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Richard Allport Talk

05/19/2013 15:29:00

Evening talk with Holistic vet

Richard Allport

(BVet Med. Vet MFHom MRCVS, Homeopathy,

Acupuncture and Herbal medicines)

on 12 July 2013

7:30pm -10pm

At Hauxton Village Hall

Hauxton

Cambridgeshire

CB22 5HW

Richard will be discussing a kinder and gentle way of treating

your pets Holisticaly and explain how natural medicines

and lifestyle can help your pet.

All monies raised will go to

East Anglian Bull Terrier Club Welfare Trust

Charity no 1132059

Book your seats (£12)

by calling

Linda Bland 01223-873227

Julie Arnold 07590-621636

DIATOMACEUS EARTH INFO. For Dogs

05/04/2013 17:56:00

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is pure and has no actual

flavor or taste to it. Many people and dogs have it as part

of their daily diet, and many find it very effective for

natural parasite control. Some experience higher energy

levels, so it is probably best not to take/give just before

sleeping. Not to worry about taking too much - any excess

silica not needed by the body is naturally eliminated

through the kidneys and intestines...but build up gradually

to the required dose so as not to cause constipation, and

if adding to your dogs food, add extra liquids to allow for

the DE soaking up liquid.

Cats, dogs, rabbits, birds etc.
Our best friends come in all shapes and sizes. When lightly

rubbed into their coats and dusted in your pet's area,

Food Grade DE is very effective against Lice,Mites,Fleas,

and Ticks on dogs, cats, and birds. Just rub gently into the

pet's coat. - For an Ear Mites remedy for your pets, simply

rub a pinch of DE onto the skin on both sides of the ear

flaps daily for a month or so to kill existing and newly

hatched mites. DE is recommended by vets.

Safe for Pets and People, Diatomaceous Earth kills by

physical action, not chemical. The tiny diatoms scratch

off the insect's waxy coating, and dehydrate it. DE is also

an effective organic wormer and will kill any worms or

parasites the pets may have. When using as a daily pet

food supplement or as a safe wormer, mix Food Grade

Diatomaceous Earth with pet food. Apply to moist kennel

and bedding areas to reduce odors, dry the area, and stop

fleas and ticks from breeding.Liberally add Diatomaceous

Earth to litter box to effectively control dampness and

odors.

In cases of diarrhea, it acts as a material that draws both

virus and bacteria out of the body and solidifies the stool.

Diatomaceous Earth in your pet's daily diet may also

reduce arthritic inflamation.

Recommended Food Grade D E daily doses:
as an organic wormer - (complete worming can take up to

2months)..

Kittens:½-1 teaspoon daily

Cats: 2 teaspoons twice daily

Puppies: under 10lb in weight: ½-1 teaspoon daily

Larger Puppies: 10-19lb: 2 teaspoons daily

Dogs: 20-50lbs: 1-1 ½ Tablespoons daily

Dogs: 50lbs plus: 2-3 Tablespoons daily

Dogs: 100lbs plus: 3-4 Tablespoons daily

Humans: 2-3 heaped Tablespoons daily (best 1xAM, 1xPM)

Most people who use Diatomaceous Earth for themselves

mixed with a juice or liquid say that they use one to two

tablespoons daily.

The bulk of information here has been shared from:

http://www.earthworkshealth.com/ where there is more

info and a video should you like to learn more.

More info: http://www.naturalnews.com/039326_diatomaceous_earth_detox_mercury.html

Cautionary side effect: Food Grade DE is a very fine

powder and MUST NOT be inhaled by You or your Pets,

so do not use in such a way that will create dust-clouds,

and if using externally, do so outside where dust can be

blown away – it is recommended that if you are

frequently using DE in such a way that will creates clouds

of DE that you wear a facemask even when outside.

This product, like many Natural Health products, requires

a Disclaimer: "This information is not intended to

diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discussion

of Diatomaceous Earth health benefits is based solely on

personal experience and testimony shared by individuals

and DE cannot be sold or marketed as a human health

supplement with specific medical claims."

Having said that, we look at what consumers say about DE

and at evidence of DE's important cleansing properties and

value as a rich source of Silica.

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) has been reported to absorb

methyl mercury, E.coli, endotoxins, viruses (including

polio virus), organophosphate pesticide residues, and

drug residues. DE is a natural organic colon cleanser and

detoxifier. This cleansing and detoxification alone has a

myriad of positive effects in the human body.

Adding to this is the widespread deficiency in dietary

sources of what is called "the most important trace

element in health" - Silica, and how rich DE is in this

substance, we begin to understand the basis of the health

benefits that so many have attested to. Only a trace

amount of the DE silica is absorbed into the blood stream,

and just that amount is a substantial gain for the user.

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is 89% Silica.

It was established in the 1940s that life can't exist without

Silica. More recently, in her book "Water & Salt"

Dr. Barbara Hendel states: "Silica is the most important

trace element in human health. "Silica plays an important

role in many bodily functions and has a direct relationship

to mineral absorption.

The average human body holds approximately seven

grams of silica, needing significantly more silica than even

important minerals such as iron. Most people are, in fact,

silica-deficient. Among other things, enough silica in the

body is vital enough for calcium absorbtion to allow

calcium supplements to work. If Silica deficient,as is the

case in the vast majority of us, calcium supplementation

can even be a negative. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth

is an excellent natural and organic source of silica.

Other Reported Health Benefits of Silica / DE Include

Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Osteoperosis,Weight Loss,

Cosmetics, Hair, Nails, Teeth & Gums, Energy, Bacteria,

Mucus, Anti-Aging, Urinary Infections, Headache.

What consumers have to say about DiatomaceousEarth:

Lower High Blood Pressure: Of the thousands of people

that are using Diatomaceous Earth, most that have high

blood pressure have reported that it has gone down.
Lower High Cholesterol: According to consumers, just as

Diatomaceous Earth health benefits include lowering blood

pressure, it has also been lowering cholesterol! I have not

talked with one person that has high cholesterol that has

not had lower numbers after taking Diatomaceous Earth.

Most are reporting 40-60 points lower after only 2 weeks

on DE.
Osteoporosis, Joints & Calcium: Osteoporosis is a

symptom of the aging process. As calcium in our body

system depletes, our bones become brittle and weak.

Taking only a calcium supplement cannot correct or

stop this threatening and crippling disease because

the body cannot assimilate and make use of the calcium

without the presence of silica.

Evidence suggests that, instead of affecting healing,

supplemental mineral calcium, on the contrary,

accelerates the leaching away of bone calcium and thus

hastens the degenerative process of osteoporosis and

similar diseases that affect the supportive and c

onnective tissues in the human body. The Silica found in

Diatomaceous Earth enhances calcium absorbtion.

For Osteoporosis: Silica can stop the pain and even

restore the body's self repair process. Osteoporosis

symptoms attack women primarily after menopause but

the degenerative process starts much earlier in their

younger days. More women are dying of fractures

caused by osteoporosis than of cancerof the breast,

cervix, and uterus combined. Silica isresponsible for

the depositing of minerals into the bones, especially

calcium.It speeds up the healing of fractures and also

reduces scarring at the site of a fracture. More and

more research evidence shows that through a

transmutation process, silica is turned into calcium

when it is needed. That is why some scientists refer to

silica as a precursor of calcium. Even when calcium is

insufficient, the body can turn silica into calcium that

the bones need.

Natural Weight Loss We have been getting hundreds of

reports from all over the United States that DE is helping

people lose weight. Everyone is saying that DE taken in

the morning helps curb their appetite throughout the day.

Just one more reason to take it everyday!

Detox Your Body Diatomaceous Earth health benefits

reported to inlude detox! According to Kaayla T. Daniel,

PhD, CCN and Galen D. Knight, PhD in their article "Mad

as a Hatter" there is no better product to detox HEAVY

METALS and RADIATION from your body than with Food

Grade Diatomaceous Earth!

Tissue Degeneration: Accelerates due to aging when

connective tissue develops an increasing inability to

retain moisture when left unassisted. Silica can help slow

the degenerative process of connective tissue.With silica,

vitality and life, which are often lost as the years

accumulate,can be naturally maintained or even restored

to your skin. Collagen, largely made up of silica, is the

glue that holds us together. If our body has enough silica

glucosaminoglycane, the collagen will make us look

younger. Silica helps with skin problems and injuries

including itching, rashes, abscesses, boils, acne, callouses,

warts, eczemas, burns, frostbite, benign skin sores, insect

bites and bed sores.

If you regularly follow a silica regimen,your skin will

keep its youthful look.

A good silica supplementation program works far better

than other products for maintaining healthier and longer

lasting collagen.

Hair: Hair is nature's greatest beauty enhancer. Hair

deserves to be pampered. Hair at 90 micrograms per gram

is almost as rich in silica as are healthy bones, which

contain 100 micrograms per gram. Silica is a major

component of hair. Using a good silica supplement

should be part of your on going hair care program for

revitalizing hair. Silica helps to prevent baldness,

stimulates healthier hair growth and assures beautiful

shine, luster and strength.

Teeth and Gums: By hardening the enamel, silica prevents

cavities and preserves teeth. Silica also prevents bleeding

gums, gum atrophy, and recession that causes the

loosening of teeth, which could ultimately lead to tooth

loss. Silica effectively fights ulceration and the decay of

bones and teeth and also lessens inflammation.

Tough As Nails Your nail plates are complex protein

structures that grow four to five millimeters per month on

average. With silica supplementation, fragile nails become

normal within a short period of time. Silica will beautify

the appearance of your nails and improve their hardness,

making them shinier and less prone to breaking.

Pubic Lice (Crabs) andHair Lice: Dust Diatomaceous Earth

on all areas of the body that are infested with the Lice

(Crabs). Also dust your bedding and roomsyou have been in.

More Reported Benefits Of Diatomaceous Earth:

Silica lowers bad cholesterol and raises good
Silica fades age spots
Silica stimulates metabolism for higher energy

levels

Diatomaceous Earth has a negative charge and

bacteria has a positive charge. It is believed that

Diatomaceous Earth sweeps bacteria out of the body by

trapping it in its honeycomb shaped skeletal form.

Silica supplementation helps repair and maintain

vital lung tissue and protects them from pollution. By

maintaining or restoring the elasticity of lung tissue,

silica reduces inflammation in bronchitis.

Silica tones the upper respiratory tract (nose,

pharynx, larynx), acting as a cough-decreasing agent,

and reduces swelling because of its positive action on

the lymphatic system.

Silica supplementation keeps menopause free of

stress and helps to prevent many unwanted side effects

of menopause

Silica works with other antioxidants to prevent

premature aging and to preserve youthfulness.

Silica can help prevent kidney stones and heal

infections of the urinary tract. It is a natural diuretic

which can increase excretion of urine by 30 percent,

thus flushing the water-excreting system and restoring

normal function to these vital organs.

The presence of sufficient silica in the intestines

will reduce inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can

cause disinfection in the case of stomach and intestinal

mucus and ulcers. Silica can prevent or clear up diarrhea

and its opposite, constipation.

Silica will help normalize hemorrhoidal tissues.
In regulating and normalizing the bowels, silica

has a pleasant side effect; it can alleviate lower back pain,

which often troubles the elderly.

Silica proves effective with female discharge,

abscesses and ulcers in the genital area and cervix, as well

as mastitis (especially for breast feeding mothers).

The intake of silica acts as a supportive treatment

for inflammation of the middle ear. Because of the

beneficial effectiveness on the lymphatic system, silica

can be used for swelling of the lymph nodes in the throat.

Has anti-inflammatory disinfecting, absorbing and

odor binding effects.

Silica can normalize circulation and regulate high

blood pressure (hypertension).

Silica can decrease vertigo, headache, tinnitus

(buzzing of the ears) and insomnia.

Silica can help diabetes by promoting synthesis of

elastase inhibitor by the pancreas.

Silica can help arterial disease by strengthening

the blood vessels. Studies confirm that with age, silica

disappears from the aorta, the heart's key blood vessel,

thus weakening its critical connective tissue and resulting

in a greater cardiac risk.

Silica can help prevent Tuberculosis.
By improving the elasticity of the joints, silica helps

rheumatism.

Silica has inhibitory effects on coronary diseases.
Silica can help avoiding or alleviating Alzheimer's

disease by preventing the body from absorbing aluminum

and may flush out aluminum from the tissues. Silica can

stimulate the immune system.

Oil of Oregano

03/23/2013 17:58:00

Raw Instincts Magazine Dec '12

Many of us have heard of the herb Oregano, often used in such dishes as Spaghetti Bolognese and Lasagne, but many people do not know that ‘oil of oregano’ is a potent, powerful antiseptic with antiviral and antifungal properties, making it a very good natural choice for many illness’s and ailments for both us and our dogs.

The oil is distilled from the leaves of wild oregano and as much as 90% of it can be the volatile oils thymol and carvacrol, and it is these two oils mainly which are so beneficial in antiviral, antiseptic, antimicrobial and antifungal ways, and for anthelmintic issues also, having an‘anti-worming’ effect which makes it excellent for internal parasites for dogs.

Many don't know but oil of oregano is also almost as effective as morphine as a pain reliever.

As with all essential oils, the oil should never be used neat, as internally it can cause heartburn, and for topical use it may burn the skin, so should always be diluted in a carrier oil of almond or pure vegetable oil.

Those who use Oil of Oregano will know it’s health benefits, that it contains several important minerals and nutrients such as copper, niacin, beta-carotene, antioxidants, flavenoids and terpenes, which are natural anti-inflammatory agents, so it is easy to see how it can be of help in a wide array of health issues ranging from colds and flu, to cuts and sores, bites, intestinal upsets and muscular and joint aches and pains, athletes foot, yeast issues, dandruff, acne, bronchitis and other respiratory issues.

Another very effective remedy given to us by mother nature, well worth looking into for your natural remedy store.

Does Liver have a place in Your Dogs Diet ?

02/21/2013 17:05:00

It is often said that, “liver blows any fruit or vegetable out of the water in terms of nutrient-density” – do you know how important Liver is and what a nutritional powerhouse it is for your dogs ?

The liver stores many nutrients, as shown in the chart below.

Many think it also stores toxins, but this is incorrect - it filters and neutralizes toxins [from drugs, poisons, chemicals etc.], but these are then stored in fatty tissues and in the nervous system in the body.

On average,organ meats are between 10 and 100 times higher in nutrients than musclemeats.

Liver Nutrient Comparison Chart:

Aswell as all those listed above, it also contains Omega 6, Omega 3 and other nutrients.

Liver is so good that a very well-known and effective remedy made for fading puppy syndrome, is made simply from boiling some liver in water, and then feeding the cooled water and juices from the liver to the puppies, as it contains so muchgoodness:

BEEF LIVER REMEDY FOR FADING PUPPIES

.
It's so simple.....Large piece of Beef Liver, little bit of water,

boil slowly, about 5 minutes until the blood comes out.

Let cool, drain the liquid and put just 4 drops

(no matter the breed) into a dropper and give to puppy.
.
At first you give it every 2 hours for 12 hours,

then every 4 hours.

You can do this for however long you have to,

until you feel the puppy is thriving.

In just 2 days the turn around can be miraculous.
Don't use any of the liver itself, it's much

too rich, just the liquid.

Keep some Liveri n the freezer just in case.

We recommend organ meats make up approximately 10% of a natural raw diet, and it really is quite important that as much as possible, half of that be liver.

Some dogs can be fussy with the texture of Liver, but there are ways to get around that with mincing, mixing etc., other, like mine absolutely love it and eat it straight up first of all.

The feeding of Liver as a normal regular part of your dogs diet, will go a long way to ensuring they do not have dificiences in the nutrients contained in it, and in other important essentials like Thiamine.

Commercial petfoods are often over-processed which can lead to deficiencies in the amount of Thiamine present in them, and they are often also preserved using Sulphites which interfere with the absorption of Thiamine in the body.

If you feed a raw diet, we do not recommend you make fish the mainstay of your dogs diet,as this can contain an enzyme which destroys Thiamine.

We sell fresh raw Liver from a butcher whose stock are all ethically reared, and grassfed from local farms, frozen in 1lb and now also have 1/2lb size bags, so it is very easy to add this to your pets diet, and for dogs it is fine to let it warm sufficiently to be able to cut off the amount needed, then pop it back in the freezer for another day.

ETA & SDA - The TOP Inflammation-Busters

02/19/2013 15:11:00

ETA: Eicosatetraenoic Acid & SDA: Stearidonic Acid

Omega-3 fatty acids are now well-known inflammation fighters.

Controlled clinical trials clearly show that they fight inflammation,

reducing and in some cases eliminating the need for anti-inflammatory drugs with their disturbing short- and long-term side effects.

Both omega-3 fatty acids, and nearly all anti- inflammatory drugs, work through their effects on a group of local, cellular "hormones" called eicosanoids.

Eicosanoids are messengers that cells use to communicate with one another, coordinating their activities. Some ("bad") eicosanoids promote inflammation, while other ("good") eicosanoids have potentanti-inflammatory functions. Thus, the body's inflammatory response rests inlarge part on the balance of "good" and "bad" eicosanoids produced by your cells when they hear the immune system's inflammatory call.

"Bad" eicosanoids are made from an omega-6 fatty acid called arachidonic acid. Most drug approaches to inflammation, from aspirin and the older NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, like ibuprofen) to the new "COX-2 inhibitor"drugs, like celecoxib [Celebrex®] and rofecoxib [Vioxx®]), work by inhibiting the formation of the series-2 prostanoid group of "bad" eicosanoids. Prostanoids are formed from arachidonic acid by an enzyme called cyclooxygenase, or COX. (AA).

But while these drugs certainly provide symptomatic relief in the short term, COX-2 inhibitors can actually accelerate the underlying

inflammatory disease in the long term, by diverting arachidonic acid into another, slower-acting, and ultimately more destructive pathway: the lipoxygenase (LOX) enzyme pathway, which produces the ravaging

series-4 leukotrienes.

Leukotrienes are the eicosanoids released by immune cells involved in

the body's inflammatory responses, and are more responsible for the long-term consequences of inflammation, which can result when a deranged immune system attacks the very body that it was designed to defend.

Therefore, blocking the COX pathway alone results in an imbalance - an imbalance that ultimately trades short-term gain for long-term pain. What people suffering with auto-immune disorders most need is a "dual pathway inhibitor:" a molecule which will shut down COX-2 and LOX alike, preventing the formation of all "bad" eicosanoids.

Transnational pharmaceutical giants are racing to create such drugs.

But Nature is already waiting for them at the finish line, with two rare omega-3 fatty acids.

Introducing ETA and SDA

Eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA) and its precursor stearidonic acid (SDA), are omega-3 fatty acids you probably haven't heard much about. Because ETA and SDA are so rare in food sources,there's been little study of their role in the effects of diet on chronic disease (unlike eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA),which are commonly found in fatty fish and in regular fish-oil supplements).

While ETA is very rare in the normal Western diet, it is found in significant amounts in the fatty acids of the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus). Many early studies in humans and animals found that crude extracts of Perna were effective in reducing inflammation, and in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis - but other studies found no effect.

The reason, as later studies confirmed, was that the anti-inflammatory properties of the green-lipped mussel were due to their content of SDA and ETA. Most green-lipped mussel supplements are not stable fatty acid extracts, but are crude concentrates or are based onmucopolysaccharides.

When seven commercially-available green mussel products were put to the test by comparing them with a stable fatty extract rich in ETA and SDA, the fatty acid extract revealed strong anti-inflammatory powers, while the other extracts were found to vary wildly in strength. Great variations were even revealed in different batches of the same product.

More tellingly, when the inflammation-fighting powers of a stable ETA- and SDA-rich extract were compared with crude P. canaliculus extracts whose fatty acid content had been deliberately removed, the fatty acid extract of the mussel exhibited potentanti-inflammatoryeffects, while the ETA-depleted preparation was found to be completely ineffective.

ETA and SDA Top the Omega- 3’s

Two direct comparison studies have been performed in animals to compare the anti-inflammatory effects of the ETA- and SDA-rich oil of P. canaliculus against those of salmon, cod liver, flaxseed, and two mixed fish oils. These studies clearly show that the ETA- and SDA-rich fatty acid extract of P. canaliculus is far superior to other omega-3 sources at quenching the fires of inflammation, giving more potentanti-inflammatory benefits at significantly lower doses.

Using the series of tests discussed above, ETA/SDA supplementation lowered arthritis scores by 4213% to 7515%, versus 0 to 31% using conventional omega-3 sources.

Likewise, rear pawswelling was reduced by 96-98% by the ETA/SDA-rich oil, while swelling was only lowered by 7 to 38% with common omega-3s! These results are all the more remarkable because the dose of ETA/SDA-rich P. canaliculus oil was only about 1% of that used for the standard omega-3 oils.

Another recent study tested the effects of these novel fatty acids in a rat model of arthritis. After 15 days of administering omega-3 fatty acid extracts from P. canaliculus, rear pawswelling was significantly reduced by 34% and fore paw inflammation by 60%.

Deterioration in total body condition was reduced by 52% compared to controls. The extract also decreased inflammatory response in the spleen, and it had a 35-70% inhibition of leukotriene metabolites. Serum levels of the inflammatory biomarker ceruloplasmin were reduced compared to control mice, indicating a less severe disease state.

Interestingly, the fatty acids had comparable potency to the known anti-inflammatory agent piroxicam. The fatty acid extract had no adverse side effects. These results suggest a potential benefit not only in rheumatoid arthritis, but also in other inflammatory diseases such aspsoriasis, asthma and cardiovascular disease.

A New Human Trial

In a new randomized,double-blind, controlled trial involving rheumatoid and osteoarthritis sufferers, significant improvements were reported in morning stiffness and measures of joint functionality during the double-blinded phase among rheumatoid arthritis sufferers taking the SDA/ETA-rich oil; further, night pain was "much improved" in 40% of subjects, and vanished in an additional 26.7%.

Improvements were also seen in some patients' grip strength and overall visual-scale pain scores, but these results were not found statistically meaningful.

Assessment by doctors and patients concluded that 73% of the persons with rheumatoid arthritis had experienced a good response - including 20% who became completely symptom-free by the end of the double-blind phase.The results were similar in the osteoarthritis victims.

Similar results have been reported in an unpublished pilot trial and incase reports. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial vouches for the benefits of an SDA- and ETA-rich fatty acid supplement in bronchial asthma, and testimonial accounts and animal studies suggest benefits in premenstrual syndrome as well.

HowDoes It Work?

Why does the SDA- and ETA-rich oil of Perna canaliculus so remarkably out-perform other omega-3s ?

The anti-inflammatory powers of all omega-3 fatty acids are grounded in biochemistry: the omega-3s' ability to bind up key enzymes involved in making "bad" eicosanoids. And as studies show, ETA, and SDA working through it, more potently prevent the formation of both types of "bad" eicosanoids: series-2 prostanoids and series-4 leukotrienes.

Mechanisms are believed to include a stronger ability to tie updelta-5 desaturase, the enzyme that forms arachidonic acid, indirectly increasing the production of the “good” eicosanoids from DGLA, ETA’s close chemical resemblance to arachidonic acid, leading to stronger tying up of the LOX enzyme.

In addition to these advantages, SDA and ETA share anti-inflammatory mechanisms that are common to all omega-3 fatty acids. Thus, ETA and SDA are natural COX-2 inhibitors. Remarkably, omega-3s accomplish this feat not only because their natural metabolites bind up COX-2, but also by actually working at the gene level to reduce the production of COX-2 from the DNA code, and SDA/ETA block the formation of inflammatory cytokines (immune system messenger chemicals) such as tumornecrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-1 (IL-1).

Revolutionary new painkillers - such as etanercept (Enbrel®) are so effective because they target TNF-alpha.

ETA/SDA-based omega-3 supplements are an orthomolecular revolution, providing powerful support against inflammation in ways that other natural supplements can't match.

The biochemistry explains the results seen in animal studies and clinical trials.

But only you can experience them ... for yourself.

References:

Sing M, Hodges LD, WrightPFA, Cheah DMY, Wynne PM, Kalafatis N and Macrides TA. The CO2-SFE crude lipidextract and the free fatty acid extract from Perna canaliculs haveanti-inflammatory effects on adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. ComparativeBiochemistry and Physiology. 2008;Part B 149:251-258.

Gibson SL, Gibson RG. Thetreatment of arthritis with a lipid extract of Perna canaliculus: a randomizedtrial. Compl Ther Med. 1998; 6: 122-6.

Macrides TA, Treschow AP,Kalafatis N, Wright PF, Wynne PM. The anti-inflammatory effects of n-3tetraenoic fatty acids isolated from a lipid extract from the mussel, Pernacanaliculus. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1997 Aug; 57(2): 250(AbsW20).

Whitehouse MW, Macrides TA,Kalafatis N, Betts W, Haynes DR, Broadbent J. Anti-inflammatory activity of alipid fraction (Lyprinin) from the NZ green-lipped mussel. Inflammopharmacol.1997; 5(3): 237-46.

Brien S, Prescott P, CoghlanB, Bashir N, Lewith G. Systematic review of the nutritional supplement PernaCanaliculus (green-lipped mussel) in the treatment of osteoarthritis. QJM. 2008Mar;101(3):167-79. Epub 2008 Jan 25. Review.

Darlington LG, Stone TW. Antioxidants and fatty acids in theamelioration of rheumatoid arthritis and related disorders. Br J Nutr. 2001Mar; 85(3): 251-69.

Moxxor Contains All 18 Omega-3’s

The names of the Omega-3's found in MOXXOR (the last 5 are of most interest to us) are as follows:

Alpha -Linolenic Acid (ALA)

Stearidonic Acid (STA)

Eicosatrienoic Acid (ETE) 2 forms

Eicosatetraenoic Acid (ETA) 4 forms

Eicopentaenoic Acid (EPA) 2 forms

Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) 3 forms

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 2 forms

Tetrocosapentaenoic Acid (TPA) 2 forms

Tetracosaheexaenoic Acid (THA)

THIS, is why here at NHD we promote and work hard to make Moxxor as accessible to people and pet owners in the UK and Europe as Possible - it can help SO many, and is in a class of it's own way above anything you may buy in the shops - order some Moxxor to try TODAY for yourself and your pets - you have a 90-day full moneyback guarantee so what have you got to lose ?

- apart from pain ?

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We don't mark it up and sell it seperately unlike some others, the price you get it at* is the price we get it at because we want it to be as accessible and help as many as possible.

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Healthy Dog Talk

01/24/2013 14:52:00

On 7th May 2013, we are proud to be jointly, with our good friend and fellow CHC member Linda Bland, hosting an evening with Catherine O'Driscoll, founder of

Canine Health Concern (CHC)

Catherine is coming to:

Coombes Community Centre,

Burns Rd, Royston,

Herts. SG8 5PT

The evening will start at 7.30pm with a talk, slideshow

and Q&A session to help those who want to become more knowledgeable in how to be able to help their dog to be as healthy as possible through-out their life, reduce vet visits and minimise ill health.

This evening will be centred around finding the best

Diet to suit your dog, making sense of the quagmire

of information overload when it comes to the great

Vaccine debate and kinder, more

natural alternatives we can use

to effectively deal with parasite control

and use to aid in health issues.

You will also be able to purchase Catherine's Books and

the Award-winning CHC DVD at this evening and

find out how you can join Canine Health Concern and support their wonderful work.

Book your seat now for just £10:

Julie 07590 621636

Linda 01223 873227

With this being the 1st time this area has been able to

host Catherine, we expect this to be a very popular event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to attend one of these evenings, but Royston is too far, please follow this link to see where

others are taking place this year in the UK and Europe

and check back often as more are still being added:

http://caninehealthconcern.weebly.com/dates-and-places.html

PWA - GERMANY SEES BENEFITS IN PWA MEMBERSHIP

11/09/2012 20:45:00

Dear Pet Lovers

It’s quite possible that, because we joined the Pet Welfare Alliance, we can preserve the health of a rescue dog traveling from Bulgaria to Germany. Despite a valid vaccination certificate, and against the known law in Germany, a government vet has tried to force a pet owner to re-vaccinate their dog too soon after the previous shot.

Due to our advice, the pet owner asked for proof of the existence of the rabies virus, which requires a special procedure. Without this proof, the vet cannot enforce her order.

Our organisation, called Gesundheit und Impffreiheit (Health and Vaccine Free) demanded this proof, asserting that there is a worldwide movement asking for it. To emphasise the worldwide groundswell of public opinion and knowledge, we added the following to our letterhead:

In cooperation with Pet Welfare Alliance

a worldwide group of pet owners, vets, healthcare

practitioners, trainers, behaviourists with correspondents

in :

Europe

Asia

Africa

America

Australia

The government vet now knows that this one pet owner she tried to overpower is not alone! Knowing that she is supported by many others, this puts much pressure on the vet. We await the government vet’s reaction. We can only advise everyone to point to their membership of Pet Welfare Alliance, and use it to add strength to their own work.

Finally we thank God for Catherine forming this strong and important organisation!

To read more about the strong and relentless work of Gesundheit und Impffreiheit, see www.gesundheit-und-impffreiheit.de.

PWA: Over-vaccination IS the Problem

11/09/2012 20:41:00

On September 17, 2012 my husband and I put to his final rest our fifteen month old Great Dane puppy, Meshach. He died as a result of over-vaccination even though he was never vaccinated. Minimal vaccines are not the problem. ANY vaccine is the problem. Until a lot more pet owners have taken the red pill and woken up out of the Matrix of lies woven about vaccines in general, I will continue to state the simple and obvious to anyone willing to listen and learn; one vaccine is over-vaccination.

Until I can get the attention of pet people to stop thinking that there is such a thing as safe and minimal vaccines, until people learn that vaccines are not okay and protective, then I absolutely cannot stop sharing what I know to be true. I have done my research from information readily available to anyone choosing to access it.

Until more pet people are aware that unnatural foods in the form of GMO-laden commercial processed junk, fed their beloved pets as food from a bag or can; that pesticides slathered on pets under the guise of pest control prevention is nothing more than poison; that injections under the guise of health care delivery are merely a form of disease vectoring; and that ALL of it collectively causes grave harm and suffering while the cartel (veterinary profession, pharmaceutical companies, pet food industry, et al) literally makes a killing in both lives and income, then I will not stop.

Vaccines are NOT immunizations. They are NOT protective. They ARE neurotoxins which vector disease. Here is a quote by the www.ChalkboardCampaign.com about neurotoxins:

“Neurotoxins cause brain damage in EVERYONE. The extent is the only variable.”

You never know the extent of the damage or how that damage will present in your pet. It’s not a matter of if it will present, it is always only a matter of when and to what extent it will present. With my Meshach, the extent was great and fatal. He had all the symptoms of rabies vaccinosis except aggression, even though he had never been vaccinated but his ancestry had all been vaccinated, repeatedly. As the veterinarian who euthanized him stated, “He is very healthy in every respect except for the seizures.” It took twenty minutes for him to die. The veterinarian said he had never seen such a strong, healthy Great Dane before and that is why it was taking so long.

He was the sweetest, kindest, gentlest dog I ever had the pleasure to share my life with. He did not deserve to have to suffer or die as he did, and so young. And he did it all with such grace.

The veterinarians I took Meshach to considered seizures a common and normal occurrence but neither of them connected the dots to vaccines. In fact, the contrary, they thought it was my fault since I had not vaccinated him. As my friend Aleksandra says, they are only taught to memorize the dots not how to connect them.

First of all there is nothing normal about seizures – idiopathic or any other kind. Neither veterinarian did an examination on Meshach, although I was charged for an examination each time. Neither one of them wanted to do more than to prescribe drugs and possibly for us to see a neurosurgeon who they did not think would do any good anyway, and then ultimately euthanasia. That is what they offered. Conventional medicine never has the solutions except for emergency care as far as I am concerned. I am beginning to even question that, though, as I thought this situation was an emergency since Meshach’s episodes had greatly escalated. However, their solutions were no solutions at all - and one veterinarian said as much to us.

In a nutshell, the only treatment conventional medicine can offer is toxins in the form of drugs and increasing them until your pet is no longer themselves but a zombie with liver disease. Then spend a lot of money seeing a specialist that really can’t do anything either. Then at last, the only choice is death by lethal injection. All of it costs you heartache, money, stress, immense grief and your pet immense suffering.

The suffering begins with an injection and ends with an injection. One vaccine per any generation nowadays is over-vaccination. That is how much damage we have done to our beloved pets through the use of vaccines.

I am glad we managed Meshach primarily with natural alternatives so he could live out his days with some quality of life.

As I said previously, Meshach was not vaccinated. He may have lived maybe one day if he had been vaccinated due to the vaccine damage lurking in his body. He suffered from inherited vaccinosis. Yes, I said INHERITED. But you will never hear a conventional veterinarian tell you that or even admit that it is a possibility.

If we continue to think that over-vaccination is merely too many vaccines administered to our pets rather than one vaccine in their lifetime administered being one too many, then one day we won’t have to worry over this as there will be no more pets to consider.

“The only safe vaccine is one that is never used. No vaccine can be proven safe before it is given to children“. ~Statements by the late James A. Shannon, while serving as Director of the US National Institutes of Health.

And not to animals either I might add!

I will close today with a quote by friend, author, and fellow natural animal health professional, Aleksandra Mikic from her book, Immune Doggy, which I highly recommend:

“By vaccinating every individual animal and not allowing it to develop its own immunity, we are effectively preventing the passing of the immunity to the future generations. A vaccine is always made from the most virulent form of the virus since pharmaceutical companies jump on the wagon as soon as the disease appears and the level of fear is at its highest. While in nature this virus would have mutated into a less virulent form, it does not do so in the vaccine. Generations of animals are therefore injected with the worst form of the virus and stripped of their natural immune response which would have been passed onto subsequent generations. What is passed forward instead is deformed DNA, and the destruction of the species must ensue. Vaccinated mothers do not pass on herd immunity, which then puts pups in greater danger of contracting disease while they are very young. By attempting to save the individual animal, we are effectively destroying the species. A healthy species is able to survive without human interference and we are taking that ability away from our animals.”

By the way, friend and veterinarian Dr. Patricia Jordan has stated many times that no studies have been done on the effects to the genome, the DNA by vaccines. And yet, DNA can be changed easily by thoughts, words, and frequencies (Scientists Prove DNA Can Be Reprogrammed by Words and Frequencies). Do you think there is anything but a negative frequency from vaccines? I don’t. My sweet former dogs Fridge, Shadrach and Meshach are all the proof I need. I refuse to participate in this mass slaughter under the guise of health care delivery. I prefer to share the truth and allow healing to take place in anyone who decides to hear, heed and apply it.

I invite you to consider taking our module at the American Council of Animal Naturopathy,

A Better Understanding of Vaccines I and be empowered with the knowledge you gain.

About the Author:

Dr. Kim Bloomer is a certified animal naturopath, Co-Founder of the American Council of Animal Naturopathy (http://www.animalnaturopathy.org), host of the weekly internet radio show Animal Talk Naturally Radio and formerly worked in traditional veterinary medicine as a technician for many years. Her articles have appeared in various publications including Animal Wellness Magazine, Dogs Naturally, Pet Connection, and Natural Horse Magazine.

Natural Protocol for Yeast Issues

11/09/2012 12:04:00

Yeast issues are at the root of so many health problems and our pets can suffer from them very often from being fed diets which are not species appropriate, containing grains, sugars and high amounts of starchy carbs and vegetables.

I would not be a bit surprised if the 'healing crisis' we sometimes see pets go through upon changing to a raw diet, where they can have a spell of going through 'stuff' healthwise, and looking worse before they come through it and are heathier than ever, has much more to do with yeast and the die-off which the right diet sets in motion, than anything else....

What do we mean by ‘yeast’ ?

Put very simply, we have ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria in the gut and our dogs are the same. These bacteria are all very needed and very important, playing a key role in ensuring a good strong immune system but only ‘in the right balance’. When the wrong diet is eaten, containing too many sugars and fats, [what the ‘bad’ bacteria eat], it enables them to over-populate, creating the wrong balance with the good bacteria, [which feed on different prebiotic substances] and then they produce toxins within the body which stop the immune system working properly and weaken it.

Yeast problems can cause all sorts of health issues, from skin issues, to allergies, bladder infections, weight problems and many others and can affect your pets whole glandular system and nervous system also.

Yeast infection often goes side by side with Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth[SIBO].

Yeast issues can lead to B vitamin deficiencies, especially with B12, which does not have too many sources, and a deficiency of this vitamin can give a whole host of frightening symptoms, including, in people, all the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The foods which contain B12 are very limited, especially for those who do not eat meat or dairy products, but it is in small quantities in Aloe Vera, and can also be supplemented using a transdermal B12 spray, but oral supplements are not the best way to boost it.

I personally choose to try natural approaches before chemicals and drugs which will only be looked at as a last resort, if necessary, and help the body deal with the issue in the way it would naturally do so itself were the immune system strong enough to do, this means I donot use commercial pest/parasite treatments, nor medicated shampoos etc but use pure natural products as much as possible and have successfully used this approach:

* No chemical/allopathic treatments. This includes wormers/fleas treatments etc. - if pest/parasite problems, give garlic/powder in food - amount dependent on size of dog.

* Shelve all plans for vaccines/boosters [these are only licensed for use in healthy dogs, which yours is not if you are thinking this applies to them] and definitely shelve any plans for all operations/spays/neuters etc.

* Cut 'all' carbs and veg so the dog is literally only on raw meat, fish, organ meat, bones, eggs, tripe at least until the yeast issue is dealt with.

* 1 drop per 10lbs bodyweight GSE[Citricidal] in food every time fed.

* Probiotics given daily - not yoghurt or drink type - Primal Defense by Garden of Life is a range with a good variety of bacteria – if you can’t use this, choose the best you can with at least 5 or 6 strains.

* 1 tsp L-Glutamine added to food daily or 30-60mls

* Other dietary additions which kill yeast and will aid are Garlic, Coconut oil, Black Walnut and Neem.

* Bovine Colostrum is excellent for aiding the immune system in rebuilding and recovering.

* If suffering externally with demodex or yeast-related skin issues, a GSE rinse [10 drops: 1 pint of water] applied to affected skin, followed by organic virgin coconut oil massaged in - both on same days. Starting with once weekly, but if needed this can go up to 2-3 times weekly but try to minimise as much as possible.

NB. You should always seek veterinary advice to ascertain that your dogs problem is, infact yeast-related, and if the dogs condition is very severe, seek advice from a Holistic Vet before you attempt anything designed to boost the immune system, as if the condition is severe, the immune system may be so compromised that what it need is ‘supporting’ and ‘boosting’ will be too much for it to cope with.

* Other natural products which can be used either instead of, or in conjunction with the GSE are Oil of Oregano, Tea Tree, Olive Leaf Extract.

* Homeopathic remedies can also be used in addition to the above protocol - Nux Vom is always a good one, or a remedy specifically suited to the individual.

If it is a yeast issue, there will be days in the 1st week where the dog is out of sorts and may be clingy or unhappy as the yeast will be dying off and will be releasing toxins into the bloodstream which make the dog feel grotty, some things like peeing in house etc. may occur during this time also - watch this incase water infection results [unlikely but…] and simply re-enforce gently puppy house-training and give lots of love and emotional support.

It is important to realise that it has taken quite a long time for this issue to build up inside your pet, and you need to be prepared for a slow recovery time of anything between 3-8mths – and remember every dog is an individual, many bounce back well on this protocol but this is a big recovery so needs to happen at the individuals own pace.

Visualise your dog fully well and happy - no pitiful thoughts/vibes being sent please.

Animals are also very open often to therapies like Reiki and EFT which could also be of great help.

When Can I Change My Puppy To Raw ?

10/12/2012 20:39:00

I have been told today of someone who has just got a puppy, and was told that they should keep their puppy on the same food it was on, until it is 6mths old, so I thought this blog might be useful.

Sometimes when a puppy is purchased, a breeder will tell the new owner that they need to keep the puppy on the same food for 6mths, I am sure this is simply because the breeder believes that the food they use is the best, and wants your puppy to do well, but healthwise there is no reason to wait to change your puppy over to a raw diet, infact, the sooner a puppy is changed over to raw, the better it is, as good nutrients, in their most bio-available form, are the best thing your puppy can get to help them grow fit and strong and have good healthy immune systems to build their natural immunity quickly and effectively.

Whenever we get a puppy, the first thing which happens once they’ve had a little quiet time in their new home, is that they get a chicken wing to play with, we play with them with it for a while, to raise their interest in it, then they play with it themselves, until they pierce the skin and realise it is food, and eat it, then they get another [there’s no playing now, they’re eaten straight-away], and another, until they’ve had a meals-worth.

I believe this is an excellent time to change over dogs to a natural raw diet as:

*growth is slower and more balanced on a raw diet,

*you don’t end up [unless you over-feed them] with fat, podgy puppies, which, although they may look cuddly and cute, are carrying extra, unnecessary weight which is putting undue stress on growing, forming bones and joints, which is very important for all dogs, especially large breeds,

*they get a good workout and often don’t then chew things they shouldn’t,

*they learn from a very young age to eat bones nicely so once older, even though a large breed, you can still give smaller bones like chicken wings to them and so have more variety in the diet and make use of whatever is available, and

*they are getting good, sound nutrition from a very young age

– oh, and they love it and are very happy puppies !

We recommend the same diet ratios for adults and puppies:

10% bone

10% organ meat [liver,kidney, lites, heart]

10-20% green tripe

60-70% musclemeat [heart can be used here too]

- of course, once old enough, pups can also be given whole 'prey' like rabbits and here all the ratios are already as they should be, meaning no working out is needed by you - thanks to mother nature.

Holly at 12wks with a chicken carcass

Because puppies are still growing, they have more frequent meals and require a higher percentage of food than an adult dog who has finished growing, and this can seem tricky to work out as they may not be a specific breed, and parent breeds [if they are full breeds] may be unknown, so an easy way which works well, is to start your pup on 10% of their own weight at 7-8wks of age [the age most pups are when brought home], and just reduce by about 1% every 4wks from then on, so 12wks = 9%, 16wks = 8% etc. slowing down once they hit the 6mth mark and spacing out the increments then until at around 18mths of age they are then onto the normal 2-3% that is normal for an adult dog.

Now, they are no different to human babies in that some will be ‘hungry babies’ and others will want less, but this basic guide works well alongside you keeping an eye on your pup and gauging the amounts so they don’t become overweight.

I remember my now 8yr old GSD [Holly] as a pup start her own change-over, as she walked past my older girls dish [Jess] and quite matter-of-factly just took out a whole lambs heart and munched it !

They love it and take to it so readily, so there are no problems with dogs not liking specific tastes or textures.

It can be daunting, but part of our business is to offer our clients help and support so hold our hand and dive right in !