Adaptogens for the HPAT axis
A list of 11 adaptogens that have multiple benefits such as fighting stress, balancing hormones and maintain the immune system. Adaptogens help humans and animals…
Category: Horses
Facing The Right Way?
With complex physiological issues, veterinarians may recommend treatments to alleviate symptoms. The horse benefits greatly when the health care team works together, combining knowledge to…
Rethinking Equine Vaccinations – Part 1
Horses receive more vaccinations on a more frequent schedule than any other domesticated animal. Based on a protocol of fear, not fact, this practice has…
Equine Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging finds its niche in diagnosing mystery lamenesses, scanning horses at pre-purchase evaluations, aiding farriers with hoof pathology and imbalances, addressing common saddle-fitting problems,…
Sensitive Stomachs and Skin
Hundreds of different ingredients are used in commercial pet foods, so it’s no surprise that some of them are not well received by the animals…
For The Love Of It
It’s 7:30 AM on the small tropical Island of San Andres, Colombia. Myself and 11 other animal health professionals walk towards the government building we…
Understanding environmental medicine
Exposure to toxins, stress, poor diet and other external influences can play a major role in the development of many disease states. Here’s how environmental…
The Case for Curcumin
Interest in naturally occurring substances for medical applications is growing rapidly. One of these substances is curcumin, a major active ingredient found naturally in turmeric.…
Immunotonic Herbs
Regardless of the natural practitioner’s chosen modality — whether it’s Western herbal medicine, traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda or even homeopathy — the goal of improving…
Equine Ulcers
When faced with a diagnosis of ulcers in their horses, many clients are shocked. “My horse could not possibly be stressed. I give him a…
Rethinking Equine Vaccinations – Part 2
In the first part of this series, we discussed the benefits and potential side effects of vaccinations, which provide an important means of protecting animals…
Feng Shui in the clinic setting
Feng Shui is an ancient art of placement that can help you and your colleagues maintain wellbeing and harmony in the workplace. Veterinary medicine is…
