TAIL EATING

TASTE LOSS: * Eat foods rich in Zinc (Pumpkin Seeds) & Vitamin A (Carrot Juice) B12 (Alfalfa Sprouts & Protein) & B6 (Brewer's Yeast or whole Grains.)

TEETH & GUMS: 98% of people have Cavities mostly between the ages of 5 - 15 and this drops off by the mid - teens because the Body develops Immunity to decay causing Bacteria created by several types of Streptococcus. Take care of Oral Hygiene. Change the Toothbrush every few weeks if there is Infection. Reduce Starchy & Sweet foods. Herbs: Bay: Oils are Aromatic and contain a 1,8 Cineole a decay fighting chemical and can be found in some toothpastes. Bloodroot: reduces the amount of Dental plaque deposited on the Teeth in as little as 8 days as it contains Sanguinarine, which binds to the plaque and prevents it from adhering to the Teeth. This is also available in toothpastes such as Viadent. Chaparral: the Mouth Wash has been found to reduce cavities by 75% as it contains Nordihydroguarietic Acid a potent Anti - Septic. Brew a Tea with Chaparral to use only as a Mouth Wash and spit it out and do not swallow it. Liquorice: contains the non - Sugar sweetener Glycyrrhizin and Indole a powerful decay preventative. Myrrh: has Anti - Septic activities acting as a Disinfectant & Deodorant and can also be used as a Dental Gargle, Mouth Wash & Rinse. Peanuts: are less likely to cause cavities then pretzels, and pretzels are less likely to cause cavities then dried Fruit, Potato chips, Saltines, Crackers, Fruit Chocolate and anything else that contains Sugars. Stevia: this is sweet herb from Paraguay and is another non - Sugar sweetener. Add a pinch to sweeten a beverage as it is extremely sweet and is also good for anyone who wants to cut Calories also. Strawberry: pulp to whiten. Tooth Ache Tree: minimises the pain of Tooth Ache and contains a Bacteria killing chemical that prevents Tooth decay. You can chew the Twigs or make a concentrated Tea to swish in your Mouth. Wild Bergamot: contains up to 30,000 parts per million of the decay preventive compound Geraniol and has 20 times more Geraniol then Tea has and also has a great deal of Thymol another Anti - Septic that is the active ingredient in Listerene. Mouth Wash: Use after dinner by swizzling around in the Mouth and if you like it you can swallow it also as it contains 20 Anti - Septic compounds to assist with Tooth decay. 1 pint of Vodka, 2 tablespoons of Eucalyptus, 2 tablespoons of Cardamon, 2 tablespoons of Rosemary or Spearmint, 1 tablespoon of Cherry Birch or Wintergreen, 1 tablespoon of Horsemint, 1 tablespoon of Thyme and 1 tablespoon of Wild Bergamot. Mix the herbs in a jar in the Vodka and close the jar and leave for a month. Tea: contains several compounds that combine to prevent decay and also contain Tooth preserving Fluoride. Green Tea may have more Fluoride then Black Tea. To sweeten try using Liquorice instead of decay causing Sugar. Brew with a little dried Liquorice in it. Gum Pain: Gargle with Salt water.

TOOTH ACHE: Place a small Onion or Linseed Poultice directly on the offending Tooth. Rub an Ice cube into the V shaped area between the Thumb & Finger on the same side as the Tooth Ache for 7 minutes and this will reduce the intensity of the Ache by a half. Bleeding Gums: Rinse every 3 hours with Blackberry Tea or Raspberry Leaf Tea & increase Vitamin C (Lemons) intake. Caries & Gum Disease: Use Vervain. Gingivitis: Massage Gums at night with Eucalyptus Oil and in the morning wash the Mouth with distilled Witch Hazel. Inflammed & Sore Gums: Use a Mouth Wash of either Calendula or Echinacea. Loose Gums: Golden Rod & Sage Tea. Pyorrhoea: Echinacea, Cleavers & Vitamin C. Internally: Use Echinacea.

Horses: A normal Horse chews laterally - Sideways with the Lower Jaw - Mandible. If the action is more up and down than Laterally there may be something obstructing this normal movement. This can be sharp points or a physical blockage such as a high Tooth point, incorrect Molar Table Angles, Molar hooks and / or ramps. There may also be abnormalities occurring with the Incisors - Front Teeth - restricting the Lateral movement. Bit pressure can also cause reactions to these abnormalities & posture changes result also creating a lack of Muscle Symmetry. Jaw: The main closing Muscle is the Jowl Muscle / Masseter - and the Temporal Muscles at the top of the Forehead, which should be equal on both sides of the Head. When unequal this could mean that one side is being used more then the other pointing to Teeth problems and resulting in the Horse being out of balance, as the Head determines the balance of the Horse. Balancing - Incisors - Front Teeth: Occasionally the Wolf Teeth need pulling in Young Horses if crowded, possibly due to Calcium & Magnesium Imbalances when they where young. Molars - Back Teeth - Grinders. These become ragged & sharp causing pain when the Horse is eating or has a bit in its Mouth. Temporomandibular Joint - TMJ: A Fulcrum controlled by a group of Muscles relying on the correct positioning of the Molars & Incisors. Longissimus Dorsi Muscle is the largest single Muscle in the Horse's Body and is structurally segmented with its Fibers contacting and sequentially undulating in their movement up and down. This action relies on the Head and a telescoping Neck to balance. Signs: Dribbling, Chucking of the Head, cannot be held, cocks the Jaw and just goes. N.B: Should be inspected at 6 months to ensure everything is O.K. and from 2 years on all Horses Teeth should be checked every 6 months.

TENDINITIS: Also see Bursitis. - Herbs: Ginger, Echinacea, Ginger, Horsetail, Liquorice, Pineapple, Purslane, Stinging Nettle, Turmeric & Willow.

TENDON / LIGAMENTS: Horses: Externally: Daily massage with raw Linseed Oil to retention the Ligaments & Tendons once the Inflammation has subsided. Add Comfrey Oil to heal but use sparingly as some will blister using Oils constantly, if so stop for a few days and restart every 2^nd day. Internal Herbs: Comfrey, Devil's Claw together with boiled Linseeds & White French Millet in the feed along with detoxifying & Circulatory herbs. If Infection is present in a Sheath replace Comfrey with Anti - Septic & Blood cleansing herbs.

TENNIS ELBOW: see Bursitis.

TENSE MUSCLES: Due to Anxiety causing raised Shoulders or contracted Back Muscles results in spasm or bad postural habits with a stiff Neck and aching Back and also prevents adequate Blood Flow to the Head creating tension Head aches. Another cause is also spending a long time in the same position. Move frequently to release the Muscles and rotate your Head or stand up and stretch and take regular breaks. Massaging the Neck and Shoulders with a relaxing Oil can assist. Fill a jar with Lavender Heads and cover with clear Vegetable Oil and steep on a window sill for a month and shake the jar every day, strain and put in a bottle. Massage into the Neck or Back or add to bath water to keep the Skin soft to encourage relaxation. Also can be made from Marjoram or Rosemary. Dilute concentrated Essential Oil before using on the Skin and add 2 drops of Oil to 4 teaspoons of Grape Seed or Almond Oil. Herbs: Cramp Bark, Lavender, Marjoram & Rosemary.

TENSION: Herbs: Hypericum,

TETANUS / Lockjaw: Horses: Caused by Clostridium Tetanae Bacillus. * Immunize when young and give a booster yearly but this is still no guarantee the Tetanus will not develop if a wound is deep & airless and the efficacy of the immunization is by then questionable. N.B: The wound needs to Bleed freely. Symptoms: Tap the Horse under the Chin and the Eyes will roll back and eventually the Jaw will also lock / Lock Jaw. Treatment: Disinfect and dress and give 1 x Dessertspoon of Vitamin C in the feed twice a day or 20cc by Injection daily for 14 days after the Injury. Otherwise give 50cc of Vitamin C Intravenously in the Muscle and repeat every 2 hours until improvement. Keep quiet as sudden noise may cause Convulsions. N.B: Tetanus normally takes 10 - 12 days to develop but can take longer.

THREAD WORMS: Symptoms: A constant Itching of the Anal Passage with Insomnia & Nervous Tension.

THROAT - Sore: Gargle with Salt water, Apple Cider Vinegar in water, or take Lemon & Honey drinks. Use hot & cold Compresses. At night use a cold Compress around the Neck. If Chronic change the toothbrush every 2 weeks. Eat Celery & Leeks. Herbs: Sage is the most beneficial to Gargle. Use also Echinacea, Elder, Fenugreek, Goldenrod, Hyssop, Mallow, Parsley, Raspberry Leaf, Slippery Elm Powder & Thyme.

THROMBOSIS & PHLEBITIS: Symptoms: Severe oppressive pains in the Chest and feeble Pulse with a palid appearance and shallow Breathing and maybe Vomiting. Change to a wholesome diet. Avoid saturated Fats & Sugars. Include plenty of Anti - Coagulant foods such as Cayenne, Egg Plant, Garlic, Ginger Root, Melon, Olive Oil, Onion & Pineapple. Use hot & cold Compresses to ease Inflammation & Pain. Herbs - Internally: Specific Yarrow. Evening Primrose Oil, Lotions or Poultices of Calendula, Comfrey, Hawthorn Berries & Plantain. Improve Circulation after the Condition is cleared up by taking Nettle Foot Baths. Soak 2 handfuls of Nettles in cold water for 12 hours. Heat and do not filter and bathe the Feet in the Infusion for 20 minutes.

THRUSH / For Humans see Candida. Horses: see also Greasy Heel - Mud Fever. Symptoms: A Fungus infection of the Throat especially in weak Children. Externally: Use Tea Tree Oil, Calendula Tea, Ointment or Yoghurt on a tampon.

Horses: This is an accumulation of black, foul smelling, moist material in the clefts of the Frog. Prevention: Keep the Hooves well picked out and do not allow Horses to stand in a dirty, moist environment. Treatment: Put in a clean dry bed, pick out and brush the Hooves twice a day, and apply Eucalyptus Oil once a day as it is anti - Septic & anti - Fungal. If left the Condition will continue to progress into the Sensitive Tissues and cause lameness and further Infection. N.B: Do not put Eucalyptus Oil on the Skin, as it will burn.

TINEA / see Athlete’s Foot & Ringworm.

TINNITUS / also see Vertigo. Symptoms: Chronic ringing, roaring or whoosing sound in the Ears. Cause: Main: Interruption of the Cerebral Blood supply or a functional disorder, or it could be drug related as even Aspirin & Quinine can cause it. It has been noted that Zinc deficiency seems to be associated with Tinnitus and certain kinds of Hearing Loss - Sensorineural especially as you Age. N.B: Do not take Aspirin or Aspirin like herbs such as Willow Bark, Meadowsweet & Wintergreen as high doses of Aspirin may cause ringing in the Ears and also do not use Cinchona, Black Haw & Uva Ursi as they also may aggravate this Condition. Ensure the Ears are free of wax. Avoid Starchy & Sweet foods. Increase intake of raw foods & whole Grains with a low Cholesterol, low refined Carbohydrate diet. Essential Omega 3 & 6 3 Fatty Acids are important to increase Red Cell deformability and to reduce Blood viscosity to improve Blood flow to the affected areas. Check Drug intake as even Aspirin can cause this Condition. Herbs: Black Cohosh Tincture: can be used on its own or with Ginkgo for Tinnitus. Betony: Ginkgo Extract: 50:1 used for Aging Conditions such as Tinnitus, Vertigo, Memory Loss, & Poor Circulation. Dosage: 40mg 3 times a day for Tinnitus. Goldenseal: may assist. Lesser Periwinkle: contains Vincamine and is used for Tinnitus & Meniere's Syndrome. Dosage: 20mg of the dried herb 3 times a day. N.B: Should only be used under a specialist prescription or advice. Sesame Seeds: used for Tinnitus, Blurred Vision & Dizziness. Add to foods or use Tahini / a Sesame spread or Halvah / Sesame candy. Spinach: and other foods containing Zinc - Parsley, Collards, Brussels Sprouts, Cucumbers, String Beans, Endive, Cowpeas, Prunes & Asparagus. Soup: include any or all of these Vegetables except Prunes. Mullein Oil and Internally: Feverfew. Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate & Potassium Phosphate. Formula: Garlic: 2000mg, Ginkgo: 400mg 3 times a day, Cod Liver Oil: 5ml a day, Black Cohosh: 800mg twice a day, Betony: 500mg twice a day, Magnesium Phosphate: 200mg a day, Potassium Phosphate: 100mg a day, Vitamin E: 500 IU a day.

TONGUE: Magenta, Cracked, Pale, Raw, Red, Slick, Smooth, Swollen, Lack of Folic Acid, Niacin, Riboflavin B6, B12 - Lacks Riboflavin - Treatment: B6 & B12. Bitten Tongue: Use a warm Tea bag pressed against the wound to assist to Clot. Also Sugar assists a Burnt or Bitten Tongue.

TONSILLITIS / TONSILS and associated ADENOIDS: Symptoms: Inflammation of the Tonsils, the small round Lymph Glands sitting on the sides of the Throat and frequently occurs in children under 9 years of age. Cause: Usually due to exposure to infection causing Micro - Organisms frequently Streptococcal Bacteria or a Virus. N.B: Strep Infections should be treated with Anti - Biotics immediately as these can lead to a Heart - damaging bout of Rheumatic Fever. Guard the Air Passages. Protect with Garlic, Nasturtium, Onions, Radish & Watercress. Apply Compresses to the Neck. Apply wet sheet treatment at the start of the Fever or apply wet clothes to the Head sprinkled with Lavender water or Mint and sponge the Body down night & morning with this water. No solid food until the Temperature is back to normal. Warmth & rest in bed until Temperature has subsided in a quite atmosphere. Use subdued lighting and be on hand as much as possible. Use plenty of fresh Lemon drinks. Herbs: Assorted Fruits: Raspberry a close relation of Blackberry is used to treat inflamed Tonsils by adding Sugar to boiled Raspberry Juice and let it cool, Gargle and swallow. Sugary Syrups made from Blackberries, Blueberries, Papaya, Red Grapes & Strawberries can be used to treat this Condition. To 1 cup of Juice of any or all of these add a little Juice from Citrus Fruits, Lemon, Lime or Orange plus a bit of Sage Tea and Sugar to taste. Blackberry & Persimmon: were used to treat Tonsillitis, as they are rich in Tannins. Citrus Fruits: and other foods containing Vitamin C - as it treats the Strep Bacteria that often cause Tonsillitis and it also stimulates the Immune System to produce Macrophages, the scavenger Cells that devour the Strep Bacteria. Other sources are Bitter Melon, Rosehips, Bell Peppers, Red Pepper, Pokeweed Shoots, Guavas & Watercress. Dandelion: simmer an ounce of the Root in 2 - 3 cups of boiling water until only half of the Liquid remains and use the Syrup. Echinacea: Enhances the Immune System by stimulating Phagocytosis where White Blood Cells devour Bacteria & Viruses. Could be taken with Goldenseal another Anti - Septic, Anti - Biotic & Immune stimulant. Elderberry Juice: is used to treat Tonsillitis as it has Anti - Viral and treat Influenza also. Garlic: used to treat any Throat infection including Tonsillitis by taking 2 Capsules a day for either and eat Onions, it close relative. Whole Garlic Cloves are preferable to Capsules or Extracts. Soup: made up of Garlic / Onion and include any of the hot Spices that contain Vitamin C including Chilli Pepper, Ginger, Horseradish, Mustard Seed & Pepper. Herbal Formulas: a Tea brewed from 2 parts Echinacea, 2 parts Garden or Red Sage and 1 part Balm of Gilead and add Liquorice if required to taste and sooth. Honeysuckle Flowers: are used to treat Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Colds, Flu & Pneumonia. Extracts made from the Flowers act against a strong broad spectrum of Bacteria as they contain more than a dozen Anti - Septic compounds. Powdered dried Honeysuckle is used to treat the back of Strep Throats. Could be combined with Forsythia for Tonsillitis and the leaves of both to treat Respiratory Infections. Poke Root: Red Root - New Jersey Tea : used for Tonsillitis, Sore Throat, Cough & Thrush a type of Throat infection as it contains up to 10% Tannins. Sage: used as a hot Gargle for Tonsillitis as it has high levels of Tannins that have a Soothing, Astringent action and an Anti - Microbial effect and is also Anti - Septic. Compress: Echinacea Internally & Externally. Calendula, Cleavers, Sage & Thyme. Anti - Septic - such as Garlic & Onions, Vervain & Wormwood mixed with Honey or in Capsules. Itching: Chamomile & Chickweed Lotion or Aloe Vera & Comfrey or Chickweed Cream. * After Infection has cleared take Borage Tea - 1 Cup 3 times a day for 3 weeks and also drink plenty of Tonic Tea.

Herbs & Conditions Tooth Ache - Typhus

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