Confessions of a burgeoning EO addict because it really does work.
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| Calvin Not Very Happy Before Thunderstorm |
As I reported to you at the beginning of the summer my dachshund
Calvin has developed a real discomfort of thunderstorms. It was less of a fear
and more related to the noise clearly agitating him. I used Canine Calm with a
great deal of skepticism the first time but nothing else seemed to be calming
him down. In Florida there are thunderstorms almost every afternoon. As I reported
before, within ten minutes he was snoozing on the couch without a worry. And I
thought…beginners luck. Second time…same
results but even faster. I called Vicki
and asked if it was possible I was using too much but she assured me that was
not the case.
No More Upsetting Thunderstorms
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| Calvin sound asleep after Canine Calm |
Well I have become a real believer. I would say that I’ve
used the Canine Calm and Travel Calm at least a dozen times now and with the same results every
single time. A whining wiener dog turns into a snoozer within ten minutes of
putting canine calm on the tips of his ears.
Here is all I do now…I put about three sprays into my hand, rub it
around just a bit then put a hand on either side of his ear and rub it in
gently. Then I do the other ear and then
I put just a touch on either side of his nose.
I’ve actually been able to use less and less with each storm.
This is how much of a believer I’ve become – I had to travel
recently and the only instructions I left my husband with was how to use the Canine Calm on Calvin while I was away! It was the only thing I cared
about.
Calvin Waking Up from his Canine Calm sleep
So I admit it. I'm becoming an EO addict myself. If I get a cut now I reach for
an EO remedy (such as Guard Well) rather than the Neosporin. I read recently about using EO remedies for yeast
infections which I’m plagued with in the humidity in Florida. It works and so
much better than spending $25.00 each time for Monistat.
A note of caution for those starting to use essential oils. Through my EO journey I have really learned that having the right concentrations of different EOs is critical for its effectiveness and SAFETY. And knowing how different EOs work together is also a skill. Its not about just throwing a bunch of oils into a bottle and using it. I completely trust Vicki to come up with the right formulas. She has 23 years of experience and is certified, and I've now seen her products work first hand. There is a real science to using these natural products so having the right advice that is trustworthy is super important.
For more about Pat's journey into aromatherapy, visit In Pursuit of Greytness.
For more about Pat's journey into aromatherapy, visit In Pursuit of Greytness.
