Chinese herbal blends are underpinned by the tenet that the body exists as one interconnected biosystem and that it is a status of imbalance that causes the occurrence or development of disease. For thousands of years, Chinese medical practitioners have used herbal medicine to return the body to a state of balance so that it can heal itself. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), using traditional – or herbal – medicine is now a popular choice in many regions of the world. It is rapidly expanding as the medicine of choice in developed countries. There are many benefits to using herbal remedies to cure your animal’s ailments or enhance their health. Holistic and Natural Healing Herbal remedies support overall...
Every year, once winter is over and the snow has receded, the grass starts its yearly explosion of growth. The spring helps bring hay and fresher forage for our horses. However, with fresh forage comes the risk of a condition known as grass founder. This condition, a form of laminitis, can be lethal to horses with certain diseases, such as insulin resistance and Cushing’s disease. According to a specialist in equine internal medicine at the University of Illinois Dr Scott Austin, “It is much better to prevent laminitis than to manage the damage after the fact.” Laminitis can be triggered by many things, including grain overload, repeated striking of hard ground, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s disease), obesity, and lastly lush grass....
For thousands of years, Chinese medical practitioners have used herbal remedies to correct imbalance and restore equilibrium in the body. However, the efficacy of these remedies is determined by combining herbs according to various principles and characteristics. When herbs are blended correctly, they work synergistically to accomplish specific goals. Let’s look at inflammation as an example. Chronic inflammation can wreak havoc on the body and result in disease. A build-up of toxins, too much acidity, and high blood pressure are known contributors to the body’s inflammatory response. Devil’s claw contains several active compounds that help improve this response. On its own, devil’s claw is an effective anti-inflammatory. But, when combined with meadowsweet, willow bark and hawthorn, as in our Free-Mover...
THE WISDOM OF THE AGES. Nowadays, there is an increasing shift toward holistic medicine, a desire to tap into the traditional methods of the past, and a belief that such an approach can garner excellent results and ongoing health benefits. Eastern medicine claims the lion’s share of this shift, more specifically, Chinese medicine. With an established history dating back some 2,000 years, much can be learned from this approach to healing. Chinese medicine is underpinned by the tenet that the body exists as one interconnected biosystem and that it is a status of imbalance that causes the occurrence or development of disease. For thousands of years, Chinese medical practitioners have used herbal remedies to recorrect these imbalances and restore equilibrium. ...
It’s stressful and challenging for you and your neighbours when your beloved dog suffers from separation anxiety, and it’s surprisingly common and unnecessary. So today let’s talk about – What is separation anxiety in dogs What causes separation anxiety The symptoms of separation anxiety in dogs Can separation anxiety make your dog sick? How to treat separation anxiety Organic dog calmer Separation anxiety success stories What Is Separation Anxiety In Dogs? Separation anxiety is when your puppy or dog goes into a state of anxiety or stress because they have been left alone and haven’t been trained properly to accept this state of separation on their own. Dogs in the wild naturally separate slightly from their mothers at the age...
