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by Carlyn Montes de Oca (Author)
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 MedicineDrawing 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.
Author Biography
CARLYN MONTES DE OCA is a multi-award-winning author, international speaker, animal-human health expert, and passionate animal advocate.
A former film editor on such movies as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Three Men and a Little Lady, Carlyn holds a bachelor's degree from Loyola Marymount University in communication arts and a master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is also certified in plant-based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies at Cornell University. Montes De Oca was voted PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50, and is an ambassador at Animal Protection of New Mexico. A sought-after speaker and founder of The Animal-Human Health Connection, Carlyn frequently talks with community groups, non-profits, corporations, and at national and international conferences on the powerful ways human health, happiness, and longevity are improved through our connection with our animal companions. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Woman's Day Magazine. Her powerful TEDx talk is entitled The Life-Changing Power of the Animal-Human Health Connection. A longtime resident of Northern California, Carlyn now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband, Ken Fischer, an award-winning sound editor, and her beloved rescue dog, Grace. Her latest book, a #1 Amazon bestseller, Junkyard Girl: a Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances, is available now.Visit Carlyn @ www.animalhumanhealth.com.
Number of Pages: 300
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9 x 5.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 18, 2017
Award: Benjamin Franklin Award (2018)
