Dogs Are Individuals

Todays episode we are going to talk about gardening.  We are going to dive into plants that you can grow that could be beneficial to your pets.  I will give you some tips on how to grow plants, as well as share with you some very helpful resources to get you started on your gardening journey. Books Mentioned: Growing Plant Medicine Making Plant Medicine Growing At Risk Medicinal Herbs Topics Covered: Calendula Some of my favorite books (see links above) Dandelion Echinacea  Violet White Yarrow Skullcaps Parsley Celery Cucumber Watermelon Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store

Welcome to another edition of my podcast shorts.  Today we are going to be talking about Hawthorn.  Hawthorn is a flowering shrub in the rose family. Common species include Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus laevigata, and Crataegus oxyacantha.   Topics Covered: Is hawthorn safe for long term use? Hawthorn flower essence My hawthorn protocol Heart support What vitamins and minerals make up hawthorn What kind of pets would benefit from hawthorn Hawthorn berry Longterm use benefits Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store

On this weeks episode, I am going to introduce you to some of my favorite natural dog health books.  If any of these books stick out to you, you can click the links below to order yourself a copy. Books Mentioned: Complete Holistic Dog Book by Jan Algretti + Katy Sommers Gemmotherapy For Our Animal Friends Bach Flower Remedies for Animals Yin and Yang Nutrition for Dogs The Forever Dog Feeding Dogs Raw Feeding from A to Z Keeping it Raw Healing with Whole Foods Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care Herbs for Pets Essential Oils for Animals Help Your Dog Heal Itself Four Paws Five Directions The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide The Fungal Pharmacy Pet Lover's Guide to Natural Healing for Cats and Dogs Taming Your Gremlin Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store  

On this weeks episode, I am answering a listener question about acid reflux.  If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Covered: Signs that your dog has acid reflux  Common energetic pattern for acid reflux Dangers of giving too many antacids  Citric acid Digestive enzymes  Energetically inappropriate foods  Fermented foods for your dog  Food sensitivities  Fight or flight  Acid reflux herbal remedies  Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store

On this weeks episode, we are going to talk about Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver detoxification.  I promised you last episode that we would talk about this topic and I am here to deliver!   Topics Covered: How to find out if your dogs liver is not working (stagnant) Liver tonics and remedies What is liver detoxification? What does the liver do? P450 Pathway Phase 1 Detoxification Free radicals and how to neutralize them Phase 2 Detoxification  Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store

On this shot episode, we are going to be talking about essential oils in flea and tick products. Topics Covered: Essential oils in flea and tick products What is the 23b list? Clove hydrosol Self selection  How to test your animals  Remove fleas from the yard  Beneficial nematodes  Tick tags and flea tags  My favorite cleaning products Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store

We are going to be talking about the liver today because this is liver time.  If you live in the northern hemisphere the liver is waking up.  The liver knows it is spring time which is the opening.  It is when energy rises and starts to move around.  We have to deal with liver at that time. Topics Covered: Passive filtration  Liver and how it’s regenerative  Nervous system and dryness  Meridians and Chinese medicine  What it may mean if you are discharging from the eyes  Negative influences on the liver  Over vaccination of pets  Stress, anxiety and what it does to the organs  Overeating and the liver  Liver stagnation  Foods to support the liver  Supplements to support the liver  Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store

On this short episode, I am introducing you to Solomon's seal (Polygonatum). I also answer a few listeners questions that you have sent in. If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Covered: Can you mix flower essences? Who is Solomon seal good for? Benefits of Solomon’s seal What seasons to take it Forms of Solomon’s seal Suggested dosage of Solomon’s seal  What to avoid taking this with  Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store Further Listening: What Does Dryness Mean? | Mini Episode 

We are going to talk today about essential oils.  I had a wonderful listener write in asking about it and I can't wait to share this information with you!  As always, if you have any questions, click the link below to submit one to the show. Topics Covered: What are essential oils? Where essential oils come from Are essential oils sustainable? Potency of these oils What essential oils do for mental and physical health Intention of protocol Why diffusing essential oils should not be done unless you have a therapeutic purpose How many plants it takes to make a drop of essential oil Know where your essential oils come from! Deceptive practices in regards to essential oils Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store

On this week Mini Episode, I am answering more of your questions. This weeks question is all about dryness.  If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Covered: 2:40 - What does dryness mean? 4:25 - Importance of moisture  5:47 - Anxiety and moisture  6:04 - Should you feed cats dry food? 6:50 - Dry energy cofactors to look for  8:49  - What can dryness lead to? 10:51 - Herbs for dryness    Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store