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Practical Applications of Natural Therapies -- by Marina Zacharias (Continued)

Albaplex is also given ( a glandular for bladder infections). Cran caps ( a high potency cranberry concentrate) has been well studied for its effectiveness in bladder infections. The concentrate form is much more effective and certainly easier to administer to the animals. These remedies would be given in combination until the infection had cleared ( i.e. 3 weeks) and truly help the body clear itself of the bacteria.

If in fact you do have an animal that is prone to reoccurrence of the infection( this can be a weak point of the body's immune function) Then I have found that by continuing the Cran Caps and giving a Chinese herbal formula called Lindera helps the body's ph levels and immune function to prevent reoccurrence of any infection.

For those that are prone to producing bladder stones, or gravel; Couch Grass is a good herb to give in addition to aid in the dissolving of calculi or gravel. A Chinese herb called Lysimachia is very helpful for stones as well as prevention of stones. Vitamin B6 should also strongly be considered. As many studies shows it has good effect in preventing stone production.

Albaplex is also given ( a glandular for bladder infections). Cran caps ( a high potency cranberry concentrate) has been well studied for its effectiveness in bladder infections. The concentrate form is much more effective and certainly easier to administer to the animals. These remedies would be given in combination until the infection had cleared ( i.e. 3 weeks) and truly help the body clear itself of the bacteria.

If in fact you do have an animal that is prone to reoccurrence of the infection( this can be a weak point of the body's immune function) Then I have found that by continuing the Cran Caps and giving a Chinese herbal formula called Lindera helps the body's ph levels and immune function to prevent reoccurrence of any infection.

For those that are prone to producing bladder stones, or gravel; Couch Grass is a good herb to give in addition to aid in the dissolving of calculi or gravel. A Chinese herb called Lysimachia is very helpful for stones as well as prevention of stones. Vitamin B6 should also strongly be considered. As many studies shows it has good effect in preventing stone production.

Urinary Incontinence is another common problem in spayed bitches. Unfortunately we are seeing this occur at extremely young ages. The conventional course of treatment can contribute to many side effects, especially when given on a long term basis.

There is a homeopathic remedy that was specifically formulated for this problem called Pro V Urinary Incontinence. When combined with a glandular nutritional supplement called Ovarian Complex gives excellent results in the majority of cases and can be used long term if needed with complete safety. For those few cases that may not respond to these remedies I have found the homeopathic Solidago Comp. to do the trick.

Unfortunately too many animals end up with kidney or liver failure problems. This can be the result of a variety of reasons including the overuse of drug therapies; infections and aging. Conventionally speaking there is little western medicine can do other than buy a little time with fluid therapy.

Holistic medicine should certainly be turned to here as we have taken countless hopeless cases and have turned them around so that they live long and healthy lives until it is their normal time to go.

Of course each case is individual and we determine what is needed specifically from a metabolic nutritional analysis of the bloodwork. From there a protocol of glandulars; homeopathics and herbs are given.

The majority of cases though need the following; Renatrophin and Eco Liver (Kidney and Liver support) and homeopathics called Hepar Comp; Solidago Comp and Ren suis. and herbals such as Rentone for kidneys or Herbal Hepatox for liver. Bloodwork is continually monitored at intervals to evaluate if adjustments are needed.

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