Alexa
Linton, Equine Sport Therapist/Published in VIP Pets Magazine, Jan
2006
Smokey
is a different sort of cat. The details of her past are unclear, but one can
only guess that she has been mistreated. Her present home is supportive and
loving, but until recently she found comfort and safety in one small space.
Smokey lived in the bathroom cupboard.
My first session with Smokey, a beautiful tabby, was spent in an entirely
separate room. I communicated with her using Applied Kinesiology (AK), also
known as muscle testing. I was able to work with her from the other room by
using a surrogate to connect with the energy “field”. AK is a fascinating
healing modality. While difficult to research and thus, not really understood,
it is thought that it opens the lines of communication by accessing the
electromagnetic field. Animals tend to feel very comfortable with AK and for
animals like Smokey, it can provide the key to building trust in the
practitioner and the process.
Although
there was some improvement from her first session, her owner Elaine and I
continued to search for something that would bring her out of her cupboard. In
late November, during a session with Elaine, Smokey let us know that a difficult
spay had left her stressed, and physically and emotionally unbalanced. We
understood from her the need for a sea essence. This is type of vibrational
medicine that appears helpful in clearing physical, emotional, and spiritual
issues in animals and people. The essence we used was barnacle. The vibration of
this small sea creature focuses on supporting the female aspect.
Several
days later, I received an elated call from Elaine. Smokey had spent a good
portion of the day in the common area and had insisted on climbing under the
covers in the bed to sleep. This story is one of many extolling the amazing
effects of vibrational medicine.
Because they work on a vibrational or energetic level, flower and sea
essences are incredibly effective when used to balance any kind of emotional
disharmonies in your pet. Grief, anger, jealousy, agitation and low self-worth
are only a few of the emotions that these essences can help to resolve.
A
flower essence is an infusion of flowers in water. The flowers sit in a bowl of
water in sunlight; they are then respectfully discarded leaving only the essence
of the flower. The infusion is mixed with a small amount of alcohol as a
preservative. The gentleness of these essences ensures only positive experiences
and healing. If the remedy is not necessary, there will simply be no effect.
Many
will be familiar with one of the most powerful essences, a combination of five
Bach flower remedies, called Rescue Remedy. It is essential for any first aid
kit. This remedy can be used for any time there is shock, illness, trauma, or
stress. For your pet, this may be moving to a new house, introduction of a new
animal or human to their territory, shock from an accident, or even an illness.
The tremendous healing properties of Rescue Remedy for both people and animals
have been well-documented worldwide. Because essences work with the
electromagnetic field, for optimal results it is important to find the right
ones. A flower-essence specialist or kinesiologist can help you find the perfect
essence.
Administering
flower essences is safe and easy. Two drops can be placed directly into your
pet’s mouth or into their drinking water, taking care not to contaminate the
dropper. If your pet dislikes the taste, dilute two drops of the remedy in a
tablespoon of fresh spring water and use this new dilution as above. A two-drop
dosage three to four times per day is recommended. However, most pets will let
their owners know when they need another treatment.
Formally
withdrawn, Smokey continues to gain confidence in her surroundings, recently
pushing right under the bed covers to snuggle without a single prompt from her
elated owner. Her enhanced quality
of life is just one reason to explore the many healthful possibilities available
to you and your pet.
These
Bach flower remedies are particularly helpful for our four-legged friends.
Chicory:
For the attention-craving pet and for feelings of loss.
Elm:
For temporarily overwhelming situations such as traveling.
Holly:
For ill-tempered pets and those with a history of abuse or neglect.
Honeysuckle:
For the homesick pet, for acceptance of loss, aids in recovery from
illness/physical trauma.
Impatiens:
For the overly anxious, impatient pet, for the relief of any form of pain.
Larch:
For increasing self-esteem in nervous, fearful, or abused pets.
Mimulus:
For pets with long-term fears of people, animals, or specific circumstances.
Rock
Rose: For pets with acute fears or terrors due to an accident or traumatic
event.
Star
of Bethleham: For pets suffering from emotional and physical trauma, both past
and present. Helps to restore a feeling of dignity and security, especially in
shelter-adopted pets.
Walnut:
For accepting long-term change, such as new owners or surroundings.
Water
Violet: For pets who prefer being alone. Helps to resolve grief .
Willow:
For resentful pets that retaliate for something that was done to them.
Copyright.
Alexa Linton www.balanceworksequine.com. For more information on practitioners
specializing in flower essences and vibrational medicine contact
alexa@balanceworksequine.com.