Hemp and especially its compound CBD is finally getting the accolades it deserves as a medicinal herb. There is much research on it already (i.e. see 'Project CBD'), and here is another recent study: Cornell University researchers recently did a study on the effects of CBD oil on dogs with osteoarthritis. Over six weeks, dogs... Continue Reading →
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea)
Found in: Vitex for Dogs, Vitex for Horses, Kairos Vitex Dog Snacks Also known as woundwort and Aaron’s rod, goldenrod has diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and astringent actions. Goldenrod is used to treat kidney and urinary infections and stones. It can also be used to help with respiratory catarrh and arthritis and has shown in vivo anti-tumor... Continue Reading →
Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry)
Found in: Vitex Herb Mix for Horses, Vitex Herb Mix for Dogs, Mellow Girl Herb Mix for Horses, Kairos Vitex Dog Snacks Vitex is a normalizing herb for the female reproductive system, a regulator of the hormonal balance of estrogen and progesterone. This normalizing of hormones is what makes the herb valuable in treating painful and irregular menses, PMS, menopause... Continue Reading →
Horse Treat Recipe – No Baking Required
Last month we gave you our treat recipe for dogs, now here is the one for horses: Ingredients 5 cups Daily Health Horse Herbs 1 cup Flax Seeds (ground) 6 cups Rice Bran (ground) 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1 cup Coconut Oil 1 cup Almond Butter Directions In a large bowl, mix daily health herb... Continue Reading →
Relief For An Itchy Dog
Sadly, itchy dogs are very common in our modern society. When Sue got her last two dogs many years ago, they both had incredibly itchy skin. Not knowing then what she knows now, she went to her veterinarian and got strong medication to make it better. It did make it better. But it also created a... Continue Reading →
Homemade Dog Treat Recipe
These treats include organic herbs to add a health value to your dog's treats. For feeding instructions, please follow this chart: Dog up to 11 lbs – 1/2 tsp herbs daily 12 lbs – 22 lbs – 1 tsp herbs daily 23 lbs – 44 lbs – 2 tsp herbs daily 45 lbs – 66... Continue Reading →
Garlic
Garlic has many benefits such as anti-septic, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic effects, reducing blood pressure, improving respiratory problems in horses and acting as a fly repellent. Garlic is rich in Selenium and Sulphur. Sulphur is recognised as having blood cleansing properties that are useful in treating and preventing equine disease. Garlic is believed to contain over... Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Seeds: A Natural Solution For Worms
I just found this article about Pumpkin Seeds to treat worms in dogs and would like to pass it on. Here is the http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/pumpkin-seeds-natural-worms-dogs/ Dana Scott, the author of the article, says the following: Pumpkin Seeds Fight Worms Raw, organic pumpkin seeds have been used to treat a variety of parasitic and other ailments since the... Continue Reading →
The Four Cornerstones of Equine Wellness
Herbs from Chava Naturals a Component of Equine Health by Dr. Suzan Seelye, DVM, CVTP, CVA PHOTOS BY KAREN WEGEHENKEL The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy. – Proverb Equine health in the united states reflects the downhill spiral and obesity epidemic in the human population. For... Continue Reading →