Dog Naturals Series "Arthritis"

 Dog Naturals Series  Part #1 "Arthritis"

Medicinal: "Pain Management"

Target: Skeletal Muscular System

As your dog ages arthritis can become a problem especially with bigger dogs. To ease their suffering(s) there are natural solutions that supplement your dogs nutritional needs overall and some that specifically target certain areas of concern. Secondly, Their are natural Solutions to provide medicinal effects to reduce swelling and inflammation of joints and the entire skeletal and muscle system and best of all many of these solutions can be purchased from your local supermarket and or health food store:

A Short List To Help Your dogs Muscular Skeletal System are:

Raw Organic Pumpkin Seeds

Organic Pumpkin Puree

White Willow bark  Tea,Concoction, Extract,

Tincture(non alcoholic extract or tinctures only) 

• Turmeric
• Ginger
• Dandelion
• Thyme

Tea:

Add 2 teaspoons of herb to 8 oz. of boiling water in a cup and let sit for 30 minutes, strain and use immediately do not store.

Concoction

Add 2 tablespoons of herb to 16 oz, of boiling distilled water in a saucepan  cover pan and turn down heat to a low simmer . remove saucepan from heat and  strain and press. Bottle and use refrigerate any unused in a covered CLEAN GLASS jar for up to 4 days discard after the 4 days and make a new batch.

Dosing:

1. Tea/Concoction: 4 ounces once daily fed directly to dogs 60-80 lbs.
2. Tincture/Extract:  1/2 dropper in 4 oz. of warm distilled water once daily fed directly to dogs 60-80 lbs.
3. Powdered herb: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon on food once daily dogs 60-80 lbs.

Notes: If going to vet for Blood work stop using 1 week before blood test. White Willow has a aspirin/blood thinner effect and could effect the blood results.

Consult with vet before using if dog is on any other meds. Simply because it could interfere with other meds and fuse upset stomach

Herbs for Back Pain

The World’s Simplest and Most Effective Way To Eliminate Back Pain …. "Naturally"

Herbs For Back Pain

Chamomile: Is a nervine and it has a calming effect on the nervous system. This can  also help with some minor nerve spasms. also chamomile is naturally caffeine free.

Willow Bark Natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief specifically targeting nerves.

Burdock & Dandelion Root will purify they blood 

Horsetail Will heal and build connective tissue but also normalize bowels and will elevate any pain due to bowel backup 

Yarrow Tea Cold or hot is great for strengthening back muscles.

For spasms: Cayenne tincture in a 4 oz. glass of warm filtered water will help calm the spasms and increase and normalize blood flow particularly restricted by pinched nerves or bulging discs. 

Warm Slippery Elm Poultice Wrap on lower back for 1-2 hrs keep the wrap moist always with warm to hot water and placed completely around the effected area on back and front 

Ginger Tea Warm Will help the inflammation  if any this herb is a natural and powerful anti-inflammatory

Turmeric Root Another Great anti-inflammatory herb ( do not use if you have low blood pressure)

Herbs For Back Pain

Below:  Brief Page Pictured herb list with brief description, Instructions to make a basic  herbal poultice.

Chamomile: Is a nervine and it has a calming effect on the nervous system. This can  also help with some minor nerve spasms. also chamomile is naturally caffeine free.

Burdock & Dandelion Root will purify they blood 

Willow Bark Natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief specifically targeting nerves.

Horsetail Will heal and build connective tissue but also normalize bowels and will elevate any pain due to bowel backup 

                                                                                    

Yarrow Tea Cold or hot is great for strengthening back muscles.

For spasms: Cayenne tincture in a 4 oz. glass of warm filtered water will help calm the spasms and increase and normalize blood flow particularly restricted by pinched nerves or bulging discs. 

Warm Slippery Elm Poultice Wrap on lower back for 1-2 hrs keep the wrap moist always with warm to hot water and placed completely around the effected area on back and front 

 

Warm to hot Ginger tea  has a powerful anti-inflammatory effects on inflammation(s). also is anti-viral/ bacterial

Turmeric Root Another Great anti-inflammatory herb ( do not use if you have low blood pressure)

How to make a poultice:Preparing a fresh herb poultice 

If using fresh herbs for your poultice, place 2 ounces of the whole herb - about 1/2 cup - and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes. Do not drain. 

Arrange a clean piece of gauze, muslin, linen, or white cotton sheeting on a clean, flat surface. The material should be large enough to cover the affected area completely. Pour the herbal solution over the cloth. Cleanse the affected area with hydrogen peroxide, and place the poultice over the area. Wrap a towel around the poultice to prevent the soiling of clothes or sheets. Use a pin or other fastener to secure the poultice in place.