Body System Guide
🧠 The Myelin Sheath & Neurological Recovery in Horses
How EPMSD Supports Nerve Healing from the Inside Out
🧬 What Is the Myelin Sheath?
The myelin sheath is a fatty, protective layer that wraps around your horse’s nerve fibers — like insulation on electrical wires. It ensures:
- ✅ Accurate signal transmission between brain and body
- ✅ Quick reflexes and coordinated movement
- ✅ Proper sensory response (touch, balance, proprioception)
❌ What Happens When Myelin Is Damaged?
Parasites like Sarcocystis neurona or Neospora can inflame or degrade myelin. This results in:
- Slowed or scrambled nerve signals
- Muscle atrophy and coordination loss
- Unsafe riding behavior (e.g., spooking, stumbling)
- Delayed or incomplete recovery
✅ How EPMSD Supports Myelin Repair
EPMSD is formulated not only to kill parasites, but also to rebuild what they destroy.
🔬 Key Ingredients & Their Myelin Roles:
Ingredient | Phytochemical | Function |
---|---|---|
MSM (Sulfur) | Sulfur compounds | Rebuilds myelin + cell membranes |
Wormwood | Sesquiterpenes | Boosts circulation to nerve tissue |
Cinnamon | Cinnamaldehyde | Reduces inflammation, balances blood sugar |
Shavegrass | Silica | Repairs connective tissue, supports sheath integrity |
⚡ Synergistic Support:
- Vitamin E – Protects neurons from oxidative stress
- Magnesium – Calms nerves and supports remapping
- Lion’s Mane – Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)
🐎 What Healing Looks Like:
- Muscle mass returning (topline, hips, shoulders)
- Steadier footing, smoother transitions
- Reduced headshaking or facial tension
- Emotional calm and clearer mental engagement
⏳ How Long Does Nerve Repair Take?
- Day 30–45: Early neurological improvements begin
- By Day 90+: Full sheath repair and muscle memory restoration may occur
- Chronic cases: Can require up to 120+ days
💬 From Paige:
“The myelin sheath is sacred ground. If your horse is stumbling, slamming gates, or trembling — they’re not ‘naughty.’ They’re screaming for neural repair. That’s what EPMSD is built for.”
🔺 The Gut–Brain–Nerve Triangle
How EPMSD Supports the Axis of True Healing
🧠 What Is the Triangle?
The gut–brain–nerve triangle is your horse’s internal communication axis:
- 🟢 GUT → First line of immune defense
- 🟢 BRAIN → Central command for balance and posture
- 🟢 NERVES → Motor and sensory coordination
🧬 How the Triangle Works:
- GUT → BRAIN: 90% of serotonin is gut-made → gut damage = focus loss
- BRAIN → NERVES: CNS inflammation causes signal disruption (tripping, headshaking)
- NERVES → GUT: Parasite damage to vagus nerve = digestion shutdown
❌ When It Breaks Down:
- Leaky gut triggers inflammation
- Blood sugar spikes crash mood and learning
- Parasites damage nerves → digestion + movement collapse
- Signs include: Spooking, diarrhea or gut sounds, head tossing, refusal to engage
✅ How EPMSD Repairs the Triangle:
Area | EPMSD Action |
---|---|
Gut | Shavegrass + cinnamon reduce inflammation, rebalance flora |
Brain | MSM detoxifies brain tissue, supports membrane repair |
Nerves | Wormwood restores blood flow, aids proprioception |
All | Detox cascade stabilizes cytokines, restores communication |
🛠️ Synergistic Tools:
- Flax/Chia: Gut + brain nutrient carrier
- Magnesium: Calms nerves, supports vagal tone
- Probiotics: Brain–gut communication support
- Colostrum: Seals gut and brain barriers
- Lion’s Mane: Stimulates nerve repair from gut axis
💬 From Paige:
“You can’t fix a nerve unless you fix the gut that feeds it… and the brain that controls it. That’s why we heal all three.”
🩸 Blood Parasites & RBC Regeneration
Why 90 Days Matters — and How EPMSD Supports It
🦠 What Are Blood Parasites?
These stealthy protozoa (e.g., Sarcocystis neurona, Babesia):
- Invade red blood cells (RBCs) and tissue
- Feed on iron, glucose, and oxygen
- Cause immune suppression, inflammation, and neurological decline
🧬 What Happens When RBCs Are Infected?
- Fatigue, cold limbs, muscle loss
- Weak detox + oxygen flow
- Poor healing and chronic EPM symptoms
⏳ Why 90 Days?
- RBC lifespan = 90–150 days
- You need a full cycle to:
- Kill infected cells
- Detox the bloodstream
- Rebuild new, healthy blood
✅ How EPMSD Targets Blood Parasites:
Phase | EPMSD Action |
---|---|
Phase 1 | Wormwood + MSM disrupt protozoa inside RBCs |
Phase 2 | Cinnamon balances blood sugar, enhances flow |
Phase 3 | Shavegrass + MSM promote RBC regeneration |