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Gemmotherapy for Rats
Gemmotherapy is a therapeutic method that uses plant bud extracts and other young vegetable tissue freshly harvested from the live growing plant used to stimulate elimination of toxic compounds from the body.
The main principle behind Gemmotherapy is drainage and detoxification of the organism at its cellular level. By accomplishing this process, only then can the body truly heal itself. Drainage in our patients have changed since the times of Hahnemann, Kent or Hering's times Hormones, vaccinations, drugs and petrochemicals are rampant in our society as compared to Hahnemann, Kent and Hering's time. The toxins that are a product of our environment and our own metabolic processes can block replication of cells. Without these cell replications, we have organ failure, which is the disease process we see in our practices.
Joint related problems, I.E., hip dysplasia, anterior cruciate ruptures, sprains/strains, degenerative arthritis, cartilage damage, etc. - Weitchii Buds (Wild Woodvine).
Allergic conditions - Ribes Nigrum Buds (Blackcurrant); Cecale cereale (Rye Grain)
Ear, nose and throat conditions - Rowan Tree
Weakness of limbs, urinary or fecal incontinence, prostatis and or lethargy - Sequoia Gigantea Buds (Sequoia)
Restoring vitality (males) - Quercus Pedonculata (European oak); use this in combination with Black Currant and Giant Redwood for my older patients to help build up the puppy in them
Coughing - Carpinus Betulus Buds (Hornbeam)
Asthma - Vibrum Lantana (Lithy Tree)
Respiratory disease - Vibrum Lantana (Lithy Tree); Carpinus Betulus Buds (Hornbeam)
Rheumatism and in Arthritis affecting the small joints - Vitis Vinifera Buds (Grape vine)
Post Antibiotic Diarrhea - Vaccinium Vitis Idaea (Wine Berry), Juglans Regia (European Walnut)
Sinusitis - Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant), Carpinus Betulus (European Hornbean)
Nasal conditions - Rosa canina (Briar Rose)
Anxiety - Tilia Tomentaso (Lime Tree), Fraxinus Excelsior (European Ash)
http://www.thepetwhisperer.com/gemmotherapy.html; http://www.newsolutionscanada.com/drvulpe/gemmo_main.html;
Colostrum, the protein-rich yellowish-fluid produced in lactation by mammals the first few days after birth, is Mother Nature’s first superfood. It is not only nutritious, but also contains immune and growth factors, enzymes, proteins, and many other beneficial substances.
Research shows that newborns aren’t the only ones that are helped by colostrum. Bovine colostrum isn’t species specific, so dogs (and other mammals) can benefit from it, too. Claims abound for bovine colostrum’s ability to treat allergies, bacterial, or viral infections; autoimmune diseases; digestive problems; and even cancer. But is it all hype?
“It’s not a cure-all,” says Dr. Stephen Blake (www.thepetwhisperer.com), a veterinarian with a holistic practice in San Diego. Rather, he explains, it’s a great tool to have in your medicine chest to help animals when they get into trouble. That being said, he has seen dramatic changes for the better in ill animals once they start taking colostrum.
Dr. Blake finds colostrum useful for treating immune problems, whether they are caused by an underactive immune system leaving a dog open to infection, or a hyperactive immune system causing autoimmune diseases. “The proline-rich polypeptides help balance the thymus gland,” he explains. Since the thymus gland is chiefly responsible for directing the activity of the entire immune system, a balanced thymus gland can translate to a balanced immune system.
Problems with joints and connective tissue, such as hip dysplasia, degenerative arthritis, or cruciate ligament issues, have also improved with colostrum supplementation. “Without growth factors, all the chondroitin in the world won’t help,” explains Dr. Blake. “If the body can’t replicate cells, then it can’t heal. The growth factors in colostrum can facilitate the body’s own regenerative processes and even better utilize supplements such as chondroitin and glucosamine.”
Why New Zealand Colostrum
New Zealand bovine (cow) colostrum is independently regarded as the best colostrum in the world.
- New Zealand dairy cows are farmed in natural healthy conditions the whole year around, and fed lush meadow pasture, out in the open sunshine.
- Strict New Zealand quality standards ensure New Zealand colostrum is certified free from pesticides, antibiotics and synthetic hormones.
- New Zealand has a highly modern dairy industry using the very latest product quality controls
Alternative health foods - http://health.ratzrus.co.uk/care/food.htm
Aubergine - antibiotic properties
Eggplant - antibiotic properties
Parsley - helps prevent strokes
Bananas - antibiotic properties
Garlic - antibiotic properties, helps fight arthritis
Plums - antibiotic and anti-virus properties
Beans (cooked) (protects against tumours)
Ginger - helps fight arthritis
Prunes - antibiotic and anti-virus properties
Broccoli -protects against tumours
Grapefruit seed - helps respiration, asthma
Soybean protects against tumours
Clove (limited) - helps fight arthritis
Mustard - antibiotic properties
Strawberries - anti-virus properties
Cranberries - anti-virus properties
Olive leaf extract - helps respiration, asthma
Tea - antibiotic properties
Dates - helps fight arthritis
Onion - antibiotic and anti-virus properties
Tomatoes - protects against tumour
Chocolate - is a mild broncodilator (dilates the airways when breathing is difficult) and can be used in small quantities for rats with respiratory illness, in an emergency.
Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being.
Essential oils which are the pure "essence" of a plant, have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. There are many essential oils.
An essential oil is a liquid that is generally distilled (most frequently by steam or water) from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other elements of a plant. Essential oils contain the true essence of the plant it was derived from. Essential oils are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way. Essential oils are often used by diluting them with a carrier oil (sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil) and then applying this blend to the skin for absorption.
Each of the essential oils used in Aromatherapy can be used either alone or in combinations to create a desired effect. Before using essential oils as part of an Aromatherapy treatment, it is important to understand the effect that the oil(s) have, and how it works.
Carrier oils also referred to as base oils or vegetable oils are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin. They “carry” the essential oil onto the skin. Different carrier oils offer different properties and the choice of carrier oil can depend on the therapeutic benefit being sought.
Essential oils do not go rancid. Carrier oils, however, can go rancid. Carrier oils that you purchase should be natural and unadulterated. Exceptions include buying carrier oils that have natural vitamin E added. Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative.
Like their essential oil counterparts, absolutes are highly aromatic liquids extracted from plants. Absolutes, however, are extracted in a complex manner that requires the use of chemical solvents that are later removed during the final stages of production.
As a rule, absolutes are more concentrated than their essential oil cousins. Where it is true that a little essential oil goes a long way, a little absolute goes an even longer way.
Oils extracted by the CO2 (carbon dioxide) method are commonly called “CO2s” for short. In a nutshell, CO2s are extracted by pressurizing carbon dioxide until it becomes a liquid. The liquid carbon dioxide then acts as a solvent on the natural plant matter and the essential oil content then dissolves into the liquid CO2. Afterwards, the CO2 is brought back to natural pressurization, the CO2 evaporates back into its gaseous state and what is left is the resulting oil.
CO2s are often labeled as essential oils as opposed to absolutes since no trace of a harmful solvent will remain in the final product. CO2s have an advantage over essential oils because none of the constituents of the oil are damaged by heat.
CO2s are usually thicker than their essential oil counterparts and often smell closer to the aroma of the natural herb. CO2s have been said to contain additional constituents than what is extracted from the same plant using steam distillation. This would seem to make sense since CO2s generally are thicker oils and often seem to have a more rounded aroma.
Camphor - Arthritis, bronchitis, colds, flus, infectious disease, muscle aches and pains, acne, sprains, and coughs. Only white camphor should be used in aromatherapy. It should only be used in very small amounts as it is an extremely strong oil. Avoid if pregnant, epileptic, or have high blood pressure.
Carrot Seed - for toning and rejuvenating mature skin, wrinkles and scars, eczema, psoriasis, as a stimulant to immune and lymphatic systems, for relieving PMS and regulating monthly cycles, to ease anxiety and stress. Blends well with: geranium, cedarwood, citrus or spice oils. No known contridictions.
Eucalyptus Globulus - for colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, for its bactericidal and anti-viral actions, to ease aching joints. Blends well with: rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, and lemon. Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. Avoid if pregnant.
Eucalyptus Radiata - for colds, as a decongestant, to relieve asthma and fevers, skin ulcers, to ease aching joints, and insect bites. Blends well with: rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, and lemon. Avoid if pregnant.
Eucalyptus Citriodora - Chest infections, fungal infections, chiken pox, bacterial skin infections, asthma, arthritis.Blends well with: rosemary, lavender, marjoram, pine, cedarwood, and lemon. No known contradictions.
Balsam Fir - to relieve muscle aches and pains, for relieving anxiety and stress related conditions, to fight colds, flu and infections, for relieving bronchitis and coughs. Blends with: cypress, cedar, pine sandalwood and juniper berry.
Ginger - reducing muscular aches and pains, increasing circulation, relieving bronchitis and whooping cough, nervous exhaustion, in healing colds flu and fever and to stimulate appetite. Blends well with: sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, frankincense, cedarwood, coriander, rose, neroli, and orange. Slighty phototoxic, may cause sun sensitivity in some.
Grapefruit - to lift melancholy, relieve muscle fatigue, as an astringent for oily skin, to refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification, as an airborne disinfectant. Blends well with: lemon, palmarosa, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cardamon, geranium, lavender and cypress. No known contradictions.
Helichrysum - to heal bruises (internal and external), wounds and scars, to detoxify the body, cleanse the blood and increase lymphatic drainage, for healing colds, flu, sinusitis and bronchitis, to relieve melancholy, migraines, stress and tension. Blends well with: lavender, rose, geranium, clary sage, chamomile and clove bud. No known contradictions.
Lemongrass - as an insect repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot, as a tissue toner, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain), increase circulation, for headaches, for nervous exhaustion and other stress related problems. Blends well with: citronella, vetiver and palmarosa. No known contradictions.
Lime - to purify the air, for alertness, to relieve coughs or congestion, for uplifting and cheering the spirit, to heal colds, flu or inflammations. Lime may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight. Blends with: neroli, citronella, clary sage, rosemary, lavender and other citrus notes.
Pine - to ease breathing, as an immune system stimulant, to increase energy, for relieving muscle and joint aches, to repel lice and fleas. Avoid use if you have prostate cancer. Blends with: cedar, lemon, marjoram, rosemary, tea-tree, eucalyptus, lavender and juniper berry.
Tea-Tree - as an immuno-stimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses and fungi, for relieving inflammation, as a disinfectant. Blends well with: lavender, clove, marjoram, rosemary, clary sage, pine, and geranium. No known contradictions.
Tea-Tree Manuka - Some traditional uses: as an immuno-stimulant particularly against bacteria, viruses and fungi, for relieving inflammation, ringworm, thrush, colds and flus, as a disinfectant. Blends with: lavender, clove, marjoram, rosemary, clary sage, pine, and geranium. No known contradictions.
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