Let me first define what the vagus nerve is before I share the stories on each of these fantastic dogs that have graced our home over the years. “The vagus nerve has two bunches of sensory nerve cell bodies, and it connects the brainstem to the body. … The nerve is responsible for certain sensory activities and motor information for movement within the body. Essentially, it is part of a circuit that links the neck, heart,...
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A number of years ago I shared the following podcast (repurposed into my current podcast, the DOGgone Truth) and now once again this same “quack” label is rearing its ugly head but also directed at MDs, nurses, veterinarians, et al, not just natural health practitioners due to this virus. Why? Because they are speaking out against the narrative we’ve been fed like food poisoning. “If they resist or ridicule you...
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During this difficult time we are facing worldwide right now, I thought I’d share an article I wrote back in 2013 about my beautiful, Great Dane puppy, Meshach. He was my buddy, my friend, and losing him so young was sure not in my plan. But I learned. I learned that through adversity is when we really do grow – if we choose to do so. Or we can become afraid and stagnate in our fear and bitterness. I hope we all choose...
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The following dreams took place shortly after the release of a previous book I authored, Animals Taught Me That. These two dreams came fairly close together as well. I can still remember these two dreams even though I dreamed them years ago. While I feel that one was indeed God giving me a glimpse, a taste of heaven, the other was something else entirely. No matter what though, God whispers in His still small voice and we will...
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My essential oils journey began in earnest because of an absolutely amazing Neapolitan Mastiff named Shadrach. He came to me out of immense adversity. From the tragic and sudden loss of a close cousin I learned of him. Then I learned of his own very heart-breaking adversity of abuse and starvation. He came to us broken and in great need at the tender age of 4 1/2 months. He had so many challenges to overcome – his fears, his...
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There are an enormous amount of ads for pharmaceutical drugs in every form of media these days for humans. But more recently those ads and their suppliers are also popping up everywhere for our pets. In fact pet owners are more than likely mimicking what is happening in human medicine by asking their veterinarians about possible drugs to help this, that or the other before the veterinarians even know about the available drugs due to...
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Hi, I'm Dr. Kim, shown here with my two dogs Schatzie (deceased January 2019) and King. I'm the owner of Aspenbloom Pet Care! I'm an Animal Naturopath (Natural Animal Health Coach) focusing on dog wellness and I sprinkle in aromatherapy to help keep dogs well-tuned. I LOVE Jesus, my husband and my dogs! My dream and hope has always been to empower YOU so YOUR dogs can BE and LIVE WELL! 
