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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

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Duck & shiitake mushroom

Metal Element

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Lamb & turmeric

Water Element

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Turkey & Sardines

Wood Element

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Fish & valerian root

Fire Element

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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