FACT vs. FICTION If you’re reading this, it’s pretty likely that your pet is part of your family. As pet owners, we share our beds, food and just about everything else with our furry friends. But is their gift back… read more
Health
Pet Checkups at Every Stage
Adding a new pet to the family? Be prepared for shots, vet appointments, dental cleanings, vitamins and vaccines. Sound like you just brought home a new baby? It is! So, before adding a new member to your family, review the… read more
How Air Purifiers Can Help Clean Your Air
Even before COVID-19, usage of home air purifiers had spiked. According to Consumer Reports, one in four American households now owns an air purifier. But what do they actually do and is it worth the investment? Simply put, air purifiers… read more
Cracking the Code on Strange Food Reactions
Oh, cilantro — one of the world’s most controversial foods. Some love it, some hate it and some think it tastes like… soap! Do you experience strange reactions to foods that are kind of unexplainable? We are here to crack… read more
Could Statins Be the Answer for Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes severe inflammation and ulcers within the digestive tract. The symptoms of ulcerative colitis can be debilitating and sometimes severely impact quality of life. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, urgency… read more
Adaptogens: Organic Stress Relief
We all experience the burdens of everyday life. Stress, anxiety, burn-out, fatigue — they are all very real and no one is immune to their effects. However, some of these side effects of life can be managed thanks to the… read more
Cheers to Preventing and Soothing Hangovers!
What is a hangover? For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of experiencing one of these yourself, a hangover is a feeling of sickness or discomfort after a period of drinking. Symptoms of a hangover include nausea, headaches, dizziness,… read more
Keep Your Pets Healthy by Preventing Worms
The saying goes that the early bird gets the worm, but worms can actually be very bad for all of our pets, and not just dogs and cats. Worms can also affect reptiles, hamsters and birds. But what are worms… read more
Ted Talks: The Year of a Bodily Buffet!
A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That... I went into 2021 without a massive declaration — no dream race to run, no ideal weight I must hit (though that number has had a three-decade occupancy in my… read more
Get Back to Fitness Basics With These Moves
There are some fitness basics that are available anytime, anywhere. Incorporating these into the weekly routine can provide additional tools to help adapt for whatever surprises 2021 brings! The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans… read more
