|
 Robert McDowell's Herbal Treatments
 15 July 2007

Herbal Help for Humans and their Companions

Factors that Affect our Immune System

Positively: Natural diet, happiness and serenity, high morale, a positive attitude, adequate rest and sleep, fresh air and physical exercise.


Negatively:

1. Most common
  • toxaemia from dietary errors, constipation;
  • dietary deficiencies, in particular Vitamin C; worry;
  • chemicals from different sources including fluoride, chlorine, etc in water supplies, pesticide residues in food, other chemicals in food;
  • medicine--aspirin, tranquillizers, cough mixtures, etc.

2. More severe
  • smoking;
  • overweight;
  • overwork, fatigue;
  • mental trauma--anger, pain, worry, frustration, grief, fear;
  • physical trauma--sexual excesses, excessive athletic training, prolonged discomfort, heat, cold.
  • chemical trauma--mercury, poisons from infected teeth, poisons from insect bites, ticks, etc, septicemia, common medicines, prescription medicines, antibiotics, vaccinations.
  • Alcohol

3. Very severe
  • severe malnutrition--junk food, high sugar, high salt, high fat, high cholesterol, severe vitamin C deficiency;
  • all drugs used habitually whether taken intravenously, orally or inhaled, including marijuana, etc and antibiotics
  • constant sexual promiscuity.
  • bereavement, low self-esteem, guilt, hopelessness
  • mental trauma of "bone-pointing" death sentence by shaman, witchdoctor, or modern physician .




This week we feature:-



Feline - Mammary Gland Cancer

This is a cancer affecting the mammary glands that is most commonly seen in entire female cats (although it can also be seen in male cats and spayed female cats). The tumour commonly affects more than one of the mammary glands, which often develop multiple firm swellings or nodules, and the tumours commonly cause ulceration of the skin. This tumour commonly spreads to the local lymph nodes and can also spread to the lungs.

The incidence of mammary tumors in the cat is less than half that of humans and dogs.

Although there is no proven breed-associated predilection for mammary tumors, some investigators have suggested that domestic short-haired and Siamese cats have higher incidence rates than other cats. Siamese cats may have twice the risk of any other breed of developing mammary tumors.

I prepare a specific Mammary Gland Cancer mixture of concentrated extracts of: Chamomile, Comfrey, Blue Flag, Parsley, Violet Leaves and Mistletoe along with appropriate Bach Flower Remedies.

This mix is given in conjunction with my Super Antioxidant derived from the Maritime Pine:
http://www.herbal-treatments.com/cat_maritime_pine_bark_extract_pycnogenol.html
and together they have the potential to slow down and reverse the development of Mammary Gland Cancer.

I treat a great deal of feline cancer nowadays. Mammary gland cancer is becoming more common and I am not really sure why this is so. As long as it is not too aggressive or late stage, I can provide a safe and inexpensive treatment that offers a better chance of a healthy and extended remission than the medical drugs prescribed.



Canine - A New Puppy

The best insurance you can take for a new pup is to rear him on raw food right from the start. Raw chicken wings and carcasses are an ideal combination of flesh, fat and bones for a young pup. Start him on this and nothing else; no cooked food, no commercial food, no treats. The ideal treat for a dog is a very large raw bone to play with; he will exercise his forequarters and teeth with this.

Our Puppy acclimatization mix combination will serve to protect the pup's immunity, nervous system and metabolism from any detrimental effects of all the changes demanded of a new pup being separated from its mother and siblings, processed and placed in a new home.

http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/dog_puppy_acclimatzation_mix.html

Further cover against future illness can be provided with the Bone Maturity herbs in small doses along with small doses of Maritime Pine Antioxidant from day one. Dose 2 drops of each once daily to start building up to 5 drops by the end of his first year. A 100ml bottle of each will last 6 months at that rate.

Otherwise treat for shock with Rescue Remedy after any trauma, including vaccinations. Don't use drugs to treat simple illnesses like respiratory infection. See:
http://www.herbal-dogkeeping.com/dog_kennel_cough.html

The runt mix is formulated for those in the litter that are somewhat "left behind" in development. The mix will promote development of strong healthy bones as well as stimulating the development of the brain and the nervous system.
http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/dog_runt_mix.html



Equine - How Much Salt do you give your Horse?

I treat an enormous number of kidney failure patients in the human and canine world. Not so many in the horse world primarily because we don't abuse their kidneys with too many unnatural feeds and always have inexhaustible supplies of water for them.

The one area where we do deplete their kidney reserves is in the routine administration of salt in their diets. It is true that horses need salt but they don't need the same amount of salt every day and they certainly almost never need the size of the dose recommended for them by those that supply it.

The correct amount of salt for a healthy horse is the amount it will lick off a salt block if one is left in its grassy paddock. If stabled the horse may overdose out of boredom.

Rehabilitation is just about as simple as prevention. Give no salt at all and no prepared feeds at all to make sure there is no chemical load in the body. Twice daily give a dose of cold Rosehip Tea made by soaking a 1/4 cup of Rosehip Granules in a pint of boiling water and leaving it until cold. When cold, the tea is used to dampen down feed in the morning and evening.

If your horses kidneys have been effected I make up a dried feed preparation of herbs, please see the attached link.
http://www.herbal-treatments.com/horse_kidney_rehabilitation.html



Human - Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic degenerative disease in which gradual destruction of the myelin sheath protecting the nerves occurs in patches throughout the spinal cord of the central nervous system, affecting transmission of electrical signals to nerve cells and causing muscular weakness and loss of coordination. It is a disease found only in humans which seems to affect more women than men and usually appears between the ages of 15-45.

It is thought to be triggered when immune cells are able to pass through the normally impenetrable blood brain barrier into the central nervous system and begin to attack the myelin. A previous broad spectrum immune reaction may have damaged or compromised the blood brain barrier while in the process of attacking other foreign matter.

In general, any genetic susceptibility appears to remain dormant unless triggered by one or more factors, including infections, food allergies, and nutritional deficiencies.

Major factors may include:
  • Antigenic diet that includes foods that cause immune reactions in some people predisposed to MS, such as wheat, milk, eggs, and foods high in saturated fats.
  • Malabsorption problems, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients are poorly absorbed from the food.
  • Infections. Viruses.It appears that chronic infections, such as with some forms of the herpes virus or the Epstein-Barr virus, may increase the risk of MS. It is not clear whether viruses actually break down the myelin or that the body's white blood cells may overreact to a perceived threat and attack the myelin.
  • Food allergies. The body's immune system should and generally does ignore foreign food proteins (e.g., meat, vegetables) but reacts to other foreign proteins (e.g., viruses and bacteria). Occasionally, in a process called molecular mimicry, harmless proteins are so similar to harmful ones that the body reacts to them. This misguided reaction accounts for many food allergies, and specific immune responses to the casein in milk and gluten in wheat and other grains have been well documented in other diseases.
  • Nutrient deficiencies. Research has pointed to a lack of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. The prevalence of MS generally increases among populations living farther from the equator, with the exceptions being among people living at high altitudes (where sun exposure is greater) or in coastal regions (where fish is a dietary staple). Fish oil, particularly those from coldwater fish swimming in extreme latitudes, is rich in both vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids.

    Nutritional Suggestions:
  • Simple, natural, fresh food diet, meaning, as little processing as possible may help and will likely yield greater benefits in the early, rather than late, stages of MS.
  • Low anti-genic diet - dairy and gluten free.
  • Fish Oil supplements
  • Evening Primrose Oil - Gamma-linolenic acid is known to help soothe inflammation in the body, and to support the body's immune system. Take two 1,300-milligram capsules per day.
  • Address Gut Dysbiosis- autoimmune diseases can affect gut microflora. Manipulate existing gut flora by using Slippery Elm powder or Aloe.

    Herbal Support suggestions:
    Herbs in the mix support the immune system, eliminate viral infections, reduce inflammation, address any stress response and rebalance myelin sheath degradation. Herbs include Echinacea, Evening Primrose Oil, Gingko Biloba, Liquorice, St Johns Wort, Horsetail and Mugwort as well as the Bach Flowers Chestnut Bud, Pine, Holly, Chicory and Water Violet.



    Home Remedies - Sheep Sorrel

    Sheep Sorrel
    Sheep sorrel is one of the strongest antioxidant herbs we can use regularly, to benefit our health. And why are antioxidants so important? They have the ability to zap out free radicals caused by foods, pollutants, and stress, and provide a strong line of defense for the immune system. Research shows that we are all making cancer cells daily. If the thymus is making adequate 'T' cells and the immune system is strong, all is well. However, statistics in Australia show not all is well. One in four people will be diagnosed with cancer. Why such high figures? A number of factors may influence such high cancer rates, like pesticides and chemicals in foods, pollutants in the environment, lack of nutrients in foods, electromagnetic radiation, and excess stress, to name a few. With regular use of sheep sorrel and other antioxidant rich herbs, we can boost the power of protection.

    Sheep sorrel leaves have been valued as a diuretic to remove excess fluid from the body, for urinary and kidney complaints, and to strengthen the heart. Other uses include: blood disorders, skin conditions, fevers, inflammation, diarrhea, excessive menstruation, and for throat and mouth ulcers. Crushed, fresh leaves are applied as a poultice to boils and carbuncles. Sheep sorrel assists the body in throwing off any viral infection. Leaves are rich in vitamin C, and have been used as an antiscorbutic for centuries. No doubt, the high vitamin C content is one reason.

    Essiac, given its name by the nurse Rene Caisse ("caisse" spelt backwards), consists of four main herbs that grow in the wilderness of Ontario, Canada. The original formula is believed to have its roots in native Canadian Ojibway medicine.

    Sheeps Sorrel is one of the four main herbs that make up Essiac, the others include Burdock root, Slippery Elm Bark, and Indian Rhubarb Root . The four herbs may help normalize body systems by cleansing the blood, purging toxic build up, promoting cell repair and aiding in effective assimilation and elimination. When combined it is believed that their separate beneficial effects are enhanced.

    "We acknowledgement Isabell Shipard and her wonderful book , "How I can Use Herbs in my Daily Life" and website.





    Reader Feedback

    We value your feedback so much that we are making it easier for you to send us a sentence or two.
    Please fill in the form below and click 'Submit'

    Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Topic:
    Comments or questions:


     Wishing you and your companions the best of health and happiness.

    Yours Truly,
    Judith Burton for
    Robert McDowell

    •  

    Search Herbal-Treatments.com:
    Read Previous Newletters
    Search Previous Newsletters:

    Herbal Treatment Lists for : People
    Horses
    Dogs
    Other Animals

    Useful Links:
    Herbal-Treatments.com
    Ask a Question
    Articles
    Testimonials
    Free Health Test

    [ This newsletter is a free resource offered by Herbal-Treatments.com.
    For the convenience of regular visitors, Herbal-Treatments.com is now a suite of five specialized websites: Herbal Treatments for People, Cancer Herbal Treatment, Herbal Treatment for Dogs, Herbal Treatment for Horses and our master website; Herbal-Treatments.com]
    © 2007 Herbal-Treatments.com   All Rights Reserved.