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Alternative
therapies emphasize strengthening and balancing the
horse's own biological system to promote healing and
health, and generally are both less expensive and less
invasive than conventional options. Even chronic conditions
and old injuries often improve with alternative approaches.
Therapies
such as acupuncture, massage, nutraceuticals, and chiropractic
can effectively address conditions such as liver disease,
navicular syndrome, and ringbone, which are often unresponsive
to conventional treatment. And when conventional medicine
is necessary -and Dr Brennan recommends this where appropriate
-natural therapies can help the horse's body cope with
the sometimes stressful side-effects.
Based
on her extensive experience as a veterinary surgeon
running a holistic veterinary practice in Atlanta, Georgia,
working primarily with horses, and as horsewoman and
competitive dressage rider, this book offers effective,
dynamic alternative options for health which rely less
on pharmaceuticals and more on restoring and maintaining
the horse's vitality.
It
is a must for everyone who cares about the quality of
life and well-being of their horse. Alternative Methods:
acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, Bach flower
remedies, herbs, homeopathy, chiropractic, lasers, magnetic
therapy, massage Conventional Methods: antibiotics,
pharmaceuticals, vaccinations, surgery, X-rays and radiation
therapy Care and Management: feeding, food allergies,
nutraceuticals, special diets, natural insect control,
tack fitting, stretching exercises, conditioning, travel
tips, the ageing horse Nursing Your Horse: diagnosis,
kinesiology, administering medication, a healing environment,
rehabilitating an abused horse, health care kit for
home and travel A-Z of Common Ailments with Multiple
Suggested Therapies and Treatments: over 90 diseases,
illnesses and lamenesses Appendices filled with extensive
lists of: acupuncture points, essential oils, Bach flower
remedies, herbs, homeopathics, holistic product supplies
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