TCVM for RAO in horses
Learn how acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can effectively treat recurrent airway obstruction in equines. Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) is one of the most common…
Category: Horses
Extruded horse feeds pros and cons
Though they’re not for every horse, extruded feeds offer important benefits in some circumstances. My first experience with extruded horse feed occurred in the early…
Integrative treatment of Equine Endocrine Disease — 4 case examples
These four case studies show successful treatment of endocrine disease with homeopathy and veterinary spinal manipulation (“chiropractic”). In horses, the main endocrine diseases are Cushing’s…
Allergies and the benefits of serum testing
The best definition of an allergy is: “a classic overreaction by the immune system to an otherwise harmless substance”. Pollen from Bermuda grass, for example,…
Applied kinesiology for horses
Four cases of subtle neuromuscular weakness in horses and how to asses and correct them using kinesiology. Subtle neuromuscular weakness is common in horses. It…
A well-fitting saddle connects horse and rider
“A prerequisite for harmony between horse and rider is the pairing of a healthy, mature horse with a practiced, empathetic, sensitive, and well-trained rider. The…
Tui-Na: Chinese medical massage
This modality uses massage manipulations to stimulate acupressure points or surface regions of the body, restoring physiological balance and promoting circulation. The earliest documentation of…
Herbs offer safe, effective pain management
An herbal approach to pain can address the causes of discomfort, has few to no side effects, and can be used over a long period.…
Alternative pain control for surgeries and injuries
From laser and ozone therapy to herbs, acupuncture and chiropractic, there are many ways to help patients with pain arising from surgery and injury. No…
Essential oils in behavior training
A growing number of dog owners are reluctant to use behavior medications on their dogs because of the time involved in figuring out the right…
Promoting healing with prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a longstanding medical technique that treats pain by stimulating the body to repair damaged and loose ligaments. Prolotherapy is not a new method…
Evidence-based Chinese herbal therapy for equines
There is a long and vibrant history behind the tradition of using Chinese herbal therapy and therapy modalities in equine medicine. The use of traditional…
