You are receiving this email from Dr. Christina Chambreau because you are passionately committed to having health for your animals, yourself and the planet or because a friend thought you wanted to hear this information.PLEASE email me with what you want covered here. BREAKING NEWS The VIP membership promotional period is over Sunday June 28. Now is the time to act if you have ever been interested in having on-going support and curated AI and personal support for your animal’s health. The first 25 people get the early price of $470 for the year
($47/m with two months free) until June 28 at midnight eastern. I could regale you with all the benefits – better to go here and read them. After June 28 the price will be $570. I. Healing Stories - No one right lifestyle – healthy German
Shepherd
- Three very old dogs – fresh food, human food, vegetarian diet
- Arthritic German Shepherd – Chinese medicine
II. Health Tips - Probiotics
- Hydration
- Heat warnings
- Intelligence testing for dogs
III. Classes & Learning - Tellington T-touch - Maryland
- CIVT
- Smart Pet Talk – new shows
- Holistic Actions
IV. Organizations for health and sustainability - Socks for horses
- Assistance Dogs International
- The Hunger Project
- Stray Dog
I. Healing Stories - 🦮 Recently, I tended a white German Shepherd for five weeks. His teeth were pearly white, he shed a lot, he was well behaved, no anxiety, only mild nervousness with July 4 noises, obeyed us, new humans in his life fairly well, ran full tilt, trotted like a Lipizzaner, slept deeply for hours during the day without being on alert, did bark a
bit, yet would stop when asked. I thought he was about 3 or 4. He is 10! He is on kibble and I would guess vaccinated, though we gave no chemical preventatives. His family does grow a lot of their food and takes him bike riding for miles every week.
- The three Guinness' oldest dogs lived to 25, 29 & 30. Bobi was fed fresh food and lived in Portugal, which has much lower toxins than the US. Bluey ate human food and lived in Australia. Bramble was a vegetarian and lived in
the UK. This is a reminder that there is no one correct lifestyle. Pay attention to the Early Warning Signs of Internal Imbalance, get great holistic annual physicals with a vet yearly and an intuitive twice a year, then have a great, wonderful life.
- A 10-year-old German Shepherd, with regular vaccines, flea/tick/heartworm preventatives, and eating a commercial diet, had been on drugs to manage pain in her joints. She was now showing much lower energy, more lameness, and a lessened
quality of life. This often happens when any treatment is given that does not address the underlying energy field imbalance – called palliation or amelioration. Selecting Chinese medicine treatment involved feeling her pulses, evaluating her tongue, palpating for acupuncture points that were hot or sensitive, and finding what made her discomfort worse (heat, cold, blowing air, certain food treats, rest, movement, etc). Herbs were selected to balance the Chi and within a month, she was so
much better that the guardians did not want to pursue deeper treatments that would have helped prevent the return of these problems or more severe ailments. There is no right answer, and maybe the next level of Chinese herbs would not have been needed.
II. Health Tips - 🍳 Feed plain yogurt as one source of probiotics. And fiber for prebiotics. How many supplements to give is always a question. The more probiotics
you can include in foods, the better. Only if needed are supplements of a probiotic needed. Other than the critically needed calcium (in bones or a supplement) and taurine (especially for cats), few animals or people need more than a few at a time. There are several ways to decide. One is to learn to speak with Nature (AK, pendulum, dowsing, trusting your intuition, and more). Another is observing which supplements your animals actually want. When your mind suggests one is needed (maybe fatty
acids because of dry skin), do some research (at Holistic Actions, newsletter files, an appointment with me, some of the good magazines) and begin giving it. Using the journal, evaluate all current and past symptoms, and the BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite and mood) every few weeks or so. Then decide to continue longer, or if it is no longer
needed, as the improvements you wanted have occurred. If the symptoms recur, energetic treatment may be needed, or a longer time on the supplements.
- Summer heat is here in some areas and you and all animals need hydration. One friend of mine in a very, very dry Wyoming puts out 3-4 bowls of water for the deer and the birds in her yard.
- Broths, milk, watermelon and other juicy fruits can add moisture to any meal or be used as a snack. You can make your
own broths or purchase them in many grocery stores. Remember to track the source of the ingredients and do the best you can afford to help your animals and the planet, because toxic chemicals do abound. One company I love is Green Juju.
- Structured water can also increase hydration, especially with animals who may not be drinking enough. It can, according to Gina Bria, one of HA! webinar speakers, help detox the body in several ways.
- Chia water is one way and is
also rich in minerals and soluble fiber. Mix 1 part chia seeds with about 13 parts clean water (for example, 1 teaspoon chia in 2–3 tablespoons water for a cat; 1 tablespoon in 1–1.5 cups water for a medium dog). Stir, let soak at least 15 minutes or overnight in the fridge. Put small amounts on a food treat, in the meal if liked, or for dogs in their water. Start slowly and aim for about 1/4–1/2 teaspoon gel for cats and 1/2–2 teaspoons gel per 20 pounds of body weight for
dogs.
- Adding a small pinch of salt can increase hydration
- More heat tips!! Paws on hot surfaces! Breeds with breathing issues. Heat stroke can happen even when it is not super hot. Puppies, seniors, and cats in hot apartments. Cars – oh my! The healthier your animals, the more their resilience will increase.
- How smart is your dog? Scientists at Duke University use students to raise pups and evaluate
them cognitively. https://evolutionaryanthropology.duke.edu/duke-puppy-kindergarten. Following are a few tests they do that you can duplicate at home for fun times with your dog – at any age. They also work with a great program, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Paws - https://eenp.org/ - who evaluate which pups may be the best for different types of service work. They also work with a program that is breeding dogs to be service dogs. https://assistancedogsinternational.org/blog/2021/09/30/general/adi-international-breeding-cooperative/
- The cup test. Food is hidden under one of two cups near each other, showing the dog which one has the food, then they point to the cup with no food. More assertive or independent dogs tend to pick the food. They may be good as search dogs. Obeying the person pointing to the non-food cup could indicate trusting their human, and so may be good as
a companion or assistance dog.
- For the “impossible test,” while they watch, food is put into a sealable container that is snapped shut. Service possible dogs would first look towards the human for direction rather than diving into trying to open the box.
- Be sure to reward your dog however they play the game. More on smart dogs in August.
III. Classes & learning - 📝 Tellington T Touch – in-person class, Fredrick, Maryland, August 21-23. Please share widely. Linda herself will be teaching at one of my favorite farms, Fox Haven. Learning TTouch training is crucial for young dogs, very useful at any age and excellent for cats as well. For over 50 years, Linda and the faculty have been helping all species live happier, healthier lives – just with your intention, hand movements, and more. Register from this
calendar link - https://ttouch.com/worldwide/all-events-calendar
- The College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies has multiple courses available for Pet Parents and Pet Professionals, including ones on herbs, anatomy, nutrition and much more - https://civtedu.org/courses/pet-owners.
- Smart pet talk - the Steve Dale interview about his book, Ask the Dog is now up on you tube. Love to hear ways you find to share the book with
kids, or shelters. This book must be read to every child (and adult, actually) to lower the 12,000 people bit daily in the US (50% children). Recently posted is Dr. Odette Suter’s talk on all things about “poop”.
- Holistic Actions has many courses available to members – on Lymes, Spay/neuter decisions, introductory and intermediate homeopathy for animals, hospice and more.
IV. Organizations for health and
sustainability 
- Football socks were donated to equine rescues and hospitals by Arsenal, a leading English football
team. These footless socks are worn for less than one game and have now found a second use. Maybe you know someone in the US sports world. Do they have something that could help equine groups?
- Mentioned above, read and share widely about Assistance Dogs International and consider donating - https://assistancedogsinternational.org/about/who-we-are/
- World Hunger Day was May 28. A warm, positive video from The Hunger Project (www.thp.org) is about the different leadership that is needed to end hunger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaSW07K0AEk
- A new friend told me of an organization he raises money for – Stray Dog - https://stray.dog/- and I love their home page statement – “Advocating for People, Animals and the Planet”. Sounds like what many of you reading this, and I, also advocate. Check them
out!
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