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Allergies
Allergies is a general term for many different symptoms:
While some allergies truly can be seasonal, related to pollen or weeds, many allergies are related to diet and environment. Some allergies also occur due to over-vaccination.
An improper diet and harsh chemicals absorbed by the body need to be eliminated by the body. The liver is the main detoxifying organ of the body. If the liver is being overworked, the body needs to find other routes to eliminate. This most commonly happens through the skin, as it is the largest eliminative organ of the body. The purging of toxins through it can cause itchy skin. The body may also choose other avenues, such as the ears, eyes, nose, throat, or gastrointestinal tract.
In regards to vaccines, Walene James, author of Immunizations; the Reality Behind the Myth has stated “Vaccination lays the foundation for autoimmune diseases and other disorders of the immune system…. It is reasonable to assume that our contemporary ‘epidemic’ of allergies has at least some of its roots in the practice of vaccination.”
Since Roaring For Raw's inception, every one-on-one allergy consult I have done has resolved, 100% success rate. Sound crazy? I thought it was too good to be true, too. I had to re-check my cases to be sure!
- Hot spots
- Itchy skin
- Flaking skin
- Itchy feet
- Yeast infections
- Chronic ear infections
- Eye or nose discharge
While some allergies truly can be seasonal, related to pollen or weeds, many allergies are related to diet and environment. Some allergies also occur due to over-vaccination.
An improper diet and harsh chemicals absorbed by the body need to be eliminated by the body. The liver is the main detoxifying organ of the body. If the liver is being overworked, the body needs to find other routes to eliminate. This most commonly happens through the skin, as it is the largest eliminative organ of the body. The purging of toxins through it can cause itchy skin. The body may also choose other avenues, such as the ears, eyes, nose, throat, or gastrointestinal tract.
In regards to vaccines, Walene James, author of Immunizations; the Reality Behind the Myth has stated “Vaccination lays the foundation for autoimmune diseases and other disorders of the immune system…. It is reasonable to assume that our contemporary ‘epidemic’ of allergies has at least some of its roots in the practice of vaccination.”
Since Roaring For Raw's inception, every one-on-one allergy consult I have done has resolved, 100% success rate. Sound crazy? I thought it was too good to be true, too. I had to re-check my cases to be sure!
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In the beginning, Charles had some flaking and hair loss.
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He also experienced an eruption of a hot spot.
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TOP PROBLEMS CAUSING ALLERGIES
First and foremost, what do a prey model raw diet.
I have done consults with dogs experiencing allergies while on a raw diet, even being on the diet for years.
What has been the #1 problem in dogs still experiencing allergies while on a raw diet?
Plants in the diet. After eliminating fruits and vegetables, they improve.
Example: A lhasa apso patient of mine had brown tear stains while on a raw diet with fruits and vegetables. He also was still getting ear infections regularly. After I convinced his owner to try prey model raw, without plants, the tear stains went away (it looked like a human who had dyed their hair, but it was growing out) and his chronic ear infections barely occur anymore. When he does get an ear infection now, it is usually related to neck trauma from playing fetch. A chiropractic adjustment is given and the infection clears within 24 hours for him.
What has been the #1 problem in dogs experiencing allergies who were not on a raw diet?
They were eating processed food that is poorly utilized by the body and many times also contains ingredients that feed bacteria and fungus.
SUPPORT THROUGH HEALING CRISIS
The main reason that "allergies" have their own special section is this. When switching to raw, allergy sufferers tend to go through a healing crisis. This is because the body is given all of the nutrients it needs to purge all of the “junk” it has been trying to remove. Many times they get itchier, hot spots get worse, red areas get more red, ear infections produce more discharge before getting better. A healing crisis is a good thing. It is the body doing exactly what it needs to do, in order to heal.
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There are ways to help keep this healing process more controlled:
• Fast 24hrs before beginning a raw diet to allow the digestive system to rest and allow for deeper healing to occur. You may give a tablespoon of raw local or manuka honey straight or in the drinking water during the fast, but no solid foods for at least 24hrs.*
*Puppies and kittens under 1 year should NOT be fasted.
• Supplement probiotics and enzymes. You can start these ahead of time to help “prep” the system. If a dog or can has been on a processed diet for years,these will be greatly depleted, as processed foods do not contain any live enzymes or nutrients. Probiotics will help replenish the gut microbiome and enhance the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Enzymes are used in all biochemical processes in the body. They also allow the body to digest and absorb food. They are responsible for building, detoxifying, and healing the body. Please note that there isn’t a perfect dose for probiotics and enzymes. If you notice the probiotics or enzymes are causing loose stool, decrease the amount given. With enzymes, be sure they are mixed into something as if your dog or cat accidentally inhales them, it can cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
*Make sure the probiotic is NOT a diary source, no yogurt or kiefer
• Slow down transition to new proteins. Stick to one protein until the stools have normalized. It is
advised to stick to one protein for the first month, then slowly introduce more. If you try and new
protein and it causing an exacerbation of symptoms, go back to the first protein and try to
introduce the new one in slower or smaller amounts.
• If you have a major healing crisis in a senior dog or cat with a chronic disease or compromised digestive system, you can very lightly cook the meats and organs (not bone), going less and less, until completely raw over 1-2 weeks time.
• If itching or hot spots become worse, you can support with coconut oil, coconut oil + lavender, or a spray called lavaderm.
• If GI upset or loose stool is occurring, an essential oil blend called DiGize or peppermint can be helpful. *Make sure to only use therapeutic grade essential oils, aromatic grade sold at health food storeswill cause further irritation and toxins to the body, and can make things worse.
• Make sure your dog has fresh, filtered water available.
• Milk thistle is an herb that can help give the liver support to eliminate toxins. Herbsmith carries a 100% pure ground milk thistle.
The worst thing you can do when experiencing a healing crisis is stop the new diet, as a vicious cycle will start and it will be even more difficult a second time around. Have trust in the body and offer comfort and support as your pet's body heals.
First and foremost, what do a prey model raw diet.
I have done consults with dogs experiencing allergies while on a raw diet, even being on the diet for years.
What has been the #1 problem in dogs still experiencing allergies while on a raw diet?
Plants in the diet. After eliminating fruits and vegetables, they improve.
Example: A lhasa apso patient of mine had brown tear stains while on a raw diet with fruits and vegetables. He also was still getting ear infections regularly. After I convinced his owner to try prey model raw, without plants, the tear stains went away (it looked like a human who had dyed their hair, but it was growing out) and his chronic ear infections barely occur anymore. When he does get an ear infection now, it is usually related to neck trauma from playing fetch. A chiropractic adjustment is given and the infection clears within 24 hours for him.
What has been the #1 problem in dogs experiencing allergies who were not on a raw diet?
They were eating processed food that is poorly utilized by the body and many times also contains ingredients that feed bacteria and fungus.
- Get off of processed food. Feed a prey model raw diet.
- Get rid of fruits, vegetable, and grain. These are not necessary in our carnivore pets.
SUPPORT THROUGH HEALING CRISIS
The main reason that "allergies" have their own special section is this. When switching to raw, allergy sufferers tend to go through a healing crisis. This is because the body is given all of the nutrients it needs to purge all of the “junk” it has been trying to remove. Many times they get itchier, hot spots get worse, red areas get more red, ear infections produce more discharge before getting better. A healing crisis is a good thing. It is the body doing exactly what it needs to do, in order to heal.
.
There are ways to help keep this healing process more controlled:
• Fast 24hrs before beginning a raw diet to allow the digestive system to rest and allow for deeper healing to occur. You may give a tablespoon of raw local or manuka honey straight or in the drinking water during the fast, but no solid foods for at least 24hrs.*
*Puppies and kittens under 1 year should NOT be fasted.
• Supplement probiotics and enzymes. You can start these ahead of time to help “prep” the system. If a dog or can has been on a processed diet for years,these will be greatly depleted, as processed foods do not contain any live enzymes or nutrients. Probiotics will help replenish the gut microbiome and enhance the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Enzymes are used in all biochemical processes in the body. They also allow the body to digest and absorb food. They are responsible for building, detoxifying, and healing the body. Please note that there isn’t a perfect dose for probiotics and enzymes. If you notice the probiotics or enzymes are causing loose stool, decrease the amount given. With enzymes, be sure they are mixed into something as if your dog or cat accidentally inhales them, it can cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
*Make sure the probiotic is NOT a diary source, no yogurt or kiefer
• Slow down transition to new proteins. Stick to one protein until the stools have normalized. It is
advised to stick to one protein for the first month, then slowly introduce more. If you try and new
protein and it causing an exacerbation of symptoms, go back to the first protein and try to
introduce the new one in slower or smaller amounts.
• If you have a major healing crisis in a senior dog or cat with a chronic disease or compromised digestive system, you can very lightly cook the meats and organs (not bone), going less and less, until completely raw over 1-2 weeks time.
• If itching or hot spots become worse, you can support with coconut oil, coconut oil + lavender, or a spray called lavaderm.
• If GI upset or loose stool is occurring, an essential oil blend called DiGize or peppermint can be helpful. *Make sure to only use therapeutic grade essential oils, aromatic grade sold at health food storeswill cause further irritation and toxins to the body, and can make things worse.
• Make sure your dog has fresh, filtered water available.
• Milk thistle is an herb that can help give the liver support to eliminate toxins. Herbsmith carries a 100% pure ground milk thistle.
The worst thing you can do when experiencing a healing crisis is stop the new diet, as a vicious cycle will start and it will be even more difficult a second time around. Have trust in the body and offer comfort and support as your pet's body heals.
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