“Insulin’s job is to open up sites on cell membranes to allow the influx of glucose, a cell’s source of fuel. Cells that no longer respond to the advances of…

The link is to a very, very informative (and interesting) video about the body’s natural defenses and preventing cancer. Now while we don’t normally think of cancer with regard to…

Herbs as an alternative to conventional medicines. PLEASE NOTE: This information is from mashvet.com and is not intended to replace your own veterinarian’s advice. Also please be aware that while…

(Note: Although these vitamins, minerals etc. were written to describe the benefits of Dr. Andrew’s Canine Supplement the benefits go cross-species. The properties apply to all mammals including horses (and horses’ humans!) After all, Hippocrates stated, “Let thy food be thy medicine and they medicine by thy food.” … some statements stand true forever … )

One of the most advised additive for the IR horse’s diet is Chromium. Chromium is found in vegetables and fruits. Particularly: spinach, broccoli, garlic, basil leaves, lettuce, fresh chili, green…

Abstract Title:   Comparative analysis between Chamomilla recutita and corticosteroids on wound healing. An in vitro and in vivo study.   Abstract Source:   Phytother Res. 2008 Sep 19. PMID: 18803230…

Edited press release :: http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com Oats have historically played a major role in the equine diet, but very few people understand the nutritional benefits oats have over many other cereal grains. One of…

Wanna know how many calories your horse is getting from the feed you’re giving him? Check this out from Infovets.com: Converting crude fiber on a feed tag to digestible energy (DE) Mcal/lb: Many…

There seems to be some misunderstanding about what constitutes a WHOLE food and what defines PROCESSED foods. The information below will clear that up for anyone who might be confused: …

WEIGHT LOSS and WINTER Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved. Question from local forum:   “Last winter my horse lost a bit of weight, and I have…

Is your horse losing weight or does you horse lose weight over the cold winter days?  Check this out: http://www.thepenzancehorse.com/2011/ARTICLES/Horseslosingweight.txt

Dr. Francis M. Pottenger, Jr., MD Dr. Pottenger was an original thinker and keen observer whose imagination, integrity and common sense gave him the courage to question official dogma. Dedicated…

Malabsorption is a name to a group of symptoms that show, basically, a defect in the ability to absorb, utilize or transport macronutrients ie: proteins, fats, carbs, and macronutrients. It is closely inter-related with Deficiency Disease.

(Another article in my blog: http://horseconsult.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/the-soap-box/)
And interestingly, a Pancreatic insufficiency is noted to be one of the pathologies of Malabsorbtion syndrome. That leads us back to Dr. Paul Kauchokoff and his studies on LEUKOCYTOSIS. Leukocytosis caused by PROCESSED feeds.

Well, if it works for people might it not also work for HORSES? (NaturalNews) An Iranian study has found yet another way natural way by which diabetics can help keep…

Just a quick note for all of you who feed WHOLE grains to your horses. While whole are DEFINITELY better than any processed grains (NO processed is the best!) I just learned from Sally Fallon about Phytic Acid in whole grains and why they are not necessarily the best … Read on:

JUST SAY NO TO PROCESSED FOODS   Thousands of horseowners from all over the world are members of a well known metabolic horse discussion list and more are joining everyday….

PENZANCE’S [Comments] on the article below: You’ll find my comments and notes in red and [BRACKETS] and what I feel are pertinent points to be bold and italicized. Easy does…

The following is the copy of an article written in Time magazine,  in 1949 no less!  (Yeah, well just cause its an old article does not make it any less…

OK — So it seems pretty far fetched that feeding shredded cabbage to horses can aid in curing their ulcers. (First, I’d emphasize PREVENTATIVE care before having to even deal…