In the last few week I have had an increased number of people asking me questions about Bone Spavins.  In view of the increase interest in this area I thought in might be useful to discuss the difference between a Bog Spavin and a Bone Spavin.

What is a Bog Spavin?

A Bog Spavin is a long term, low grade inflammation of the synovial membrane that surrounds the tarsel, hock or joint,

A Bone Spavin is a degenerative condition with a gradual loss of Cartilage of the joint, or inflammation of the bone or bony tissue of the hock joint.

Dehydration is a serious concern for all animals. Horse owners and lovers in Australia know that the use of electrolytes during the hot dry summers is an important part of the feeding plan.  Those of us that live in the moist tropical enviroments of northern Australia are experiencing a wetter than normal start to the summer, yet we are losing horses to dehydration colic.

Pancreatitis    

The pancreas is a gland that secretes both digestive enzymes and important hormones. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can either be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (ongoing).

A range of causes

In general terms Pancreatitis is a result of unnatural feeding with highly processed foods containing multiple fillers, grains and chemical residues.

In rare cases, pancreatitis can be caused by:
Trauma or surgery to the pancreas region
Inherited abnormalities of the pancreas
Inherited disorders of metabolism
Viruses
Medications (including some diuretics), which can also trigger inflammation.

Magnetic Therapy is both one of the oldest and the newest forms of non-invasive healing.  
While it has been know for years that the use of magnets can promote healing though improved blood circulation, oxygen and fluid exchange and aid pain management through inhibiting pain sensitive nerves.   The ability to function normally while using magnets  has always been the limiting factor.

Joint Health and Arthritis

Cartilage exists wherever bones meet and it acts as the shock absorber of joints - allowing smooth movement and cushioning.

In the normal course of wear and tear on joint cartilage there is a continual process of cells and fluids being broken down and then replaced with newly synthesised cells.

Echinacea is a popular herb used as a pre-winter immune booster or as a post infection re-builder of the immune system.

Chamomile is noted for its calming & relaxing effects on both the digestion and the nerves and the balancing effect it has on hormones.

Chamomile flowers have anti-inflammatory activity and may be beneficial in reducing allergic responses as it contains a number of antihistamine chemicals.

Devil's Claw root powder may be used to reduce pain and fever, inflamation, and to stimulate digestion.