Hedgerow Healing

13/07/2025

🎉 The wait is over!

My brand‑new blog is live: “If Animals Can Self‑Medicate—Why Do They Poison Themselves?”

💬 Drop “BLOG” if you want the direct link.�

✅ Save it for smart, informed pet care!�

06/07/2025

“Elephants roam miles to find the clay they need to help counter dietary toxins, and birds line their nests with pungent medicinal leaves and so improve their chicks’ chances of survival.” — Cindy Engel, Wild Health

These words beautifully capture a truth we often overlook. Animals instinctively seek out nature’s remedies to heal, protect, and thrive.

Whether it’s an elephant trekking for detox clay or a bird layering its nest with protective botanicals — this is nature’s medicine in action. This is zoopharmacognosy.

But here’s the catch...

Even the most instinctive healer can be thrown off when:

⚠️ Their environment is limited
⚠️ Their access to wild remedies is blocked
⚠️ Human-made toxins and processed foods interfere

That’s when our role as guardians becomes vital.

We can’t teach animals instinct — but we can support it.

By offering natural choices, clean environments, and real connection, we help them reconnect with their inner wisdom — their inner herbalist.

Nature’s wisdom is profound. But it works best when we protect and nurture it.

Inspired by Wild Health by Cindy Engel

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03/07/2025

Ever wondered why a clever animal might still get it wrong?
�1️⃣ Hunger overrides caution
�2️⃣ No natural choices nearby�
3️⃣ Sweet treats mask danger
�4️⃣ Accidental exposure

�Which one surprised YOU most? Tell me below 👇

01/07/2025

Animals know how to heal themselves… right?�

From bitter leaves to detox clay… animals do have their own version of a medicine cabinet.

It’s called zoopharmacognosy — the science of animals self-medicating through plants and natural compounds.

But if they're so instinctively wise, why do we still hear about pets eating chocolate, grazing on toxic plants, or getting sick?

🤔 The truth is: instinct isn’t infallible.

�➡️ Hunger, boredom, lack of access to balancing herbs, or the sweet tricks of processed food can confuse even the most tuned-in animals.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll show you what really happens when animals self-select... and how we can gently support their natural healing skills. 🌱

�You’ll love what’s coming next.

👇 Drop a 🌿 if your pet has ever shown signs of choosing their own “medicine”!

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27/06/2025

Animals are amazing healers when given the chance.�They can sense, select, and self-medicate using nature’s pharmacy, a process known as zoopharmacognosy. 🌿

But even our fur-freinds sometimes get it wrong. Hunger, restricted environments, or disguised human foods can confuse their instincts.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing how this all works, and how you can support your pet's natural ability to heal.

💬 Drop a 🌿 if you’ve ever seen your pet sniffing or nibbling on something unusual and wondered why.�

👀 Follow along and tag a friend with a curious pup or kitty — this journey’s just beginning!

11/06/2025

Looking for some evening reading? Check out a new blog I wrote for Essential Animals all about Pancreatitis in Cats and Dogs from a holistic point of view and how we can help animals suffering from pancreatitis using the APA protocol. 😊

Is your dog or cat suddenly off their food, lethargic, or showing digestive issues? It could be pancreatitis—and it's more common (and complex) than you think.

In our latest blog, we explore pancreatitis in cats and dogs from a holistic lens, combining insights from Western vet medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the APA (Animal PsychAromatica) protocol.

🐾 Learn how stress, diet, and emotional trauma contribute to chronic inflammation
🌿 Discover the healing power of nutrition, herbs, and aromatic botanicals
🌀 Understand why real healing means addressing the whole animal—body, mind, and spirit

💻 Read the full article now 👉 https://essentialanimals.com/pancreatitis-in-cats-and-dogs-the-apa-protocol/

27/05/2025

Nothing beats a re-stock of herbal powders for my fluffly clients 🌿✨

19/05/2025

🌸 The wait is over!

My brand-new blog is LIVE:
‘Why Spring Triggers Allergies in Pets — and What to Do About It!’

I’m breaking down exactly why your pet is itching, licking, sneezing, or acting “off” right now and how to gently support them using:
🌿 Traditional Chinese Medicine
🥬 Seasonal foods
💧 Natural detox
🐾 Botanical self-selection (yep, they’ll pick what they need!)

💬 Want the link? Drop SPRING in the comments, and I’ll DM it to you!

Let’s ditch the cycle of itch and help your pet feel like themselves again naturally. 💛

17/05/2025

Does your pet swing between clingy, moody, and snappy—or seem down, withdrawn, or burdened by strange skin growths or low energy?

They might be drawn to Bergamot because it...

- Balances emotional extremes and soothes internal frustration
- Gently lifts depression and quiets irritability
Supports skin healing, especially growths, sarcoids and warts
- Helps with post-parturition recovery and urinary infections
- Perfect for softening “stormy moods” and restoring inner calm, especially in animals who hold tension or sadness inside.

Get yours here – https://hedgerowhealing.co.uk/shop/ols/products/bergamot-essential-oil

⚠️ For self-selection only! Offer in high dilutions.

👇 Drop a “🍃” if Bergamot brings peace to your pet’s world.

15/05/2025

Just received this beautiful message from a client, and it truly filled my heart 💛

So often, it’s not about trying harder — it’s about understanding deeper. When we take the time to really see our animals for who they are, everything can shift.

Here’s what she shared:

“I have owned my little dog Roo for nearly 2 years. I rehomed her and have never felt she had bonded with me no matter how I tried various different approaches. After discovering her element was predominantly metal it was like a mini breakthrough it was almost like overnight she had changed and felt she was able to bond with me. Our relationship is much closer now as I feel I understand how she needs me to be to best suit her needs.”

This is why I do what I do. 🐾✨

13/05/2025

Watch the clock. Your pet might be telling you more than you think.�

Why is my pet licking their paws daily at 2pm?

That’s Liver time in TCM — when detox energy peaks.

If the Liver is overwhelmed, pets wake, lick, pace, or scratch.�

Western View: Poor liver clearance → inflammatory histamines → skin irritation + restlessness.

12/05/2025

Enrichment Workshop - Sunday 25th May at the Sanctuary

We have a fantastic workshop coming up soon, where you can learn about different enrichments to try with your animals. These enrichments will enhance wellbeing & you'll have the opportunity to try them out at the Sanctuary.

The workshop runs from 11am - 3pm and costs £40 per person.
Advance booking essential. If you'd like to join us then please call the office on 01277 356191.