. According to Allan Sachs, DC, CCN, in his book, “ The Authoritative Guide to Grapefruit Seed Extract”, GSE is a broad spectrum product that has the ability to work against a wide range of organisms. Hundreds of laboratory tests have shown it is powerful, safe and effective against dangerous germs even when highly diluted.…
Excerpt from ‘The Holistic Parrot, by Leslie Moran, May 2013, issue # 184, Parrots magazine. This is part one of a two part series. On the internet, there seems to be a good deal of confusion about the safety of using GSE, and much has been written about it, so the purpose of this…
To Whom it may Concern, As a vet, over the past 30 years, I have seen a wide range of parrots and other birds for a far reaching variety of health problems. Over this time I have also become acutely aware of how the problem of improper avian nutrition debilitates and shortens the life of…
. . When the Washington Post, the LA Times and the New York Times all present similar positions, we have to agree there’s probably something worth looking at. Originally from September 3, 2012. . . Better for Our Environment Nora Pouillon, Food and Lifestyle writer for the Washington Post in her blog, ‘Organics are Healthier…
“Food as Medicine”, by Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD “How to use diet, vitamins, juices and herbs for a healthier, happier, longer life,” this is what the author promises. According to Dr Khalsa, food is the original medicine, food is our best medicine. This book is grounded in science and is an easy to use…
These common vegetables belong to the onion genus, Allium, one of the largest categories of plants in the world. This genera was originally classified in the lily family (Liliaceae). However, in 2009 it was reclassified and is now the subfamily Allioideae of the Amaryllidaceae family. Why Run the Risk of Injuring Your Birds?…
I begin every personalized avian nutrition consultation by explaining the importance of having a properly formulated, properly grown sprouting blend make up at least 50 % of the bird’s diet. When I say properly formulated and properly grown, I mean a sprouting blend that has been formulated to provide complete protein and on…
When wanting to keep our parrots healthy so many people focus on avoiding the pathogens. However, we live on a planet that’s full of them: aspergillosis, candida, bacteria, viral infections and the like. Aspergillosis and candida are ubiquitous … meaning they are everywhere. Aspergillosis is most commonly found in garden soil and compost. Aspergillosis–Everywhere…
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Did you know that malnutrition and under nutrition is the leading causes of illness, disease and early death in birds? Do you want your birds to be healthy, have beautiful feathers and a wonderful disposition? If these things are important to you, then they need to consume hundreds of nutrients everyday. This article gives you…
This blog post contains a case study from Leslie’s column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’, that appeared in the October 2011, #165 issue of Parrots magazine. Cycling Infections, Yeast & Bacteria Nutrition Transforms a Life . “The relationship with Lily, my Lilac Crowned Amazon, isn’t effortless like with my other parrots. Interacting with her takes a…
This blog post contains excerpts from my column, ‘The Holistic Parrot’, that appears in the June 2011, #161 issue of Parrots magazine. Wild Birds Know, Leave Nightshade Family Alone Daily I can have up to 100 wild birds patiently waiting for their sprouts to be sprinkled at their designated feeding area. These wild…
