ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Implant for mares

Re: Implant for mares

Kimberly Henneman (vuduvet@utah-inter.net)
Tue, 13 May 1997 21:53:52 +0100

First I would check the horse's back to make sure there wasn't any
underlying soft tissue/bone problems that would make iliopsoas muscle
(bottom of spine and right over ovaries) overreactive. From a chiropractic
standpoint, I would make sure all was adjusted and rule that out as a
factor.
Also make sure there are no underlying cystic or infective problems with
the uterus.

Second, I would make sure there weren't other deeper issues that might be
affecting the overall balance of the hormones. A homeopath would call that
looking for chronic disease...looking at the WHOLE picture of her health.
It is hard to explain here, but the entire body is tied together and a
problem or symptom that happened years ago is significant to the
acupuncturist or homeopath as a sign post to a bigger problem...they might
not be but then again they might.

Nutrition, over exposure to chemicals and overvaccination are major
concerns to those of us practicing in complementary medicine. I have a lot
of animals problems clear up with just simple dietary changes (correcting
non-perceived deficiencies in antioxidant vitamins or trace minerals for
example). Also many of our insecticides mimic estrogen...the overuse of
these chemicals is currently being suspected as culprits in the decrease in
fertility in men and the dropping in age for sexual maturity in women. I
really think that with all the fly sprays we use on and around horses that
these chemicals might have some serious effects in susceptible individuals.

Just some food for thought.
Kim Henneman, DVM

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