Beginnings

Welcome to my personal blog!  As a veterinarian and avid researcher of medical information, I have several thoughts on my mind at any given time.  I think there is much out there that needs to be spoken and brought to light regarding our personal health as well as that of our four legged friends, including horses.  As a brief introduction, I have been a mixed animal veterinarian for over 18 years, which means essentially that we have worked on horses, cattle as well as companion animals in our practice.  Over the past 6 years, I have become very involved in alternative therapies as well as research investigating the potential for herbs as well as dietary therapies in our overall health, as well as that with our animal friends.  This alternative pathway in my career developed after a personal bout with cancer back in 2006, which led me to "see the light" in terms of what the disease was truly about, how it occurs and what treatment options are out there.  I also realized quickly how closely connected various disease are to cancer, such as arthritis and other degenerative conditions, leading to a connection in the potential therapies. 

I hope to use this blog to relay my personal thoughts on various issues, medical and non-medical, as well as to relay pertinent research information that I feel everyone should be aware of.  Feel free to share your thoughts as well, if desired, for we all have a lot to learn from one another.

Until next time. . .

Tom Schell, D.V.M.