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Now is a good time to learn a new subject, as the we move from Earth to Metal element, with the season change. Wood becomes Water helps you understand how the 5 Element Theory affects every aspect of your life,and how you can use it to increase health and harmony for you and your animals.

I recommend this book to anyone who becomes interested in the 5 Element Theory after reading my book and would like to learn more about it. The book, by Gail Reichstein, expands on how the 5 Elements affect all areas of your life and health.

Whenever we suffer a shock to the system, whether physical or emotional, we damage the flow of energy in our 'electric circuits'. In the case of injury the trauma can become deeply seated in the area around the site of injury, causing an animal to shut off from that area of the body. This can lead to lameness or behavioural anomalies later on down the line.

I have a slight sniffly cold and excess mucous in my lungs so a bottle of eucalyptus essential oil sits beside me on my desk, hence this month's oil! As february comes in and winter's cobwebs settle this oil is refreshing and stimulant. And anyone suffering from cabin fever, longing for a good gallop through a green field, can breathe this oil in deeply and feel refreshed: http://www.essentialanimals.com/articles/eucalyptus-essential-oil

This month I want to bring your attention to one of my favourite books. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit describes how essential oils can be identified with the 5 Element Theory, part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I use the 5 Element Theory in my practice with animals and it helps me identify patterns of disharmony that can lead to behavioural problems and disease. The 5 Elements also help me choose the best essential oil or hydrosol to help re-balance the animal emotionally and physically.