Posted by in Health, Uncategorized According to the ASPCA Poison control, these are foods that should be restricted due to toxicity for pets: avocado chocolate garlic & onions raisins grapes milk nuts of any kind mushrooms raw potatoes rhubarb tea coffee alcohol
Posted by in gardens, Health, Uncategorized Here are twelve of the notorious toxic plants for pets: Aloe Vera Ivy Jade plants Sago Palm Elephant Ear ZZ plant Philodendron Devil’s Ivy Dieffenbachia Asparagus Fern Corn plant Lilies of all kinds
Posted by in Health Here is an updated recommended list of immunizations for children through teen years. Hepatitis B recommended now for infants at birth, 2 months, and 12 months. Rotovirus given at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. Diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis combo given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, then again between 4-6 years of…Read more »
Posted by in cooking, gardens, Health, Herbs, Uncategorized Here is a delicious salad dressing that is easy to make. You will need these ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 clove of garlic 1/4 cup of fresh or dried tarragon 1/4 cup fresh dill 1/4 cup parsley, fresh or dried 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup either plain…Read more »
Posted by in Health, tasty treat I couldn’t believe it when I heard that certain foods and drink harbor antifreeze! Don’t believe me? Then check the labels when you shop. An organic form of antifreeze is propylene glycol and is used as a thickener and a sweetener. It’s considered safe by the FDA, yet in Scandinavian countries things like Fireball Cinnamon…Read more »
Posted by in Health Pain in the ball of your foot, especially between the third and fourth toes, is a foot condition called Morton’s Neuroma. It occurs in the forefoot where the tissue thickens around the nerves leading to the toes. Symptoms include either a burning sensation, sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or cramping in the foot. Frequent constant pressure…Read more »
Posted by in elderly, Health, Uncategorized If you are one of those people that get cold easily, maybe the condition is medical related. Anemia is a condition that if you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues could be a culprit. You may also feel tired and weak from anemia. Research has shown…Read more »
Posted by in Health, Just A Thought, Uncategorized Beverage companies advertise sports drinks as a healthy way to keep you well-hydrated. The truth is shocking. The ingredients in the sports drinks will not hydrate you and are actually detrimental to your health. A typical sports drink contains high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners. It has two-thirds of the sugar content of soda,…Read more »
Posted by in Health, Herbs, Health, & Crafts Lifestyle factors such as stress, diet, and lack of exercise can lead to hypertension or high blood pressure, but it could also be in your genes. Here are 4 natural remedies that can help. Hibiscus tea has been used to lower blood pressure for decades. Researchers found that after 12 days of drinking this tea,…Read more »
Posted by in headache, Health, Uncategorized Migraines are caused by an oversensitive brain and genetic predisposition. Anyone can have a headache, but migraines are more painful and are usually on one side of the head. The symptoms vary from each person. They can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sensitivity to light, smells, and touch. Some researchers have discovered that migraines also…Read more »
