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A holistic approach to pet health with real food.
Why 5 Element Food Therapy?
5 Element Food Therapy takes a holistic nutritional approach to health and healing for companion animals. Based on the 5 Element Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine which organizes the body into 5 functioning organ systems that correspond with an element in nature - Earth (Digestion/Spleen), Metal (Respitatory), Water (Kidneys), Wood (Liver)and Fire (Cardiovascular). Health issues can occur when there's an imbalance in an organ system.
We've created a variety of healthy and delicious recipes designed to help adjust and maintain balance in your pet by adding food supplements to their regular daily diet. Our products are formulated by Certified Holistic Veterinarian, Dr. Anne Reed.
Here's a list of COMMON CONDITIONS our food may help support.
Chicken & Pumpkin
Earth Element
Supports healthy digestion. Unexpected weight gain or weight loss, decreased appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and poor coat are often symptoms of digestive issues. Introducing supplements from our Earth Element into their daily diet may provide digestive support.
Duck & shiitake mushroom
Metal Element
Supports healthy lung function. Chronic coughing or wheezing, nasal or sinus infections, and a dry and brittle coat may be signs that your pet’s respiratory system needs some support. Daily use of products from our Metal Element may provide a much needed boost to their respiratory system.
Lamb & turmeric
Water Element
Supports healthy kidneys and aging. Particularly useful for your senior friend. Supplementing your pet’s meal plan with items from our Water Element line may provide relief of symptoms commonly associated with aging, such as incontinence, chronic arthritis, back pain, and weak hind legs.
Turkey & Sardines
Wood Element
Supports a healthy immune system and liver function. Chronic allergies, ear infections, eye problems, skin irritation, and weak ligaments may be signs that your pet has a compromised immune system or liver function. Provide an immunity boost to their daily diet by including products from our Wood Element line.
Fish & valerian root
Fire Element
Supports heart health. If your pet suffers from anxiety, fearful behavior, heart disease, or poor circulation, introducing our Fire Element products into their regular meals may help provide the stability and support they need.
The 5 Elements and Common Conditions
| Health Concern | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic overuse | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
| Anxiety | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Omega 3 fatty acids and valerian root decrease anxiety and increase brain health |
| Arthritis or joint pain | Water Element - Lamb Recipe Topper | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
| Atopy | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health |
| Aural hematoma | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
| Autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper |
Dandelion greens, goji berries, and sweet potato support the liver/endocrine system and decrease inflammation |
| Bronchitis (allergic or infectious) | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm |
| Cancer/chemotherapy | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Duck, shiitake, and carrot help maintain the immune system |
| Chronic ear infections |
Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper |
Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
| Chronic malasezzia (yeast) | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
| Conjunctivitis (allergic or infectious) | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Goji berries and dandelion greens support eye health and decrease inflammation |
| Constipation/Megacolon | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome and provide needed fiber |
| Cushings | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Dandelion greens, goji berries, and sweet potato support the liver/endocrine system and decrease inflammation |
| Dandruff | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Carrot, millet, and duck help rebuild coat and skin |
| Diabetes | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome; oats are a slow absorption carb |
| Diarrhea | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome; oats are a slow absorption carb; add in bone broth and pumpkin probiotic for additional benefit |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Hawthorne berries, liver, and fish improve heart health and circulation |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Water Element - Lamb Recipe Topper | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb, and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
| Fearful behavior | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Omega 3 fatty acids and valerian root decrease anxiety and increase brain health |
| Gingivitis | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Liver, hawthorne berries, and fish decrease inflammation |
| Heart disease | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Hawthorne berries, liver, and fish improve heart health and circulation |
| Heart murmur | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Hawthorne berries, liver, and fish improve heart health and circulation |
| Hip Dysplasia | Water Element - Lamb Recipe Topper | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb, and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
| Hypertension | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper/Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Dandelion greens and goji berries detox the liver; fish supports the liver and kidneys |
| Hyperthyroidism |
Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper |
Dandelion greens and goji berries detox the liver; fish supports the liver and kidneys |
| Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Hawthorne berries, liver, fish improve heart health and circulation |
| IBD/IBS | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Chicken is easy to digest, oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
| IVDD | Water Element - Lamb Recipe Topper | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
| Kidney (Renal) insufficiency | Water Element - Lamb Recipe Topper | Kelp, parsley, and lamb are used for kidney support in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine |
| Low white blood cell/red blood cells | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Duck, shiitake, and carrot help maintain the immune system |
| Microbiome imbalance | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
| Nasal discharge/sneezing | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm; honey helps fight infections |
| Neck pain/cervical pain or IVDD | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Fish, hawthrone berries, and valerian root decrease inflammation and improve nerve health |
| Noise phobia | Fire Element - Fish Recipe Topper | Omega 3 fatty acids and valerian root decrease anxiety and increase brain health |
| Pancreatitis | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
| Pemphigus foliaceous | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; turkey, sardines, and alfalfa sprouts damaged cells |
| Pica | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome; add in bone broth to provide essential minerals and vitamins |
| Pneumonia (recovering) | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm; honey helps fight infections |
| Pyoderma | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
| Rhinitis (allergic or infectious) | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm; honey helps fight infections |
| Spondylosis | Water Element - Lamb Recipe Topper | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb, and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
| Tendon or ligament injuries | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Turkey and sardines provide the building blocks for tendons and ligaments |
| Thin coat | Metal Element - Duck Recipe Topper | Carrot, millet, and duck help rebuild coat and skin |
| Toe Nail diseases (autoimmune) | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health |
| Urinary or fecal incontinence | Water Element - Lamb Recipe Topper | Cinnamon, barley, and parsley support the nervous system and bladder health |
| Uveitis | Wood Element - Turkey Recipe Topper | Goji berries and dandelion greens support eye health and decrease inflammation |
| Vomiting/acid reflux | Earth Element - Chicken Recipe Topper | Decrease acid needs in gut, ginger decreases nausea |