Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover's Guide to a Healthy, Happy, and Extraordinary Life

By Carlyn MontesDeOca

Book Overview

Unleash the Extraordinary Healing Power of Your Furry Friends

If you're an animal lover seeking a natural approach to health and wellness, prepare to be captivated by the multi-award-winning book, Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse. Carlyn Montes De Oca, an acupuncturist, animal-human health expert, and passionate animal advocate, reveals the remarkable ways our pets can uniquely contribute to our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

"Carlyn Montes De Oca takes us on an engaging and insightful journey, ​unveiling the marvelous and unexpected healing powers of cats and dogs. With sound science and heart-warming anecdotes, this is a book you will not want to miss "-Neal Barnard, MD, author and President of Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine

Drawing upon her extensive knowledge of Chinese Medicine and personal stories about her lively "six-pack" of rescue dogs and cats, Carlyn provides us with an enlightening read. Throughout the book's pages she expertly weaves together a tapestry of modern science, holistic health advice, and inspiring anecdotes from artists, celebrities and fellow animal lovers who have witnessed the power of the animal-human health connection. Among them, acclaimed best-selling author, Jack Canfield.

Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse not only reveals how our pets are some of the most powerful allies we will ever have to transform our lives for the better, it has a playful side too. Each chapter begins with a thought-provoking quote and is highlighted with whimsical illustrations that are sure to make you smile. At the end of every chapter, you will also find a Pawsitive Prescription from the esteemed offices of Nurse Kitty Wiskas and Dr. Harry Friend. These contain short actionable steps to help you practice what you are learning. And when you finish your book, you'll be provided a link for a photo gallery to see exclusive images of the author's life, and meet all of the humans and animals who contributed to this book.

In an age when most of us will suffer from a preventable chronic illness, Dog as My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse gently opens our eyes', to the untapped potential of the animal-human bond. Join the growing movement of animal lovers who have embraced the healing wisdom of their pets. Pick up your copy now and get ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind pet-inspired journey towards a healthier, happier, and more extraordinary life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1631521861
• ISBN13: 9781631521867
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: She Writes Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"