Doggie Pick Me Up
(Immune Booster)
Combination of:
Astragalus membracaneus
Urtica dioica
Echinacea angustifolia and purpurea radix
Pinus pinaster
Withania somnifera
With Essences of:
Carpinus betulus
Rosa canina
Olea europa
Gentiana amarella
Ulex europaeus
This synergistic blend of herbs potentiate each other for a greater effect in raising the function of the immune system.
Actions include:
To support the immune system in a wide range of both short and long-
immune stimulant, use whenever the immune system is challenged
Builds resistance to disease and infection
As a well-
Promotes healing
Provides energy to combat fatigue and prolonged stress
Increases stamina and endurance
To support healthy ageing and longevity
Boosts white cell count (WBC), especially natural killer cells (NK)
In treatment/management of cancer
Chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation)
Chronic and recurrent infections i.e. viral, fungal, bacterial
Slow healing wounds
Post surgery, to speed up recovery
Allergies/ sensitivities
Lymphatic congestion
Minimizes side effects of chemotherapy
Aids adrenal gland function
Natural antibiotic
Gentle blood cleanser
Lymphatic system cleanser
Helps the body recover from long term corticosteroid therapy
Management of kidney disease helps improve kidney circulation
Decreases inflammation
Facilitates learning and memory, therefore great for elderly dogs
Psychological/mental actions:
Restores energy, enthusiasm, drive and general vitality
Raises hope and determination to be well (i.e. in dogs that have been exposed
to chronic stress for long periods of time and have emotionally ‘shut down’
or for dogs who may have lost the will to live due to prolonged trauma or illness, and have become passive and resigned to their outcome)
Helps with alertness and ability to focus
Importance of a Strong Immune System
A strong immune system is the most important bodily system for preserving your dog’s health and preventing disease. Disease begins when the dogs body is either not absorbing (or not receiving from its food) the nutrients it needs to maintain the proper functioning of the immune system, or is failing to expel the toxins (or diseased cells) which keep the immune system from doing its job.
Poor diet, stress, lack of exercise (or too much), toxins in the environment and water, harmful bacteria/ viruses, excessive vaccination, overuse of antibiotics, and other drugs all weaken your dogs immunity.
A compromised immunity starts to develop long before a serious diagnosis is made. Some studies have now confirmed that diseases such as ulcerative colitis, cancer, allergies, heart disease, Addison’s disease, dental disease, arthritis, kennel cough, mange, asthma, autoimmune disease ( i.e. hyper/hypothyroidism, diabetes), cognitive disorder/senility, depression, anxiety, degenerative myelopathy/posterior paralysis (dysfunction of the rear limbs) in dogs, might all arise from (or linked to ) imbalances in the immune system.
Have you ever wondered why is it that only some dogs are susceptible to common viruses and bacteria? It is the dog with a strong and optimally functioning immune system that is able to resist, or overcome faster, any ‘contagious’ virus or bacteria. A stressed out immune system is more vulnerable to viral, bacterial contamination.
Dosage:
Ideally, administer this at the earliest onset of symptoms. Herbs do take time to
build in your dogs system, so do not expect the results to be immediate. It can
take from several days up to a week or more to know if the herbal remedy is effective
(and of course, depending upon the severity of the issue being treated and the overall
vitality of your dog).
More frequent dosage i.e. 3 times per day is typically more
effective than a large dose just once per day. The herbs need to remain and build
in your dog’s system. Please remember that disease is not a stagnant process. It’s
important to be aware what dosage alterations need to be made as the dogs condition
changes.
