What is orthomolecular therapy? Much of the research into nutrition has focused on the minimum requirements of nutrients to avoid overt deficiency diseases. Orthomolecular therapy (from ‘ortho’ meaning ‘right’) places its focus on providing optimal levels of nutrients and substances that … [Read more...]
Orthomolecular Therapy, Megavitamin Therapy, And Veterinary Therapeutic Nutrition
December 13, 2011 by
Ginseng
December 13, 2011 by
What is Ginseng? There are three different herbs commonly called Ginseng: Asian or Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng), American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Siberian “Ginseng” (Eleutherococcus senticosus). The latter herb is actually not Ginseng at all, but the Russian scientists responsible … [Read more...]
Heart Disease 3. Congestive Heart Failure
December 9, 2011 by
What is congestive heart failure? Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a term that refers to the heart’s inability to pump adequate blood to the body. There are many causes of CHF in dogs. The two most common causes are mitral valve insufficiency (MVI) and dilated cardiomyopathy … [Read more...]
