As it would be impossible for me to get into great detail on all possible alternatives here, I will highlight the few that I am familiar with and have had experience with.
Essential Oils
I prefer to use therapeutic grade essential oils. I want them pure and free from added chemicals. Producing pure oil can be very costly. The majority of oils today are used in the perfume industry and are laced with chemicals and heat processed. High pressure, high temperature and rapid processing lack the chemical constituents necessary to produce therapeutic results.
Essential oils are volatile liquids derived from plant matter. The soil a plant was grown in, fertilizer used, climate, altitude, and harvest season can affect the chemical constituents a particular oil. The purity and therapeutic value of an oil is in it's chemical components.
Benefits of the oils
Regenerating, oxygenating, immune defense
Can quickly penetrate the skin
Powerful antioxidants
Anti- bacterial, anti-cancerous, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti-tumoral
Promote emotional, physical, and spiritual healing
Personal experiences include:
Our family dog Kooper had a mast cell tumor on his leg. This cancer is know to be aggressive. With surgical removal and the use of oils it never spread and never returned.
Diva, one of my horses, loves the oils. She will calm down and let us know where she wants the oils.
My husband had warts on his hands. He was using the oils to promote relaxation and release stress. Simply from putting the oils on his hands the warts were gone in 1 month!
My Dad was a non-believer. He suffers from chronic pain from an old spinal injury. Previously on a large amount of ibuprofen to reduce his pain, he started using the oils as a last ditch effort. Not only does he get immediate relief (as opposed to an hour for the ibuprofen to kick in), his pain is nearly eliminated for a period of time. He no longer uses ibuprofen.
Some of my favorite oils, from Young Living Essential Oils, include- Lavender, Valor, Wintergreen, Tea Tree, Spearmint, Aroma Siez, and Peace & Calming
Herbs
More to come!
Homeopathy
More to come!
Photonic Torch (red laser light therapy)
More to come!
*This website is for informational use only. It is in no way intended to diagnose, treat, or cure and is not to replace traditional veterinary care. The information described is from my experiences and observations.