The pancreas performs two pivotal body functions. The exocrine pancreas, pancreatic tissue secreting key enzymes into the small intestine, plays a maj...

Your pet's body relies on a complex gland system, the endocrine system, in regulating hormones (chemical messengers), and controlling mood, growt...

Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) like other fungi is both a culinary and medicinal mushroom. Mushrooms are some of the most powerful foods ...

Seaweeds are such an amazing food source and can actually be used as a good vegetable source. They are amongst some of the most nutritional foods prov...

How do you know if your pet is getting EMF*D?  Electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, have been around longer than human beings. EMFs vary in frequency...

Sitting below the larynx at the neck's center, the thyroid gland regulates cellular metabolism. Low thyroid gland function leads to thyroid hormone de...

Cordyceps sinesis is classed as a medicinal mushroom and prized throughout Asia as an exotic mushroom. Commonly known in Asia ...

Nori (Porphyra and Pyropia species), like many other seaweeds in Asia, has been used as both medicine and food for a very long time. Edible seawe...

Catnip, catnep or catmint (Nepeta cataria) is part of the mint family, lamiaceae, and was native to Europe and Asia before it was bought to the A...

Hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid gland, produces excessive metabolism in cats and dogs. Cats show an affinity towards hyperthyroid activity whil...

Hericium erinaceus goes by the more common names of Bearded Tooth, Lion's Mane, and Pom Pom mushroom and grows naturally in wooded regions, typically ...

Jim Humble developed MMS, Miracle Mineral Solution, in 2001. MMS generates chlorine dioxide, ClO2. It's not the same as chlorine, as some interne...

Parsley (Petroselinum hortense) is part of the Apiaceae family which has about 3,700 species of flowering plants, and the parsley family includes...

When dogs age, cataracts can occur. They're commonly characterized by a bluish-gray tint or cloudy appearance. Determining cataracts can be tricky. So...

Now more than ever our animals are living in incredibly toxic environments. Cats and dogs in the home are bombarded with chemicals. From their use in ...

Depending on whether blood is being viewed from an allopathic medicine or a TCM perspective determines how one approaches the health and maintena...

The body is a miracle in action. It is incredibly intelligent but oftentimes one overlooked area and the important role they play&...

Chorella (Chlorella vulgaris) a plant algae that is full of chlorophyll hence its beautiful deep green colour. It's more famous for its ability to hel...

Green lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) is a shellfish. found on the shores of New Zealand and are revered by the indigenous people and loca...

Dimethyl Sulfoxide, also known as DMSO. It's a liquid or gel pain reliever and skin emulsifier used for conditions like cancer, musculoskeletal condit...

Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria Chamomilla, M. recutita) is a beautiful daisy like flower which is known for its calming properties bu...

Fulvic Acid known by the ancient Greeks as the "Body Preserver" and referred to in Ayurveda as 'Shilajit' or 'Salajeet', as the "Nectar...

Calendula (Calendula Officinalis - Asteraceae) or marigold as it is more commonly known, is a cleansing and detoxifying herb famous for its ability to...

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense (Equisetaceae)) is a perennial plant common to most areas. It is from the fern family Equisetaceae, that reprod...

The circle of Willis is very rarely if ever talked about, so most people have no idea what it is, where it is in the body, or why it is important...

Thuja occidentalis is an evergreen coniferous tree that belongs to the Cupressaceae plant family. Thuja is probably known by some of th...

Aloe Vera is one of those plants that everyone should have growing in their home or at the very least have access to. Not only does it boast a huge nu...

Consistent hind-end leg shaking and weakness can indicate underlying chronic conditions. When dogs have muscle spasms and abnormal muscle contractions...

There are often two essential areas that get overlooked by pet owners but are fundamental to the well-being of your cat and dog. T...

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) has an important role to play insofar as it acts as a tonic for the stomach and gallbladder and helps stimulate the se...

There are over 350 recognized dog breeds according to the International Cynologique Federation for Pedigree Dogs. Dog breeds are a display of genetic ...

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is one of the best all-around or "cure-all" herbs. It's a natural antiseptic and is potent against bacteria and f...

Zeolite clinoptilolite referred to in Geek as the "boiling stone" is a mineral compound that has been used for centuries in Russia, China an...

Dandelions (Taraxacum Officinale) are one of the most underrated herbs and sadly most people view dandelions as weeds to be destroyed rather...

Diatomaceous earth is often associated with treating garden pests, however, it can also be a great natural alternative to using chemical bas...

Like Irish Moss, Kelp or Bladderwrack is a fantastic aquatic plant or algae to include in your pet's raw food diet. If you can give it fresh all the b...