OEDEMA - Also see Fluid Retention.

     Horses: Eyelids: Will also have Fluid in the Respiratory Tract. Caused: sometimes by Penicillin Injections. Treatment: Give Rescue Remedy and call a Vet.

OPEN KNEES - Horses: These are Knees that have not knitted properly as the Foal grows into a Yearling as a Foal's Knees are made up of several pieces that grow together to make one solid Bone until their 18 months old. Caused: by a lack of Calcium and Magnesium, or the Boron and Vitamin A and D needed to assimilate the Bones. Treatment: Feed 1 x Tablespoon of Dolomite and Seaweed Meal with Vitamin A, D and E supplement and the Bones should join up in a few months.

ORAL - HYGIENE - Herbs: Barberry: use a Tea brewed from the Bark.

ORAL - THRUSH - see Thrush.

OSTEOARTHRITIS - Degenerative Joint Disease. Also see Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Symptoms: Deterioration of the Bone Structure and enlargement of the Joints by Calcium deposits usually with excruciating pain. Progression leads to Ankylosis (Joints lock permanently) Usually affecting the Weight bearing Joints, but the Neck and the Spine also can be affected.

Cause: Menopause makes Women more vulnerable as it is a mild and Degenerative Joint Disease and Weight reduction is very Important to lessen the Stress on the Joints. Walk Barefoot for Static Electricity for 15 minutes 4 times a day if possible and Drink plenty of fresh natural water. Hot and cold water treatment of the Joints can also assist with 4 minutes in hot water, followed by 1 minute in Cold water several times a day for 15 - 20 minutes but do not damage the Skin Tissue with the hot water. Swimming & Walking are good exercise daily for 15 - 30 minutes to reduce pain and increase mobility and decrease the rate of Bone loss. Use the same diet as for Crystal Arthritis. Formula: same as for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

 Cause: Leaching of the Mineral Calcium from the Bones from the age of 30 on weakening Bone as Ageing occurs. Affects more Women then Men with thin Women at greatest Risk and about 25% of Women over 65 and only 10% of Men. On a Western diet Meat eaters excrete more Calcium in their Urine and Women have a lighter Bone structure then Men and Hormonal changes after Menopause seems to accelerate this Disease.

Symptoms: Lower Back Pain, Loss of Height, Stooped Posture (Dowager's Hump), and an increased risk of Fractures particularly to the Hip. Daily Intake of Calcium for Women: 1,000 - 1500mg Calcium - Calcium Phosphate every day in the diet. (Dairy products and Fish are good sources.) Obtain Calcium from foods such as canned Fish, low - fat Dairy products, Broccoli, Kale, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds and Tofu. For Calcium to be absorbed to strengthen Bone it needs to be consumed along with several other nutrients especially Phosphorus, Magnesium, Boron, Vitamin A and D. High Protein diets such as Meat, Cereal Grains and Starches with a high ash residue leach Calcium from Bone. Protein intake should be 1gm per Kilogram of Body weight or 2 - 3 ounces daily for the average Woman. Avoid Coffee as it increases Urinary Calcium excretion. Smokers also usually have an earlier Menopause then non - smokers. Alcohol may also be involved in reducing Bone mass. Exercise regularly to prevent Bone loss such as swimming and walking to increase the size of your Bones. Diet should contain foods with a high Alkaline ash residue such as Fruit and Vegetables. Herbs: Avocado: contains Vitamin D and assists with turning Calcium into Bone. Mash an Avocado into a non - fat cottage Cheese or Yoghurt as they are also rich in Vitamin E. Black Pepper: contains 4 anti - Osteoporosis compounds and it can be sprinkled on Avocado or Bean Soup or Salad. Bone Broth: Place some leftover Fish Bones in a few quarts of water (If tiny tie in a cheesecloth bag) and bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 30 minutes and add a couple of handfuls of finely chopped Cabbage, Dandelion Greens, Stinging Nettle Greens, Parsley, Pigweed and Purslane. Simmer until the Greens soften slightly and season to taste with Salt and Pepper or any other seasoning required. Remove the Fish Bones before serving and serve as Vegetable Soup topped with Avocado Slices and Black Pepper or use it as a stock for Bean Soups. Properly prepared it will contain Boron, Calcium, Beta - Carotene plus other Vitamin A - like Carotenoids, Magnesium & Vitamin C with some Vitamin D, Fluorine and Silicon. Cabbage: contains Boron as it assists Oestrogen levels in the Blood and Oestrogen assists to preserve Bone and this herb has the highest Boron content among Leafy Vegetables with 145 parts per million - p.p.m - on a dry weight basis. Combine with Beans, Broccoli, Kale and Tofu in Salads and steamed Vegetables. Dandelion Shoots: are second to Cabbage for Boron with 125 parts per million and also has 20,000 p.p.m of Calcium. 10gm - 7 Tablespoons of dried Dandelion Shoots could provide 1mg of Boron and 200mg of Calcium and it also contains Silicon that assists to strengthen Bone. Horsetail: is among the richest source of Silicon, as Monosilicic Acid is used readily by the Body and the herb is also used to prevent Osteoporosis and to treat Fractures. Age along with low Oestrogen levels decrease the Body's ability to absorb Silicon. Tea: add a teaspoon of Sugar to the water along with the dried herb as this will pull more Silicon out of the plant, and bring to the boil and simmer for 3 hours, then strain out the Leaves, let it cool before drinking. N.B: consult a holistic practitioner before using this herb. Parsley: the dark green garnish is endowed with Boron with 3 ounces of dried herb providing 3mg to raise Oestrogen levels and it is among the highest food source of Fluorine another Bone strengthener. Pigweed Leaves: contains 5.3% Calcium on a dry weight basis. 1/3 ounce or 1/10 cup provides 500mg Calcium. Other good sources in descending order of potency are Lamb's Quarters, Broad Beans, Watercress, Liquorice, Marjoram, Savory, Red Clover Shoots, Thyme, Chinese Cabbage, Bok Choy, Basil, Celery Seed, Dandelion and Purslane. Soybean: and other Beans - contain Genistein a plant Oestrogen - Phytoestrogen that acts like the Female Oestrogen in the Body. Formula: Calcium Phosphate: 2000mg a day, Vitamin D: 400mg a day, Folic Acid: 5mg a day, Magnesium, Seaweed Meal. 

OVER REACHING - Forging - Horses: The Back Feet strike the Front Legs or the Back of the Front Feet - Shoeing problem.

OVER WEIGHT - Obesity. Cause: Poor Nutrition, Lack of Exercise and Emotional difficulties. Serotonin is the Brain chemical responsible for the feeling of fullness as it contains Trytophan, which is a Sedative. Symptoms: Osteo - Arthritis, increased Cholesterol, Blood Pressure etc. Change your Lifestyle to a more normal low Fat and low Calorie food diet with plenty of Fruit, Vegetables, Herbs and whole Grains & Exercise. Celery, Cucumber & Carrots are low in Calories and act as Diuretics. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. Eat only Fruit of a morning until Midday to eliminate wastes. Eat Apple Fibre with a large glass of water half an hour before a meal. Drink 6 - 8 glasses of water per day. Artificial Sweeteners increase Weight. Get out and about and away from the T.V. Do not overuse Laxatives. Only use Senna - Fig Sausage - for a short time if needed. Use Dandelion & Tonic Tea. Use Bitters and Fennel to assist the Digestive System. Use Linseeds - 1 Dessertspoon each meal - and / or Psyllium Husks to assist a natural elimination of wastes. Herbs: Alfalfa - Lucerne: breaks up the Fats and assists with losing weight. Chickweed: used to reduce weight by eating raw in Salads or steam it and eat as a Vegetable or include it with other Greens. Slimming Mix with Dandelion, Evening Primrose, Stinging Nettle (cooked and cooled) Plantain and Purslane and mix in a Salad or cook and Spice them up with hot Sauce. Evening Primrose Oil: try taking a 1/2 teaspoon of the Oil 3 times a day as it contains some Trytophan - Breaks up the Fats and assists with losing weight. Pineapple: Try eating 1 whole Pineapple a day as it contains an Enzyme, Bromelain which assists to digest both Proteins & Fats. Plantain or Psyllium: Plantain is a Leafy Plant and Psyllium is the Seed of this Plant. Its actions are due to the spongy fibre - Mucilage - in the Seeds and the Polyphenols in the Leaves. Mix a teaspoon with Juice or water and drink or eat before each meal. N.B: If you have an Allergic reaction to it stop using. Red Pepper: and other hot species - add a teaspoon of Red Pepper Sauce and a teaspoon of Mustard to every meal to raise metabolic rates as it also stimulates thirst and you drink more liquids. Add Coleslaw, Barbecue Sauce, Mustard and Onions to a hot dog Bun and leave out the hot dog. Walnut: is the richest source of Serotonin, which assists to make you feel full. Compound Infusions: Fucus - 8 parts, Prickly Ash - 1, Calamus - 1, Horsetail - 2, Damiana - 2.

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