Now doTerra has just bought out some new oils which is super exciting and so this blog is about their use with animals and of course us humans can follow along as well.
MetaPWR Metabolic Blend
This is a reworking of the popular Smart & Sassy /Slim & Sassy Blend and as such can be used in a similar way - it does taste a bit different as the quantities are altered.
It contains the follow oils for their respective benefits and in combination provide a very useful blend - which I am loving in my water at work and may improve exercise performance.
Grapefruit - helps curb appetite, sugar cravings and supports healthy metabolic responses
Lemon - promotes fat burning, processes and supports a gentle cleanse
Peppermint - enhances a sense of fullness whilst support digestion
Ginger - boost metabolism and fat burning processes
Cinnamon Bark - promotes healthy blood sugar levels and metabolism boost.
Metabolic Blend Softgels
These are formulated with the Metapwr blend above and help to support normal blood glucose levels by promoting healthy insulin activity and response. An as yet unpublished preclinical study suggests the blend may target and reduce fat cells whilst also protecting cells and tissues against oxidative stress but more confirming clinical research is needed.
Whilst this is a blend designed for humans it is one that can be useful for dogs for the same reasons
Guaiacwood - Holy Wood
Now this next oil is a firm favourite with my dogs and I could not believe the response when I first offered it to them all really interested in the bottle and my anxious dogs in particular were really keen which should be no surprise as the oil is very grounding and so is good for stress management and anxiety and calms the body and mind. It has an earthy grounding aroma with a subtle sweetness which I like more than Frankincense and Copaiba.
Both dogs wanted to link and bite the bottle and absolutely loved this new oil
Other properties abound too with it being anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, diuretic, anti-oxidant - therefore a very versatile oil.
It is useful for wound healing and encourages lymph flow and drainage. It is helpful for animals in heat and soothes upset tummies.
Great for chronic skin conditions as it is very nourishing to the skin either diluted with a carrier oil or add to moisturiser to tighten and tone the skin the latter probably more useful for humans.
This oil also supports the respiratory function and has insect repelling properties too.
It blends well with most oils and use standard dilution and safety principles.
Spanish Sage - Salvation Oil
Now this next oil is also very versatile. It is also known as lavender sage, as it is high in camphor many animals may not like this one. Properties include pain relief, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial.
Supportive for the respiratory system when coughing as it can ease that and is also useful for aiding in reducing fever. It helps balance hormones and relieves skin disorders and promotes wound healing, great to add to massage to enhance soothing of the tissues and can also help for healthy looking hair.
From a mental health point of view it is also very supportive as it can aid memory so is excellent for training and also in canine cognitive disorder so diffusing is great to stimulate the atmosphere to support this.
Supports a calm mind and sense of alertness so it useful for stress management/anxiey and depression
Good for grief and fear as well as stress management, anxiety relief and depression and wards off negative thinking
It can be taken internally
DO NOT USE with animals prone to seizure of anaemic animals
Caution if animal is pregnant or lactating not recommended for cats
Supermint
Now this next one is being used as I write this at 6am it is brilliant to diffuse to promote mental focus and enhance stamina which I can attest to this am! It is a blend of Peppermint, Japanese Min, Bergamot Mint and Spearmint. It can be used in much the same way as peppermint but is gentler.
Inhale to open the airways for easy breathing, massage into tense muscles to rejuvenate and soothe and inhale from the palms to calm the mind and body.
Cooling effect on animals and can soothes tummies.
No beadlest use though as contains xylitol so stick to the oil or the touch roller
Use the oils in the normal way for your pet unless otherwise stated for internal, aromatic and topical use.
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Information given here is not intended as a substitute for medical or veterinary consultation - the author has no liability nor responsibility with respect to any issues occurring out of use such as damage, loss, injury.