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A Plan for Better Health

This was such a great interview with J. Douglas Barker and my friend, retired veterinarian, Dr. Hugh Bassham. I hope you gain some great insights on THINKING about BEING well!

cover of the book, Better Health and a Plan to Achieve It

This was not an interview conducted by me with my longtime, good friend, Dr. Hugh Bassham, but it was so concise and to the point, I really wanted to share it here with readers of this blog. 

Dr. Bassham is a retired veterinarian who served, in private practice, as a supervisor with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, as well as in the US military. He wrote this book a number of years ago. As you listen to this short podcast you'll hear him say the whole premise of his book is not to give you an in-depth teaching on HOW to BE healthier or live healthier. Rather, it is a book on how to THINK about all of it. It is a short book that can be read over and over again!

Yes, I have read it. He was a guest a number of times on my former podcast, the DOGgone Truth (2018-2024), and also Animal Talk Naturally (2005-2018) which I co-hosted with my former business partner, colleague and best friend, Dr. Jeannie Thomason (she sadly passed away in 2022). I'll be adding most if not ALL of these interviews here in the Be Well Membership. 

Dr. Bassham mentions several tidbits from stories he shared with us on our podcast on topics such as enzymes, food additives, faith in healing, and so much more. He regaled us with such interesting stories. What we loved is that he truly cared and still does, not about treating sickness, but rather PREVENTING it. He truly cares about people and animals BEING well. He and I both know it is all about MINDSET

Here is the link to the podcast conducted by J Douglas Barker with Dr. Hugh Bassham. I hope you enjoy the interview AND pick up a copy or ten of his book to share with others!!! NOW is the time to step fully into the mindset of BEING well! For BOTH the animals AND humans!

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I am an ANIMAL NATUROPATH. This means my sole role is to guide and empower YOU with confidence, through education, to remove any of your preconceived fears associated with health and illness enabling YOU to make YOURown choices in transforming the lives of YOUR dogs while promoting and building health and wellness for your dogs. Guiding you to natural, whole-health for your pets — practical, faith-friendly, and research-aware guidance.

Kim Bloomer, V.N.D., N.D. is an animal naturopath with years of experience in animal wellness. Honoring the call of my 8-year-old self who said to the Father, “All I want is for animals and people to BE well.

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