We discuss what we can learn by watching the Winter Olympic Sports; Patipedia is all about rain gear; In Critter Nutrition, we focus on the benefits of tulsi (holy basil); in Coffee Klatch we ask what category in the Academy Awards would your dog, cat, or horse be nominated in?
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Guests and Links for Episode 151:
- Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague from BiostarUS and Pati Pieucci from Pierucci Dressage
- Learn more about the health benefits of Tulsi – aka Holy Basil
- Guests: Hedwig the Pomeranian
- Image Credit: Pixabay
Tigger Montague shares her thoughts on the benefits of tulsi, a fragrant, medicinal herb with a 30-century legacy:
“I fell in love with tulsi the moment I smelled it. It’s a member of the mint family and has incredibly aromatic leaves. The first time I got a whiff of tulsi leaves I felt transported to my happy place — an almost immediate sense of wellbeing and bliss. While the scent of tulsi leaves can send me momentarily to Nirvana, consuming the plant or drinking tea made from it provides important biological benefits to horses, dogs, and humans.
Tulsi is also known as ‘holy basil’. It’s characterized as an adaptogen, which is a plant capable of balancing the body system at large, including the glandular, endocrine, and circulatory systems. It’s one of the foundation plants in Ayurvedic medicine and works synergistically with other herbs such as turmeric and ashwagandha. It’s considered balancing, nourishing, and supports sustained wellness. It’s been part of Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years and is considered an exalted medicinal plant…”
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