Natural extracts and condensed powders may be used medicinally, therapeutically, holistically, and nutritionally. In today’s ‘natural’ world, these nutraceuticals are increasingly utilized for flavor and as a natural food coloring. One of the best reasons to choose extracts/powders for pets is it’s the easiest way for them to ingest the component(s). Maybe they won’t eat…
The health and vitality of grazing/foraging animals has been failing. Several experts believe that’s due to a lack of naturally-sourced nutrients and therapeutic variety. Horses, cattle, sheep, goats and other grazers have been feeding on fast-growing grass planted in nutrient-deficient soils. Plants labeled as ‘weeds’ have been killed off to accommodate efficient grass growth. The…
Aromatherapy, by general definition, encompasses essential oils & hydrosols, or any plant-derived scents used for therapeutic or curative purposes. The end product may be from any part of the plant, with essential oils being the primary, concentrated extract, and hydrosols being classed as a largely water soluble, diluted byproduct of that extract process. Essential oils…
The term ‘nutraceutical’ has been tossed around frequently in recent years as people become more concerned with natural disease prevention. While it sounds specific, the term actually encompasses a wide range of foods, components, nutrients, and processing methods. There isn’t a standard definition, but following are two generally accepted descriptions.
