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Pets Rx: The Cure to What Ails You

Healing powers of pets

Cal OreyI know that the human-animal bonding happens at Lake Tahoe as well as around the nation and globe. Also, as a lover of animal films, from Marley &Me to Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, I savor the connection to both dogs and cats on the little screen, big screen and in real life. Sure, as an author I’m known for my popular Healing Powers series touting superfoods and how they can improve our health and well-being. But I also know about the extraordinary healing powers of cats and dogs. Here, take a look at some ways the animal attraction is timeless.

Soulmates with Paws Can Heal

People on the South Shore—locals and tourists—love dogs and cats. And pet people everywhere will tell you companion animals are affectionate, smart, and loyal—and give unconditional love during the best and worst of times. Here’s the lowdown on how caring for a pet can be one of the best things you do for yourself—and your health.

They Help Us Relax. Researchers say dogs can help reduce anxiety and stress by providing “the relaxation response”—in other words, a physiological state of deep rest.Fighting Heart Disease. Canines and felines can help us slow down. In doing so, blood pressure is reduced, which in turn, lowers one’s risk of heart attack or stroke.Boosting Immune System. Devoted dogs and cats can have a positive effect on the immune system by lowering stress hormone levels and raising antibodies that fight off disease.Conquering Loneliness. Not only do dogs keep us calm and healthy, but dog also-human relationships seem to lessen the health-damaging effect of being alone.Staying Active and Happy. Dog walking is also great physical activity for you and your best friend; getting regular exercise helps provide feel-good endorphins.Opening up Communication. Having a four-legged friend around when people visit makes socializing much easier and helps create a friendly atmosphere.Extending Longevity. People who live a long and happy life know about feeling needed—and how a canine and feline companion keeps them going.

Can Pets Leave Paw Prints on Your Soul?

A constant relationship with a beloved pooch and/or feline is fulfilling and good for your heart and soul, too. Read on—and discover amazing ways to enhance the bond with pets throughout our lives.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 1: Tune into your natural attraction to God’s creatures, big and small. Animals help comfort your mind, body, and spirit.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 2: Take time to get to know pets and which type of critter is best suited to be a friend for life. The connection will be stronger if you and an animal are a good fit.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 3: Discover ways to strengthening a bond on different levels with your companion animal—and it will be a two-way street.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 4: Embrace the idea that cats and dogs as well as other animals can sense danger including quake and fire warnings to people with bad intentions and warn you to stay clear of harm’s way.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 5: Get in touch with the amazing ways animals can accomplish feats, from using their homing instinct to making a connection with you in time of need without expecting anything in return.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 6: Stay in touch with your inner spirit and understand that angels come in all forms—both human and animal—to guide and comfort those in physical and psychological need during life’s ups and downs.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 7: Take notice that animal lovers are universal—extraordinary and ordinary people (of all ages). Animals do not care about fame and fortune—it’s about mutual love and respect.

Human-Animal Bond Paw Print 8: Do realize that animals—furry to feathery—can and do get along and coexist in harmony with a little help from their human friends.

CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, history, romance, and science. She holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the Healing Powers series, and the Cour With Paws series. Currently, the author is working on the trilogy The Ghost Ships (the hero is half feline, half human) with co-author Dawn Steinman). She is a South Lake Tahoe local. Her website is http://www.calorey.com

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Published on May 10, 2025 19:23

Audiobook The Healing Powers of Honey

The Healing Powers of Honey (Audiobook)

Title: The Healing Powers of Honey
Author: Cal Orey
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Narrated by: Tara Marie Kirk
Pages: Audiobook
Genre: Health / Natural Food / Alternative Therapies
Length: 8 hours and 26 minutes
Reviewed by: Beth Adams

Read Book Review

It is impossible to listen to this narration of The Healing Powers of Honey by author Cal Orey on audiobook without going to the cupboard and pouring a cup of hot tea, and of course, adding a heaping teaspoon of honey into it. The soothing taste and coating of honey is talked about in so many ways, thus while listening and sipping the tea, it makes for an amazing multi-dimensional learning scenario, having both your brain and body absorbing the true nectar of the gods. What’s more than revealing the facts is the way Cal Orey interleaves her own life’s adventures into describing her quest of gaining the background information to compile the facts about honey into this highly specialized enlightening guide.

The story begins with the author taking on the project of doing a book about honey by the request of her publisher. Listeners are brought to the planning stage of how Cal Orey organized her research to achieve what she is known for; as being a down-to-Earth presenter of health benefits of various food substances. Honey follows her repertoire as she has demonstrated with vinegar, olive oil, chocolate, and other healing books. Nobody is born with honey knowledge, so she first acquired every book she could find on the subject, then arranged for meetings with bee keepers in Fresno, Reno, and other places. So as a listener, I found the tome of the narration as having a quality of discovery, as new factoids are learned and shared, making this story a journey of discovery.

“A Hippy Chick,” as she often referrers to herself as being, due to her expert knowledge of organic health foods, understanding their therapeutic effects having antioxidants, allowing for stress relieving, blood pressure control, diabetes cure, heart fortitude, and even helping lower the risk of cancer, honey fits right in at the top of God’s gifts to humanity – or should I say the Bee’s gift. Her ‘textbook’ parts of the book when she is educating listeners (readers) on the many types of honey, their relative histories and specialized qualities, and somewhat magical powers are explained with describing each varieties’ color, taste, and even how best to pair it up with other food items. Then, of course, she adds her own commentary to each of the about 30 variations of honey – that’s when I began to google the online stores to buy my own bouquet of flavors.

Some diversion to the author’s factual narration on the honey subject was most sentimentally touched upon with the stories of her dog(s). At one point she talks about traveling all around the USA from California to Key West with her K-9 companion, and even smuggling the dog into Canada because she didn’t have the correct documents at the border – now that’s “chutzpah!” She then talks about having a 6th sense when someone commented, “Nice dog” to her, only to find the dog missing after she tied it up outside a building for only a few minutes. The sadness, crying, and sensation of loss was contagious. A few months later she was “rescued” by a lab with sympathetic eyes in San Diego, and life with a dog partner took a happier path.

Honey is amazing. The antibacterial properties makes it ideal for fighting off any bacterial infection, both inside and outside the body, as it is known for enhancing and protecting the skin and healing wounds. Forget Pepto-Bismol, eat honey to cure suffering from diarrhea. Heart healthy, even helping diabetics (which seems odd due to honey’s sweetness) as well as hypertension, lowering cholesterol and even aiding longevity, plus weight loss and libido enhancement are all benefits of this golden nectar. Thank you, bees.

I must admit I did not know the vast variety of types of honey; yes, Clover is popular, and Van Morrison introduced me to Tupelo Honey, but Cal talks about Alfalfa Honey being native to Northern Nevada, and Buckwheat Honey being very powerful with antioxidants. She thought Fireweed Honey might have been bitter yet was pleasantly surprised by its flavor. I never would have thought Avocado Honey existed, and Dandelion, nor Eucalyptus – I guess I need to walk down the health-food isles in Whole Foods a bit more slowly next time.

It may seem as if I am making light of the subject, but that is how I perceived Cal Orey takes the sting out of being a dry educational presentation, and embellishes her work with her humble wisdom and incredible stories which she has gained on so many other subjects. Just like blending honey into bakery items, combined it with cinnamon for holistic healing, or dissolving it in a tea, smoothie or drink, honey’s versatility and benefits are un-bee-livable.

Reviewer’s footnote: Having the audiobook version of this bestselling book, the narration by Tara Marie Kirk was very clear and fluid, not missing a beat with those 5-syllable Latin names of the specific varieties, however as a personal preference I played it back at 1.25 speed, slightly picking up the pace for my listening pleasure, and cutting the play-time from just over 8 hours to about 6 hours.

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Published on May 09, 2025 11:10

The Tale of Job Gave Me Courage--and My Life Back!

By Cal Orey

The Courage with Paws: The Heart of a Siamese Cat inspired by true events, ranked Amazon Best Seller in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Pet Cats, and Children's Cat Books

The Tale of Job Gave Me Courage... The story of Job, found in the Book of Job in the Bible, revolves around a man named Job who was known for his piety and righteousness. He lived a prosperous life with a large family and abundant wealth. However, Satan challenged his faithfulness to God, suggesting that Job was only righteous because he had been blessed with good fortune. To test this claim, God allowed Satan to take away all of Job's possessions, kill his children, and afflict him with painful sores. Despite these immense sufferings and the urging of his friends to curse God, Job remained steadfast in his faith. He questioned why he was suffering but did not lose hope or turn away from God. Ultimately, after enduring great trials and maintaining his integrity, God restored Job’s fortunes, giving him back even more than he had lost.

Drawing Parallels Between Job's Story and My Health Journey

Both Job's story and my health journey highlight the importance of psychological and physical factors in overcoming adversity. Job's unwavering faith and hope in the face of suffering can be seen as analogous to the role of hope and resilience in my recovery. The positive impact of these psychological factors on physical health outcomes is well-documented.

Conclusion

The intervention by a skilled cardiologist who took on my complex case also highlights the importance of medical expertise in critical situations. Angioplasty and stenting can significantly improve blood flow and heart function when performed timely and effectively. While luck or fate might feel like they played a role in my survival against medical odds—especially when many doctors expressed pessimism—my proactive choices regarding treatment options and lifestyle undoubtedly contributed to my remarkable recovery.

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Published on May 09, 2025 09:18

THE HEALING POWERS OF HONEY BOOK GRACED WITH AMAZON'S #1 TOP RATED badge!

By Cal Orey

HONEY BOOK IS A TIMELESS CLASSIC! Recipes, Home Cures, Stories

BUZZWORTHY NEWS FLASH! On May 5, 2025, The Healing Powers of Honey was graced with the #1 Top Rated badge next to its title! When a book receives an Amazon bold print #1 Top Rated badge next to its title, it signifies that the book has achieved the highest rating in its category based on customer reviews. This badge is part of Amazon's efforts to highlight products that have received exceptional feedback from buyers.

The Healing Powers of Honey (Healing Powers Series)Part of: Healing Powers (7 books)#1 Top Rated4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (756)KindlePrice, product page$5.99$5.99 Digital List Price: $13.56Digital List Price: $13.56$13.56You Earn: 18 ptsYou own this itemThis timeless read has received the Amazon and B&N and Kobo Best Seller banner countless times--is available in ebook, softcover, mass market and trade cover size...and audiobook! A sweet gift for Mother's Day. It has been previously in the Good Cook Book Club and is still promoted by the well-known Newsmax folks.
In summary, while having the #1 Top Rated label is an excellent achievement and indicates strong customer approval, receiving an Editor’s Pick depends on additional qualitative assessments by Amazon's editorial team. And the label is special...
Which Label Is More Special?

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The #1 Top Rated label may be considered more prestigious because it highlights quality over quantity. It suggests that readers genuinely appreciate the content, which can lead to sustained interest even after initial sales.

The Best Seller banner is beneficial for immediate visibility and can lead to spikes in sales due to its popularity appeal but may not guarantee lasting reader satisfaction.

Thus, while both labels are valuable in their own right, achieving the #1 Top Rated label for the first time could be seen as a significant milestone in your writing career, reflecting strong reader approval.

In conclusion, receiving Amazon's #1 Top Rated bold print label is indeed special as it emphasizes high customer satisfaction and quality recognition among readers, whereas the Best Seller banner focuses primarily on sales performance.

Is Honey the New Golden
Goddess of Good Health?

Dear Reader,

If you have nature’s “golden nectar” in your kitchen you may be missing out on its more than 50 amazing healing remedies.

Not just for tea and toast or sore throats and colds, this ancient healer could lower your blood sugar, crush sweet cravings, end the strain of constipation, relieve pain all over, and much more.

You can count on this natural healer to ease inflammation and get you through flu season or days where you just don’t feel well and need energy.

Stop shelling out big money for drugstore remedies that don’t work. You have exactly what you need in your kitchen cupboard. Just add your FREE COPY of Cal Orey’s blockbuster book, The Healing Powers of Honey.

You’ll get more than 50 kitchen cures . . . 50 delicious recipes . . . beauty treatments . . . and much more.

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Lose fat and flabProtect your precious eyesightSend pain packingCalm a coughLower blood pressureAnd much more

Prized by Egyptian physicians and pharaohs, this golden goddess of health and healing is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants. But, in order to experience its healing powers, you must know the 3 simple secrets . . .

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Published on May 08, 2025 13:34

The Ghost Ships: Journey Into the Void (Book 1) Co-Author Barnes & Noble Event in Lincoln, Nebraska May 31

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oin us as we welcome local author Dawn Steinman for a signing of her book, "The Ghost Ships: Journey Into the Void."

"In 3025, Lieutenant Alastar Kar, a man with striking amber eyes and a mysterious feline heritage, embarks on his first mission aboard the notorious starship Zephyr. What secrets lie in his past, and how will they shape his journey? As Second in Command, Kar is tasked with transporting delegates to a crucial peace conference while also searching for the elusive MIA Captain Riker-who vanished. The mission takes an unexpected turn as tensions flare among the diverse groups on board. Can Kar maintain order and fulfill his dual mission? Can he overcome his personal demons, or will he be forever haunted by his past?"

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Published on May 07, 2025 13:44

Trade Wars Hit Home? ER Pantry for Peace of Mind

stock up with superfoods

News NEWS | Mar 27, 2023

Cal Orey / Special to the Tribune Store up food stuff before another storm. It will give you peace of mind.

So, why exactly do people think stocking a pantry with a tin of Spam or SpaghettiOs in a can are basic ER staples? It’s the 21st century.

How do you put together a nutritious ER stash? Go to the Mediterranean diet! The fact is, when disaster strikes, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol numbers is vital as stress soars. This heart-healthy regimen contains vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and extra-virgin olive oil with fish/seafood and fermented dairy products. Beverages include water, coffee, and tea. It’s a perfect plan for an emergency pantry.

Superfoods to the Rescue

1. Fruits. Opt for canned fruit packed in water or unsweetened natural juices and dried fruit with no sugar added.

2. Vegetables. Russet and Sweet potatoes have a long shelf life. Opt for canned (low-sodium) varieties and all-natural marinara sauce – a versatile staple.

3. Grains. Breads, oats, whole grain cereals and pasta.

4. Fish & Seafood. Consider water-packed tuna and salmon.

5. Eggs, Poultry, Cheese and Yogurt, Milk. Try powdered eggs or scramble egg mix. Opt for canned chicken or turkey. Soft cheese like Brie doesn’t have to be refrigerated, nor does powdered yogurt or powdered milk.

6. Nuts, Seeds and Legumes. Good protein sources are beans, nuts, nut butters, and sesame seeds.

7. Herbs and Spices. For taste and nutrients use basil, cinnamon, garlic, pepper, and turmeric.

8. Meats and Sweets. Try canned all-natural beef. Stock honey and all-natural protein bars.

9. Water and Wine. Bottled water is essential (and wine in moderation is calming).

Picks for Annoying Ailments

Healthful superfoods can quell common conditions (if you have heat, cold or if you don’t).

• Cold/flu: You can’t go wrong with chicken soup to soothe a sore throat. Try nutritious organic brands in quart brick packs rather than high-sodium canned varieties.

• Fatigue: Look for a balance of lean protein and whole-food carbs to maintain stable blood sugar and energy levels. Go for water-packed canned tuna on whole grain crackers or almonds with a fruit cup.

• Insomnia: Herbal teas can be of help when sleep is evasive, as can a glass of milk, or a hard-boiled egg. Both contain tryptophan, a protein that can help induce slumber.

• Stomach woes: Grab Ginger ale or peppermint tea, both can ease queasiness.

• Stress: Try dark chocolate for antioxidant properties and brain-calming benefits.

In a nutshell: Before disaster strikes – go shopping for people and pets. Forage for a flavorful, well-balanced ER stockpile for health and peace of mind. --Cal Orey, M.A.

Orey is an author and journalist. Her books include the Healing Powers Series (Vinegar, Olive Oil, Chocolate, Honey, Coffee, Tea, Superfoods, Essential Oils, Herbs and Spices) published by Kensington.

(The collection has been featured by the Good Cookbook Club.) Orey’s new book is Soulmates with Paws. Website http://www.calorey.com.

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Published on May 06, 2025 10:53

THE HEALING POWERS OF HONEY BOOK GRACED WITH AMAZON'S #1 TOP RATED badge!

By Cal Orey

BUZZWORTHY NEWS FLASH! On May 4, 2025, The Healing Powers of Honey was graced with the #1 Top Rated badge next to its title! When a book receives an Amazon bold print #1 Top Rated badge next to its title, it signifies that the book has achieved the highest rating in its category based on customer reviews. This badge is part of Amazon's efforts to highlight products that have received exceptional feedback from buyers.