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Tag Archives: Inflammation
Omega-6 Gets a Bum Rap
You have probably read more than once that omega-6 fatty acids are inflammatory. I’m sure I’ve been guilty of saying something to that effect myself. The truth is, it’s an over simplification. Flax seeds have the ideal balance of omega-6 … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged balance, eicosanoids, essential fatty acids, homeostasis, Inflammation, Omega-3, omega-6, ratio
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Understanding Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats in the same way that amino acids are the basic unit of proteins. When picking a fat for your horse, you should be guided by the fatty acid levels. The fat content … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged alpha-linolenic, coconut, fatty acids, flaxseed soybean, Inflammation, linoleic, MCT, oleic, Omega-3, omega-6, omega-9, sunflower
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Hormonal Laminitis – What It’s Not
At the NO Laminitis Conference last year I spent several hours talking about what insulin related laminitis is not. A paper just published in The Veterinary Journal (Patterson-Kane et al) called Paradigm shifts in understanding equine laminitis does the same … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged bacterial toxins, basement membrane, diet, EMS, endothelin-1, hormonal, IGF-1, Inflammation, insulin, Laminitis, MMP, nitric acid, NSAIDs, PPID, Vasoconstriction
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Your Horse Needs Inflammation
Inflammation is always talked about as something you need to avoid or control. There is a staggering number of medications, supplements and therapy devices that target inflammation. However, inflammation is an essential part of how your horse’s body functions. … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged Anti-inflammatory, diet, disease, growth factors, housekeeping, immune system, Inflammation, pain, swelling, trigger
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Understanding Fat and Fatty Acids
Fat is much more than a storage form of calories. The membrane of all cells contains fat. Fatty substances form a waterproof barrier in skin and hooves. Some classes of hormone are derived from fat/cholesterol. Some fats help regulate the … Continue reading
Posted in Equine Nutrition
Tagged alpha-linolenic, chia, coconut, fat, fatty acids, Flax, Inflammation, linoleic, naming, oleic, Omega-3, omega-6, pasture, sunflower, triglycerides, weight
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The Ancient Art of Poulticing
Poultices have been in use as long as horses have been domesticated. In fact, they used to be a very common human remedy as well. Major uses for poultices are: to soothe and cool inflamed or overheated areas to draw … Continue reading
Hormonal Laminitis is Different
There are many causes of laminitis, including dietary overloads, hormonal disruptions, toxic plants, severe intestinal disorders and bacterial infections. It has been estimated that 80% or more of laminitis cases fall under the category of hormonal/endocrine pathologies but until recently … Continue reading
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Tagged Acetyl L-Carnitine, antioxidants, endothelin, Inflammation, insulin, Jiaogulan, Laminitis, neuropathic pain, vascular
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Provide Joint Support the Natural Way
Several herbs and botanical extract show powerful promise in supporting joint health. Steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work well, but come with a considerable risk of side effects that make them unsuitable for long-term use. This is where herbal … Continue reading
Laminitis – a bloody awful issue
“The clinical signs of acute laminitis, including a bounding digital pulse and increased hoof temperature, suggest a vascular component. It is postulated that there are blood flow abnormalities including increased capillary pressure, flow in arteriovenous anastomoses, and venoconstriction so lamellae … Continue reading
