Detoxify Your Horse continued


• Nat Sulph Tissue Salt combats edema and lymph congestion, as well as eliminating liver and kidney toxins.


OTHER DETOX SUPPORT Massage improves circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system, hastens toxic elimination through the kidneys, and encourages the body to heal itself. • Kidney swelling from strenuous workouts or sluggish kidney can be enhanced by a massage using Clary Sage in the blend. • Massage Juniper essential oil to balance the urinary system, release fear, clear toxins and purify blood. TIP: Palpate above the loins (above the kidney) to identify fear in horses.


• Lymphatics particularly benefit from massage to rid inflammation (use minimal pressure).


contain your favorite detox ingredients, see Detox


For a breakdown of which products


Product Chart at HolisticHorse.com


Homeopathics -Nux Vomica at 6c or 12x twice a day is a homeopathic approach to equine detox. Dilute in water and serve as a liquid over


feed if your horse won’t take pellets. Gastricol (from Riva’s


Remedies) includesNux Vomica to aid liver detox and other issues; their Infection Drops support the kidney.


ONGOING SUPPORT Once the body is cleansed it needs to build its armor against disease with a strong immune system and balanced gut flora. Avoid potential health problems by maintaining a healthy immune system and periodically supporting the colon and digestive system to assure stress-free digestion.


Toxins may exit via any body opening, including the skin, occasionally prompting the owner to second-guess the detox protocol.


In today’s world of excess pollution, detoxification and toxic avoidance for you and your horse should be standard procedure. Avoid stress by following daily and seasonal routines, whenever possible. Incorporate simple supports such as adding Juniper to rinse water after a workout to release toxins. Muscle test feed and request lab tests on hay and feed to avoid contaminants that accumulate toxic build up. In today’s


Hands-on teaching procedure to relieve stress and chronic muscle contraction for horses,horse riders, and horse handlers.


EQUINE HANNA SOMATICS® DVD with Eleanor Criswell-Hanna, Ed.D. & Dennis Reis


Equine Clinics & Ranch visits with Eleanor Criswell-Hanna, Ed.D.


1516 Grant Ave., #212, Novato,CA 94945 USA ph (415) 892-0617 fax (415) 892 4388 info@somaticsed.com


toxic world, we owe it to our horses to give them the best chance at optimum health.


Shari Frederick, BS, NMD, LE, a nutritional educator, assists horseowners in making healthier, more natural choices in horse care. She is an independent author, international lecturer and self-styled naturalist. At her HHH Rescue in Texas, detoxification and liver/kidney/immune supports are the FIRST steps in rehab for nearly every arriving horse. Visit Shari’s websites, happyhorsehavenrescue. com, horserescuefaces.com, hautehorseyhabits. org, or check out Shari’s Healthy Horse Hints at holistichorse.com


SIGNS YOUR HORSE MAY NEED DETOX


Allergic reaction Back pain Can’t sweat Chronic diarrhea Dry, scruffy coat, bleached hair Dry hooves/rings/ridges


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Dull, cloudy or sunken eyes Foul odor of manure Irritability, poor attitude Low energy, lethargy Mood changes Slow healing


Skin issues (bald patches, dry, scaly, lumps, cysts, hives)


Recurrent colic Recurrent respiratory problems Recurring injury Underweight or weight loss


Holistic Horse™ • August/September 2010 • Vol.16, Issue 68


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