Many patients I see suffer from joint pain, loss of mobility, stiffness, and decreased quality of life due to degenerative joint diseases such as arthritis. A multimodal approach is required for this very challenging condition. Usually an increase in mobility, a decrease in pain and a much better quality of life results. Key modalities are diet, acupuncture, cold-laser therapy, herbal supplements, nutraceuticals, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and non-sedating narcotics. Physical therapy is helpful for improving mobility and building back muscle strength lost due to inactivity. For the very difficult cases, nerve-pain drugs such as Amantadine and Gabapentin are added. Surgery is needed when there is significant joint instability, bone chips in the joint space or for hip replacement. […]
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at a chinese veterinary herbal medicine course, learning a lot and looking forward to applying it to help my patients get better faster # Powered by Twitter Tools. Acupuncture and herbs to treat 3 pets with kidney failure today- 1 acute, 1 end-stage, and 1 stage 3; all feeling great! # Getting ready to go to my next class in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine- looking forward to learning lots and connecting with colleagues # Powered by Twitter Tools. […] Rona has on more than on occasion impressed us with the level of care she has provided for our pets. She has made herself available at times when I wouldn’t expect a response from any other vet. Her philosophy is refreshing I appreciate the way that she always personalizes her advice to each individual. I […] Yet Another Pet Food Recall […] Rona has treated both my dog and my cat. I am impressed with her knowledge and great rapport with my pets. Rona is successful in using Chinese Medicine in her services (herbs and acupuncture) which is a great addition for her patients and really works – often when other things don’t. 1 stalk of Chinese broccoli (gai lan) 1 carrot 1 cup dried Shiitake mushroom 3 cloves fresh garlic 5 tbsp. fish body oil (ie wild salmon oil) 2 cups clear chicken broth (no MSG) 5 Tbsp. kelp or spirulina Slice veggies into pieces, bring chicken broth to a boil, and add garlic and mushrooms. […] In a large pot with adequate water boil up: 4 cups watercress 1 cup parsley (Italian) 6 cloves garlic 1 cup celery 2 cups Azuki beans ½ cup green onions ½ tsp. ginger powder ½ cup dried Shiitake mushrooms 1 cup pearl barley 1 cup green beans 2 cups cabbage 2 cups soup bones 1 […] Step 1: Make the broth In a large pot place 12 cups of water 2 cups of Oxtails 2 cups of pork soft rib bones 1 cup diced celery 1 tsp. ginger powder 4 tbsp. fresh basil 6 cloves of garlic 6 tbsp. natural rice or cider vinegar Bring to the boil and cook on […] Sometimes the use of botanicals (herbal medicines) supports the acupuncture treatment. The veterinarian trained in TCVM may supplement, or even replace acupuncture treatments with botanical therapy. Herbs are often used in situations that have not responded to conventional veterinary medical interventions. Supplements provide higher levels of nutrients that are found naturally in food, but which […] |
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