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Wood ElementThe Wood element in Chinese medicine is associated with growth and flexibility. The Wood season is spring, t...
04/29/2025

Wood Element

The Wood element in Chinese medicine is associated with growth and flexibility. The Wood season is spring, the season of new growth and rebirth. The color is green, and the organs associated with it are the liver and gallbladder.

Together, the liver and gallbladder regulate the smooth flow of qi (energy) and emotions. The liver has many roles, one of which is detoxification and helps us plan our lives. The gallbladder, in TCM, helps us in making wise decisions.

The emotion associated with the Wood element is anger.

When the Wood element is in balance, you feel optimistic, benevolent, and courageous.

When the Wood element is out of balance, you feel frustrated, overwhelmed and angry.

Is your horse predominantly a Wood personality? If so, they will be competitive, courageous, love what they do, most likely will be at the top of the pecking order in a herd, and will be quick to let you know their opinion.

When they get out of balance, they get angry easily, frustrated when asked to do the same thing more than twice, and overwhelmed.

Give us a call to talk more about how the 5 Elements can affect your horse! 863-873-4143

04/25/2025

You’ve seen us mention Equiscope therapy so now listen to Dr. Jess as she explains how the technology works! The Electro-Equiscope was designed by Intelligent Bioenergetics in 2012 and is an FDA registered, USA-made device that has been extensively tested and proven to reduce inflammation and eliminate pain, as well as aid in recovery among various other benefits with long lasting, often permanent results.

The long term success of Equiscope is because it works at a cellular level using microcurrent electrotherapy by detecting abnormal tissue response. This information is then processed through the device to generate a precise output corrective current that normalizes and relaxes damaged tissue until proper bio conductance is achieved from the cellular membrane, which enhances ATP and restores cellular homeostasis, allowing the body to heal itself. This technology is a safe, effective, painless, non-invasive, and non-chemical therapy that can be used on animals and humans.

Give us a call today to learn more and schedule your Equiscope appointment! 863-873-4143

What are the 5 Elements?Those of you who have had acupuncture sessions with me have probably heard me talk about the 5 E...
04/22/2025

What are the 5 Elements?

Those of you who have had acupuncture sessions with me have probably heard me talk about the 5 Elements.

The ancient Chinese observed that specific energies that are found in nature can be applied to the seasons, the time of day, etc., as well as the human and animal existence. Each element is associated with a time of the year, a time of the day, certain organs, specific emotions, colors, personality traits, illnesses, etc.

The 5 elements are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.

The 5 Elements are also known as the 5 Phases - this is because they follow a cycle, whether that cycle is the time of day or the energy moving through the human or equine body.

The 5 Elements can be utilized to diagnose and balance diseases and illnesses that occur in the body.
Since each element corresponds to certain personality traits, being able to recognize that element will allow you to better understand not only your own reactions and behavior in situations, but also those of your horse and the people in your life too! Once you figure out what element they are, you can figure out how they will react and adjust accordingly.

We will talk about each of the elements in upcoming posts. It’s a fun way to get a different perspective on your horse (or people!) in order to help you to understand them better!

Let's talk about trace minerals in cattle!Also know as micro minerals, trace minerals are necessary for cattle performan...
04/10/2025

Let's talk about trace minerals in cattle!

Also know as micro minerals, trace minerals are necessary for cattle performance and productivity. The nine essential trace minerals are: chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), iodine (I), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), selenium (Se), and zinc (Zn). While consumed in small quantities, trace minerals have significant impact, especially on immune health and reproduction. Deficiencies and toxicities can be extremely detrimental to an animal.

Trace minerals are incredibly important in Florida, since there are many factors which could contribute to low trace mineral status in cattle. Florida soils (sandy, low organic matter) have been directly linked to forages with low trace mineral content. Okeechobee basin organic soils have been associated with forages containing high molybdenum - an antagonist of copper. Sulfur and iron, commonly found in Florida waters, are known trace mineral antagonists and will severely inhibit trace mineral absorption and availability.

There are also many factors influencing trace mineral status in cattle including antagonists (which reduce the mineral absorption in the rumen), feed intake variation, stress, and type of mineral being provided - oral or injectable.

Selenium, copper, zinc, and manganese are important for immune and reproductive health in cattle and most often see signs of deficiency. If you would like to discuss the health and nutrition of your herd or if you think you might have a mineral issue, give us a call at 863-873-4143.

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04/07/2025

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