On this weeks Short, I introduce you to our new sponsor Earth Buddy Farms CBD and I invite you to a conference I will be speaking at September 30th in Newport Beach, California. The event is called the Thriving Pet Expo. You can get tickets here: Thriving Pet Expo - For 20% off tickets use code THRIVING Sponsored By: Earth Buddy Farms CBD Use Code HERBALBUDDY20 for 20% off today! Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Jun 21, 2023•21 min
Are you tired of battling yeast problems with your furry friend? Join me as I tackle the world of yeast in dogs and share my insights on feeding a dog with yeast while embracing a holistic approach to deal with yeast overgrowth. Let's discover the pros and cons of dog chews, alternative suggestions for those who prefer not to use chews, and how natural remedies can help address the issue. Topics Covered: 0:01:52 - Dog Product Ingredient Concerns 0:05:12 - Ingredients in Chews 0:09:11 - Giving Me...
Jun 14, 2023•34 min
This week we are doing another short to answer some listener Q + A. The two topics I will be covering are diets for dogs with yeast + digestive enzymes. As always, if you have a question for the show, click the link below on my website to submit. Thanks for listening and don't forget to share this episode with at least one person! Topics Covered: Yeast Healing up the gut Raw diet Digestive enzymes Yeast regimens by Adored Beast Yeast regimens by Four Leaf Rover My favorite digestive enzymes Shou...
Jun 07, 2023•10 min
Todays episode we are going to talk about gardening. We are going to dive into plants that you can grow that could be beneficial to your pets. I will give you some tips on how to grow plants, as well as share with you some very helpful resources to get you started on your gardening journey. Books Mentioned: Growing Plant Medicine Making Plant Medicine Growing At Risk Medicinal Herbs Topics Covered: Calendula Some of my favorite books (see links above) Dandelion Echinacea Violet White Yarrow Skul...
Jun 06, 2023•27 min
Welcome to another edition of my podcast shorts. Today we are going to be talking about Hawthorn. Hawthorn is a flowering shrub in the rose family. Common species include Crataegus monogyna, Crataegus laevigata, and Crataegus oxyacantha. Topics Covered: Is hawthorn safe for long term use? Hawthorn flower essence My hawthorn protocol Heart support What vitamins and minerals make up hawthorn What kind of pets would benefit from hawthorn Hawthorn berry Longterm use benefits Check Out Rita: Rita’s I...
May 24, 2023•11 min
On this weeks episode, I am going to introduce you to some of my favorite natural dog health books. If any of these books stick out to you, you can click the links below to order yourself a copy. Books Mentioned: Complete Holistic Dog Book by Jan Algretti + Katy Sommers Gemmotherapy For Our Animal Friends Bach Flower Remedies for Animals Yin and Yang Nutrition for Dogs The Forever Dog Feeding Dogs Raw Feeding from A to Z Keeping it Raw Healing with Whole Foods Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care...
May 17, 2023•29 min
On this weeks episode, I am answering a listener question about acid reflux. If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Covered: Signs that your dog has acid reflux Common energetic pattern for acid reflux Dangers of giving too many antacids Citric acid Digestive enzymes Energetically inappropriate foods Fermented foods for your dog Food sensitivities Fight or flight Acid reflux herbal remedies Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary...
May 10, 2023•13 min
On this weeks episode, we are going to talk about Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver detoxification. I promised you last episode that we would talk about this topic and I am here to deliver! Topics Covered: How to find out if your dogs liver is not working (stagnant) Liver tonics and remedies What is liver detoxification? What does the liver do? P450 Pathway Phase 1 Detoxification Free radicals and how to neutralize them Phase 2 Detoxification Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com C...
May 03, 2023•25 min
On this shot episode, we are going to be talking about essential oils in flea and tick products. Topics Covered: Essential oils in flea and tick products What is the 23b list? Clove hydrosol Self selection How to test your animals Remove fleas from the yard Beneficial nematodes Tick tags and flea tags My favorite cleaning products Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Apr 26, 2023•11 min
We are going to be talking about the liver today because this is liver time. If you live in the northern hemisphere the liver is waking up. The liver knows it is spring time which is the opening. It is when energy rises and starts to move around. We have to deal with liver at that time. Topics Covered: Passive filtration Liver and how it’s regenerative Nervous system and dryness Meridians and Chinese medicine What it may mean if you are discharging from the eyes Negative influences on the liver ...
Apr 21, 2023•25 min
On this short episode, I am introducing you to Solomon's seal (Polygonatum). I also answer a few listeners questions that you have sent in. If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Covered: Can you mix flower essences? Who is Solomon seal good for? Benefits of Solomon’s seal What seasons to take it Forms of Solomon’s seal Suggested dosage of Solomon’s seal What to avoid taking this with Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealM...
Apr 12, 2023•10 min
We are going to talk today about essential oils. I had a wonderful listener write in asking about it and I can't wait to share this information with you! As always, if you have any questions, click the link below to submit one to the show. Topics Covered: What are essential oils? Where essential oils come from Are essential oils sustainable? Potency of these oils What essential oils do for mental and physical health Intention of protocol Why diffusing essential oils should not be done unless you...
Apr 07, 2023•29 min
On this week Mini Episode, I am answering more of your questions. This weeks question is all about dryness. If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Covered: 2:40 - What does dryness mean? 4:25 - Importance of moisture 5:47 - Anxiety and moisture 6:04 - Should you feed cats dry food? 6:50 - Dry energy cofactors to look for 8:49 - What can dryness lead to? 10:51 - Herbs for dryness Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushroo...
Mar 22, 2023•14 min
We are going to talk about beautiful (and misunderstood) dandelions today. If people understood the health benefits of these wonderful plants, they would stop spraying them with weed killer. We need to save the Dandelions and save the bees! Topics Covered: 4:12 - What you can do with dandelions 5:37 - The latin meaning of dandelion 6:20 - What part of the dandelion you can consume 7:44 - Nutritional benefits of dandelions 9:14 - Energetics of dandelions 10:15 - How much dandelion to use for a pe...
Mar 17, 2023•34 min
On this week Mini Episode, I am answering more of your questions. This week I go over why your dogs hair changed direction as well as collapsed tracheas. If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Covered: Chiropractic care When hair changes direction, what could it mean? Collapsing trachea and coughing Underlying causes of collapsed trachea Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Fa...
Mar 08, 2023•9 min
One of my favorite tools in my toolbox are flower essences. Someone recently wrote into the show asking about them, so this episode will be about just that! Topics Covered: Dr Bach and flower essences Psychosomatics between emotions and disease. Rescue Remedy How to get started with flower essences The effects of flower essences Scotch Broom and trauma Comfrey flower Borage flower When and how to use flower essence Dosage bottle versus stock bottle Agrimony flower essence Dogs that are great can...
Mar 01, 2023•37 min
On this episode, I am answering more of your questions. If you want to submit a question to this show, you can always click the link below. Topics Discussed: Parasites Tape worm and tape worm remedies Giardia and signs of Giardia Chronic Allergies Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Feb 22, 2023•13 min
We are going to talk about using herbs today. I have been working on my book today, so I am very inspired to talk to you about some basic herbal guidelines that I think can really help you and your dog out. Topics Covered: Energetics Do herbs have side effects? Excess and deficiency Long treatment with herbs Toxic Vs non toxic herbs How many supplements can you give your dog Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My ...
Feb 15, 2023•30 min
On this weeks mini episode, I go in depth on Marshmallow root. If you like this episode, share it with someone who could use this information. And as always, if you have any questions for the show, click the link below. Topics Covered: How to consume marshmallow root Marshmallow root dosing Slippery elm, its risks and its benefits Benefits of marshmallow root What to combine marshmallow root with to enhance its benefits Urinary system and UTIs Kidney health Bladder health Co-factors of marshmall...
Feb 08, 2023•13 min
On this episode, I help you understand why your dog may be vomiting yellow bile. I also answer some questions about how I got started in herbalism, as well as the history of herbalism. Topics Covered: What causes bile to accumulate? How to prevent your dog from vomiting bile What meds can cause your dog to vomit yellow bile Herbs to prevent your dog from vomiting yellow bile How I got started in herbal medicine Why we need to heal the body and not just suppress symptoms Flower essences Humoral m...
Feb 01, 2023•34 min
On this episode, I answer some of YOUR questions. As always, if you have any questions for the show, submit them at the link below. Topics Covered: Liver issues and solutions Herbalism for healthy dogs Preventative herbalism Working with the seasons Can dogs eat fruit? Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Jan 25, 2023•13 min
On this weeks episode, we are going to be talking about dogs and the esophagus today. We got a special request to cover some esophageal conditions and I can't wait for you to hear. Don't forget to share this FREE and valuable information with your friends, it really helps this show. Thanks for listening :) Topics Covered: What is the esophagus? What is the role of the esophagus? How do esophageal issues play out in a dogs system? What are the symptoms of esophageal issues? How to treat esophagea...
Jan 18, 2023•35 min
On this episode, I answer some of YOUR questions. As always, if you have any questions for the show, submit them at the link below. Topics Covered: How is Small Batch Raw Food? Can all dogs eat the same diet? Is pasteurized milk okay to give to dogs? When to use antibiotics Issue with overusing antibiotics Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Jan 11, 2023•16 min
When we are talking about healing, we have to find out if your pets issues stem from either excess or deficiency. So, this episode is all about that. Excess and deficiency! Topics Covered: How to know if your pet has excessive symptoms Excessive consumption and inflammation Why over feeding our dogs is a problem Hyper function How to calm inflammation and excessive issues Seed oils, vegetable oils and refined oils Foods that heal and foods that harm Why bitter foods are excess reducers Deficienc...
Jan 09, 2023•39 min
On this weeks Mini Episode, I answer another fan question. If you want to submit a fan question, email me at the link below! Topics Covered: What is homeopathy? Poisonous Plants Homeopathic Remedies Anxiety and Stress Where to learn about homeopathy Herbalism vs. homeopathy Placebo effect Sponsored By: Real Dog Box The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Dec 21, 2022•12 min
On this weeks episode, I answer a fan question about splenectomy’s. Topics Covered: Removal of spleens and why it’s so common in dogs Allopathic view of the spleen The spleens purpose Spleen and the immune system What to expect if your dog has their spleen removed What type of herbal support can help your pet after a splenectomy Importance of stimulating the lymphatic system Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My ...
Dec 14, 2022•33 min
On this weeks mini episode, I unwrap a supplement called Palmitoylethanolamide aka PEA. Topics Covered: What is PEA (Palmitoylethanolamide) The Entourage Effect Anti inflammatories Why you need to address the nervous system for a faster better healing Gabapentin PEA dosages PEA Drug Interactions What pets would benefit from PEA Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Dec 07, 2022•11 min
On this weeks episode, I continue my talk on Pancreatitis. If you have not listened to Part 1, you can listen here. Topics Covered: Acute vs chronic pancreatitis How to get a diagnosis Foods to avoid and foods to give your pets for pancreatitis Steps for curing pancreatitis Inflammation Phytoembryonic Therapy Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Dec 01, 2022•30 min
On this mini episode, I go into detail about Nettles. Topics Covered: Why people don’t like nettles Why nettles are great for you and your pets Kidneys and what herbs do for them Winter stagnation Why it’s important to work with the liver during the spring Damp heat Edema Leaky gut Nettle infusion Nettle dosage How long to take nettle for Dry nettle seed Sponsored By: The Adored Beast Apothecary RealMushrooms.com Check Out Rita: Rita’s Instagram Facebook Group My Courses My Website and Store...
Nov 23, 2022•13 min
On this weeks episode, I talk about digestive enzymes. As always, if you like this episode, please share it with your friends and family, rate and review on your podcast app and buy try something from my wonderful sponsors :) Topics Discussed: What pets need digestive enzymes Dog saliva and digestion Where the enzymes come from in the dogs body Dogs that eat kibble are deficient in enzymes Signs to look for that show your dog is low in digestive enzymes What happens to the dog when digestive enz...
Nov 16, 2022•33 min
