Monthly Archives: April 2010

Swallowing Sunlight and Other Goodies

Guest Post Alan Joel Being an avid consumer of AFA blue-green algae,  I’m always interested in learning more about this incredible  superfood, even though I already know so much about it. I am  constantly amazed at what I discover. For instance, just the other day I read that chlorophyll, a substance  that is very dense … Continue Reading »

Holistic Horse Health: Horse injuries – When to use what for treatment

It seems like springtime often brings on horse injuries and the question of how best to treat them. Many topical products available for treating horse injuries contain irritating antiseptics and conventional vets can be quick to reach for anti inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. I prefer a more natural plan. Homeopathy for common horse injuries: Arnica … Continue Reading »

Horse Temperament typing: Do you know your horse’s love language?

Reading The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman was a real eye opener for me. The five love languages of people are: Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch This book explained how good intentions do not replace giving a person what they want in relationships. This certainly helped explain … Continue Reading »

Holistic Horse Health: Equine symptoms that persist

Why can’t there just be a pill to cure all those stubborn equine symptoms. We would pay any amount of money for something easy to make our horses well! But it is not so easy. You see those stubborn equine symptoms are not just simple conditions. They are the result of a process that has … Continue Reading »

Horse temperament: Failed racehorse becomes therapy horse and now television star

Jacob was expected to be fast like his mother but he hated racing. As an Earth horse temperament he even hated being at the track when the other horses were training. Finally his owner took him to a hunter trainer to find him a new career. Jacob loved jumping small fences and carrying a child … Continue Reading »