problems like fatigue, excessive itching, shedding, panting and even aggression. Aromatherapy can be used to treat hot spots, itchy skin, ear infections, rashes, bites, cuts, scrapes, incisions from surgeries, stinky breath, flatulence and the list goes on…

Dogs are man’s faithful friends for life. Bringing affection, joy and loyalty into our lives, they are more emotionally dependent on their owners. They are in tune with our moods and show more difficulty in coping with emotional Stress and loneliness. Hence they require more attention then any other animals.

If your dog is suffering from yeast or ear infection use either of these oils to treat it. Put these oils in a spray bottle with a base oil and swab the inside of the ear after cleansing.

- Lavender - soothes the skin and relieves itching
- Tea Tree - powerful antibacterial and antifungal
- Bergamot - antifungal properties
- Roman Chamomile - soothing and gentle, aids in healing tissue.

To repel fleas, use peppermint, citronella, lemon and clary sage Essential Oils. Ticks are repelled by Essential Oils such as Geranium, Bay, Lavender and Myrrh. 15-20 drops of these oils diluted with base oil and sprayed on your dog daily will keep the ticks and fleas away.

Mix 6 drops of Lavender, 1 drop of Neroli and 4 drops of Marjoram Essential Oils with carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond oil. Apply on the spine and head lightly. Repeat when necessary. This blend will relieve emotional Stress.

To relieve Anxiety & Loneliness - Blend 1 drop of Rose otto, 5 drops of cypress and marjoram Essential Oils with carrier oil. Apply on the spine and head light, repeating whenever necessary.

6 drops of Lavender, 2 drops of roman chamomile and 4 drops of petitgrain Essential Oils mixed with carrier oil and applied to spine and head lightly reduce nervousness & hyperactivity.

Keep in mind dog’s sensitive sense of smell into account when using Essential Oils. A dog that is besieged by the smells of blends may pace, whine, or rub her / her head on the ground. Introduce your dog to Essential Oils slowly and in small amounts.

by: Sharon Hopkins

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It seems that nearly everyone I know has been either fighting or recovering from a cold or flu these last few weeks. And many of my clients have been asking how Essential Oils can help them prevent or heal their illnesses. There are a few things you can do to prevent yourself from catching a bad cold:
• Diffuse Eucalyptus essential oil at home to clean and purify the air.
• Take a “winter Bath” once or twice a week with the following Aromatherapy blend to boost your immune system and keep you healthy during the chilly winter!

In a 10-ml bottle, pour the Essential Oils first and then add an organic vegetable oil to fill:
• 15 drops of Ravensara essential oil
• 8 drops of Rosemary essential oil
• 6 drops of Thyme officinalis essential oil

Pour a big package of Epsom Salts into the bathtub and add your aromatic blend. Make sure you allow at least 20 minutes to breathe in the vapors, adding more hot water as needed to keep steaminess at a maximum. Wrap yourself warmly when you get out, and enjoy a hot herbal tea prepared with Echinacea and Ginseng.

Do you already feel a cold coming on? Have you been experiencing chills, mild fever, headache, stuffy nose, dry sore throat, and fatigue? To help you battle your cold or flu, take a hot Bath with the following aromatic recipe once or twice a day if necessary.

In a 10-ml bottle, pour the Essential Oils first and then add an organic vegetable oil to fill:
• 15 drops of Ravensara essential oil
• 10 drops of Rosemary essential oil
• 8 drops of Thyme officinalis essential oil
• 8 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil

Pour a big package of Epsom Salts into the bathtub and add your aromatic blend. Make sure you allow at least 20 minutes to breathe in the vapors, adding more hot water as needed to keep steaminess at a maximum. Wrap yourself warmly when you get out, then treat yourself to a good hot soup such as Miso Green Onion, Hot and Sour (Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai), or good ol’ Chicken Soup.

Don’t underestimate the power of soup! In one study, participants who consumed chicken soup experienced an increase in the flow of nasal secretions (when compared to just plain hot and cold water). The taste and aroma is believed to be part of the therapy, as well as the inhalation of the vapors. In another study, researchers found that chicken soup had anti-inflammatory properties, even when extremely diluted.

Also, drink plenty of orange juice (rich in Vitamin C) and purchase echinacea-goldenseal tincture that you will take according to the directions on the bottle.

But foremost…rest, rest, rest!

In Good Health,

By: Francoise Rapp
Internationally renowned aromatherapist and alchemist, Francoise Rapp, shares her expertise in using Essential Oils to heal and revitalize body and mind at http://www.aromalchemy.com.

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