business profile
Treatment for Horses with Digestive Distress
Mother Nature’s
Stomach Soother’s papaya is the ingredient that makes a difference by Carolyn Crew
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veryone knows that papayas are delicious. The founders of Natural Plan Stomach Soother™ have
embellished the exotic fruit’s reputation by proving its power to heal and prevent gastrointestinal problems in horses.
The founders of Natural Plan Stomach Soother learned that papaya is also a gentle, 100% natural remedy for stomach distress in horses and other animals. Ulcer pain, low appetite, travel stress, diarrhea, cribbing, foal stress and trouble getting horses to take medications are among the conditions for which customers have found Stomach Soother a great help.
When Kate Raines from Aiken, SC, got an off-the-track Thoroughbred who would barely eat and was extremely anxious when ridden, she put him on Natural Plan Stomach Soother. “Within two days he was completely transformed,” says Raines. “He started devouring his grain and his anxious behavior under saddle went away. I can’t believe how well it worked. I would recommend this product for anyone.”
Horses thrive in a predictable, consistent environment. Anything that disrupts their routine causes stress. This can lead to problems with the GI tract, including sour stomach and ulcers, which in turn can lead to digestive upsets. This happens because
stress sets off increased production of stomach acids.
Papain is the active ingredient in papaya. An enzyme found in indigestion remedies, papain stimulates the production of mucous, which coats and soothes membranes of the esophagus and stomach, quiets inflammatory bowel syndrome, aids in protein digestion, and stimulates the appetite.
The best quality papaya comes from Hawaii, where rich volcanic soil, warm sun and frequent showers create ideal growing conditions. That’s why Hawaiian papaya is the only variety they use.
“We developed a product that involves very little processing - ensuring that as much of the enzymatic qualities are
preserved,” says Celeste Burke, company owner and president.
“We are proud to be able to produce such a ‘clean’ product. We believe that is why it works, although we’ve had several customers say love is another ingredient. And we won’t argue with our customers.”
Loyalty of their customers, and dedication to producing a quality product are the secrets to their success.
www.stomachsoother.com
Hands-on teaching procedure to relieve stress and chronic muscle contraction for horses, horse riders, and horse handlers.
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1516 Grant Ave., #212, Novato, CA 94945 USA ph (415) 892-0617 fax (415) 892 4388
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