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Announcement for NAHA Members

Book Review

Aromatherapy Guide for Pets

Author: Jennifer Hochell Pressimone

Special Book Discount for NAHA MEMBERS!

NAHA Book Review
By Kelly Holland Azzaro RA CCAP LMT

If, like me, you are an animal lover then you have probably used essential oils and aromatherapy products for your animals. Or perhaps you are curious to know how essential oils, natural botanicals and flower essences may add to your pet's holistic health regime. In either case, I invite you to explore the world of Aromatherapy for animals by attending classes, workshops and gathering your own research based on case studies.

Anyone who seeks to expand their aromatherapy awareness while honoring their pet's keen sense of smell and sensitive systems should consider additional study in Animal Aromatics. Essential Oil safety in topical and environmental application to avoid negative reactions is a key factor when working with animals and well as people. Placing potent essential oils neat along the spinal area is not the safe way to go with regard to a pet or a person's health.

Two books that have been reviewed by NAHA -- Animal Aromatics Workbook by Caroline Ingraham and Jennifer Hochell Pressimone's. Aromatherapy Guide for Pets -- would be an excellent addition to your aromatherapy library. Here is the review of Jennifer's book:

Aromatherapy Guide for Pets
by Jennifer Hochell Pressimone
JennScents Inc.

A Compilation of JennScents Research and Recipes

This 120 page Guide contains over 75 recipes divided into sections for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Llamas. The guide includes Aromatherapy History, Safe Use of Essential Oils, Blending Techniques and Aromatherapy Applications. There are additional sections on 'green cleaning' your pet's environment and diet for healthy living which includes tips on Nutrition, Homeopathy and Flower Essences. Each animal's body systems are highlighted to list essential oils useful for specific area health concerns such as digestive, immune system, respiratory, muscular/joints and emotional balance.

The section on aromatherapy for cats has a thoughtful approach to how application should be used for such a sensitive species as the feline. Recipes for feline blends include safety instructions for mist spraying blends 'around' the cat and cat bedding.

Jennifer includes several interesting ingredients such as 'Nature's Fresh' which is a plant based enzyme spray that I use often to nourish and hydrate the skin as well as drive botanicals and oils in deeper for optimum results.  As enzymes are historically known to do, this spray destroys allergens, pet dander, fleas and stains (as these are made up of proteins). Other ingredients include Colloidal Silver, a natural anti-biotic useful in killing germs, and a product called pH greenzone which is a Green Powder used to balance pH and supply nutrients to the body.

Here's a sample recipe from the book:
Aromatherapy Guide for Pets

Recipe for Grief Relief:

Distilled Water 2 ounces
Distress Remedy (Flower Essence) 1 dropper (approx. 20 drops)
Star of Bethlehem (Flower Essence) 1 dropper (approx. 20 drops)
Colloidal Silver 1 dropper (approx. 20 drops)
Lemon (Citrus limon) 2 drops
Frankincense (Boswellia cateri) 2 drops
Rose (Rosa damascena) 1 drop
Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) 2 drops
Ylang Ylang (Canaga odorata) 1 drop

In a 2 ounce spray bottle, mix essential oils, Distress Remedy (flower essence blend), Star of Bethlehem (flower essence remedy), colloidal silver and distilled water. Shake well. Spray around animal (and environment) as needed to calm symptoms of grief, depression, sadness, fatigue and lethargy due to the loss of someone or something (fellow animal companion).

Jennifer is offering NAHA Members a special  20% off discount to purchase JennScents Recipe Guide and JennScents Aromatherapy Guide for Pets. (mention this e-newsletter when placing your order with JennScents for the discount to apply).

To purchase a copy or for more information please visit her website www.jennscents.com or email jh@jennscents.com 

Jennifer also offers aromatherapy and herbal educational materials, certification courses and natural products.

To learn more about Aromatherapy for Animals visit the NAHA Website to purchase a copy of the Special Edition E-Journal 2008.4 dedicated entirely to the safe use of essential oils for animal aromatherapy and education.

Disclaimer:
The information on the NAHA Website or contained in NAHA Email Communications are not intended to diagnose or take the place of professional healthcare. Please consult your health care practitioner if you are pregnant or have been diagnosed with any serious healthcare problems.

Keep all aromatherapy products out of reach of children. Do not get near eyes. If essential oils get in the eyes, flush with water and seek proper healthcare advice. Before using essential oils and aromatherapy products please consult with a professional aromatherapist.

NAHA website is a resourceful area for information on Aromatherapy Safety, Applications & Uses. www.naha.org

All Questions pertaining to essential oils and aromatherapy must be submitted via the online Feedback form which is on the Contact NAHA page and Membership Resources page. All incomplete forms will be returned to sender.

NAHA can not diagnose or prescribe essential oils, please note that any information shared is for educational purposes only.

Do you have some exciting news to share with the NAHA Membership? If so please use the NAHA Online Feedback Form to submit your information. You can also email Kelly at ashitherapy@skybest.com with your information in the following format: WORD Doc. Include your complete contact information: Name, website, email and phone number and if applicable any images in jpeg format. This service is free for NAHA Members.

Do you have a book, product or educational item that you'd like to be reviewed? Want to offer the NAHA Membership a discount on the reviewed item? If so, please email Kelly at ashitherapy@skybest.com with information on your item to be considered for future review.

Aromatic Blessings,

Kelly Holland Azzaro
NAHA Vice President
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
www.naha.org