February 12, 2012
In my ongoing effort to teach as many people as I can to understand the ins and outs of the pet food industry - this month I want to explain some of the fine print on your pet food label.
Minerals are a required ingredient in human diets as well as diets for our pets. Copper, Iron and Zinc are common minerals found in pet foods. Just as they are - copper, iron, and zinc are basically rocks, very difficult for anyone or any pet to utilize. Science has developed several ways to introduce ...
February 11, 2012
Many families will find themselves without medical coverage at
some point in their lives. So, what do you do if you find
yourself in this situation? Here are some thing that you should
consider when purchasing quality, low-cost temporary family
health insurance.
Low-cost temporary family health insurance is available for
those under 65 and who are in generally good health. It also
usually covers dependants under 19, as well. Although these
policies are only good for six months or so, you can ...
February 10, 2012
When you sign a lease committing yourself to a unit in an
apartment complex or building, you're agreeing to live in close
quarters with strangers. You're also making the assumption that
your building will be properly managed and maintained. That
includes such factors as air quality and adequate pest control.
As a tenant, you have rights, of course, but some of the most
serious threats to your health -- such as carbon monoxide -- are
ones you can't even see or smell.
Particularly scary is the ...
February 9, 2012
Take a captivating trip through the Cape Cod National Seashore
with miles of white sandy beaches, trails and hikes to take your
breath away, and majestic dunes. Just keep reading and you can
visit all those places right now.
The Cape Cod National Seashore is a 4,308-acre park set aside by
an act of congress in 1961 to preserve and protect a unique
geological area and wild life habitat of New England. Cape Cod
is about 60 miles south of Boston, Massachusetts. It was formed
when the last ...
February 8, 2012
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The design of your home has an amazing affect on the health and
well being of your baby. If it is in harmony with nature, it
will have a positive influence on young children. If not,
problems will become apparent in subtle and ways.
According to the science of Vastu Shastra, all five elements
(earth, water, fire, air and space) have an impact on your
baby's room. Vastu Shastra is an ancient architectural science
that balances the five elements within one's environment and
supports the ...
February 7, 2012
What is Acai fruit? It is a little fruit that is getting a lot of attention. People who have eaten Acai berry are raving about its benefits. In fact this little purple berry has become the latest health food. However, Acai fruit is not something new. This fruit has been harvested in the rainforests of Brazil for thousands of years. The natives believe that this fruit has wonderful healing and nutritional properties. According to a study of three traditional Caboclo populations in the Amazon ...
February 6, 2012
If a food was making people sick, you'd want to know about it so you can protect your family, and for most people, this desire to protect their family members extends to pets. Just as food for people can have problems, there can be problems that lead to recalled dog food. If you want to be able to better protect your pets, there are a number of steps to take in order to determine when dog food is recalled and what to do after the recall.
The FDA's Role
Just as with food for humans, recalled dog ...
February 5, 2012
There is a health problem that almost 47 million people may already suffer from but not be aware of. We can have it for years but not know it until something serious happens. It goes by various names - metabolic syndrome, syndrome x or insulin-resistance syndrome.
How do you know if you have it? Check to see if you have three or more of the following symptoms:
a waist measurement exceeding 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men
a HDL cholesterol level of 50mg/dL or less for women
a ...
February 4, 2012
A Living Will is a legal document addressing only deathbed
considerations; a client unilaterally declares his/her desire
that life-prolonging measures be discontinued when there is no
hope of ultimate recovery.
On the other hand, people use a Durable Power of Attorney for
Health Care to appoint someone to make all healthcare decisions,
limited by certain elections regarding deathbed issues.
The client must be at least 18 years old and mentally competent
at the time he/she executes either ...
February 3, 2012
Pomegranate is a fresh fruit that, for many years, was used as a decoration in the home, particularly around Christmas. Many people had no idea what it even tasted like. They only knew it was a unique piece of super berry. A lot has changed since then! Today, when we think of pomegranate extract, we think of the many benefits it provides for our body. One of the benefits that have made pomegranate extremely popular is its enhancement abilities, especially the pomegranate extract juice. The ...