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Dear Editor,
Can we be reborn as an animal?
Claire P, Auckland
Dear Claire,
I have asked a well respected, world authority to answer this for you. The answer is simply NO!
"Among the hundreds of thousands of cases of regression on humans which have taken place during the history of regression therapy all over the world, it has never been established that a person was reborn as an animal.
Besides that, it is against Nature.
Of course in a very early stage of human evolution our consciousness needed to experience what it means to inhabit an animal body. And in our psyche we are still carrying the characteristics of an animal state, sometimes called our instincts; from time to time we meet people who look like an animal, with a pig or horse- like face. This could be related to an earlier stage in our development.
But Nature only goes forward and never reverses. Have you ever seen a plant growing backwards?
Being reborn as an animal is called Metempsychosis, and is believed to happen according to the Hindu religion. This is considered as a sort of punishment through Karma after a bad life; but that is a human view, Nature never punishes.
Also the concept of Karma isn’t punishment either, since it is bringing back balance in our acts as the highest form of justice in the Universe.
As mentioned before, reversed reincarnation is against the laws of Mother Nature, who only has the urge to develop creation in a positive way. The essence of reincarnation is growing in consciousness through experiences in the world of matter. When consciousness had the experience of being in an animal body before, there is no need to go through the same experience again. It doesn’t make sense.
Delay in development can sometimes occur for karmic reasons. Identification with an animal during altered states in regression indeed exists, but that is a quite different subject, and has nothing to do with reversed reincarnation".
BERT ESSER
Past Life Regressionist |
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Dear Editor,
I live on a farm where we have Ticks in the pasture, which infest the horses and cattle, and a problem with Lice in our chookies. Is there anything I can do that is not too labour intensive. I am also concerned about my dog as he wanders through the paddocks.
Aileen R
Dear Aileen,
There is a Tick and Lice homeopathic nosode that can be added to the troughs for your horses and cattle. The addition of a little homeopathic Sulphur added to their water and to the chookies water would certainly act as an all-round cleanser. (See our chookie article)
If you have a problem with your dog becoming infested, I recommend a little Neem Oil or / and Quassia chips (the latter made into a lotion); use this in with a organic dog shampoo and add a few drops of oil of eucalyptus. No more ticks or lice!
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
Is it safe to give my dog supplements that I buy for my horse?
Jane DeB
Dear Jane,
The short answer is NO. For example a Bearded Collie that received an equine supplement containing herbal extracts including Willow and Meadowsweet (both of these contain salicin) showed severe intestinal bleeding. Apart from the ingredients involved in these supplements, the question of a suitable dose and species compatibility arise; both are issues capable of seriously jeopardising the health of your dog.
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
At present I am studying veterinary nursing but I am also treating cats and dogs using homeopathy and some herbal medicine as I find these interesting and useful. I may continue my alternative medicine studies once I complete my nursing units. Is there an organization I can join where I would learn more about these medicines?
Lucy M
Dear Lucy,
There is an Association that you may join as an ‘Associate Member’ I think. They do not offer a training program but you may pick up the odd snippet here and there. Professional Membership is different of course.
Their address is:
New Zealand Holistic Animal Therapists Assoc (Inc), PO Box 186, Whangaparoa.
Visit their website at www.nzhata.org.nz
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
I am an organic farmer with a small viticulture block. I have used Preparation 500 in the past but am finding it increasingly difficult to obtain cow horns to make it with; do you have any ideas?
Len B
Dear Len,
I do have a couple of cow horns but they are very precious and not for sale. Have you approached your local home-kill man or lifestyle block people. Some of their breeds of cattle have horns.
Have you contacted the Bio Dynamic Farming & Gardening Association; they may be of some help. Their address is PO Box 39045 Wellington.
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
Do you know the name of the apple that has just been discovered and is meant to be very good for your health, especially cancer; and where I can buy a tree?
Andrew P
Dear Andrew,
You probably mean Monty’s Surprise, a versatile cooking, eating and cider-making apple. The original tree was apparently over 90 years old when discovered and it was immediately noticed that the fruit had obvious disease resistance. The cider made from this apple also has active inhibitors of colon cancer cell proliferation.
You may find someone who has one at your local Farmers Markets or Country Fairs. Otherwise try the NZ Tree Crops Association. I would love to trial this cider vinegar in my animal feeds; at present I use the Coral Tree Organic, which serves a good purpose.
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
I read recently in the newspaper that animals get Alzheimers. I have an elderly dog and I think he might have that. How can I tell without going to the vet?
Betty N, North Shore
Dear Betty,
It is difficult to know sometimes which are ageing signs and which are ‘losing the plot’ signs. However often it is a matter of degree. And also one should look at the diet very carefully; there are some foodstuffs, which definitely have an effect on pets, to their detriment. Often this does not show until they become a little slower in their habits. Take a look at our article on The Ageing Animal in the September Issue — should help you.
Also check out the September case studies
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
I have just purchased an Afghan puppy and have been advised to use a Calcium supplement by the Breeder. Is there anything more ‘natural’ I can give her?
Marcia D, Hobsonville
Dear Marcia,
Yes, there is certainly a really nice, safe and easy to use natural way to go with calcium supplementation for puppies. Unfortunately it is not often understood that calcium must be accompanied by phosphorus — they work together on bones.
A well-rounded natural food puppy diet which includes bones is the best. However if you cannot feed bones for any reason or feel you need that ‘extra insurance’ for a fast-growing large dog then I recommend the Tissue Salt combination formulated for puppies. This is NOT a calcium supplementation; it is a regulator of minerals, which are required for correct bone growth. So it is safe for your young puppy as it is only going to regulate the mineral uptake in your puppy, not substitute.
I have the puppy formula at my Practice if you would like some – it’s liquid, easy to use and no hassles. I would recommend you continue with it until your puppy reaches 10–12 months of age. It is also very good for the ageing dog where minerals may not be able to be absorbed as well.
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
I read in the 'pets' supplement in the 'Herald on Sunday' today, that avocado should not be fed to pets as it contains a toxic fatty acid derivative called persin. Signs of poisoning include an enlarged tummy, heavy breathing, and fluid accumulation in the chest, stomach and heart areas. I have been finding it a useful additive as we grow them. Should I stop? Isn't it just the stone that is poisonous? (and leaves).
Many thanks Lin, Tauranga
Dear Lin,
It is well known that when lactating livestock eat avocado (Persea americana) leaves they may develop non-infectious mastitis and agalactia. (milk loss) Similar pathological changes have been produced in mammary glands of lactating mice fed a diet containing a small percentage of freeze-dried avocado leaf. The ‘active’ principle, Persin has previously been isolated from avocado leaves and shown to have antifungal properties and to be toxic to silkworms. The mechanism of action of persin on both the mammary gland and the myocardium (muscle of the heart), is not known.
The entire Avocado tree is poisonous to horses (bark, leaves, flowers), so don’t let them into your orchard.
My dogs don't mind the persin or whatever as they are not into eating the leaves. I personally have never had a dog of my own or any clients' dogs with a problem except from eating too many fruit and putting on the weight of course!
Cheers,
Sandy U |
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Dear Editor,
How do I get rid of red mites on my chookies; and a couple of my chookies have warty things on their legs which makes them hobble a bit.
Sue B, Waikato
Dear Sue,
If little warty growths appear around the neck or legs give your chookie a few drops of Thuja 30C, every day for 3 days. This remedy should always be considered for fungus-like growths too.
Lice — these can kill suddenly, and young chickens and chookies may appear sleepy, refuse to eat, waste away or lose their head feathers. Whenever you notice a sick chookie dusting itself, look for lice! It is imperative to clean the hen-house. Use a hot lime wash, (there is a good sulphur-based lichen spray in the garden shops which does the trick), use eucalyptus leaves, GREEN pine needles, hang handfuls of wild thyme in the coop, apply kerosene to the perches. I have found a dusting of flowers of sulphur handy in the birdcage. If you can catch the chookie, place a few drops of Oil of Fennel onto the head and back of the neck of the chookie. Red mites and the parasitical mite which causes scaling on the legs and combs can be successfully treated with applying paraffin oil to the affected part. Cut an old coke bottle or similar in half, fill it with paraffin and dip the chookies’ affected leg into this . Repeat this every two weeks until you are satisfied it has gone away. Two or three dips is usually enough. Place some liquid homeopathic sulphur 6c in the drinking water until the condition has cleared.
Cheers,
Sandy U
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