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…
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Chronic infections and biofilms
Indiscriminate antibiotic use has caused a dramatic rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. To determine which antibiotic is most appropriate, many veterinarians will send samples for culture…
Hyperbaric medicine in your practice
Hyperbaric oxygen decreases inflammation, enhances cell and tissue function, helps healing and provides an oxygen path to tissues without a blood supply. Hyperbaric Medicine, also…
Vaccination and changing protocols – part 2
Titer testing can be an alternative to boosters. Learn how it can be effective in your practice when it comes to assessing vaccinations In Part…
Food Prescriptions for the Aging Patient
Whole patient care is about more than just treating symptoms or the clinical presentation. It’s about planning for wellness and preventing future issues, even for…
Integrative Approach to Geriatric and Hospice Care
As veterinarians, we are often faced with situations beyond the scope of what we were taught in veterinary school. I learned this early in my…
TCVM – assessment and care for geriatric patients
The primary goal is to promote quality of life rather than cure disease. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can help accomplish this goal. As the life…
Laser therapy for osteoarthritis
There are many conditions in geriatric patients for which laser therapy would be advantageous, but the most common one is certainly osteoarthritis. This condition often…
6 Keys to a Successful Integrative Veterinary Practice
A day in the life of a busy practitioner. My cell phone rings at 6.47am, and I jump out of bed to hear one of…
Ozone & Biophotonic Therapy
Are two therapies stronger than one? The healing potential of ozone therapy (IVC Journal, Fall 2013) is greatly enhanced by combining it with biophotonic therapy…
Integrating Basic Chinese Food Therapy into Daily Practice
For thousands of years, Chinese practitioners have used food as medicinal therapy and for preventative care. The main focus of the diet is to support…
Bioregulatory Medicine and Homotoxicology
What is bioregulatory medicine? By definition, bioregulation is the regulation of biological processes in the body (Smit, 2009). Bioregulatory medicine involves the use of therapeutics…