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Volcanic ash clay also known as sodium bentonite clay is formed when the ash, which results from a volcanic eruption, mixes with water. The result is clay, which contains an extensive concentration of a number of minerals. These minerals have been found to have a number of healthy benefits. ...
If a survey were taken, it would be unlikely that anyone asked would say that they would rather not have a healthy and strong immune system. However, that is basically what people are saying when they fill their bodies with junk food and fail to exercise or get enough of the recommended vitamins and minerals their body needs.nnThe human immune system is made up of three major components: the thymus, the spleen and the lymphatic. New born babies rely heavily on the thymus to k
Do you have sniffles, aches and pains that just seem to linger on and on? Have you ever wondered why you feel so weak when you are sick, and tired even when you arenât? Many of the symptoms of sickness that many of us deal with every month, or even every day for the unlucky ones are a byproduct of a weak immune system. How does it become weak?nnYou may have heard of the theory that input equals output. No theory could be more correct with regard to the human immune system.
Help Me Be Healthy, Help Me Live LongernnWOOF WOOF!! BOW WOW!! Oops sorry! I did not realize I was talking to you guys and not my friend Rusty. Hi, I am Bruno, the Labrador. I am 5 years old. It seems my dad and mom are quite busy these days with work and things that seem to never get done. Initially the whole family was crazy about me. They used to take me for walks and runs. They used to show me off to neighbors and friends. nnAs I grew older and they got busier, all this s
Itâs officialâthe Acai fruit is officially an energy fruit. A particular celebrity show host has said so. Donât worry if you havenât heard of acai fruit before, most people are still discovering the little berry. This little berry, though, is soon going to be world famous and in high demand. This fruit is actually a berry that comes from an Amazonian palm tree that is harvested in the Brazilian rainforest. nnThe acai fruit is a drupe that measures about an inch in dia
As a dog-owner, have you ever thought twice about the actual nutritional value of the food and treats you are feeding your dog? If you are concerned about the health of your pet and loyal companion, you should be more aware of what the ingredients are in the dog food and products that you buy. Sadly, the labels of most commercial dog foods donât tell the whole truth about what they contain and unfortunately some can contain what I like to call useless fillers. Yes, many peo
As the holiday approaches, you start to think about the mistakes that you have made over the last year and what you would like to change in the New Year. New Yearâs resolutions allow us to put into perspective what it is that we actually want to achieve with our lives in the following year. nnIf you are a pet owner then one thing that you might like to do, is to make a New Yearâs resolution that involves your pet. This resolution should be that will make them even healthi
Your dog is a part of your family and you want your pet to live a long and very healthy life. Your dog is always there for you, ready to play, snuggle, always loyal. Your pet relies on you, as their owner, to take care of them, give them a warm place to sleep, water to drink and healthy dog food to eat. They are not able to choose what is best for them. nnAre you looking to buy the generic brand to save a few dollars? Are all dog foods the same? The answer is no, they're not.
As a pet professional your opinion counts. If your client asks for product recommendations you probably suggest high quality and health promoting ones. nnThis article is for any groomer, breeder, pet sitter/walker, veterinarian, kennel owner, trainer, shelter worker or animal rescue who would like to earn ongoing income on those product recommendations while truly making a difference in petsâ lives. To suggest health promoting products while earning ongoing income is a win
Just as humans experience an assortment of allergies, many pets, such as a dog may experience an allergy as well. It is agreed among professionals that specialize in the health of dogs, that there are at least five specific allergy types that a dog may experience in their lifetime. Common types of allergies in dogs include food allergy, reactions to fleas, and various forms of bacteria. A dog may also experience allergies that are related to inhaling certain irritants. Then,
If you have a dog or a cat, there's a good chance that you're still a bit shaken up by the pet food recall that happened recently. You may even be wondering if your new pet food is healthy. People lost their beloved animals to something that shouldn't have done them any harm, and those of us lucky to be spared this are taking a closer look at what we're feeding our dogs. By getting a better idea of what needs to go into our pets' food, we can make better decisions about their
When the phone started to ring and my email started to fill, I knew something must have happened again in the world of dog and cat food. As of this writing more foods have been recalled and a few more ingredients besides wheat gluten have been added to the list of ânot to safe.ânnEvidence suggesting that a shipment of the ingredient âRice Protein Concentrateâ contained melamine has come to light. As reported by OregonLlive.com posted by The Associated Press and The Or
Fish oil has been proven to be effective in the role of healthy lifestyles. You have probably heard on the news, or read in a magazine about how good fish oil can be for you. But what is it about fish oil and the makeup of fish oil that makes it good for us? What benefits does fish oil have for our bodies? These are some of the things that will be discussed in this article. nnEPA is otherwise known as eicosapentaenoic acid is mostly found in fish oil. EPA is an omega 3 fatty
We are constantly bombarded with messages about our health. It is quite clear from government and health publications that most peopleâs diets are not enough to provide them with all the nutrients and vitamins that their bodies need. It makes sense; therefore, that we take supplements to provide those things that might be missing from our every day diets. One of these supplements is pharmaceutical grade fish oil.nnFish Oil and General HealthnUltra refined fish oil produces