Putting a Spring back in to your hoof (feet)
October 15th 2009 09:15
Spring is that time of year to get a spring back into your feet. The change of seasons brings a fresh energy in this yearly cycle and to our plants. If the body is not ‘clean’ of cluttered negative thoughts generated through the less inspirational winter months new ideas find it hard to blossom.
Herbs such as dandelion and burdock root, or any herb that is bitter will help improve a post-winter grumpy disposition by cleansing the liver.
Winter has been a time for adding an extra layer of padding that needs to be shed. Our body can to be cleansed of indulgences with fennel as it is the dieters’ herb of choice. It can be added to your cooking fresh or for those with a busy lifestyle, fennel tea can help with sugar craving mid afternoon, on its own or in a blend. A cup of fennel tea thirty minutes after your meal will assist with digestion.
For horses, fresh new grasses can affect the metabolism of their horse and leave them vulnerable to founder or laminitis. Following a cleansing routine and using liver herbs can be a good preventative. Other herbs to consider include:
Clivers is a herb often underestimated, nutritionally balanced and cleanses the body by assisting the lymphatic system remove waste products
Celery seed is an age old remedy for gout and congestion in the tissue. It gently encourages the kidneys and urinary system into waste removal
Hawthorn berry will tone the circulatory system and assist with getting fresh blood to areas that are stale so they too can be cleansed
Vervain is a good if you are just feeling a little sluggish and irritated with the world by gently toning the kidneys and liver efficacy
For our dogs shedding a winter coat; clivers is the cornerstone herb of your approach. A combination of clivers and rosehips in your pet’s meal will ensure a healthy and glossy summer coat if supplemented now.
There are plenty of herbal blends designed to fit with the rotation of the earth’s seasons if you have trouble deciding which herbs to use singularly with yourself or your animals. A basic liquid preparation called Swedish Bitters is one to consider for the more heroic, as it can be a challenging concoction for the uninitiated. Other suppliers have blends that encompass the benefits of being in tune with the seasons.
With the importing of food from overseas and controlled environments our immune systems are not synchronised with the seasons. Over time this can create stress within the body, so gentle reminders such as taking herbs and eating food that naturally sprout in Spring, will help set the tone for a healthier and happier response to the world.
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