Inflammation – Can’t live with it, Can’t live without it!

Inflammatory action is needed to repair damaged tissue from trauma , stress, diet, toxins or microbes and remove initiating “offenders”. If the culprit persists, inflammation is prolonged, and tissue damage continues . . .

Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Shoulder anatomy Shoulder.  A ball-and-socket joint made up of three bones: The humerus (upper arm bone) The scapula (shoulder blade) The clavicle (collarbone) Muscles and tendons.  Form a covering around the head of the humerus and attach it to the shoulder blade, allowing the range of motion in your arm. Rotator… Continue reading Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

Chart of recommended daily supplements

Chart of Recommended DAILY Supplements / Nutrients (adults) HYDRATION Water6-8 8oz. glasses SPRING / MINERAL Water is best (contains minerals); Add fresh lemonslices for a zingy taste. DO NOT DRINK “Treated” (chlorinated and/orfluoridated) water from faucet. Body is > 2/3 water; used as lubricant,base for saliva, joint fluids, regulates body temperature, detox. agent,alleviates constipation, regulates… Continue reading Chart of recommended daily supplements

Cheyletiella Dermatitis

Cheyletiella dermatitis in humans, dogs and cats  Commonly caused by Cheyletiellosis (Walking Dandruff) In cats and dogs   British Journal of Dermatology, Volume 143, Issue 5, 1 November 2000, Pages 1110–1112, https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03869.x Extract SIR, In animals, Cheyletiella dermatitis (walking dandruff) is usually a highly contagious but mild, non‐suppurative (i.e. No pus) mite‐induced dermatitis produced by Cheyletiella spp. These parasites live on… Continue reading Cheyletiella Dermatitis

“O3 Fix” Recipe: Budwig Salad Dressing

Provides daily maintenance flax oil and flaxseed for the”Omega-3 Fix”

Borage, blackcurrant or evening primrose oils for omega-6 DGLA

Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) is the only anti-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid

Canola oil – mostly refined and genetically modified

Canola oil contains health beneficial erucic acid but unfortunately most is genetically modified

Butter – delicious and nutritious fat

Butter has some pretty impelling qualities for inclusion in our diet

Avocado oil – great choice for a frying oil

High smoke point of avocado oil makes it a good choice for high-heat cooking

Animal fat – To eat or not to eat?

Cut the covering fat off ALL meat because it contains any toxins the animal has eaten