KNOCKOUT™ by ActivateQi

Brittany Jacobsen and Rachel Schaefer, owners of ACTIVATEQI have paired their love with horses and

Want a natural way to fight EPM or remove parasites from your horses and dogs?

KNOCKOUT™ by ActivateQi
Looking for a Natural WAY to help prevent EPM or Remove Parasites From Your Horses or Dogs? KNOCKOUT™ is the answer you are looking for!

About Brittany Jacobsen and Rachel Schaefer Owners of ACTIVATEQI

Brittany Jacobsen and Rachel Schaefer, owners of ACTIVATEQI have paired their love with horses and dogs, and passion for holistic wellness. We both were going through hard times and multiple health issues with our horses and dogs and we were not satisfied with the current products on the market, and just not seeing the results. At this time we were both introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for humans. When we learned the way of TCM, and how they approach health issues, or injuries by getting to the root cause of the organ imbalance and we knew we wanted to bring this to the horse market. We started off with a handful of horse products, and are so happy with the feedback and results. We have now expanded to a canine line, and have more equine products in the works. You will love the results as we do.

What IS TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine?)

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is one of the world’s oldest forms of medicine. It is also referred to as “Eastern Medicine” originated in China. Its main concept is that a vital force of life, called Qi (Chee), travels through the body. An imbalance to Qi can cause disease and illness. This imbalance is most commonly thought to be caused by an alteration in the opposite and complementary forces that make up the Qi, which is called yin and yang. It is believed that to regain balance, you must achieve balance between the internal body organs, and the 5 external elements of earth, fire, water, wood, and metal. TCM also classifies emotions into 7 categories that are paired with specific organs. TCM treatment seeks to restore balance through treatment specific to the individual. Understanding the underlying causes of these illnesses is the key to addressing treatment options, not just masking the symptoms. Some treatment options for TCM include acupuncture, nutrition evaluation, therapeutic massage, cupping, scraping, and herbal remedies.

What Was The Motivation For ActivateQi?
Through our passion for holistic healing and wellness fueled by the vital importance of answering the question of ‘why’ that we, as horse owners, were pursuing, combined with the urgency of finding an herbal combination that produced results, ActivateQi was born. Through our journeys, we quickly understood that we needed to answer the question of ‘why.’ While many products address the symptoms, few options target the root cause. To alleviate the symptoms, we must not address only the symptoms but the ailment causing the symptoms. Each ingredient in every ActivateQi formula was strategically selected to target the root cause of the symptoms, while bringing relief to the symptoms they are experiencing in a duo combination.
Note: Our goal is to balance your horse's body so they don’t need to be on products long term.

Why Was KNOCKOUT™ Formulated?
KNOCKOUT™ was formulated to aid in removing a variety of parasites and worms. Parasites can be a root cause of digestive and cognitive issues, and they also are known to hide dormant in the organs. This is why we have formulated Knockout to also cleanse the organs, open up the exit pathways for them to easily exit the body, and support digestion.

What Conditions Can KNOCKOUT™ Help My Horses or Dogs With?
KNOCKOUT™ was formulated to cleanse parasites while boosting the immune system by cleansing the organs and supporting their overall function during the process. Horses will experience reoccurring exposure to parasites and worms. Parasites can be found in water, grain, hay, or grass contaminated by the eggs passed through the feces of an infested horse. This formula contains nutrient dense herbs, rich in antioxidant's that aid in cleansing the organs that stimulate detox and decongest the lymph network all while purifying the blood and increasing circulation. We recommend this formula be followed with a clean diet for best results.
➤ Aids in removing parasite eggs, flatworms, tapeworms, bloodworms/large strongyles, pinworms, hookworms, flukes, roundworms.
➤ Supports cognitive function.
➤ Boosts the bodies energy and immunity; fights fatigue.
➤ Promoting lymph drainage and movement.
➤ Improves digestion.
➤ Moistens the intestines/unblocks bowels.
➤ Relieves stomach cramping.
➤ Nourishes and purifies the blood while increasing circulation.
➤Aids in eliminating toxins from the bloodstream.
➤ Encourages liver flush.
➤ Encourages kidneys to discharge higher levels of water, washing out creatinine, toxic and metabolic waste.

What Conditions Can Remove™ Help My Horses With?
Remove™ was formulated as a heavy metal cleansefor horses. Heavy metals can inhibit proper function of cells and tissues and can be dangerous with high accumulation in the body and organs. Heavy metals may come from pesticides, where grain or hay is being made or manufactured. They can be used as binders in grain products and can also come from contaminated water. Heavy metals are also passed on through the mares' placenta onto their foals. Remove works to flush out heavy metals out, cleanse the organs that can be affected by heavy metal build up, while cleansing the blood and lymph nodes. Remove helps boost the immune system and fight fatigue during the cleanse process while also improving digestion. We recommend this formula be followed with a clean diet for best results.

➤ Chelating properties that bind heavy metals that are removed from the body through our excretory system.
➤ Clears the body of heavy metals, and can cleanse other neurotoxins such as phthalates, plasticizers, insecticides.
➤ Removes arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, lead, mercury, uranium.
➤ Cleanses blood, lymph, intestines, kidneys, liver, skin and lungs.
➤ Moistens the intestines, move the bowels in order to clear more heat.
➤ Builds strength to fight fatigue.

The Solution Section

How did ActivateQi come to be?

Owners Brittany Jacobsen and Rachel Schaefer built ActivateQi from their own struggles with horses and dogs that weren't responding to conventional supplements. Both were introduced to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for humans and recognized that TCM's focus on root-cause organ imbalance — rather than symptom-chasing — was something the equine market was missing. They started with a handful of horse products, expanded to a canine line, and have more equine formulas in development.

What is Qi and what is TCM?

Qi (pronounced "CHEE") is the term Traditional Chinese Medicine uses for the vital energy or life force that travels through the body. ActivateQi describes blocked Qi using the everyday example of a stomach knot from worry — short-term emotion is fine, but long-term Qi blockage can lead to broader imbalance. TCM is one of the world's oldest medical systems and works through balance between the internal organs and the five external elements (earth, fire, water, wood, metal), with seven emotion categories paired to specific organs. Treatment options in TCM include acupuncture, nutrition evaluation, therapeutic massage, cupping, scraping, and herbal remedies.

Why was KNOCKOUT formulated and what does it cover?

KNOCKOUT was formulated to cleanse parasites and worms while supporting the organs that bear the brunt during a parasite cleanse. Parasites can hide dormant in organs and are a root cause of digestive and cognitive issues. Per ActivateQi, KNOCKOUT aids in removing parasite eggs, flatworms, tapeworms, bloodworms / large strongyles, pinworms, hookworms, flukes, and roundworms. The herbs are also nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich, supporting lymph drainage, blood purification, liver flush, and kidney clearance. ActivateQi recommends a clean diet alongside KNOCKOUT for best results.

What does the EPM protocol look like?

ActivateQi's EPM protocol is KNOCKOUT (parasite cleanse) followed by RESPOND (nerve and spinal cord inflammation support). The company recommends every horse get at least one parasite cleanse per year, with EPM horses doing twice. Owners can run one bucket at a time, or start with 30–60 days of KNOCKOUT then add RESPOND. Dosing for the EPM-Lyme-West-Nile family of protocols: KNOCKOUT Days 1–7 one scoop twice daily, Days 8–90 two scoops twice daily. RESPOND introduced Day 21 — one scoop twice daily for 7 days, increase to two scoops twice daily for 90 days. ActivateQi recommends working with your veterinarian alongside the protocol.

What about Lyme disease or West Nile?

Lyme protocol: Step 1 KNOCKOUT (parasites can carry Lyme bacteria and hide it in organs, which is why flare-ups come and go); Step 2 REVERSE (formulated to eliminate Lyme and support joint or muscle pain); Step 3 RESPOND (nerve damage, spinal cord inflammation, cognitive function). West Nile protocol: REMEDY — a natural antibiotic with antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal herbs — plus RESPOND for nerve and spinal support, with REGULATE for nutrient-dense immune nourishment. Severity, cleansing tolerance, and budget guide which option fits the horse.

What does REMOVE do for heavy metals?

REMOVE is ActivateQi's heavy-metal cleanse. Heavy metals can come from pesticides on grain or hay, from binders in grain products, from contaminated water, and they pass from mares to foals through the placenta. REMOVE uses chelating herbs that bind heavy metals for removal through the excretory system, and clears arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, lead, mercury, and uranium. The cleanse extends to neurotoxins like phthalates, plasticizers, and insecticides. As with KNOCKOUT, the company recommends a clean diet alongside the cleanse.

What do customers — including Ann Pruitt — say about these products?

M.P. writes: "I had a horse with a heavy parasite load. She was lethargic and had an uncontrollable head shake. After a week on this her energy levels increased and head shake was almost completely gone by week 3 — she was back to her healthy old self again." Kara's anxious, ulcer-prone, EPM-prone gelding is now on KNOCKOUT and RESPOND: "These ingredients just SIMPLY make sense and I am so thankful for the road ahead." Ann from InfoHorse reports her older chihuahua with a heart murmur and chronic cough went from continuous day-and-night coughing to almost no cough within 3 days on RESPIRE (the ActivateQi lung formula). She also recommended REPAIR to her sister's two arthritic 15-year-old dogs: "After 1 week, both are walking great and even jumping up and down like they used to."

How do I reach ActivateQi?

Call 612-500-6439, email info@ActivateQi.com, or visit activateqi.com. The company is based at 6181 480th St., Rush City, Minnesota 55069. Brittany and Rachel are not licensed veterinarians, but they have detailed knowledge of how the formulas are designed and how the protocols stack — they're a strong resource alongside your vet for choosing the right product mix for your horse or dog.