Depression/Anxiety in Animals - give them a chance

If you think your animal is suffering from depression or just generally under par - give it a chance to communicate with you -  let us help you - this can be done from a distance or by a photograph. It's not just humans that suffer from sadness/depression or anxiety from a memory or initiated by chemical imbalance - they can all be addressed - the majority of individuals don't like to see any human sad, in fact most people will go out of there way to make humans happy, let's give our animals this chance as well - they absolutely deserve it, often more so than humans. Email us for assistance.

Depression / Anxiety in animals can be triggered in exactly the same way as humans can be as well as the following  -

• An emotional trauma
• The loss of a loved one
• Moving home
• Eating something off the street
• A visual reminder of something that happened in their past
• Food intolerance (too many e's!)
• A person with in the family leaving home
• A car accident
• Particular sounds of loud noises 
• Physical body language
• Smells
• A specific tone of a voice
• A daunting experience

There are many other reasons why Animals react, if you can help your animals to over come their fear - would you do it? If you could find your way to helping them this will not only assist them to have a more enjoyable life but will make others understand why they sometimes react in the way that they do and at the very best it will allow you to encourage others to counterbalance other animals negatives resulting in contentment all round.

It doesn't matter what type of animal you have - whether it be a kitten or an elephant many need a bit of extra support, guidance and understanding - Please give them this extra special chance.

Often if humans don't think an Animal can overcome an issue they are shot (the sound of that bullet will stay with you forever by the way) or put to sleep - on behalf of those animals whose life span has been dictated by humans  or have had to be put down before their time , please, please give our living animals this unique chance of communicating with you so that they can explain to you what it is THEY need - instead of us dictating to them what WE think they need.

On behalf of our Animals of tomorrow - Thank you

Help is here

If you have been struggling for long and long enough with constipation, the feeling of being bloated after certain meals, drinks or snacks or have irritated skin which has been driving you up the wall and are fed up of all the medication you have been put on email us and let us help to guide you in the right direction to resolve/alleviate these issues once and for all using natural ingredients - the food you eat - and not constant dozes of medication. We know only too well how uncomfortable, embarrassing and irritated these issues can make you feel but more to the point we know the sheer relief that it can bring, even after a short period of time, resulting in enjoyment of going out for a meal without the dreaded after effects or knowing that your skin wont crawl after eating certain foods or being in certain environments - give your body a chance.

The majority of our Clients, whether human or animal, notice a difference after a matter of days - give yourself and your favourite animal a chance -

For further information you can email us

If you know of an ailing animal, any type size or age that someone or some people are just not getting to the bottom of - whether it be a form of illness or depression-

PLEASE GIVE HIM OR HER A CHANCE - we are here to help - whether it's an elephant or pet rabbit -

Cheeses . . . . negative symptoms

So, having had a brief look in to Coffee, Tea, bread and rolls let's have a quick look in to cheeses and some of the negative symptoms that we have discovered result from eating either too much or the wrong type of cheese or dairy product for some individuals systems:

• Migraines
• Itchy feet/smelly feet
• Irritated skin
• Depression
• Hyperactivity
• Chest issues (especially in the elderly or frail individuals or those who are not that mobile)
• Stomach cramp
• Diarrhea 
• Nausea

The cheeses that seem to react most negatively with some individuals are the orange coloured cheeses, fungal cheeses, strong cheeses, full fat dairy produce in general. As an added note, if your system reacts to other foodstuffs which happens to be in the cheese then you will naturally have a bigger reaction. For example : if your system has a reaction to garlic and you ate some cheese with garlic in it then the reaction would be slightly worse.

If you are suffering from any of the above and would like to know more or would like to know which cheeses/dairy products are best for your system please go to this link

Again this is the same for all animals -  they experience exactly the same if they eat something that is negative for their individual system.

Bread - Rolls - white or brown

Over the years we have seen a dramatic change in the way individuals digestive systems react to bread/different types of rolls/croissants and more and more people are showing signs of having an intolerance to Gluten based Breads.

It is our strong belief that this is more because of the preservatives and the types of sugar used to create the different textures and tastes and of course the preservatives allow all such products to have a longer shelf life.

50 years ago there was only one or two types of Gluten free Bread, but thankfully for some, there are many more 'tasty' Gluten free breads in comparison with the 'olden days'. The Gluten free bread available all those years ago only had a pleasant taste if it was toasted but now with the various Supermarket brands and of course the new 'Genius' bread  Gluten Sensitive individuals have a much larger selection to choose from, to the point that we are often spoilt for choice  (similar to all foodstuffs).

To give these breads a longer shelf life more and more preservatives are being introduced and it is these and the various types of sugars that can irritate our system.

Some Breads have white sugar, brown sugar, beet sugar believe it or not. An experienced Pastry Chef the other day was saying that custard powder can also be part of the ingredients -

So, if you suffer from wind, or that 'bloated feeling' or discomfort after eating bread and would like to find one that suits your system you can contact us at this link - don't let your system suffer any longer otherwise there could be a long term health issue brewing there.

Exactly the same symptoms can be found in all animals - so if your animal (large or small) is suffering from regular colic spasms, skin issues, lethargy, hyper activity, drowsiness - consider the food within the 'all in one' bags on offer these days. For further guidance feel free to go to the above link

Let's stop all these potentially 'long term' health issues early and take control of our own health at an earlier age, which we believe can reduce a wide variety of health issues -

 

For further information or guidance either go to the above link or email us direct 

Certain coffees and teas can . . . .

Have an effect on our: 

Sleeping pattern
State of mind
Blood pressure
Skin
Energy levels

and can trigger: 

Depression
Anxiety levels
Hot flushes
Migraines and many more issues.

If you would like to know which coffee/tea/hot drink suits you best or how many cups your system should have on a daily basis go to this link  for further information.

Bridging the 'Comfort' Gap . . .

There are many people who find entering hospitals or visiting individuals in hospitals extremely difficult. Often the individuals who can cope find this issue a difficult one to understand and on occasions consider this issue a petty one

However, there are many good and totally genuine reasons why this is a difficult area for some of which can be read below  . . .

• A past experience or Memory
• A past experience of the loss of a loved one
• The fear of catching a bug
• The smell of hospitals 
• The genuine fear of hospitals in the first place
• Some individuals, as someone put it to us, just 'Can't cope with ill health'

The above reasons can cause much anxiety in the individuals who have this type of an issue of hospitals and we should, where possible, try our hardest to understand this, no matter how ill their friend or patient is. 

This type of a problem can therefore mean, for the patient, and their families who perhaps do not live so close to hand, that there is often a time gap before the ' next of kin' or Members of the family can get up or down to see their ailing relative.

We all know that for some, if we feel ill it can be extremely comforting to just have a 'known face' their holding out a reassuring hand when going through moments of 'fear of the unknown or of what lies ahead'. However, it can also be reassuring for the travelling Members of the family to know that some one / a known face (to the patient) is with their elderly Father/Mother/Relative / close friend.

As our final hours are closing in on us the Nursing staff and with the pressures they are under at the moment,  can be extremely busy monitoring our health and the surrounding patients health issues that by having someone sitting there quietly can also be a help to them as well as a major comfort for the ailing patient. It means the 'sufferer ' can experience a little bit (it is suggested you ask a Member of Staff if it is okay for you to do the following first) of extra tlc albeit . . .

• A stroke on the forehead
• A little bit of soft moisturizer put on the patients dry skin
• A feeling of reassurance from the recognition of a known and an acceptable (to them) individual
• Their forehead being wiped with a warm damp cloth
• A gentle dab of water on the lips or even  a wee bit of vaseline /  oxygen masks can really dry up the skin
• A warm damp cloth to get rid of little bits of 'sleep' around their eyes or nose
• A gentle brush of their hair
• A warm, reassuring caring hand and  voice
• Can be given time, that often Nurses don't have time to do, to be made respectable for their families who may be travelling up to visit their ailing relative

to mention just a few.

Naturally it is best to ask the Members of the family and  the Hospital if they are happy with this offer of  support. If you find the Hospital is not then you can  ask the Next of Kin or Nearest Member of  the family to speak to the hospital  requesting that they allow you to stand in until they arrive. 

If you can cope with this, and know or discover anyone who is suddenly taken in to hospital, please, on behalf of the sufferer, Members of the family please ask if you could stay and  comfort the patient.

It is suggested you respect requests from Staff to vacate the room - they may need to carry out medical procedures or body washes.

Things to take in your bag 

• Vaseline
• A tube of 'sensitive moisturizer' or the patients chosen brand of cream
• A flannel / face cloth
• A soft brush
• A bottle of water for yourself although you will often be asked if you would like a cup of tea
• Perhaps something that can play some quiet soothing music

HINTS WHEN THERE

• Don't talk too much
• If they are having a doze then sit at side where you wont  disturb them
• Be next to them when they stir and offer them a few quiet comforting words
• They may only be able to communicate by the rise of a  laughter line, a wink, or a finger movement - take all these signs as positive and respond accordingly
• It doesn't matter how deep a sleep they are in, it is our belief that voices can still be heard in the recesses of their minds - so PLEASE do not think they can not hear you.
• If Members of the family arrive, quietly go in to the background unless they need you there, and go home leaving a note to say 'you can contacted anytime and that you would be happy to cover for them when ever may be needed.

We may well add more to this but please, be there for someone if you can - it will mean so much to them and be a comfort to their families to know that some one is there for the one that they love.

On behalf of many who have ended up with their pride and  dignity taken away or who had no-one there to comfort them towards the next stage or towards the last few stitches of their 'TAPESTRY OF LIFE'

THANK YOU

Please feel free to add additional comments that can help at what can be a very difficult time for many. 

Try this for two weeks OR MORE . . .

For Lent - why not, instead of giving up chocolate or some form of food/Alcohol for the period, why not give up a more important negative habit -

1 Nagging people/Children/Partners/Husband/Wives,

2 Speaking in a monotone voice

3 Whinging

4 Not smiling in and around your families/workplace

5 Because of life's pressure ' Not smiling at everyone you pass'

6 Speaking Human to your Animal - use animal language instead

7 Talking all the time - enjoy the power of Natures' Silence and visual expressions instead, just for an hour a day

8 Not having much patience for things/animals/people

9 Always dictating

10 Share more

11 Excluding individuals for what ever reason

Instead try this -

1 Play WITH your dog's toy for more than 5 minutes

2 Play WITH your child on their level for more than 5 minutes

3 Walk WITH the Elderly at their pace instead of leading the walk

4 Walk WITH your child, at their pace for more than five minutes

5 Walk WITH your parents at their pace for more than 5 minutes

6 Talk to the elderly in their level

7 Talk to your child on their level

8 Find a tool - music/pictures etc that could unlock someone who is feel locked in - if you don't know how to do this ask us and we will help you -

6 Have more patience with everything around you

9 Include everyone - including someone you see who is perhaps elderly or who don't have many visitors


THE BEST OF ALL OF THE ABOVE IS THAT IT DOESN'T COST A PENNY TO DO . . .


AND There are many more . . . . try it . . . . the Results will amaze you

1 The kids will do what you ask of them instantly

2 Your Colleagues will be more accommodating no matter their inner personal pressures

3 Your Animals will say ' My goodness they are speaking my language 50 50 - at long last! I think I will heel and do what they want of me today!!!

4 You will be happier to do the things your kids ask you to do
5 You wont feel so exhausted at the end of the day -

6 Many more people and animals, no matter their age, looks, illness or disability will feel included in life instead of excluded.

TO HAVE -

Silence - to appreciate all around you whether bird song, running water or the sound of an engine droning away in the back ground,

Laughter

and

Smiling

is the best tonic a human can have

TRY IT.  . . . . . . . IT'S FREE. .

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Coffee / Tea

As a positive they are warming, refreshing, reassuring, comforting, an energy booster, addictive, an excuse to stop when you are forever on the go. Some coffees and teas also contain some antioxidants which can have a positive effect on the health of a heart. Caffeine gives many an immediate boost however this can be a temporary feeling resulting sometimes in a low shortly after or just prior to their second cup. 

For example some people feel they can't do anything until they have had their first cup of coffee or tea in a morning. In fact some individuals aren't worth talking to until they have had their first caffeine intake!  so perhaps caffeine should be considered more of an addiction or a 'drug' - similar to that of nicotine! 

De- caf Coffee and tea have additional chemicals in them which can also make individuals suffer from side effects but for the 'pure caffeine' Coffees and Teas each can have major side effects, which we often put down to something else or 'try' to put down to something else: 

• Generalized pain (back, stomach, muscles)

High blood pressure

• Ulcers

• Energy swings 
• Depression
• Headaches
• Constipation and/or dependence on caffeine for bowel movement

• Tension or stiffness in the neck, shoulders, hands, legs or stomach
• 
Premenstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularity, camps, sore breasts
• 
Painful/sensitive lumps in breast
• Inability to sleep 
• 
Raised anxiety levels 
• Irritability, including inappropriate fits of anger 
• 
Irregular or rapid heartbeat
 
• Light-headness/dizziness
• Waking up feeling tired
 
• Anemia
 
• Shortness of breath 
• 
Difficulty in concentration 
• 
Ringing in ears
- Coldness in extremities

If you would like to know whether your particular system can cope with coffee and tea or how many cups a day or which brand is best for you feel free to contact us

Price v Quality

PRICE v QUALITY




Having listened to a programme this afternoon on Radio Scotland there was a discussion on the above where Companies / ' The Powers that be' are going for the Cheapest option instead of looking at 'Quality' . These types of choices seem to becoming a common practice within various areas of life at the moment but unfortunately these are something that we, as individuals, have no control over and nor will we ever have unless something dramatically changes or unless the World becomes a 'peoples world' and not a controllers market place!

With the concern that many of us now have regarding ' can we trust the written ingredients on products' it has made it even more clear that we need to start listening to our inner instincts and to discover methods of being able to tell, whether 'eating certain products or using certain products' i.e. shampoo, or taking certain medication is indeed good for us or whether another brand would be better - if you would like to be able to go in to a Super store, Chemist, Butcher, Bakers, Animal feed store or indeed Sweetie Shop, and check whether the things you wish to buy are indeed good for your individual system or for someone with a health issue or for your pet one of our 'Group' or 'one to one' Workshops might be right up your street. If so for further information you can contact us via this link

'Crawly' Skin Facts - Humans and Animals

There is nothing  more irritating than having 'crawly skin' or when the following makes your skin feel ten times worse :

• Temperature changes
• Sudden changes of plan 
• Sudden stress
• Taking exercise
• Chilling down after exercise
• Sitting in a room with 'central heating' the type your system is not used to
• Going out for dinner and having a delicious pudding or perhaps even an Irish or Gaelic Coffee then driving home your skin starts to crawl  ............................LINK

Help our Elders and Nursing Staff

The Nursing profession are often under a lot of pressure by their Managers, Care Plan team and over all Directors but often we can help their situation and ease their job by offering to help with some of the care of our relatives. It is of course hoped that the recent Media coverage will allow the 'on the Ground' Staff to dedicate more 'one to one' time with each patient - but I fear this might take time to filter through.


In the meantime we have all been hearing about the issues with the way some Elderly individuals are looked after in some nursing homes. . . . and how sad this is, especially when each and every one of these special people have all been respected, often held important positions, have often been loving parents and Grand parents in their past.


If you have someone you love in a home and discover their eyes are crusty, their skin scaly and dehydrated, their skull dry and cracky, you, as a Member of the family could take a long some baby wipes, gentle moisturiser and even some shaving foam to give them that little bit of extra care that they would have been automatically able to do themselves in years gone by. If you mention to the staff you would like to give your Dad or Mum a little tlc first then it wont make the staff feel quite so 'guilty'. Sometimes it will encourage the staff to do the same.

Perhaps take a long a wee thermos of tea, good quality tea, or make a point of having a cup of tea, or some water while you are with them, so that you can also make sure that they have a wee drink or sip with you.


You can even offer, on the odd occason, to take in some real soup, although liquidize it first. Make sure you put in lots of greens like broccoli, flat green cabbage, a few GREEN chillies and some garlic.

A man always feels 100% better after they have had a shave or when their hair feels neat and well kept, if you feel you would like to give your Dad a shave or feel that you do a better job than the staff, (nine times out of ten) if asked I am sure the staff would be more than happy be relieved of this job. Often throw away razers are used - creating nipping and discomfort resulting in the Patient reacting,sometimes negatively, to every mornings offer of a shave - can't say I would blame them especially if there is a chance of being nipped each time, now this doesn't happen all the time but it can so to be given a shave with a good quality razor is a wonderful treat for them.

If your relative is in the unfortunate position of not being able to eat or drink some Nurses suggest placing a bit of pineapple in between their lips, although refreshing pineapple is quite acidic and can initiate small blisters. Buy some yellow pears a few days before and ripen them by placing them in brown paper. Take two pears with you and slice them into thin slices and place them between the lips, hold them though so that the patient doesn't swallow them.

Orange juice is also quite acidic and can be too strong for their system. So if you plan to take along some juice take some pear juice (you can buy clear diluting sugar free pear juice). Or mix up two wonderfully healthy fruits - yellow pear and raspberry -

If your relative has a catheter and you discover it is dark yellow -this can often indicate a lack of fluid going in to their systems so before you leave, make sure they have had something to drink via a beaker or straw -


The other area sometimes often missed is the care of teeth. If you take a close look sometimes you can see food stuck between each tooth on the denture, if you see this then just about guaranteed when you take the Dentures out they will be filled with food spoil. Perhaps another suggestion, if you can handle it or know how to take their Dentures out ( you can ask Staff to guide you in the first instance) give them a good clean with some 'active' toothpaste. This not only totally refreshes their mouth but also helps to shift the nasal discharge. Often when we clean our own teeth we automatically want to blow our nose afterwards - this is because of the effect of the mint - similar to the effect after having a curry!


Humans are brought up, nine time out of ten, to eat with each other ' Social eaters'- but given a hospital situation and a bed ridden patient they often resist from eating - if this is the case, ask the staff if you could perhaps sit with them one time so that the natural ability to eat in that situation can be encouraged - the staff can only say No. If you are lucky enough to have this relative in a side room then this possibility of eating with them is greater. Make sure you eat at the same speed as the patient though . . .


Don't let our respective Elders suffer - they truly don't deserve it.

Prime example - Horse meat for Beef meat!

And here in the latest news with Horse meat being found in Lasagna,  produced by a specific Company  is a prime example -  if everyone who bought this at the time had checked whether the meat within this product was good for them or whether there was something negative for them in it then the amount of these goods sold or not sold would have made questions arise, or indeed had someone checked that all the ingredients were correct at the production line before going out on to the market this issue WOULD NOT HAVE ARISEN and nor would it cost the amount that it is clearly going to cost someone at the end of the day! Neither would it have created the Public's potential lack of trust for this Company at least until their name is cleared from the issue.

This totally highlights how much we, the consumer, the production team at all levels automatically assume that what we are handling or about to eat is genuine. . . . .

The butchers themselves should also have sensed, not only by smell but by texture that the meat being handled was not beef, or,  if the meat goes to the factory already minced then the smell whilst it was being cooked would have been different.

Let's dissect consumables - Simply

Fruit, vegetables, meat, grains, pulses, biscuits, bread, crisps, sweets, coffee, tea, alcohol and the list is endless 

Many consumables have descriptive labels but many don't. Some have ingredients such as natural sugars, manufactured sugars and various minerals  : 

• Calcium
• Chromium
• Copper

See more

Gaviscon /Rennies etc etc

Gaviscon / Rennies etc

How many adverts do we see for this type of medication to calm the stomach from feelings of 'burning' and 'pain' etc - as the adverts rightly say - each stomach reacts differently to each foodstuffs -  why not solve it altogether - learn to eat what is good for your individual stomach and you will rarely have to take medication again - unless you cheat that is . . . . If every one realised  that reducing our intake of 'easy' medication will have a positive reaction on our 'long term' health, and the healthier our offspring will be long term.

A tribute to "Juanita"

This is a lovely, although emotional, tribute to courageous 'Juanita" a little horse whose spirit is now strong and galloping free - created by her owner - another horse who touched the hearts of many -

A Tribute to "Juanita" a very special little horse - a much loved Mother, soon to be Granny and a very gentle member of the Equine world - "thank you Juanita"

Post and Pre operations - Colorectal Cancer specifically

Post operations / Colorectal cancer in particular

Having read an article this morning on Colorectal Cancer Patients we have been asked by one of our Clients who suffered from Colorectal Cancer to inform you of his thoughts so that it might help give you guidance and a better way of life - pre and post op. He wants to stress how important it was/is for him to  . . . . . . .  Link

Pharmaceutical Companies / The Medical Profession / Natural / Self help

We live in a Pharmaceutical Companies Market!

or

"It's a pharmaceutical world"

Pharmaceutical Companies / Medical Profession / Natural help

Having watched a T.V. programme last night on Pharmaceutical Companies it  confirmed that our world seems to be turning upside down! and that's putting it mildly 

1   In reality it seems our Health and the Medical world is governed by, in order: 

• Pharmaceutical Companies
• The Medical Profession 
• Natural / Self Help 

2   Do you feel it should be :

• Natural /Self help
• The Medical Profession
• Pharmaceutical Companies

3   Or do you feel 

• all three should be working together

4   If you knew of a way of discovering whether you actually NEEDED to take medication or if another form of treatment could be a better choice or if you had no option but to take medication and had the option of three different drugs and had the ability to know WHICH one was best for your health issue, would you take it?

If Pharmaceutical Companies make you feel anxious then we would  be interested to hear your opinion -  

or

If you would like further information email : Enquiries / Medication 

Some sugars are known to feed or trigger illnesses

It's becoming a known fact that certain sugars, both manufactured and natural (found within some fruits and vegetables) can have a negative effect on our health with regards depression, migraines, behavioural aspects, skin and dietary  -  Clients have often said 'you can't take chocolate out of my diet'.  Knowing that it is horrible 'being without' something you have been used to having we always try to find an alternative food product, i.e. a positive coffee/chocolate for that persons individual chemical balance. Some chocolate has been a minus for quite a number of our Clients between 1997 to date where as some come up as being positive for most. You may remember a few years ago a particular chocolate bar was changed from a foil wrapper with a paper wrapper on top to square in shape but with a totally foiled packet. Whether these two different bars were manufactured in a different place or different sugar/cocoa or milk were used, for some of our clients the totally foiled packeted one came up as negative! but the paper one was okay. Even to this day the totally foiled bar comes up as a negative for some individuals!

If you would like to know what is good for your chemical balance press here

Murphy the Springer Spaniel

Murphy, our Springer had been in and out of the Dick Vet for his illness. He was extremely weak each time and and was placed on a drip which saw a bit of improvement. The Dick Vet said that he was very ill so I took him on one of his favourite walks, very slowly, thinking it would be the last time I'd be able to walk with him  . . . . . .  Link