Miswak is a natural chewing stick that can be used to replace the plastic toothbrush. It has been used for centuries in Africa and Middle East, where it is still commonly used. Especially in poorer areas where the people cannot afford toothbrushes and toothpaste. The stick itself originates from the […]
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Reasons for Blood in Your Dog’s Urine or Stool
The reasons for blood in your dog’s urine or stool may not be a serious health concern. Is your dog outside quite a bit and does he or she have access to twigs, sharp objects of plastic or even garden tools that may have splintered causing injury to the lining […]
Characteristics of Great Beef Jerky
You see the packages of jerky sitting on shelves at convenience stores and grocery stores, and it’s always the same two or three brands. But did you know there are easily a thousand different brands of jerky selling all across the United States? Some more expensive and some more limited […]
Importance of Dog Training And Exercise in Daily Life
Good health and sustainable livelihood are only possible when everything is obtained with moderation, in other words when the overall balance is maintained. In the case of pets, apart from food, shelter and lifestyle accessories they also need physical activity. If an animal’s particular tendencies such as chewing, running, exploring, […]
Chewing Gum and Your Enzymes
Gum chewing is big business and nowadays, most of it is sugar-free. It contains nutrasweet, which can be dangerous for some people. The biggest argument against gum chewing, besides the synthetic sweeteners is the fact that there is a neurological connection between your jaw and your pancreas. Your body’s enzymes […]
Five Benefits of Using Kong Dog Toys
Possibly the best-known dog toys in the world are the Kong dog toys. The classic design of the Kong toy is shaped a bit like three fat rubber rings stuck together, one on top of another. The toys also come in several variations for dogs of different ages and sizes. […]
Weighty Matters
There is no doubt that divorce is a weighty matter both literally and figuratively. This often calamitous and life changing event can flood us with emotions and render our defenses as porous as Swiss cheese. During these times of crisis the ambush of poorly understood and thus often, unacceptable feelings, […]
How to Stop Biting Fingernails
What exactly is nail biting?- Nail biting is easily defined as the chewing off of finger- or even toe nails. This very common compulsive disorder affects almost half of the teenagers and a quarter of the children under age 10 years in the world. Luckily this bad habit is not […]
Why You Shouldn’t Bite Your Nails – Ever!
If you’re reading this, you probably bite your nails. Here are five excellent reasons why you shouldn’t bite your nails – ever! If you are anything like the way I was, you’ve probably never really understood why biting your nails is such a bad thing, outside of simply not looking […]
Natural Remedies For Acid Reflux and Effective Cures
Acid reflex is a digestive disorder suffered by millions of people when the contents of the stomach after eating including the gastric acids rushes back into the esophagus and throat. This disease is also referred as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The patient experiences heartburn due to the back flow […]