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Cannabinoids
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Organs
Stress
What do cannabinoids actually do at the cellular level?
We always advise that cannabinoids help the body return to balance and improve signal transmission. But how exactly does this work? In this article, we want to provide more explanation on how cannabinoids work at the cellular level. Did you know that there are more than 125 different types of cannabinoids? And that the body also produces them itself? Read on to learn more!. What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are a group of chemical substances with many properties. Plants naturally contain chemical compounds, the cannabinoids, but these are also found in the human body and most animals. There are actually 3 types of cannabinoids to distinguish: Phytocannabinoids (plant-based) Endocannabinoids (endogenous) Synthetic cannabinoids (manufactured in a laboratory) In total, there are over 125 different cannabinoids, each with its own function. CBD may be the most well-kn...
Cannabinoids
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Respiratory
Can horses have hay fever or a pollen allergy?
Does your horse cough and sneeze a lot in the spring and summer? A pollen allergy, also known as hay fever, could be the cause. Pollen allergy is irritating for your horse, causing itching, coughing, a runny nose, and some horses may shake their heads when affected by pollen. We were asked if our product Healthie Horse Respiratory, which supports the respiratory system in cases of dust-related issues, could also help with a pollen allergy. The answer is: Yes!. Headshaking and coughing in horses Coughing and a runny nose can have multiple causes such as a cold or dust. Headshaking can also result from problems with the cervical vertebrae or teeth. However, if the symptoms occur in the spring and summer and disappear after the pollen season, when it rains, or when the horse is in the stable, then a pollen allergy is likely the culprit. Does my horse have hay fever or a pollen allergy? If you are not sure whether your horse has hay fever or a pollen alle...
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How do cannabinoids work for different conditions?
Supplements based on cannabinoids are increasingly being used for various ailments, both in horses and in humans. How do cannabinoids work and why are they so effective for many conditions? In this article, we provide an overview of the research on the functioning of these signaling substances and the symptoms for which cannabinoids can be used.. How does it work? About 30 years ago, scientists discovered that all vertebrate animals, including horses and humans, have a so-called 'endocannabinoid system'. This system is very important for a range of physical processes. Oxygen transport, proper signal transmission in the nervous system, bone formation, and digestion are all influenced by this system. Mental health is also linked to the endocannabinoid system. It acts as a bridge between body and mind, ensuring that a person or animal remai...
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Joints
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Silicon
Joint Problems in Horses: Which Supplements for Which Problem?
Joint problems in horses: Which supplements for which problems? If your horse is suffering from joint problems, there is a range of supplements available. But which product does exactly what? What are the mechanisms of action? And how do you make the right choice for your horse? Broadly speaking, there are three types of joint supplements for joint problems. The supplement - or combination of supplements - you choose depends on your horse's symptoms. You can choose from herbs, silicon, and canna...
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Hooves
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Laminitis in horses: how cannabinoids can contribute
Laminitis is a painful condition in horses that unfortunately occurs quite frequently. Inflammations in the horse's hoof wall cause swelling, fever, and pain. Various measures are necessary to prevent and treat laminitis. Did you know that cannabinoids can also help your horse with laminitis? These natural substances have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects and also support your horse's immune system, reducing the chance of recurrence.. That's why in this blog we would like to explain how cannabidiol can contribute to addressing laminitis. How does laminitis develop? The University of Utrecht names three causes for the development of laminitis. Firstly, a disease or inflammation elsewhere in the body. Such inflammation or disease causes an accumulation of toxins in the blood. These toxins will lead to changes in blood flow in the hoof, resulting in laminitis. The second reason is overloading of the foot, for example due to an i...
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Magnesium
Stress
Choice overload due to stress supplements in horses?
Almost every horse is startled by an unexpected situation or a strange object at some point. This is not necessarily a bad thing, because a horse is a flight animal. Being startled occasionally is just part of a horse's nature. But if your horse startles often, jumps away at every little thing, or develops chronic stress, then you probably want to do something about it. However, there are plenty of supplements and remedies available to help with stress. How do you make a good choice? And where do you start?. To be able to help a stressed horse effectively, you first need to determine what kind of stress your horse is experiencing. Acute stress occurs when a horse startles briefly, jumps away, has an increased heart rate and breathing, and may need to defecate more. After the 'scary situation' is over, the horse goes back to its normal stress-free behavior. However, if a horse frequently experiences acute stress, or if its living conditions are not ideal, the animal can develop chronic stress. This h...
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Black cumin
How the endocannabinoid system of horses works
How the endocannabinoid system (ECS system) of horses works Scientists discovered in the early 1990s that humans and animals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS system). This system is the 'signaler' in the body. It checks at the cellular level if there is a problem. Then the system sends a signal to the brain, so that the brain can send the right substances to the respective cell. In this way, the endocannabinoid system regulates certain processes in the body, such as pain, inflammation, and th...