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The following table describes some of the illnesses and relevant supplements and therapies available from Nature Matters. Although many therapies use examples of treatments on horses, the principals used will apply to all animals.

These complementary remedies enhance the healing process in animals and are not intended to take, replace conventional veterinary practice.

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Illness		Treatment
Emergency First Aid: Bites and Stings picture here: allergic reactions		Bites and stings cannot only be quite painful but distressing for the animal. Small homeopathic kits suitable for all the family could be used in emergencies such as these. These kits include such remedies as Apis mel if the wound is hot, swollen and better for applications or Ledum if it is cold, puffy and better for cold applications. If you have no homeopathic remedies to hand, try a herbal application made from crushed plantain leaves.
Chills and Fevers picture here chills and fever		Chills often strike suddenly after exposure to cold and damp or bacterial and viral infections. They can be quite debilitating and life threatening if not attended to quickly. A well-chosen homeopathic remedy alongside any conventional treatments will quickly reduce a fever, assist the healing process and possibly help reduce the spread of a disease. One remedy we use a lot of is Dulcamara 'ailments from sudden change of temperature or weather. The horse comes from a warm, dry stable to the field and the temperature drops suddenly to cold and wet.
Colic picture here colic		Colic is every horse owner's nightmare and can be due to a number of reasons. Giving a well-indicated homeopathic remedy while you are waiting for the veterinarian to arrive can abate the spasms of colic. One of the most useful remedies is Nux vomic where the colic comes on after changing feeds on turning out, new pasture or just a new batch of haylage. Administer the remedy and keep the animal warm until the vet arrives. Buy a homeopathic remedy kit and you'd have the remedy to hand.
Injuries: abscess wounds picture here wounds		All injuries should receive first aid treatment. There are a number of homeopathic and herbal remedies that can help stop bleeding, assist healing, reduce bruising, reduce pain and help stop the formation of pus. If used in the early stages of injury, they can accelerate the healing process. A poultice made from everyday herbs such as comfrey can be just as effective as conventional medicine when treating abscesses. Comfrey not only has anti-inflammatory properties which assists the removal of puss, it is also anti-rheumatic and anti-haemorrhagic. Premature hardening of tissues can be held at bay with this herb as well healing gastric and duodenal ulcers. The presence of allantoin contributes to its rapid healing qualities. Where abcesses are present in some laminitic states we have always found it safer to remove diseased tissue via the bodies normal drainage system by using high potency homeopathic remedies. Over poulticing of the hoof can increase the risk of pedal bone rotation and sinking.
Fractures		On more than one occasion our recommendations which includes joint supplements, herbal and homeopathic remedies have allowed fractures to heal in record time that showed no or little knitting prior to use. Case History Hi Margaret Just to let you know that my mare is doing really well. Her fractures are healed and She has just last week started to go back in the field. I would like to thank you every so much for all your help. Before we used the supplements from yourselves the fractures were hardly healing and after her having the supplements for 6 weeks they have healed very quickly.
Allergic Reactions		Allergies are the result of the animal’s immune system over reacting to a variety of substances ranging from the feed, environmental issues to drug therapy. When an animal develops an allergy to such things as alfalfa or dust, the substance is called an allergen. When allergens and antibodies come together histamine and other chemicals are released through the body. These chemicals make automatic muscles tighten up and go into spasm, blood vessels to leak fluid and glands to produce excess mucous. Allergic reactions can occur rapidly, even violently. Symptoms produced may include breathing difficulties, skin eruptions, lethargy, digestive disorders, behaviour problems, stiffness, hyperactivity, inflammation and swelling. A simple hair test can quickly identify allergens causing concern to the system. A simple test using a hair sample can identify foodstuffs that your animal may have become intolerant to. The e-Lybra can produce energy patterns to assist a prescribed de-sensitizing programme.’
Anticipation/ Apprehension picture here apprehension		A carefully chosen homeopathic remedy can be administered before travelling an animal. Some performing animals suffer from 'stage fright' just as we do and there are a number of remedies we can suggest to calm the nerves. We have used resonance patterns such as Arnica, Argentum nitricum, Green or Gelsemium. Specific details about the animals' reactions help pinpoint the most suitable remedy.
Appetite picture here appetite loss		Homeopathy is an excellent medium for stimulating a diminished appetite. If there is a history of starvation Arsen alb or Ignatia are two of the most likely remedies.
Arthritis		Homeopathy, Bio-Resonance and Herbal therapies can aid the healing process of arthritis in horses and other animals as identified and directed by your veterinarian.
Back Problems		Equine Muscle Relaxation Therapies and Physiotheraphy are the main therapies used when any horse is presented to us with back problems but homeopathic and LYBRA treatment have been able to assist animals with serious spinal injuries such as a broken neck for which there appeared limited chance of recovery. Homeopathic, herbal and resonance remedies can also be prescribed to reduce inflammation and relieve pain from back problems in horses.
Behavioural Problems picture aggression		Fantastic results have been seen treating behavioural conditions ranging from mild irritability to outright aggression using homeopathy. This is because homeopathy is one of the few therapies that can trigger changes on an emotional level.
Bog Spavin		Swelling and inflammation of a horse’s hock capsule can occur after injury. To reduce inflammation and assist the healing process, a number of homeopathic remedies could be given.
Coughs		Cause and characteristics of coughs can vary considerably. It is these widely differing characteristics that can lead the homeopath to the most suitable remedy, to trigger the animal’s own healing mechanism. Homeopathy can assist asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis and pneumonia.
Diarrhoea picture here		Whether diarrhoea is due to an emotional reaction from fear or the body responding to disease and toxins, homeopathy can bring about a rapid response and return to normal.
Discharges		The colour and characteristics of any discharge is of vital importance when choosing the most suitable homeopathic remedy to trigger the cleansing process. Carefully chosen herbal supplements will assist as well.
Eye disorders picture grief		Sensitivity to dusts and pollens as well as other environmental factors can be the cause of ‘runny' eyes. E-Lybra analysis can suggest which substances could be the trigger factors. This test suggests possible causes as well as making a complex homeopathic prescription to help de-sensitise the patient.
Foaling		Both homeopathic and herbal supplements can help in cases of infertility or abortion. Some remedies can assist a slow birth while others will help recovery from bruising.
Grass Sickness		Nature Matters have assisted in three grass sickness cases, all of which have survived. Although the presenting symptoms were basically the same, there were however significant differences in the way these animals were reacting to the disease. It was these changes that enabled us to choose both herbal and homeopathic remedies that triggered a healing mechanism and allowed the animal to heal itself.

Grief		Animals can experience several changes of home, throughout their lives, giving a history of grief and trauma. Emotional upsets can be the trigger to many physical ailments. A carefully chosen homeopathic remedy can trigger healing on an emotional level and allow the physical to heal as well.
Head Shaking		We recently had such a bad case of head shaking that the horse could not be ridden. After analysis and balancing with the e-Lybra, complimented with homeopathic remedies, the horse has calmed down not only sufficiently to be ridden but also to be successful in a number of Championships.
Laminitis		Laminitis is one of our most frequently encountered conditions and is the result of inflammatory changes to the sensitive laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminitis can affect any number of feet and from our experience may occur for a wide variety of reasons. Laminitis often strikes without warning and if not treated quickly and effectively can have the most devastating results. e-Lybra tests have shown that many horses with laminitis also present with emotional imbalances, sensitivity and toxicity, which we believe may be a contributory factor in the development of the disease. Like humans, many horses react badly to trauma. Emotions are often felt in the stomach and it is not uncommon for digestive disturbances to develop as a result of that experience. Homeopathy and. herbal supplements can help eliminate toxicity, reduce inflammation and quicken the healing process.
Mastitis		It is always useful to have one or two specific homeopathic remedies to hand after weaning when the milk is going back, as this is when you are more likely to see the signs of mastitis. If treated correctly the healing mechanism will quickly respond.
Mud Rash		A simple herbal mixture usually eradicates mud rash within a few days.
Muscle, Tendon and Ligament Injuries		Muscle strain often takes a long time to heal due to the poor supply of blood to these areas. Nature Matters often combines e-Lybra, homeopathic and herbal treatments in severe cases to hasten this recovery. This combined treatment has allowed horses to race again with no detrimental effect.
Myopathies including Azoturia.- also known as tying up		The inflammatory swelling of muscle masses that occurs with Myopathies including Azoturia is extremely painful with marked loss of muscle in some cases. We can assist your veterinarian with homeopathic prescribing in an effort to reduce pain and muscle wastage.
Scar Tissue		There are several homeopathic remedies that can either help stop the formation of scar tissue or reduce it once it has formed.
Shock		Trigger the animals own healing mechanism right away with a homeopathic remedy and you will reduce the risk of complications developing later on.
Splints		Herbal and homeopathic preparation is capable of removing a splint once the inflammation has settled down.
Sweet Itch		As a result of global warming and climate change, the allergic reaction to the culicoides midge is becoming more prevalent. We have used a number of homeopathic remedies, which have been able to assist the healing process and reduce the allergic response.
Strangles		Animals who experience breathing difficulties, can be helped with both homeopathic and bio-resonance therapies. Abscesses will often come to a head more quickly and cause less discomfort.
Surgery		A correct homeopathic remedy before and post surgery can quicken the recovery time. Other remedies can be prescribed to stop puss, relieve pain and reduce bruising.
Warts and Sarcoids		When herbal tinctures are used with homeopathy most warts soon disappear.
Windgalls		Windgalls often occur as a result of injury or strain especially in animals with a sloping pastern. There are a number of homeopathic remedies that can help reduce the inflammation.
		Wounds vary considerably in their cause and characteristics such as a nail in the foot or being wrapped up in barbed wire. Some wounds may suppurate, granulate or simply refuse to heal. Whatever the result or cause, there is a specific homeopathic remedy for each situation. Treat promptly and you should see a quicker and cleaner recovery.

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