The initial formula of Tissue Tone was first developed as many formulas are, to help a family member. My mentors brother, a commercial fisherman, was having severe pain, inflammation, swelling and arthritis in his right shoulder, arm, elbow and wrist. The origin of his pain was due to his job as a fisherman, having to repeatedly pull in heavy nets from cold water. His pain and swelling was so significant that it was threatening his job, which was how he supported himself and his family. After trials and errors the formula that is now called Tissue Tone was created. Shortly after he began taking the formula his arm started to feel mildly better. After 6 weeks his arm was dramatically better and after 3 months he was able to return to work with little to no discomfort. With the success of this situation we next began to test it on golden retriever dogs, knowing that they would be a good test subject as their breed is often plagued with arthritis and inflammation, making it difficult to go from a lying to a standing position. After just a few weeks the dogs that got the Tissue Tone were up and running around like they were 5 years younger!
Tissue Tone is a proprietary blend of herbs that works on many levels. Firstly, it decreases inflammation. When there is acute or chronic pathology inflammation is present. The need to decrease inflammation is necessary to re-establish balance. The herbs in tissue tone have been researched to relieve the aches and pains associated with trauma: such as sprains, strains and ligamentous/tendon injury, as well as chronic pain associated with past trauma and or arthritis. These herbs have also proven to help encourage new cartilage and ligament growth, by increasing blood supply to the area and new lymph, blood, and minerals. Often mal-adhesions form when trauma has occurred causing reduced range of motion and pain. By bringing in healthy new cellular material it is the goal to remove the adhesions and hopefully re-establish proper alignment of tendons and ligaments.
Inflammation can be the beginning of many pathologies and by decreasing it, one element of health can be reclaimed. Many of the herbs in Tissue Tone have also been researched to not only decrease inflammation but also decrease cellular masses (tumors), and/or accumulations of irregular cells, and toxic build up in the body. For this reason we often recommend it for certain types of cysts/tumors as well as to aid the body in clearing away foreign cells.
A great supplement for Canine/Dog cancer helping to eliminate toxic buildup and waste from the body while at the same time supporting the vitality of organ health.
Acute dosage: 3 capsules three times daily
Chronic dosage: Take the acute dosage for 2 weeks, then 2 capsules twice daily
Ingredients: Burdock, Yucca, Dandelion, Devil’s Claw, Alfalfa, Garlic, Kelp, Slippery Elm, Ginger, Tumeric, Yellow Dock
Contra-indications: Everyone is very different and while the herbs above are considered safe, non-toxic and food based, some may have side effects.
Devil's Claw Side effects are rare. It should be avoided during pregnancy as it has been suggested to stimulate uterine muscle. Devil's Claw has extremely low toxicity with the LD50 established at 34 mg./kg. and 220 mg./kg.
Burdock is generally considered a safe and edible food product.
Garlic:
- Should be used cautiously with other anticoagulant herbs and medications like ginkgo, ginger, aspirin and ibuprofen.
- Should not be used with prescription anticoagulants like warfarin
Alfalfa: The vitamin K found in alfalfa can affect the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, resulting in decreased anticoagulant activity and lowered prothrombin time. Based on the potential immunostimulating effect of alfalfa, it has been theorized that alfalfa may interfere with the immunosuppressive action of corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) or cyclosporine.
Ginger:
- Gallstones
- Ginger supplements should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to surgery or dental extractions to prevent excessive bleeding
- Use caution when combining with other anticoagulant herbs and medications including ginkgo, garlic, aspirin, ibuprofen and other NSAIDS
- Do not combine ginger with prescription anticoagulants like warfarin