I used to have an herb store on the outskirts of Austin, Texas. One of the services I provided there was custom “readings” and blends of flower essences to help my customers with their emotional aches and pains. Flower essences are vibrational preparations that are […]

Here is another guest post by my friend and amazing holistic horse vet, Dr. Madalyn Ward. Living in the desert, with hardly ever a blade of natural green grass or forage for my horses (as you can see in this picture), this article especially speaks […]

As 2013 has rolled in despite the end-of-the-world prognostications for late December, I have felt renewed creativity, inspiration and energy to manifest some new projects as well as to rejuvenate some old ones. I could call these “work,” because they are all related to my […]

I don’t know about you, but for me, 2013 really feels like a new beginning. I’m focusing on lots of new and creative projects, among them more published books on animal communication (including a children’s series) and rejuvenating my nutritional algae business, which I’ve had […]

This is not a happy post. Does it seem to you, as it does to me, that the more advanced, scientific knowledge we accrue about disease, the more delicate, elusive, and enigmatic true health and wellness become? I have a client (of the canine persuasion) […]

I love this brief New Moon update, borrowed from the Power Path School of Shamanism. Especially the reminder that our greatest service is to work on ourselves, and the need for forgiveness. I cannot imagine anything more self-nourishing and expanding than being filled with forgiveness […]

As we prepare for one of this country’s most beloved holidays, I have been reflecting on what makes it so special. We gather with friends and family, excitedly prepare our favorite dishes of the year, and eat our hearts out. While feeding my kitten this […]

We all know it takes more than good food, exercise and rest to attain a balanced state of health and wellness. Our spirits must be nurtured as well. There is no one formula or belief system that suits all, and many of us find God […]

This is Charlie. He is eight years old and the most beautiful Golden Retriever you could ever lay eyes on. Except that when you look in his mouth, the whole thing, tongue and all, is dark purply-black. So a Chow daddy or uncle somewhere in […]

This is a SUPER video on diagnosing whether or not your horse has ulcers. Equine Ulcer Diagnosis by Mark dePaolo, DVM If you have a horse who is cinchy/grouchy/touchy/spooky/rears/kicks/bites/bucks, or shows any sign of evasive, aggressive, or uncomfortable behavior, do not pass ‘go’ before you […]