hyperthyroidism
Description: Hyperthyroidism (endocrine disease) is the result of overproduction of thyroxin, a hormone. Some signs to watch for are: Your dog is losing weight but has an increased appetite, elevated heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, nervousness, irritable, changes in coat, labored breathing.
Contributing factors: Thyroid glands secrete too much thyroid hormone, immune-mediated disease, Thyroid hormone is created and released from the thyroid glands.
Homeopathic Treatment: Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms. calcium iodatum - injeet (heel), lycoaktin (steigerwald)
Essential Oils: Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder: Flower Essence Impatiens for the hyper dog. Rescue Remedy helps promote relaxation. Vervain for thyroid conditions.
Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch.