HALO – Organic Herbal External Glow Blend

We all know how terrible chronic skin or ear problems can be for both you and your dog. There are many healthy herbal and homoeopathic remedies that can support your dog’s skin. 

At Rocketo we recommend a  combination of the HALO Skin Supplement and the GUTOMISER supplement. These two supplements work in perfect combination to rebalance your dog’s immune system, healing from the inside out. 

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HALO Contains the Following 100%  Natural Ingredients:

Organic Nettles (Urtica dioica folia)

Nettles are simply a wonder herb, with so many beneficial properties for all animals. Nettles are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C, and minerals, especially iron. This makes them an excellent ‘general tonic’ for bringing the body back into balance. In addition, they are high in protein.

Parts used: dried powdered leaf

• Promotes healthy:
  • Skin
  • Kidneys & lymphatic systems
  • Immune system 
  • Structural System

Beneficial Properties of Nettles include: 

• Used throughout history as a diuretic and for treating painful muscles and joints, eczema, allergies, arthritis, gout, and anaemia. This is essential for skin problems, as nettle will help to eliminate toxins and waste products from the body. Many skin issues are due to toxin accumulation in the body – assisting their release is crucial to healing. 

• Anti-inflammatory & Anti-histamine:  has been shown to support all sorts of allergies, including skin issues.
• High in phenols and chlorophyll, which give nettles powerful antioxidant properties 
• High in the following nutrients [3]:
  • Vitamins: Vitamins A, C and K, as well as several B vitamins
  • Minerals: Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium
  • Fats: Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid
  • Amino acids: including all of the essential amino acids
  • Polyphenols: Kaempferol, quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids
  • Pigments: Beta-carotene, lutein, luteoxanthin and other carotenoids
• Contain high amounts of silica – essential for healthy skin

Organic Spinach Powder

Spinach is considered to be one of the world’s healthiest foods, with researchers identifying more than a dozen different types of flavonoid antioxidants alone that are present in spinach, not to mention all of its other vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients. Spinach nutrition has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant abilities, and if you combine that with its very low amount of calories, it is easily one of the most nutrient-rich foods in existence.[5] 

The spinach plant is a vegetable that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, which also includes other nutrient-rich plant foods, such as beets, Swiss chard and quinoa. 

Parts used: dried powdered leaf

• Promotes healthy:
  • Skin
  • Immune system 
  • Slows down aging

Beneficial Properties of Spinach include: 

• Spinach contains special protective carotenoid, lutein and zeaxanthin compounds that have been linked with decreasing the risk of many diseases, Spinach nutrition also supplies flavonoids, which are a type of powerful antioxidant that protect against disease by fighting free radical damage within the body. These protective compounds make spinach one of the best anti-aging foods available.
• Helps protect the central nervous system, reducing inflammation and delaying the aging process by protecting cells against damage.
• High levels of vitamins and minerals overall. It’s considered a nutrient-dense food, meaning there are very few calories in spinach, but it’s a good source of micronutrients like vitamin C,  vitamin A, manganese, zinc and selenium. This help protect various systems and functions within the body, including better eyesight and improved immune function.

Wild Blueberry Power Vaccinium myrtillus

The two most common types are:

• Highbush blueberries: The most common cultivated variety in the US.
• Lowbush or “wild” blueberries: Typically smaller and richer in some antioxidants – this is the type we use! 

Everyone knows of blueberries as a true superfood. Blueberries are among the most nutrient-dense berries, containing high levels of fibre, Vitamin C and K & Manganese. 

Beneficial Properties of Blueberries include: 

• High in Antioxidants – Wild blueberries are especially high in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids. [7] A study in the British Journal of Nutrition, for example, found that supplementing participants with wild blueberry powder increased serum antioxidant status by 8.5 percent after just one hour. Thanks to the antioxidant properties, blueberries are very supportive of eye health.
• Reduce DNA Damage, Which May Help Protect Against Aging and Cancer – due to the high antioxidant properties. This is also essential for skin healing. 
• Boost Brain Health: One of the most impressive health benefits of blueberries is its ability to enhance brain health. There have been many studies suggesting that eating blueberries could improve memory and cognition.
• Reduce Inflammation: Although inflammation is a normal immune response that helps protect your body from illness and injury, chronic inflammation is at the root of most diseases. Many skin conditions are a result of the body expressing chronic inflammation, controlling this is essential to healing. Thanks to its high antioxidant content, blueberries have been shown to have a significant anti-inflammatory effect in the body. A 2014 test-tube study even found that the polyphenols found in blueberries helped reduce the activity of several markers of inflammation. [7] Similarly, an animal study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology also found that blueberry extract was effective in reducing swelling in rat paws. [7]
• Support Digestion: blueberries can help you meet your fiber needs while also promoting regularity and healthy digestion. Excreting waste product, through feces and urine, is essential to stop toxins accumulating, which can lead to skin and ear problems. 

• Promote Heart Health: There’s no doubt that a healthy heart is a key component of overall health. Your heart is responsible for pumping blood through the body to provide your tissues with the oxygen and nutrients needed to thrive and survive. Good circulation is essential for skin healing. 

Organic Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula, or Marigold, is known as the healing herb, and rightly so. It has so many beneficial properties, for internal and external use. 

Parts used: Dried and powdered Flowers.

• Promotes healthy:
  • Skin
  • Liver, Kidneys & lymphatic systems
  • Immune system 

Beneficial Properties of Calendula include: 

• Powerful antioxidant: Calendula possesses several potent antioxidants, including triterpenes, flavonoids, polyphenols, and carotenoids. This is really important where skin and ear irritation is present, as it helps reduce inflammation fast. The flavonoids present in calendula contribute to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, by protecting from free radical damage and pro-inflammatory compounds like C-reactive protein and cytokines. [1]. The high linoleic acid concentrations are also anti-inflammatory, yet very gentle, perfect for internally balancing the root cause of skin and ear irritation.  
• One of the strongest antiviral and anti-microbial herbs: the antibacterial properties of calendula are vital for healing skin and ear issues, as often secondary bacteria infections can take hold quickly due to scratching letting infection in. 
• Calendula is great at improving skin firmness and hydration. By supporting the lymphatic system it  helps increase blood flow and oxygen to wounds and infected areas, which helps the body grow new tissue and heal more rapidly. 
• Promotes healing of the digestive tract: this is key to ensuring nutrients from good quality food are absorbed and in helping the body’s healing cycle. 

Summary

HALO supports skin and ear healing via addressing the root cause of the issue, not by suppressing the symptoms. We recommend feeding this supplement for an initial 8 week period, to allow the body to heal. Safe for ongoing use. 

References

[1] https://draxe.com/nutrition/calendula/

[2] https://draxe.com/nutrition/stinging-nettle/

[3] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/stinging-nettle#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5

[4] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-blueberries#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3

[5] https://draxe.com/nutrition/spinach-nutrition/

[6] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18052240/

[7] https://draxe.com/nutrition/health-benefits-blueberries/