The 3 points, Bladder 11, Large Intestine 4, and Governing Vessel 4 are super points, used for a variety of equine needs. Their Energetics, indicators of use, and their functions are noted below along with pictures of their location.  BLADDER 11 Bladder 11 (Bl 11) is the important acu-point for any bone issue including arthritis, spondylosis, deformities, inflammation, osteoporosis, and joint issues. Bladder 11 has quite a few other uses for animals such as tonifying blood and marrow, and regulating and dispersing Lung chi. It is used consistently as a local ..read more

It is extremely hot! If this level of extreme heat invades the body, it can result in internal organ damage. When heat is left to build internally it can become fatal for horses, dogs, and cats.   Indicators of Heat Stress or Heat Stroke Anxious or stressed behavior Heavy panting or drooling Vomiting or diarrhea Elevated heart rate Red or purple gums and/or tongue Stumbling or collapsing Open mouth breathing for cats. Suggestions for Avoiding Overheating and Heat Stroke: Dogs & Cat Only let them outside or walk in the cool of the early morning and late evening Check the heat l ..read more

Clearing Your Animal’s Airways with Acupressure The smoke-filled air from North America is affecting all of us including our animals. Obviously, breathing is obligatory. We can’t wave a magic wand and rid the air of smoke particles, but we can give our dogs and cats some respiratory support with an acupressure session. The intent of offering your dogs and cats this acupressure session is to help keep their airways as clear as possible. There are specific acupressure points, also called “acupoints,” that are commonly used to enhance respiration. The following acupoints have been carefully selec ..read more

How Acupressure Can Help Osteoarthritis:  Sammy was a high energy canine just a year or so ago. Now he gives Ali a mournful look before he tries to jump in the car when heading out for a hike. Ali has noticed that Sammy isn’t jumping onto her bed at night anymore; he prefers to sleep on his own bed on the floor. At 10 years old, Sam is telling Ali that his joints hurt. Osteoarthritis When dogs are suffering from osteoarthritis, their joints hurt. They are experiencing the deterioration of the cartilage that creates a smooth, gliding surface and loss of the synovial fluid that lubricates&n ..read more

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BLADDER 11 Pinyin Name – Da Zhu English Translations – Great Shuttle, Big Reed, Foot Taiyang Bladder 11 Note: The Bladder Meridian is also known as the Urinary Bladder (UB) Meridian Bladder 11 (Bl 11) is known as an important acupoint for any bone issue including arthritis, spondylosis, deformities, inflammation, osteoporosis, and joint issues. Bladder 11 has quite a few other uses for animals such as tonifying blood and marrow, regulating and dispersing Lung chi, relaxing the soft tissues of the chest, while also dispelling Wind. Additionally, Bl 11 is used consistently as a local ..read more

Part I:  SURVIVAL: THE YIN-YANG THEORY The theory and concepts underlying the Taoist notion of yin and yang are the most sophisticated and distinctive ideas that differentiate Chinese medicine from all other philosophies of life, health, and environmental science. Yin and yang expresses the perpetual movement, change, and imperative of balance. UNDERSTANDING BALANCE The beauty of the yin-yang concept is that it accepts and promotes the idea that balance is not static or stagnant. In fact, it is the exact opposite. Balance is continuous movement from consumption to creation. Balance c ..read more

Allergies have become all too common an affliction for our canines, and Acupressure can help.  Simply put, an allergy is an over-reaction or heightened sensitivity of the immune system to a substance. Though there are many ways in which a dog can exhibit an allergic response to an allergen, there are only five types of allergies. The most common for dogs is the flea bite allergen and the other four allergens are inhalant (also called “atopy,” pronounced “at-ta-pee”), contact, food, and bacterial. Inhalant Allergies Dogs that react to atopy allergens tend to suffer during the spring and au ..read more

In the early stages or less severe cases of equine anhidrosis, there will be less sweat in areas under the saddle than is normal after a workout. In its initial stages anhidrosis is also known as 'puff disease' because horses pant heavily, even after work ceases. Horses will have very little, patchy or no sweat, elevated pulse, and a higher than normal body temperature when worked. After exercise recovery is slow. and the horse may appear distressed or lethargic during periods of hot humid weather. Acupressure can help equine anhidrosis toThe cause of anhidrosis is not clear but does appear mo ..read more

Equine Head Shaking Syndrome can be a frustrating and painful issue for you and your horse. Causes of Head Shaking include allergies, infections, cranial nerve disorders, nasal issues, mite infestation, or middle ear disorders. The condition can be painful, to the point of equine self-mutilation. Humans with this issue have described the pain as a burning, crawling or electrical pain sensation. Acupoints known to benefit thecondition of equine head shaking are shown on the chart below. To learn more about equie aupressure check out our seris of Acupressure books, or click ..read more