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Reiki Healing for Horses
The following article can relate to any (tame) member of the animal kingdom but having a particular interest in horses I have carried out cases studies accordingly.
Being a practitioner of complementary therapies, specifically Reiki, one is naturally concerned with the well-being of the human body: keeping it healthy, and when necessary returning it to health, in the most natural and non-invasive way as is possible. Complementary therapies have been shown to be beneficial to humans then why not animals? They too are made up of skin, blood, bones and muscle etc and, with minor differences, have all the major organs that we humans have. More specifically animals have an energy meridian system just like we humans: an energy meridian system that in humans is utilized by practitioners of acupuncture, shiatsu Reiki, yoga, tai chi etc. Researching the area of complementary therapies for horses one finds that though there are many horse owners who are indoctrinated in traditional ‘old school’ methods, there are a growing number who accept and use complementary therapies both for themselves and their horses citing the following reasons for their doing so: their concern at the medical professions reliance drug therapy, disenchantment at a lack of results and the continual treatment of the symptom as opposed to the cause. I also detect a growing desire to return to a more natural, and spiritual, side of life away from the chemical cocktails that pollute our own body’s, the bodies’ of the animals under our care and the environment at large.
Whilst the most popular therapies for horses seem to be physiotherapy, shiatsu and chiropractic, interest is growing in Reiki healing as well as ‘horse whisperers’ and even aromatherapy.
So what is Reiki? Reiki is an ancient form of hands-on-healing dating back many thousands of years, with its origins in Tibet. Rediscovered by a Japanese scholar and monk, Dr Mikao Usui, Reiki is a powerful holistic therapy that uses energy to revitalise the mind, body, emotions, and spirit – thus stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities. As stated above Reiki utilises the energy meridian system to remove and clear stagnant chi (energy). One simple description of Reiki I have heard is “acupuncture without the needles.”
Tuesday 31 July 2007
Reiki for horses - part 2
With Reiki, wounds heal quicker and, whether with animals or humans, it is an excellent healer of stress and stress related conditions. Animals that are highly strung or excitable (see attached case studies) can benefit from Reiki. The following list appears on my Reiki flyer for humans and as many of the issues may relate to horses and other animals I have reproduced it here:
REIKI is an excellent Stress buster and may also help with the following:
§ Releasing blocks and suppressed emotions
§ Calming the nervous system.
§ Allergies
§ Back problems
§ Strengthening the immune system
§ Headaches/migraines
§ Muscular aches and pains
§ Confidence
§ Coughs/colds
§ Digestive problems
§ Exhaustion
§ Learning and concentration difficulties.
§ Shock/Trauma
§ Sleep problems
§ Balancing of the organs and glands and their bodily functions
§ IBS
Reiki is a non-invasive therapy. It is not addictive and no tablets or drugs are used. Reiki works well with, and actively empowers, all other therapies and treatments whether homeopathic or allopathic. Reiki can be used whilst an animal is pregnant and whilst it is on a prescribed course of medication, it is highly beneficial after surgery: there are no side-effects.
The process for channelling Reiki to horses is not dissimilar to that with humans. To start with it is important that the horse is relaxed and comfortable as possible. It is advisable to avoid feeding times and times when other horses are being put out to grass or are being brought in from grazing. Horses are generally nosy animals and like to see what is going on so during a healing session try to avoid too much activity in the yard as this will hinder the relaxation process. The basic hand positions are based around the chakra points and the meridian lines. Most animals will accept the Reiki energy but in severe cases of trauma or stress, horses may not want to accept (or to be touched) and will continually pull away. If the animal does not wish to have Reiki then you should respect this and end the session. A session will, on average, last around 30 - 45 minutes but you will be guided by the horse: when they feel they have had enough they tend to become restless and perhaps agitated.
Horses and ponies tend to react in a similar way to each other when being treated. If they are accepting of the Reiki their eyes become droopy and the head begins to relax and drop, the stomach react with gurgling sounds and often the horse will break wind or produce droppings. In some cases the horse will almost fall asleep and the bottom lip will drop and quiver. In some cases where the horse tends to fight the relaxation I have found it best to let the horse decide to come back to you rather than end up following it around the stable. In difficult cases where the horse is not comfortable or does not want to be touched you can start by beaming energy from either outside the stable or from one side, as the horse relaxes you can approach slowly so that you can get closer and return to ‘hands on’ if you wish to do so. The session ends by brushing down the aura from head to rear and down the legs
If you wish for your horse or maybe another animal (tame!) to experience this benevolent, absolute natural force which can restore health and vitality please contact:
REIKI is an excellent Stress buster and may also help with the following:
§ Releasing blocks and suppressed emotions
§ Calming the nervous system.
§ Allergies
§ Back problems
§ Strengthening the immune system
§ Headaches/migraines
§ Muscular aches and pains
§ Confidence
§ Coughs/colds
§ Digestive problems
§ Exhaustion
§ Learning and concentration difficulties.
§ Shock/Trauma
§ Sleep problems
§ Balancing of the organs and glands and their bodily functions
§ IBS
Reiki is a non-invasive therapy. It is not addictive and no tablets or drugs are used. Reiki works well with, and actively empowers, all other therapies and treatments whether homeopathic or allopathic. Reiki can be used whilst an animal is pregnant and whilst it is on a prescribed course of medication, it is highly beneficial after surgery: there are no side-effects.
The process for channelling Reiki to horses is not dissimilar to that with humans. To start with it is important that the horse is relaxed and comfortable as possible. It is advisable to avoid feeding times and times when other horses are being put out to grass or are being brought in from grazing. Horses are generally nosy animals and like to see what is going on so during a healing session try to avoid too much activity in the yard as this will hinder the relaxation process. The basic hand positions are based around the chakra points and the meridian lines. Most animals will accept the Reiki energy but in severe cases of trauma or stress, horses may not want to accept (or to be touched) and will continually pull away. If the animal does not wish to have Reiki then you should respect this and end the session. A session will, on average, last around 30 - 45 minutes but you will be guided by the horse: when they feel they have had enough they tend to become restless and perhaps agitated.
Horses and ponies tend to react in a similar way to each other when being treated. If they are accepting of the Reiki their eyes become droopy and the head begins to relax and drop, the stomach react with gurgling sounds and often the horse will break wind or produce droppings. In some cases the horse will almost fall asleep and the bottom lip will drop and quiver. In some cases where the horse tends to fight the relaxation I have found it best to let the horse decide to come back to you rather than end up following it around the stable. In difficult cases where the horse is not comfortable or does not want to be touched you can start by beaming energy from either outside the stable or from one side, as the horse relaxes you can approach slowly so that you can get closer and return to ‘hands on’ if you wish to do so. The session ends by brushing down the aura from head to rear and down the legs
If you wish for your horse or maybe another animal (tame!) to experience this benevolent, absolute natural force which can restore health and vitality please contact:
Reiki for Horses - part 3
The following case studies are typical examples of the use of Reiki
(names changed and identifying information kept to a minimum)
Case Study 1:
Danny is an 11 year old pony (Welsh Section A). He is in good health but becomes very excitable and difficult to handle when taken outside his normal routine.
The following (15 – 25 minute) treatments took place every Saturday for 3 weeks.
Much to the surprise of his owner Danny relaxed immediately when I placed my hands at the base of his neck: other than to try and remove annoying flies he remained motionless. Having held this position for 3 – 4 minutes I then placed one hand on the top of his head between his ears and the other on the neck just below the jaw: at this stage Danny’s eyes began to droop as though he was going to sleep and his head started to sag. The treatment continued with Reiki being applied to and around the main chakra points.
Second Session: For the second treatment I ignored my own advice of having the horse isolated in the yard or stable: Danny was grazing in the field in the company of another horse. Though accepting of the Reiki Danny did not settle, being too concerned about the possibility of the other horse walking behind him and getting too close. All positions covered during the first treatment were covered again but this time slightly quicker as Danny was clearly restless. The owner reported that she felt there had been a slight improvement in his behaviour since the first session.
Third Session: Danny’s owner reported that Danny had been much calmer since my last visit, almost to the point of being “totally chilled and laid back”: This despite the shortened second session.
For the third treatment we returned Danny to the stable yard and although there was another pony in close proximity Danny relaxed immediately and enjoyed a longer session of Reiki. Now being used to both myself and the process Danny remained receptive to the energy for 25 minutes displaying all the symptoms of relaxation i.e. sagging head with half-closed eyes, gurgling stomach and one of his hind legs slightly bent with hoof resting gently on the ground.
Conclusion: Danny’s behaviour and excitability have certainly improved over the past few weeks: he is a much calmer animal. Whether or not his continues remains to be seen but just like humans I feel that he would benefit from regular top-up treatments, probably every 4 – 6 weeks.
Case Study 2:
Rumbold is a male horse, 7 years old. With a previous owner he has suffered from neglect and near starvation. He likes company but can be very difficult and nervous when asked to go out for rides without another horse. He is sensitive to an old jumping injury on one of rear legs.
The first treatment took place in the stable yard with the owner holding Rumbold on a short lead. Though apprehensive at first, Rumbold allowed me to commence the treatment at the base of the neck without him moving away. After a few minutes in this position Rumbold relaxed enough to allow me to treat his head area. Once around here Rumbold’s neck began to droop and his eyelids close. I then proceeded to work along his back and around his stomach. This first treatment lasted about 30 minutes. Despite finding the energy relaxing Rumbold became agitated by a rather noisy cow in the next field.
Prior to the second treatment, one week later, the own reported that Rumbold had been a lot calmer and easier to handle.
The second treatment followed much the same pattern as the first but without the noisy cow in attendance. Consequently the session lasted longer with Rumbold only showing agitation when I tried to treat his old leg injury. To combat this I lifted my hands and treated the area from 1 – 2 inches away. Overall a greater degree of relaxation was noticed with Rumbold fighting valiantly not to fall asleep completely.
Session time 45 – 50 minutes.
Since the second session the owner has reported that Rumbold is a changed animal. He has been happy to go out on his own; he is calmer and even easier to handle than after the first session. Just as with Danny, above I have advised the owner to call me if any of his old symptoms show signs of returning.
N.B. Reiki does not seek to replace the advice of your Veterinary practitioner. If you suspect the animal under your care has any medical problem whatsoever you should first consult with your vet for a thorough medical diagnosis. You should neither stop nor alter the dosage of any medically prescribed drugs without the knowledge of your vet. Though Reiki is non-manipulative or invasive it is advisable to check that your vet has no objection to the application of hands-on-healing.
(names changed and identifying information kept to a minimum)
Case Study 1:
Danny is an 11 year old pony (Welsh Section A). He is in good health but becomes very excitable and difficult to handle when taken outside his normal routine.
The following (15 – 25 minute) treatments took place every Saturday for 3 weeks.
Much to the surprise of his owner Danny relaxed immediately when I placed my hands at the base of his neck: other than to try and remove annoying flies he remained motionless. Having held this position for 3 – 4 minutes I then placed one hand on the top of his head between his ears and the other on the neck just below the jaw: at this stage Danny’s eyes began to droop as though he was going to sleep and his head started to sag. The treatment continued with Reiki being applied to and around the main chakra points.
Second Session: For the second treatment I ignored my own advice of having the horse isolated in the yard or stable: Danny was grazing in the field in the company of another horse. Though accepting of the Reiki Danny did not settle, being too concerned about the possibility of the other horse walking behind him and getting too close. All positions covered during the first treatment were covered again but this time slightly quicker as Danny was clearly restless. The owner reported that she felt there had been a slight improvement in his behaviour since the first session.
Third Session: Danny’s owner reported that Danny had been much calmer since my last visit, almost to the point of being “totally chilled and laid back”: This despite the shortened second session.
For the third treatment we returned Danny to the stable yard and although there was another pony in close proximity Danny relaxed immediately and enjoyed a longer session of Reiki. Now being used to both myself and the process Danny remained receptive to the energy for 25 minutes displaying all the symptoms of relaxation i.e. sagging head with half-closed eyes, gurgling stomach and one of his hind legs slightly bent with hoof resting gently on the ground.
Conclusion: Danny’s behaviour and excitability have certainly improved over the past few weeks: he is a much calmer animal. Whether or not his continues remains to be seen but just like humans I feel that he would benefit from regular top-up treatments, probably every 4 – 6 weeks.
Case Study 2:
Rumbold is a male horse, 7 years old. With a previous owner he has suffered from neglect and near starvation. He likes company but can be very difficult and nervous when asked to go out for rides without another horse. He is sensitive to an old jumping injury on one of rear legs.
The first treatment took place in the stable yard with the owner holding Rumbold on a short lead. Though apprehensive at first, Rumbold allowed me to commence the treatment at the base of the neck without him moving away. After a few minutes in this position Rumbold relaxed enough to allow me to treat his head area. Once around here Rumbold’s neck began to droop and his eyelids close. I then proceeded to work along his back and around his stomach. This first treatment lasted about 30 minutes. Despite finding the energy relaxing Rumbold became agitated by a rather noisy cow in the next field.
Prior to the second treatment, one week later, the own reported that Rumbold had been a lot calmer and easier to handle.
The second treatment followed much the same pattern as the first but without the noisy cow in attendance. Consequently the session lasted longer with Rumbold only showing agitation when I tried to treat his old leg injury. To combat this I lifted my hands and treated the area from 1 – 2 inches away. Overall a greater degree of relaxation was noticed with Rumbold fighting valiantly not to fall asleep completely.
Session time 45 – 50 minutes.
Since the second session the owner has reported that Rumbold is a changed animal. He has been happy to go out on his own; he is calmer and even easier to handle than after the first session. Just as with Danny, above I have advised the owner to call me if any of his old symptoms show signs of returning.
N.B. Reiki does not seek to replace the advice of your Veterinary practitioner. If you suspect the animal under your care has any medical problem whatsoever you should first consult with your vet for a thorough medical diagnosis. You should neither stop nor alter the dosage of any medically prescribed drugs without the knowledge of your vet. Though Reiki is non-manipulative or invasive it is advisable to check that your vet has no objection to the application of hands-on-healing.
Interesting?
Pinched the following from the Nexus website (follow the link for some great reading http://www.nexusmagazine.com/) I'm sure they won't mind - found the sentiment extremely interesting, do you think we can now replace the word America with 'the whole of the first world' including UK and Austrailia? e.g. cash for honours = cover-up, Diana death crash = cover-up, effects of MMR vaccine = cover-up, Prescott council tax evasion = cover-up etc etc
One night, probably in 1880, John Swinton, then the preeminent New York journalist, was the guest of honour at a banquet given him by the leaders of his craft. Someone who knew neither the press nor Swinton offered a toast to the independent press. Swinton outraged his colleagues by replying:"There is no such thing, at this date of the world's history, in America, as an independent press. You know it and I know it.There is not one of you who dares to write your honest opinions, and if you did, you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid weekly for keeping my honest opinion out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for similar things, and any of you who would be so foolish as to write honest opinions would be out on the streets looking for another job. If I allowed my honest opinions to appear in one issue of my paper, before twenty-four hours my occupation would be gone."The business of the journalists is to destroy the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of mammon, and to sell his country and his race for his daily bread.You know it and I know it, and what folly is this toasting an independent press?We are the tools and vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are the jumping jacks, they pull the strings and we dance. Our talents, our possibilities and our lives are all the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
(Source: Labor's Untold Story, by Richard O. Boyer and Herbert M. Morais, published by United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America, NY, 1955/1979.)
One night, probably in 1880, John Swinton, then the preeminent New York journalist, was the guest of honour at a banquet given him by the leaders of his craft. Someone who knew neither the press nor Swinton offered a toast to the independent press. Swinton outraged his colleagues by replying:"There is no such thing, at this date of the world's history, in America, as an independent press. You know it and I know it.There is not one of you who dares to write your honest opinions, and if you did, you know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid weekly for keeping my honest opinion out of the paper I am connected with. Others of you are paid similar salaries for similar things, and any of you who would be so foolish as to write honest opinions would be out on the streets looking for another job. If I allowed my honest opinions to appear in one issue of my paper, before twenty-four hours my occupation would be gone."The business of the journalists is to destroy the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of mammon, and to sell his country and his race for his daily bread.You know it and I know it, and what folly is this toasting an independent press?We are the tools and vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are the jumping jacks, they pull the strings and we dance. Our talents, our possibilities and our lives are all the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes."
(Source: Labor's Untold Story, by Richard O. Boyer and Herbert M. Morais, published by United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America, NY, 1955/1979.)
Sunday 29 July 2007
Impetigo : Other nutritional support.
Anyone infected by impetigo should look to improve their diet along the lines of: nutritious whole foods, particularly fresh vegetables, soups, grains and fish to help fight the infection and promote healing. Fish provides the vitamins A, D and E, which help speed recovery. Vitamin A is especially important for the healing of skin tissue. Carrots, sweet potatoes and dark green vegetables provide beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Cut right down or eliminate refined sugar as a household rule. Garlic is an effective antibacterial agent, which can be added to many dishes. A friendly bacterial supplement and or yogurt helps promote healthy bacterial growth in the intestines, and is VITAL, if antibiotics have been administered, since antibiotics destroy healthy bacteria.
Impetigo – Tea Tree Oil: A Natural Remedy
Felt I had to share the following with you after successfully blitzing an attack of Impetigo after just few days.
Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection that is caused by the staphylococci bacteria. Impetigo normally affects children especially in the summer. Although it can appear anywhere on the body, it usually appears around the nostrils and mouth and on the scalp. Impetigo usually begins with tiny blisters that burst. Small reddish patches of skin begin to ooze a thick fluid and then a yellowish honey coloured hard scab forms covering the area. Unlike normal scabs, impetigo scabs get bigger and bigger as the infected area spreads.
There is a very simple, yet extremely effective and natural remedy for this. If your child has impetigo in the scalp area, put a small amount of shampoo in the palm of your hand adding two or three drops of tea tree and wash the child’s hair. Be very careful not to get it into the eyes. If the infected area is not on the scalp, use soap and water with a couple drops tea tree oil. Once the area has been washed, and if the scab has not already come off, gently rub the scab off with a cotton-bud that has about three drops of tea tree oil on it. After the scab is off, apply the tea tree oil with the cotton-bud to the infected area where the scab was. Also, apply two/three drops tea tree oil using a cotton-bud once in the morning and once before bed, making sure the scab is off first. This method will kill impetigo within just a few days in the majority of cases. Explain to your child that he should not touch or scratch the infected area, as impetigo can spread to other areas. Using this remedy, you will be amazed how quickly impetigo will die.
Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection that is caused by the staphylococci bacteria. Impetigo normally affects children especially in the summer. Although it can appear anywhere on the body, it usually appears around the nostrils and mouth and on the scalp. Impetigo usually begins with tiny blisters that burst. Small reddish patches of skin begin to ooze a thick fluid and then a yellowish honey coloured hard scab forms covering the area. Unlike normal scabs, impetigo scabs get bigger and bigger as the infected area spreads.
There is a very simple, yet extremely effective and natural remedy for this. If your child has impetigo in the scalp area, put a small amount of shampoo in the palm of your hand adding two or three drops of tea tree and wash the child’s hair. Be very careful not to get it into the eyes. If the infected area is not on the scalp, use soap and water with a couple drops tea tree oil. Once the area has been washed, and if the scab has not already come off, gently rub the scab off with a cotton-bud that has about three drops of tea tree oil on it. After the scab is off, apply the tea tree oil with the cotton-bud to the infected area where the scab was. Also, apply two/three drops tea tree oil using a cotton-bud once in the morning and once before bed, making sure the scab is off first. This method will kill impetigo within just a few days in the majority of cases. Explain to your child that he should not touch or scratch the infected area, as impetigo can spread to other areas. Using this remedy, you will be amazed how quickly impetigo will die.
Had your Pill today?
Is it just me or is there some devious plot by our ever caring multi-national medicinal companies and 'democratically elected' goventment to have us all taking pills of one sort or another, even if we are perfectly healthy?
According to Saturday's Daily Mail the latest suggestion goes along the lines that all men over the age of 40 ish should be taking a combination pill that just might protect against diebetes, high cholestrol etc etc and this wonder pill will include statins. No mention of course that long term use of statins may lead (and has lead) to muscle pain/wastage and heart failure - the heart being a large muscle of course.
The whole of our nation seems to be sleepwalking into a fast food present and medicated future with vast profits for the multi-nats and our retiring government ministers who will no doubt end up on their boards as well-paid advisers.
Or am I just being cynical?
According to Saturday's Daily Mail the latest suggestion goes along the lines that all men over the age of 40 ish should be taking a combination pill that just might protect against diebetes, high cholestrol etc etc and this wonder pill will include statins. No mention of course that long term use of statins may lead (and has lead) to muscle pain/wastage and heart failure - the heart being a large muscle of course.
The whole of our nation seems to be sleepwalking into a fast food present and medicated future with vast profits for the multi-nats and our retiring government ministers who will no doubt end up on their boards as well-paid advisers.
Or am I just being cynical?
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