[nagdu] Allergies and Dog Foods Dog

Fri Jun 12 21:58:31 UTC 2015

Amen Raven!

On 6/12/15, Raven Tolliver via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> the real reason allergies and auto-immune conditions have run rampid
> in both people and their pets is because we have strayed from the
> foundation of health, which is diet. A good diet creates good health.
> We are not unhealthy because of a medication deficiency. We are
> unhealthy because of a nutrient deficiency and an increase in
> unhealthy substances.
> The majority of your immune system is in your gut. Nothing has power
> over your gut health like your diet. There is an increasing amount of
> research on how the gut microbiome effects the body's overall health.
> The microorganisms in your gut effect your skin health, brain health,
> heart health, and every area of the body. Your gut controls what
> substances are foreign and must be eliminated or isolated, which
> nutrients should be absorbed, and determines what your body can and
> cannot handle internally.
> Allergies are a sign that something is being put into the body that
> the body cannot absorb. The allergic reaction is your body attempting
> to fight off whatever assailant has arrived on the seen. This could be
> a virus, a toxic chemical you've inhaled, or a food you've ingested.
> The best way to get rid of allergies is to avoid those factors which
> trigger the allergic response.
> Unfortunately, people don't recognize what these factors are. This is
> how we get doctors and vets blaming environmental issues, when really
> it is the food you eat, the soap you use on your skin, and the
> chemicals you clean with. We have set up our bodies to be allergic
> organisms because we don't support our guts, or our immune systems.
> Life would be easier if we didn't have to concern ourselves with what
> we put in and on our bodies. But those are the things that make the
> most difference.
> The best ways to support the immune system are to eat a diet free of
> processed foods, to only use skin care products that you can eat, and
> to clean with nontoxic chemicals. If you eat or use anything
> processed, containing additives, preservatives, and synthetic
> nutrients, fragrances, and flavorings, you are consuming products that
> are contributing to ill health.
> Does it cost more to live a healthier lifestyle. Not always, but
> typically, yes. But when you don't pay for quality food, you are
> paying for poor health. This is not a moral judgment, this is factual.
> It would be easier to blame the environment and to believe you don't
> need to make such drastic lifestyle changes. It would be nice to rely
> on a pill or a quick fix for all your health problems. But the quick
> fix is a Band-Aid over the wound, and like Band-aids, they only cover
> up the problem, they don't promote healing.
>
> As someone who has experienced the insanity of a highly allergic dog,
> I can empathize with everyone going through this experience. My golden
> use to be constantly itching, he had a chronic ear infection, and his
> anal glands needed to be expressed every 4-6 weeks. He would scratch
> himself so much, he had scabs in his fur.
> I wanted so badly to follow my vet's advice. But I couldn't keep going
> to the vet, keep dropping random crap in my dog's ears with no
> results, keep feeding food that was not helping my dog's body heal
> itself, keep watching my dog suffer. So I quit. I quit kibble, quit
> using toxic pesticides, and quit following the vet's advice. If they
> really knew what they were talking about, my dog would not have
> experienced his symptoms for over a year and a half.
> Instead, I took my dog's health into my own hands. I don't need a
> degree to know that what the vets were doing was not working. I don't
> need to be certified in anything to understand that Mother Nature
> knows best, and if She doesn't get it wrong, I can't go wrong by doing
> what She does. So yes, I went gung-ho,  all-natural. And it worked.
> That is all I can tell anyone is that my dog is a living testimony to
> the benefits of natural-rearing. You cannot imagine what a relief it
> is that I don't have to express my dog's anal glands every other
> month, that he doesn't deal with any itchiness, and I only have to
> clean his ears about once a month, if that.
> If you've read this far, I want you to know that health is achieved
> through promoting a healthy immune system, not by preventing and
> treating symptoms. If you promote health by properly supporting the
> immune system, those external factors from the environment that you
> cannot control will have little to no impact on your internal health.
> We must understand that allergies are not normal. Common, yes. Normal,
> absolutely not. Do not fall into the trap of believing that it's the
> external environment. Understand that by eating healthy foods and
> using nontoxic body care and household products, you can eliminate or
> mitigate the allergies you experience each year, along with other
> chronic health conditions. Anyone who tells you differently has not
> learned about how to create a healthy body.
> --
> Raven
> You are valuable because of your potential, not because of what you
> have or what you do.
>
> Naturally-reared guide dogs
> https://groups.google.com/d/forum/nrguidedogs
>
> On 6/12/15, Daryl Marie via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Sandra,
>> Thanks for the info! I switched Jenny to a grain-free food because she was
>> getting pimple-like growths on her face. I never did get them checked out
>> by
>> the vet because by the time I could get in, they would accidentally pop. I
>> had contemplated switching her food for a while but when she kept getting
>> the pimples, I figured it couldn't hurt... since the switch, no more
>> pimples!
>>
>> Jenny thankfully doesn't seem to have the itching in the ears/eyes
>> themselves, but more on the skin, particularly the face. Whether allergies
>> are the cause or the result of the yeast, I'm not sure, but she's pretty
>> uncomfortable.
>>
>> I figured I would send the list a link to the Omega 3s I am giving her, in
>> case anyone would like them. I like them because based on her size, even
>> on
>> a therapeutic dose, it's 1 tablet once a day; on a maintenance dose it's 1
>> tablet twice a week... no more complicated math! This bottle would last
>> six
>> months on the therapeutic dose, and much longer on the maintenance dose :)
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Nutrients-Omega-Fishoil-Supplement/dp/B00GMPBTZ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434135974&sr=8-1&keywords=Trusted+Nutrients+Omega
>>
>> I think at the end of the day, the important thing is to do what you can,
>> research research research, question EVERYTHING, and find out what works
>> for
>> you.
>> And as for allergy symptoms, here it's so dry that it's hard to tell where
>> allergies end and just plain dry skin begins!
>>
>> Daryl
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: S L Johnson via nagdu
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org Cc: S L Johnson <SLJohnson25 at comcast.net> Sent: Fri,
>> 12
>> Jun 2015 12:57:00 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [nagdu] Allergies and Dog Foods Dog
>> Hello: Yesterday we were discussing allergies. I said Eva would be seeing
>> the vet again today. Her yeast infection in both ears looks better but the
>> ears are still a bit red and irritated. She will be getting the ear drops
>> for another ten days. She is also getting eye drops twice a day. The vet
>> could see some irritation in the eyes. She noticed missing hair around the
>> eyes from Eva rubbing them. Eva will still take antihistamines twice a
>> day.
>> She will continue to take daily omega 3 capsules. The vet said their
>> practice is seeing a lot of allergies this year. She said it is the
>> reality
>> of living in hot humid central Indiana where all the dogs and humans are
>> suffering from allergies. I asked the vet about a regular diet verses a
>> grain free diet. The vet said that the grain free trend has not been
>> scientifically proven to be effective for pets anymore then it has for
>> humans. She said it is just the latest craze with no real benefits to your
>> dog’s health. The vet said any good quality commercial dry food is fine.
>> The
>> only time to consider grain free is if the dog has digestive issues due to
>> the foods.  She said that changing the diet really doesn’t effect seasonal
>> allergies. With seasonal allergies the dog is reacting to things in the
>> environment, not what it is eating. She went on to say that there is a lot
>> of hype and misinformation about pet diets just as there is for human
>> diets.
>> There is a lot of discussion on this list about foods and supplements. I
>> read posts about not using omega 3s sold in stores but insisting on all
>> natural. I’ve read that only natural dog foods should be used. I am not
>> knocking those of you who choose to feed very expensive foods or raw diets
>> that claim to be better for your dog. However, I do want to reassure those
>> who cannot afford this that their dogs will do fine on any of the name
>> brand
>> supplements and dog foods sold in grocery, department or pet stores.
>> Sometimes people try to make us feel that we are not taking care of our
>> dogs
>> if we feed commercial dog foods. The reality is, many of us are on very
>> low
>> incomes and cannot afford the fancy trendy foods that are two to three
>> times
>> more expensive. A guide dog is an expensive responsibility without putting
>> the guilt trip on those with limited incomes. If commercial foods are
>> approved by the guide dog schools and most vets, then I feel confident to
>> feed them to my dog. I can’t afford it and , I don’t jump on the health
>> food
>> craze for humans and I don’t intend on doing it for my dog. It is just the
>> current trend and not medically proven to be beneficial. Sandra and Eva
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