When We De-Stress, Our Horses and Dogs Can Heal
We live in a very trying time with stress coming at us from all angles. Add a sick beloved horse or dog into the mix, and it is stress overload. I did a consult...
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Why Adaptogens are Wonderful for Horses
Adaptogens are specific plants and fungi that help the body manage stress, both physical and mental, by supporting regulation of multiple body systems. These plants and fungi play an important role in maintaining physical...
A Few of My Favorite Things (2022)
I spend an inordinate amount of time researching raw materials, and I often come across new supplements, formulations, and products I haven’t seen before. The curious scientist in me who moonlights as a proverbial...
Star-Lixir EQ: Equine Cooling and Recovery supplement
BioStar’s Alixir EQ recovery supplement paste is one of our most popular paste formulas. It helps horses recover from physical exertion, heat, humidity, and stress, and supports the normal balance of body fluids. Many...
Tulsi, “The Incomparable One”
In Western herbology, Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), is categorized as an adaptogen: a plant capable of balancing the body system at large including the glandular, endocrine, and circulatory systems. Tulsi...
Recovery and Comfort for Horses: An East-Meets-West Approach
Horses are incredible athletes. Just like humans, however, their muscles can become sore and stiff after a training session or a day of competition. As horses age they can also develop chronic joint issues...
Coming Soon from the BioStar Lab: Stress Relief for the Whole Horse
I have been fascinated by the biology and chemistry of stress since 1983, when the human supplement company I worked for introduced a revolutionary (at the time) stress supplement: the B-complex vitamins together with...
Autumn: Seasonal Support for the Liver
In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, autumn is known as a cleansing time for the liver. The liver is the body’s blood filter, removing toxins and unhealthy substances. The liver is also responsible...
Making Sense of Stress: The Gut-Brain Connection
The more we learn about the gut-brain connection, the better we can get at addressing equine health issues. One of the most common issues in horses of all ages and lifestyles is stomach ulcers,...
