fear
Description: When a stressful stimulus is encountered, the brain sends out the signal to release adrenalin to mount a defence. This causes the heart to beat faster, while energizing the muscles to fight or flight. The threatening stimulus may be real, mistaken or manufactured but nonetheless the body reacts in the same way for all. In 1920 John B. Watson (psychologist) conducted a classical conditioning experiment known as the Little Albert experiment, using an 11 month old boy. Watson introduced a white rat to the boy and the boy was not afraid of the rat, however; Watson then made a loud thundering frightening noise near the boy's head. After 7 repeated episodes of pairing white rat with frightening noise, Little Albert cried and crawled away every time he saw the rat even though no noise was introduced. The fear of white rats then generalized into a fear of white rabbits and even a Santa Clause mask.
Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Brahmi is known as a nerve and brain tonic and helps to reduce restlessness while promoting a calming effect. California poppy stimulates a calming effect along with anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile has mild anti-anxiety properties and promotes a calming effect. Kava-kava has mild sedative properties.
Homeopathic Treatment: Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms. Nervoheel,
Essential Oils: Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder:
Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Biota Seed,Spirit Poria Mushroom , Uncaria Hook ,