ATHETOSIS: Symptoms: A slow writhing movement of the Limbs and Facial Muscles. Cause: Damage to the Basal Ganglia the Nerve Centre deep inside the Brain usually due to Cerebral Palsy or Spastic Paralysis initially created by an interference to the Oxygen supply during and just after birth.

ATHLETE'S FOOT - Tinea Pedis: Several types of superficial Fungus infect not only the Feet but also other parts of the Body / Tinea Corporis / Ringworm or in the Thigh / Groin - Tinea Cruris - Jock Itch. Symptoms: A Fungus Infection that causes burning, cracking and Itching between the Toes that requires darkness and moisture to grow. Herbs: Arrowroot, Calendula Infusion and Ointment, Chamomile Oil, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Golden Seal, Lemongrass, Liquorice, Tea Tree Oil, Tomato and Turmeric Oil. Tomato Herb Sauce: include Basil, Celery, Carrot, Dill, Fennel, Sage and Thyme and heat and pour over pasta. Keep the Feet dry and go Barefooted whenever possible especially in Salt water. Apply Onion Juice. Wash in Apple Cider Vinegar or use Garlic Powder.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: Symptoms: Breathless with signs of Heart failure. Cause: A consequence of Ischemic and Rheumatic Heart Disease in which the Heart Muscle action breaks down allowing the Muscle mass to contract and relax irregularly and rapidly.

ATRIAL FLUTTER: Symptoms: An abnormality of Cardiac Rhythm. Cause: Associated with Coronary, Hypertensive or Rheumatic Disease and occasionally with Hyperthyroidism.

ATROPHY: Symptoms: Wasting away or reduction in size of any part of the Body. Cause: Inactivity, Disease, Disuse or interference with the Blood or Nerve supply.

AUTO IMMUNE DISEASE: Symptoms: Chronic episodes in which the symptoms improve or become worse for no obvious reason. Cause: A misdirection of the Immune mechanisms, which ordinarily protect the Body against Infections of Bacteria and Micro - Organisms.

AZOTURIA: Horses: Cause: A concentration of Lactic Acid in the Tissues similar to Tying Up or Founder due to a lack of exercise. Hosing down the quarters and over the Kidneys with cold water after exertion closes the pores too quickly and can cause a mild case. Also may be caused by a day off when a fit Horse is on heavy grain feed, but also due to unfit Horses that are worked too hard or for too long or are under stress. Symptoms: Slight stiffness in the Hind Quarters right through to a reluctance to move with sweating and pain as the Lactic Acid is released and Muscle Cramps and damage occurs. If there is Cell damage the Urine will be dark coloured. Kidney damage can also occur and be irreparable. Mares with a nervous disposition are more prone to Tying Up. Treatment: Stop the work if Tying Up or further damage will occur to the Muscles. Give Rescue Remedy immediately and in Summer cool down by hosing and if it is cold weather then keep rugged. Drench: 200ml of Rosehips Tea and 200ml of Celery Seed Tea for a 450 kg Horse as it is high in Vitamin C specific for stress. Celery is a natural Diuretic and encourages Horses to drink, Urinate and remove Acidity. Mild Cases: Turn out in a grassy paddock to allow natural exercise. Sever Cases: Give Rescue Remedy and also give non - Steroidal anti - Inflammatory Drugs or Aspirin to alleviate the symptoms. Herbs: Devil's Claw or White Willow in Extract form and as a follow up treatment, and continue with Rescue Remedy and Rosehips Tea on an hourly basis for severe cases and 3 times a day for mild cases. Dehydration: After bad attacks natural Electrolytes can be syringed into the Mouth using Dandelion Extract diluted in water. Give 2ml to 10ml depending on the size of the Horse and amount of dehydration. Always reduce Energy / Protein feed on the days off. Warm up and cool down properly and do not work hard for the whole session and include a few walk intervals building the fitness level gradually. Walking: Take 20 minutes to warm the Muscles. Cooling Out: 10 minutes of walking depending on the weather and fitness. Tying Up: Do not feed Bran as it contains Phytate, which inhibits Calcium uptake in the Metabolism. Provide Rock Salt in the feed 1 x Tablespoon high grade Dolomite twice daily. 1 Tablespoon Tasmanian Seaweed twice daily and dampen with 50ml of Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in water for a 450 kg Horse and the Calcium, Potassium and Sodium prevents Azoturia. Selenium also assists, which is in Seaweed and Garlic. Vitamin E also assists and is present in Black Sunflower Seeds. Prone to Tying Up: Feed Corn Oil, whole Barley that has been simmered for an hour to open the husks, Sunflower Seeds and Cold Pressed Linseed Oil or Boiled Linseeds. Porridge: 1 Cup French White Millet and a ½ x  Cup of whole Linseeds boiled daily for 450 Kg Horse.