Our Philosophy
The 5 Elements and Common Conditions
Health Concern | ||
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Antibiotic overuse | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
Anxiety | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Omega 3 fatty acids and valerian root decrease anxiety and increase brain health |
Arthritis or joint pain | Water Element - Joint & Kidney Support | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
Atopy | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health |
Aural hematoma | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support |
Dandelion greens, goji berries, and sweet potato support the liver/endocrine system and decrease inflammation |
Bronchitis (allergic or infectious) | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm |
Cancer/chemotherapy | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Duck, shiitake, and carrot help maintain the immune system |
Chronic ear infections |
Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support |
Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
Chronic malasezzia (yeast) | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
Conjunctivitis (allergic or infectious) | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Goji berries and dandelion greens support eye health and decrease inflammation |
Constipation/Megacolon | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome and provide needed fiber |
Cushings | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Dandelion greens, goji berries, and sweet potato support the liver/endocrine system and decrease inflammation |
Dandruff | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Carrot, millet, and duck help rebuild coat and skin |
Diabetes | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome; oats are a slow absorption carb |
Diarrhea | Earth Element - Digestive Support | 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 - Anxiety & Heart Support | Hawthorne berries, liver, and fish improve heart health and circulation |
Elbow Dysplasia | Water Element - Joint & Kidney Support | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb, and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
Fearful behavior | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Omega 3 fatty acids and valerian root decrease anxiety and increase brain health |
Gingivitis | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Liver, hawthorne berries, and fish decrease inflammation |
Heart disease | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Hawthorne berries, liver, and fish improve heart health and circulation |
Heart murmur | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Hawthorne berries, liver, and fish improve heart health and circulation |
Hip Dysplasia | Water Element - Joint & Kidney Support | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb, and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
Hypertension | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat SupportFire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Dandelion greens and goji berries detox the liver; fish supports the liver and kidneys |
Hyperthyroidism |
Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support |
Dandelion greens and goji berries detox the liver; fish supports the liver and kidneys |
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Hawthorne berries, liver, fish improve heart health and circulation |
IBD/IBS | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Chicken is easy to digest, oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
IVDD | Water Element - Joint & Kidney Support | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
Kidney (Renal) insufficiency | Water Element - Joint & Kidney Support | Kelp, parsley, and lamb are used for kidney support in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine |
Low white blood cell/red blood cells | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Duck, shiitake, and carrot help maintain the immune system |
Microbiome imbalance | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
Nasal discharge/sneezing | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm; honey helps fight infections |
Neck pain/cervical pain or IVDD | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Fish, hawthorne berries, and valerian root decrease inflammation and improve nerve health |
Noise phobia | Fire Element - Anxiety & Heart Support | Omega 3 fatty acids and valerian root decrease anxiety and increase brain health |
Pancreatitis | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome |
Pemphigus foliaceous | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; turkey, sardines, and alfalfa sprouts damaged cells |
Pica | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Oats and pumpkin are prebiotics that support the gut microbiome; add in bone broth to provide essential minerals and vitamins |
Pneumonia (recovering) | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm; honey helps fight infections |
Pyoderma | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health; sweet potato supports gut microbiome |
Rhinitis (allergic or infectious) | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Shiitake, duck, and honey maintain healthy lungs; radish clears phlegm; honey helps fight infections |
Spondylosis | Water Element - Joint & Kidney Support | Turmeric, reishi mushroom, lamb, and kelp decrease inflammation and support bone health |
Tendon or ligament injuries | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Turkey and sardines provide the building blocks for tendons and ligaments |
Thin coat | Metal Element - Respiratory & Immune Support | Carrot, millet, and duck help rebuild coat and skin |
Toe Nail diseases (autoimmune) | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Alfalfa sprouts and sardines increase skin health |
Urinary or fecal incontinence | Water Element - Joint & Kidney Support | Cinnamon, barley, and parsley support the nervous system and bladder health |
Uveitis | Wood Element - Allergy, Skin & Coat Support | Goji berries and dandelion greens support eye health and decrease inflammation |
Vomiting/acid reflux | Earth Element - Digestive Support | Decrease acid needs in gut, ginger decreases nausea |