NaturaPaws

26/06/2026

Our dog, Piggy Man, is almost 15 years old and is a Yorkshire Terrier. He has been struggling with a urinary tract infection (UTI). We started him on Vermate exactly one week ago, and the improvement has been truly remarkable.

He is much more vocal and engaged again, he has started running around, is finishing all of his meals, and no longer struggles with urinary accidents. The difference in his overall energy, comfort, and quality of life has been unbelievable in such a short time.
We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Vermate has had on him. Seeing our senior boy happy and active again has been amazing, and we absolutely love this product. - Christene De Beer – Empangeni

Find out more about wound care and inflammation healing with Vermate and Thermal Mud: https://www.vermate.co.za/category/health/wound-care-inflammation/

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21/06/2026

✨ Gentle Touch, Big Impact: How Face & Neck Massage Could Support Your Horse’s Brain Health and Overall Wellness

A groundbreaking discovery in neuroscience found that gentle massage of the face and neck in mice and monkeys tripled the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — the vital fluid that clears away waste and harmful proteins linked to conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

🔬 Researchers discovered a network of lymphatic vessels just under the skin of the face and neck — much closer to the surface than previously believed. By lightly stroking this area for only one minute, older animals showed fluid movement similar to much younger ones.

✨ Why does this matter for horses?
• Horses, like humans, rely on CSF flow to “clean” the brain.
• If similar pathways exist in equines (which is very likely), gentle massage of the head and neck could support neurological health, mental clarity, and recovery.
• Many equine bodyworkers already observe that horses become deeply relaxed, soften their eyes, and “let go” when these regions are gently worked. Now we may have a scientific explanation why.

🌊 CSF Flow & Brain Health
• CSF acts like the brain’s detox fluid, clearing waste and harmful proteins.
• If gentle touch can triple CSF flow, then therapies that influence the head, neck, and fascia (like massage, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy) may do far more than relax muscles — they may directly support neurological resilience and longevity.

🐴 Nervous System Balance in Horses
• Horses are prey animals, always tuned to their environment. A buildup of waste proteins or restricted CSF flow could influence stress responses, learning ability, and even physical soundness.
• Gentle work around the poll, TMJ, and upper neck may encourage parasympathetic dominance (rest and digest mode), allowing the horse to truly relax and recover.

💆 The Role of Craniosacral Therapy (CST)
• CST already focuses on enhancing CSF flow through subtle, hands-on techniques.
• This discovery provides biological validation: even light touch on the skin and fascia may stimulate lymphatic vessels connected to CSF drainage.
• That means CST may not just balance cranial rhythms — it could help detoxify the brain and support long-term neurological health.

🧩 Whole-Body Wellness Implications
• Cognitive function: Sharper focus, learning, and memory.
• Aging: Restoring youthful fluid movement in older horses.
• Injury recovery: Supporting brain and nerve healing after trauma or stress.
• Sleep quality: Enhancing the brain’s natural nighttime cleansing process.

✨ Bottom line:
This groundbreaking research gives scientific weight to what equine bodyworkers have long observed — gentle, intentional touch to the head and neck doesn’t just relax the horse; it may help keep the brain itself healthier and more resilient.

19/06/2026

I still have some of these Flexi leads available - brand new, 2nd hand prices!

18/06/2026

One of the questions we get asked most often is: can Thermal Mud be used on all animals?
The answer is yes.

Thermal Mud has been used successfully on horses, dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, goats, pigeons, and many other animals.
Why?

Because it doesn't work by targeting a specific species. Instead, it supports any animal body's natural healing processes and helps create an environment that promotes recovery.

Owners use Thermal Mud for a wide range of applications, including:
✔️ Wounds and injuries
✔️ Skin irritations
✔️ Sarcoids
✔️ Mud fever and greasy heel
✔️ Abscesses
✔️ Burns
✔️ General skin and hoof challenges
Every animal is different, but the goal remains the same: supporting the body while it heals.

Have you used Thermal Mud on more than one species? We'd love to hear your experience in the comments.

Never used our mud before? Explore the magic here: https://www.vermate.co.za/thermal-mud/

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18/06/2026

In a new peer-reviewed review published in Veterinary Research Communications, researchers highlighted studies showing that both turmeric🫚 (Curcuma longa) and rosemary🌿 (Rosmarinus officinalis) slowed the growth of canine mammary cancer cells🦠 on their own. But when combined, the effects were even stronger.

Researchers found rosemary appeared to help more curcumin, turmeric’s most studied active compound, accumulate inside cancer cells. The combination also triggered greater cancer cell death and activated additional pathways involved in cellular self-destruction.

The research highlights something fascinating: sometimes natural compounds work better together than they do alone.

Published in Veterinary Research Communications, a respected peer-reviewed veterinary journal, this review examined the latest evidence on plant compounds being studied for mammary cancer in dogs🐕 and cats🐈.

18/06/2026

Try This at Home

Here’s a simple but fascinating way to see your body’s kinetic chains in action.

Did you know your foot position can influence your shoulder position?

For years I struggled with rolled shoulders. No matter how many posture exercises I tried, nothing seemed to “stick” and they made me feel a littleoff-balance .Then one day someone pointed out that the real culprit wasn’t my shoulders at all — it was my feet.

I have flexible, flat (pronated) feet. That hidden imbalance was quietly affecting my posture all the way up my body. When I consciously roll my feet into a more neutral or high-arched (supinated) position, my shoulders naturally follow — they open up, flatten out, all on their own.

That’s because a body is always balancing and centering itself. Every joint and muscle makes small, automatic adjustments to keep you upright and stable. A change at the foundation — your feet — creates a chain reaction upward, shifting how your knees, hips, spine, and shoulders organize themselves.

This concept, as we all know, applies to horses as well. A change at his foundation — the feet — creates a chain reaction upward, shifting how his ankles, knees, chest, shoulders and spine and pelvis organize themselves,all without any conscious thought.

This is a powerful reminder that posture in any body is never isolated to just one area. Small changes at the base can ripple through the entire kinetic chain and transform how you — and your horse — carry yourself.

15 Interesting Facts About Your Horse’s Muscles -

https://koperequine.com/15-interesting-facts-about-your-horses-muscles/

Picture credited to PosturePro

18/06/2026

To all my loyal clients, please help expand the business' visibility - your reviews/comments on Google will help tremendously. There are so many pets (and people) with small but consistent health issues that might be resolved with holistic advice and/or treatment. Through this means more like-minded people can be reached and possibly helped. Thank you.

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