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Dr Anuska Viljoen

BVSc(Hons) VetMFHom MRCVS

Acupuncture Reverses Paralysis

This is Simba. He was involved in a road traffic accident and received a severe head injury and damaged the radial nerve in his left front leg. He was paralyzed and had no feeling there. Three weeks of acupuncture twice weekly gradually got his feeling back into his leg an reversed the paralysis.

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What is Gold Bead Therapy and How Does it Work

Gold beads are implanted into specific acupuncture points, which vary depending on the medical condition and the individual energetics of the animal by a qualified veterinarian and acupuncturist. This is a safe, drug-free, and effective way to help patients by providing a permanent form of acupuncture. Patient The veterinarian must ensure the animal’s health before […]

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Natural Does Not Equal Safe

Just because something is NATURAL it does not necessarily mean it is SAFE! This is a very dangerous misunderstanding amongst many untrained (however well meaning)

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Homeopathy – Tested on People and now Used on Animals

Homoeopathy was developed almost 200 years ago, by the patient and detailed observation of symptoms induced by various substances when administered to volunteers! I love the fact that it is a system of medicine that was first tested on people, which can now be safely used on animals for healing. The symptoms, when seen in […]

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