Immune Function / Allergies
Bird Health Care
For education only, consult a healthcare practitioner for any health problems. Most of the fruits & vegetables are safe for your birds- however, some - even though safe and healthy for humans - are toxic to birds. Before feeding anything to your bird, I would recommend visiting this website.
Allergies: Grape Seeds / Grape Seed ExtractAntibacterial / Antiviral / Anti-inflammatory / Antibiotics / Antiseptic / Antioxident / Free-Radicals Protection: Cod Liver Oil ... Natural Antibiotics (for birds and humans) ... Apples ... Apple Cider Vinegar ... Bartlett Pears ... Blueberries ... Cranberries ... Collard Greens ... Eggplant (toxic to birds) ... Flax Seeds ... Garlic (safe for birds in SMALL amounts)... Fennel Bulbs ... Green Beens ... Kale ... Kiwifruits ... Lemons & Limes ... Raw Honey ... Vitamin E ... Mustard Greens ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils) ... Olives ... Onions (toxic to birds) ... Oranges ... Papaya ... Parsley ... Pineapple ... Plums ... Prunes ... Raisins (*Note: Raisins have the potential of toxicity in pets if fed in too high a quantity. Caution is advised) ... Raspberries ... Sea Vegetables / Sea Weed ... Sweet Potatoes ... Spinach ... Swiss Chard ... Strawberries (organic only) ... Tomatoes (leaves and stem are toxic to birds) ... Yogurt
Asthma
Immune Function: Apple Cider Vinegar ... Brussels Sprouts ... Collard Greens ... Green Beens ... Kale ... Mushrooms (toxic to birds) ... Mustard Greens ... Oranges ... Papaya ... Pineapple ... Shiitake Mushrooms (toxic to birds) ... Vitamin C ... Vitamin E ... Oranges ... Raw Honey ... Swiss Chard
Natural Antibiotics:
- Alfalfa (Organic): lkalizes and detoxifies the body, especially the liver, and it contains an anti-fungal agent. It is an excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic and an excellent source of chlorophyll and vitamins. Sprinkle it over your birds' soft food a couple of times a week.
- Aloe
- Australian Tea Tree Oil aka Oil of Melaleuca Alternifolia possesses one amazing antimicrobial properties. In one study of childrens ear infections, doctors found a mixture of essential oils to be more effective than neomycin. Tea tree oil may be dripped directly onto wounds.
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- Cayenne: An overall digestive aid containing liberal amounts of Vitamins A, C, B-complex, calcium, phosphorous and iron. It is anti-inflammatory and helps arthritic conditions. Parrots love the taste of cayenne and will try new and unfamiliar foods, such as sprouts, when you sprinkle on this healthful herb.
- Echinacea Herb: Kills a broad range of disease-causing pathogens, including: viruses, bacteria, fungi and protazoa.
- Garlic (safe for birds in SMALL amounts)
- Goldenseal Herb: Strong antibiotic properties. It has a long history of use in infections including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic. Staph, strep, E. coli, Vibrio cholera, Giardia lamblia,and even tuberculosis bacterium have proven sensitive to this herb.
- Licorice Root: Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory. In one Japanese study, strains of Staphylococcus aureus that proved resistant to penicillin and streptomycin were inactivated by licorice root extract. (Ref.: www.islandnet.com)
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