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Monthly Article Newsletter - January 2009 |
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Reducing Your
Pet's Cancer Risk: A Holistic Perspective
by Cynthia Holley-Connolly,
ONP Staff Writer
The prospect of a cancer diagnosis in
our pets is one of the most profound fears we can experience as
pet guardians. Cancer is a sadly common occurrence in our cats and dogs, with cancer cases ever on the rise. Despite being
common, well-documented and vastly researched, cancer in humans
and companion animals is still not widely understood. Why do so
many pets get cancer? Why do some animals get cancer and others
do not, and what are the causes?
Scientific evidence suggests that factors like genetics, toxic exposure,
and stress all may play a role in the development of cancer
in pets. Because so many factors can contribute to cancer,
it is not possible to pinpoint one cause, or a one-size-fits-all
cure. Conventional cancer treatments like radiation and
chemotherapy can present other health problems for pets, and even
the best available therapies may only prolong
a pet's life, never curing the cancer.
Because cancer is so mysterious and powerful in its ability to destroy
health and deplete us emotionally (and financially), many people
feel overwhelmed, and take a fatalistic approach to the prevention
of cancer. We know so little, and cancer seems to strike us and
our pets in such a seemingly random fashion - what is the point
of trying to do anything about it?
You can do something however, that will greatly reduce your pet's
risk for developing cancer. The key is in understanding a simple
fact about the root cause of cancer and applying it in every aspect
of your pet's life.
Click here
to continue reading and learn how to reduce your pet's risk of
getting cancer....
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In this issue:
Our Monthly Article: Read our online article,
Reducing Your Pet's Cancer Risk: A Holistic Perspective.
Questions from Readers: Learn
three vitally important things you can do to reduce your pet's risk for cancer.
Cellular Health
Boosters - Find out our top product picks to help reduce your
pet's cancer risk and improve their overall vitality.
Herbal Profile:
Burdock - See why this cleansing herb is found in so many
natural herbal remedies
for health-compromised pets.
FOR YOUR FEEDBACK: Tell us about your pet's Itchy Skin & Allergies.
If your pet has experienced itching skin or other allergies,
please let us know, and tell us what you would like to learn
more about!
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"What can I do to lower
my pet's risk of developing cancer?"
Many owners of purebred pets genetically predisposed
to cancer and those with malnourished or sickly pets they've
adopted are aware of the greater cancer risk that their
pets face, but few guardians really know what to do to tip
the odds a bit more in their favor. We have outlined some
steps to take in our
online articles, but to take three quick bites of wisdom,
we suggest:
- Make sure your pet is eating a
natural food, with fresh (preferably raw) fruits
and veggies as part of the main diet. Even if you feed
a natural dry food, add some chopped raw veggies or
fruit, or a
dehydrated vegetable pre-mix regularly to meals
to give your animal a nutrient boost.
- Include nutritional supplements in
your pet's diet that include
antioxidants, and some form of
greens, which provides trace minerals, amino acids,
and essential fatty acids. These nutrients help keep
body tissues healthy in the GI tract, respiratory system,
skin & blood vessels - all "high traffic" areas where
the immune system eliminates disease and damaged cells.
- Support your pet's immune system
with an occasional internal cleansing protocol, using
a gentle
herbal or homeopathic remedy to help your pet's
body eliminate toxins (see last month's
Detox Article if you missed it). If your pet does
become ill,
consult with a holistic vet on the use of an
immune support product with nutraceuticals appropriate
to help your pet recover.
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Burdock is
another medicinal member of the Sunflower family. It has
been used in many herbal traditions since ancient times
as a blood cleanser and liver tonic. It is useful for
many types of skin disorders (which typically reflect an
overload of toxins in the body), as well as kidney &
bladder problems, and for joint disease that is
inflammatory in nature. Burdock also has mildly diuretic
properties, which helps with elimination of waste
materials from the body.
Research on burdock has identified compounds it contains
that help eliminate environmental toxins like pesticide
residue from the bloodstream before body tissues become
damaged. Studies suggest that this herb assists the
liver in destroying free radicals before they cause
cellular damage.
Burdock is both gentle and effective when used long-term
as a liver cleanser, and it can greatly benefit pets
that have been on a poor diet. Its primary action is
supporting the liver, the primary organ for body
detoxification, which in turn allows proper digestion
and supports overall immune strength.
The long roots of the burdock plant are harvested and
are used in various types of herbal remedies. Chopped
dried roots are often made into teas or concentrated
into tincture formulas, and it is commonly combined with
other cleansing herbs. Burdock is found in many products
we offer, including:
Only Natural Pet
Lubri-Herb,
B.S.S.T, and
Blood & System herbal formulas; Animals' Apawthecary
Detox Blend,
Constitutional Blend,
Organic Green Alternative, and
Alfalfa/Yucca Blend; Udo's Choice Pet Essentials
Support
for Dogs and
for Cats;
Dr. Harvey's MultiVitamin Mineral & Herbal Supplement,
Ortho-Flex and
Golden Years powder supplements; PetAlive
DetoxPlus,
Kidney Support,
Immunity & Liver Support and
LiverAid formulas; and in our Only Natural Pet
Super Daily Greens supplement and
Skin Wellness tablets.
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