Equine Exercise Physiology Many horse owners are not entirely sure what exactly is “exercise physiology” and how or why it is so important to know and understanding when looking after the equine athlete. Leslie Williamson, Senior Lecturer This subject encompasses the disciplines of physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, and kinesiology. Studying and …
The Naturopathic Medicine Foundations The ‘wholistic’ and complementary nature of naturopathic medicine is designed to work with the ‘whole’ animal from the inside-out and the outside-in. Aiding to achieve an optimum balance within the body’s functions from an internal to external perspective. Ashlie Williamson, Lecturer Combining the study of herbal …
Muscle Injury and Healing The subject on Muscle Injury has many layers, just like the layers of muscles within the body. But how do muscles heal after injury? Leslie Williamson, Senior Lecturer. We often hear owners being told an assortment of information in regards to muscle injuries and the healing …
Fundamentals of Equine Herbal Medicine Ashlie Williamson, lecturer Why study Equine Herbal Medicine? Many horse owners are actually unaware of the best way to feed herbs in the order to achieve the appropriate outcome for the reasons it is being administered. Quite often too many herbs are being added at once with …
Equine Thermoregulation What should horse owners be considering in the Winter months, to assist their horses with muscle contraction, heat production and thermoregulation? Leslie Williamson, Senior lecturer With the winter months now upon us, let’s take a peek at the importance of heat production via muscle contraction and thermoregulation. Muscle …
Equine Pain and Behaviour A horse’s behaviour is often described in various ways and attributed to various causes, some factual and others, simply nonsensical. Let us look at how an ANME student will reflect on this information in our classes.. Leslie Williamson, Senior lecturer As an Equine student or qualified EMT practitioner, …
What is Animal Naturopathy? Ashlie Williamson, Lecturer Naturopathic medicine is a category of medicine that blends traditional and natural forms of medicine with modern scientific knowledge. It is based on nature and its healing power, to support and stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself. Naturopathy highlights the importance of the whole …
Canine Massage Benefits Massage is a wholistic physical treatment, that is, a treatment that affects and benefits the whole body, not just the muscles. Canine massage also has a role to play in promoting healthy function in the rest of the dog. Leslie Williamson, Senior lecturer The treatment of Canine Massage is …
Does herbal medicine actually help dogs and cats? Ashlie Williamson, Lecturer “Herbalism is based on relationship- Relationship between plant and human, plant and planet, Human and planet – using herbs in the healing process means taking part in the ecological cycle.” – Wendell Berry To put it simply, YES! Adding to your …
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Ancestral and Species-Specific Diets are the only BIOLOGICALLY Appropriate Diet for Dogs and Cats. Ashlie Williamson, Lecturer Many stereotypes are often heard in the circles of dog and cat owners, with claims from commercial pet food products stating that the digestive tracts of dogs and cats have evolved to digest cooked commercial …
