Healing Horses with Elisha

Oct 29 2024 52 ep. 26 mins 8

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A unique podcast solely dedicated to the natural horse. The information covered in each episode is based on thousands of success cases using natural health care, practical wisdom, and science. Learn what horses need to live their best lives – body, mind, and spirit – and how diet, nutritional therapy, natural remedies, and holistic horse-keeping can work for your horse on all levels. Listen in to equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions for your horse’s health with less stress, overwhelm, and confusion.

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51: 3 Homeopathic remedies for horses with a cold or flu

Oct 29 2024 20 mins

This week, I share three homeopathic remedies for horses with colds or flu. The seasonal shift to winter can make horses more susceptible to colds and flu, as horses often experience a dip in immunity as they transition to their winter coats and face changes in their diet, digestion, and hormones. As a result, we tend to see inflammation and various health issues cropping up during

50: Vitamin B6 for Horses: Benefits, Deficiencies, and Dosage

Oct 15 2024 24 mins

Today, we are exploring the benefits of Vitamin B6.Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient for horses and humans, and I use it regularly for various purposes. In this episode, I explain how it functions in the body, the signs and causes of a Vitamin B6 deficiency, and how to use it effectively.Nutrient Deficiency and Therapeutic Use of B6 in HorsesVitamin B6 gets used for its therapeut

49: Fluid retention in horses: swollen sheaths, udders, and stocking up

Oct 08 2024 18 mins

Today, we are tackling the topic of swelling, a symptom I often encounter in horses.Swelling, particularly in the udder or sheath, is usually accompanied by extremity swelling (peripheral edema) due to fluid pooling in the legs. Visible swelling is a common concern for horse owners. It is never a good sign, especially if it becomes chronic.The Lymphatic SystemWhen I see fluid reten

48: 5 Signs That Your Horse Loves Their Food

Oct 01 2024 15 mins

Food is most important for horses.Last time, we covered the signs indicating your horse may need a food change. Today, I follow that up by diving into five signs that your horse loves its current diet, which is critical, especially for easy keepers and metabolic horses.Food Motivates HorsesHorses are highly motivated by food and need to eat constantly, so food restrictions can nega

47: 7 Signs that your horse is ready for a food change

Sep 17 2024 21 mins

Horses should love their food because it is important to them.However, many horse owners struggle to determine whether their horse's diet provides enough nutrition or if something in their food could be causing them problems. So, I have identified seven signs indicating your horse may be ready for a food change.Recognizing the Need for a Food ChangeOne of the biggest challenges for

46: Muscle Testing for Horses: What is it and how does it work?

Sep 10 2024 28 mins

We are exploring muscle testing for horses today. Muscle testing is an alternative tool that is gaining popularity in equine care. You can use it to determine the best remedies for your horse and to formulate a personalized program tailored to its specific requirements.An Introduction to Muscle TestingMuscle testing, also known as applied kinesiology or autonomic response therapy,

45: The Benefits of Chaste Berry for Horses and their Hormones

Sep 03 2024 25 mins

This week, we are focusing on the benefits of chaste berry.Chaste berry is an herb that ties right into our recent podcasts on the effects of PPID (Cushing’s Syndrome) or hormonal imbalances, as it often gets mentioned in the context of those issues for horses.Origin and Identification of Chase BerryChaste berry, derived from the chaste tree, is also known by its Latin name, Vite

44: The Role of Dopamine in Horses with Cushing’s Syndrome (PPID)

Aug 20 2024 20 mins

This week, we examine how dopamine affects horses with PPID.There is a significant link between dopamine, diet, lifestyle, nutrition, and the symptoms commonly associated with PPID. So today, I share various lifestyle and nutritional ways horse owners can support dopamine levels in their horses.The Role of DopamineDopamine is a neurotransmitter responsible for motor skills, cogniti

43: Cushing’s Syndrome (PPID) in Horses: What Goes Wrong?

Aug 13 2024 28 mins

This week, we focus on Cushing syndrome, now known as PPID.There is currently an epidemic of horses being diagnosed with this issue. It is a complex condition involving much chemistry and many hormones. So, I will continue exploring it in the next few episodes.Cushing's Syndrome and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)Even though the term Cushing's Syndrome in the horse hea

42: Sweet Itch and Insect Allergies for Horses: The Holistic Approach

Aug 06 2024 23 mins

This week, we are exploring sweet itch, also known as summer eczema.This condition usually affects horses with hypersensitivity to insect bites and often occurs from bites from flies, mosquitoes, and especially biting midges, commonly called no-see-ums.The occurrence and severity of sweet itch largely depend on environmental factors and the individual immune system of each horse.Su