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- Prevention Can Be Key to a Healthy Immune System - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Lori MatthewsEnsuring that You have a Healthy Immune System May Help To Prevent Illness Think of your immune system as the key to your health. If you have a healthy immune system, you are better able to fight off illness and disease. The immune system can be compared to a guard for your body. When your ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Cat Food, A Letter From Your Feline - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Lori MatthewsHey, It's Me - Your Feline Friend I thought I would give you a few pointers on what kind of cat food I like. You may not know it but I am actually quite a unique animal. My ancestors were meat eaters and I haven't changed much over the years when it comes to what I need to eat either. My ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - New Year's Resolution For Your Canine Too - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Lori MatthewsMake this Year a Healthy New Year for Your Dog At the end of the year the resolutions are always being made - promises to ourselves to lose weight, eat healthy and exercise more. When making a new start why shouldn't this include all aspects of our lives? Your pet is a huge part of your ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Is Your Fish Oil Clean? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Lori MatthewsAll Fish Oil Supplements are not Created Equal Although many people may not know what fish oil is or what it can do for them, it is a highly beneficial supplement. It is taken from oily fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel and trout that are typically cold water fish. The fish are open sea ...
Views: 1546(4 votes) - Immunity And The Seasons Changing - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Lori MatthewsEvery year at the onset of the winter season, it seems this starts the season for colds and flu as well. Viruses abound and the importance of a healthy immune system is extremely important to help fight off the illness. It is important to know that viruses can actually live in the air for hours ...
Views: 824(2 votes) - Pet Food, What's Really In That Bag? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Lori MatthewsWhen it comes to feeding your pet, do you know what is in the food you are buying? You may want to take a good look at the bag of the bag or can and see exactly what is in this food. Similar to the ingredient labels on the back of foods we eat, the first ingredient is going to be the main ...
Views: 1291(5 votes) - What Is The Immune System ? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Lori MatthewsAn immune system protects an organism against disease involving biological processes. It identifies and attempts to kill tumor cells and pathogens. It detects viruses and other agents. This system of the body distinguishes the organism's healthier tissues and cells in order for it to function ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Sesamin - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Lori MatthewsEicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are well established supplements for individuals looking to improve their health and well-being. These are essential omega 3 fatty acids. The western diet seems to consume more omega 6 than the latter. Before taking any supplement, ...
Views: 1535 - Dog Food Ingredients, The Bad and Good - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Lori MatthewsThe dog food that you buy your dog is more than just a meal. What your dog eats impacts his health and it can even make him sick. As a concerned dog owner, you must take your time to choose dog food that is high quality and that does not contain ingredients that could harm your dog’s ...
Views: 1832(3 votes) - Safe Cat Food For A Healthy Feline - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Lori MatthewsFor the cat lover, their cat is more than a pet; he or she is a valued member of the family. It is essential in maintaining your cat's health to feed a high-quality cat food. Many cat foods and treats claim to have the highest quality ingredients, but not all of them make the grade. In this ...
Views: 1094(2 votes) - Healthful Tips for Healthy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Lori MatthewsSummer is quickly approaching, and that means that bathing suit season is around the corner. Over the cold winter months it is more than normal to pack on a few extra pounds. However those extra pounds can be very detrimental to your body and overall health. They can lead to heart disease, ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Healthy Cat Food - How To Choose - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Lori MatthewsEven though there are many companies out there that claim to care about the well-being of your cat, they simply do not and they prove that by not having their main ingredient an animal protein. Many companies will use "filler" ingredients as the main ingredient in the cat food that they ...
Views: 971 - Weight Loss Season is Coming - Tips for Getting in Shape for Summer - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Lori MatthewsSpring is already here and before you know it, it will be summer time. Bathing suit season is almost here, and more than likely you have somehow accumulated a few pounds during the winter months, since you've been stuck inside so much. Even if you're despairing a bit about those pounds you've ...
Views: 788 - Transfer Factor For Immune Health - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2008 from Lori MatthewsWith the holidays just around the corner, you will find that your thoughts should be directed towards family joy, togetherness and having a great time, not sniffly noses, sore throats and colds that just don't go away! Let's face it, between the change in weather and the stress that the ...
Views: 818 - Dog Food Decisions Are Important - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2008 from Lori MatthewsPeople are very aware of the nutrition that is contained in their own diet but sometimes we are not quite as aware of the quality of the food that we are feeding our pets. Dog foods are often commercial, high priced fillers that provide our best buddies with a full tummy and not much else. ...
Views: 1206 - Healthy Dog Food Equals A Healthy Canine - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Lori MatthewsThe phrase, "putting on the dog" refers to people who try to appear wealthy or more important than they really are. If you were to walk down the dog food aisle in a supermarket or pet store, the front of the bags would sound very impressive, assuring you of complete nutrition for every stage of ...
Views: 822 - Transfer Factor, Colostrum And Immune Support - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Lori MatthewsColostrum is known to create transfer factor in the body which in return helps build up the body’s immunity to remember certain illnesses. Transfer factor is a theory that immunity information in the body can be transferred from cell to cell. A cell has the ability to teach the immune system ...
Views: 2545 - Dog Health, Some Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Lori MatthewsHaving a healthy dog is important. You want your best friend to be as healthy as possible. It is said they age twice as fast as humans so keeping them in top shape is imperative. It helps immunity and helps the aging process possibly slow down. There are many things to think about when you ...
Views: 816 - Keeping Your Immune Health In Top Shape - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Lori MatthewsIf 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 ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Immune System Support - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Lori MatthewsDo 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 aren’t? Many of the symptoms of sickness that many of us deal with every month, or even every day for the unlucky ones are a ...
Views: 731 - Overweight Dog - Letter From A Fat Canine - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Lori MatthewsHelp Me Be Healthy, Help Me Live Longer WOOF 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. ...
Views: 914 - Transfer Factor With Acai - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Lori MatthewsIt’s official—the Acai fruit is officially an energy fruit. A particular celebrity show host has said so. Don’t worry if you haven’t 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. ...
Views: 1066 - Healthy Dog Food Or Junk? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Lori MatthewsAs 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. ...
Views: 1009 - A New Year's Resolution For Healthier Pet Food - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Lori MatthewsAs 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 Year’s resolutions allow us to put into perspective what it is that we actually want to achieve with our lives in the following year. If ...
Views: 827 - Dog Foods - Are They All The Same? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Lori MatthewsYour 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 ...
Views: 901 - Are You In The Pet Industry? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Lori MatthewsAs a pet professional your opinion counts. If your client asks for product recommendations you probably suggest high quality and health promoting ones. This article is for any groomer, breeder, pet sitter/walker, veterinarian, kennel owner, trainer, shelter worker or animal rescue who would ...
Views: 803 - Allergies In Dogs - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Lori MatthewsJust 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 ...
Views: 1255 - Compare Dog Food Brands - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Lori MatthewsIf 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 ...
Views: 1141 - Pet Food Recall - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Lori MatthewsWhen 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 “not to safe.” Evidence ...
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