Rita Hogan

1 week ago | innerself.com | Rita Hogan

Image by Simon Elliott What it means to treat your dog as an ecosystemHow terrain theory challenges germ theory in veterinary careThe role of herbs and natural compounds in canine healthHow overuse of antibiotics harms your dog’s microbiomeTips for strengthening your dog’s inner terrainby Rita Hogan. author of the book: The Herbal Dog. Nature teaches us that everything is connected. The dog-as-ecosystem model of canine herbalism centers on your dog as a reflection of nature.

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Rita Hogan

It is not every day you meet a local hero, but when you do, it is an extraordinary experience. That is how I felt when I met Wu Guo Liang. His cheerful face and sturdy frame brought me immediate comfort after a shocking encounter. I still wonder to this day how I was so fortunate that he was there, like a guardian angel sent to rescue me. My journey to China was a twist of fate. I always believed in destiny, and my father believed we had a special connection to the country.

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Rita Hogan

It is not every day you meet a local hero, but when you do, it is an extraordinary experience. That is how I felt when I met Wu Guo Liang. His cheerful face and sturdy frame brought me immediate comfort after a shocking encounter. I still wonder to this day how I was so fortunate that he was there, like a guardian angel sent to rescue me. My journey to China was a twist of fate. I always believed in destiny, and my father believed we had a special connection to the country.

1 month ago | petlifestylesmagazine.com | Rita Hogan

For Your Pup’s Microbiome Adog’s gut (intestines, stomach, and beneficial bacteria (microbiome) is the foundation of their overall health, influencing everything from digestion to immune function, skin health, and behavior. When a dog has a sensitive gut, it can show up as chronic diarrhea, gas, food intolerances, or even anxiety. While many pet parents turn to prescription diets and probiotics, an often-overlooked solution comes from the world of medicinal mushrooms.

1 month ago | innerself.com | Jude Bijou |Rita Hogan |Marie Russell

Image by brittywing from Pixabay We've been taught to look outside of ourselves for truth, validation, support, love, etc. Yet, many of us are now discovering that no matter how much love or validation we get from others, if we don't believe that we deserve it, it won't make a difference in our level of self-love and self-esteem. This week, InnerSelf authors encourage us to not only look outside of ourselves, but to also look within.