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Bird Health Care ... Online Videos about Nutrition and Health
For education only, consult a healthcare practitioner for any health problems. Most of the fruits & vegetables are safe for your birds - however, some are toxic. Before feeding anything to your bird, I would recommend visiting this website
Tip: Hiding medication or healthful herbs in your bird's favorite foods is a stress-free, convenient way to administer medicine.
Allergies
Alzheimer's Disease
Antibacterial / Antiviral / Anti-inflammatory / Antibiotics / Antiseptic / Antioxident / Free-Radicals Protection
Asthma
Arthritis: Cod Liver Oil ... Herbal Anti-Inflammatories ... Grape Seeds / Grape Seed Extract ... Pumpkin Seeds ... Yogurt ... Dandelion
Atherosclerosis: Cod Liver Oil ... Bell Peppers
Blood Sugar Regulating: Apples ... Beans (Java Beans are toxic to birds) ... Carrots ... Cod Liver Oil ... Kiwifruits ... Liquid Chlorophyl ... Leeks ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils) ... Onions (toxic to birds) ... Potatoes (toxic to birds ... Prunes ... Yams
Bone Strength: Cod Liver Oil ... Bananas ... Cashews ... Collard Greens ... Figs (toxic to birds) ... Green Beens ... Green Peas ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils) ... Onions (toxic to birds) ... Raisins (*Note: Raisins have the potential of toxicity if fed in too high a quantity. Caution is advised) ... Spinach ... Swiss Chard ... Tomatoes (leaves and stem are toxic to birds)
Article: Why is Lactobacillus so important to your bird's health? ... Disease-Specific Natural Health Books for the Bird Keeper!
Bumble Foot: Inflammation and infection in the pads of avian feet is treated with CEH ointment (Calendula, Echinacea, and Hypericum). Clean feet thoroughly, apply liberal amount of CEH and wrap with gauze to keep ointment in place and feet clean. Apply twice a day until feet appear healthy. CEH may be purchased from Quintessence, 608-251-6915.
Cancer Inhibitors / Anti-Cancer / Cancer Protection
Cardiovascular Disease
Cataracts
Cavities: Secondary dentine, a less well-organized form of tubular dentine, is produced throughout life as a patching material where cavities have begun, where the overlying enamel has been worn away, and within the pulp chamber as part of the aging process. Sometimes when cavities occur, production of secondary dentine can "heal" the decayed spot or rebuild portions of the tooth that have worn away. If vitamin D is adequate, secondary dentine will be well calcified. If vitamin D is lacking, dentine will be of poor quality or not present at all.
There is some evidence that the mineralization of dentine may depend on calcium derived from saliva rather than blood; in other words, it is deposited from the exterior rather than the interior of the tooth. The book describes studies by Dr. C. L. Pattison who, working with Mrs. Mellanby, determined that the calcium content of saliva doubled or even tripled when the diet contained adequate vitamin D from cod liver oil. (Ref.: Newmediaexplorer)
Cholesterol Reducing
Colon Health
Detoxification / Cleaning of Digestive Tract
Diabetes (also refer to Blood Sugar): Barley ... Cod Liver Oil ... Garlic (safe f
or birds in SMALL amounts) ... Figs (toxic to birds) ... Tomatoes (leaves and stem are toxic to birds) ... Whole Grains
Diarrhea
Eye Problems
Feather Plucking: Grape Seed Extract
General Feeling of Sickness / Unwellness: Aloe Vera / Herbal Anti-Inflammatories ... Chamomile, Ginger & Peppermint Teas
Gout: Cherries (fresh, frozen or juice)
High Blood Pressure
Heart Health
Immune Function
Joints: Cod Liver Oil ... Vitamin C ... For myself, I swear by SAMe ... there is nothing better out there; it also is mood enhancing; my "feel-happy" and "pain-free-joints" drug, so-to-speak)
Liver Function: Cauliflower
Lung Health (also check out: Emphysema, Respiratory)
Men's Health: Pumpkin Seeds
Osteoarthritis: Bell Peppers ... Cod Liver Oil
Pain / Soreness: Arnica - to relieve soreness and swelling following an injury or surgery.
Papilloma (Birds)
Peptic Ulcer: Cabbage
Respiratory (also check out Emphysema, Lung Health)
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Cod Liver Oil ... Herbal Anti-Inflammatories ... Bell Peppers ... Brussels Sprouts ... Cauliflower ... Kale ... Lemons & Limes ... Mustard Greens ... Oranges ... Papaya ... Parsley ... Sesame Seeds ... Strawberries (organic only) ... Turnip Greens
Skin Conditions: Non-toxic Personal Care (cut out the toxins, save the money that you would spend on expensive chemical skin care products) ... Aloe Vera ... Brussels Sprouts ... Cucumber ... Green Beans (Java Beans are toxic to birds) ... Sweet Potatoes / Yams
Sour Crop: Grape Seed Extract
Stroke: Cranberries ... Grapes ... Peanuts
Swelling / Sores: Arnica - to relieve soreness and swelling following an injury or surgery.
Teeth: Raisins (*Note: Raisins have the potential of toxicity in pets if fed in too high a quantity. Caution is advised) ... Cod Liver Oil
Thyroid Health: Sea Vegetables / Sea Weed
Urinary Tract: Cranberries
Varicose Veins: Grape Seeds / Grape Seed Extract
Women's Health / Menopause: Collard Greens ... Flax Seeds ... Mustard Greens ... Sea Vegetables / Sea Weed ... Whole Grains ... Yams
Weight Control: Almonds ... Garlic (safe for birds in SMALL amounts) ... Figs (toxic to birds) ... Prunes ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils) ... Yams ... Yogurt
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