Great Gifts for Nature Lovers: Field Guides!
November 29, 2011 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Amazing Creatures, Animals & Pets, Conservation, In The News, Nature, Wild Foods & Foraging
Looking for a great gift for the nature lover in your life? Take a look at the collection of nature field guides that we’ve compiled. You’ll find below field guides on animals, plants, edibles, trees, stars, seashells, birds and more!
Wheatgrass: Potent Superfood, Detoxifier
Wheatgrass: Potent Superfood, Detoxifier. Why add wheatgrass to your diet? It is one of earth’s super foods – let me tell you a little bit about wheatgrass…
Nearly Half of U.S. Meat Tainted With Drug-Resistant Bacteria
July 22, 2011 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Alternative Health, General Nutrition, In The News, Perils of Factory Farming
A study found the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that causes most staph infections, was present in meat and poultry from U.S. grocery stores at “high rates.”
Why Haven’t Pet Owners Been Told These Facts about Heartworm?
June 21, 2011 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Animals & Pets, Healthy Pets, In The News
The American Heartworm Society has three “platinum” sponsors and five “bronze” sponsors. All eight are major pharmaceutical manufacturers. It comes as no surprise, then, that the AHS recommends year-round, birth-to-death heartworm prevention drugs – no matter where you live…
Safely Traveling with Your Pet
April 29, 2011 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Animals & Pets, Healthy Pets, In The News
Traveling with the family pet is becoming the norm. Here are tips for traveling with your pet, ways to keep your pet happy, safe on your next road or air trip.
How To Clean Out Dog Anal Glands – A Calmer, Less Traumatic Method
March 3, 2011 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Animals & Pets, Healthy Pets, In The News
This simple method of expressing dog anal glands takes time and patience, but ultimately offers a calmer, less traumatic experience for you and for your dog.
The Powerful Health Benefits of Carrots
November 17, 2010 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Aging & Longevity, Alternative Health, Animals & Pets, General Nutrition, Healthy Pets, Holistic Nutrition
If you’re not eating carrots on a regular basis, read this article to find out what your health may be missing.
Thirsty? Read This Before You Take a Sip of That Tap Water
June 30, 2010 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Aging & Longevity, Healthy Pets, Healthy Planet
Here are just a few of the things most of us in the USA can expect to find in our tap water.
Why Russia Doesn’t Buy U.S. Chicken
March 2, 2010 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Animals & Pets, In The News, Perils of Factory Farming
Most people are grossly uninformed about the abuses and hazards of animal agriculture. How many consumers know, for example, that chickens are routinely treated with chlorine, or that the poultry industry puts arsenic in the chickens’ feed to promote growth and add a desirable color…
No Sugar Coating: Products Sweetened With Xylitol Can Be Toxic To Dogs
January 30, 2010 by Joyce Dierschke
Filed under Healthy Pets, In The News
-Number of 2005 Xylitol-Related Cases Up More Than 150% Over Previous Year – Sugar-free Chewing Gums, Candies, Baked Goods Among Products