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🧠 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