What we eat and feed our pets plays a CRITICAL role in our health and in the health of our pets. This article (on pages 30-31) explains how the pet food industry was developed and who the major players are controlling the pet food industry. Guaranteed to help you choose differently! http://ow.ly/Et8j303cilI
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Your pet has been diagnosed with a cancer, what now?
Your pet has been diagnosed with a cancer, what now? Cancer has been around as long as man has existed. Tumors in bones were identified in ancient skeletons. The difference is that long ago, cancer was rare. Current predictions are that 1 out of 2 human males and 1 out of 3 human females will […]
Superfoods 3 Cilantro/Corriander
Before you eat anything, take a moment to be present. Breath deeply a few times, let your breath out slowly, and pause to be grateful, giving thanks for the nutrients and the energy you are about to receive from the food. While eating, chew slowly and mindfully, being aware of the flavors and textures. These […]
SuperFoods 2 Arugula
Before you eat anything, take a moment to be present. Breath deeply a few times, let your breath out slowly, and pause to be grateful, giving thanks for the nutrients and the energy you are about to receive from the food. While eating, chew slowly and mindfully, being aware of the flavors and textures. These […]
Food Freedom At Risk
I constantly hear “I want to eat healthier (and feed my pet healthier), more organic, but it cost so much more” Really?!?! First let me bust this belief system which comes from those big business’s that stand to gain from our buying (literally) into this belief (Monsanto, the pharmaceutical industry, the insurance industry). The cost […]
Addicted To Junk Food: How To Transition Cats And Dogs From Dry Processed Diets To Raw
If we were to offer a wild cat that has never been fed processed food a mouse or a bowl of dry kibble, which do you think they would instinctively eat? The live food of course! So how is it that our modern cat eats dry kibble (and for some furry friends they refuse a raw […]
S.T.A.R.T. Making Healthy Salads and Dressings
Use only organic ingredients Green Apple Salad Dressing 1 green apple, cored (Granny Smith) 1/2 cup filtered water 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 to 4 cloves garlic 1 to 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled Herbamare or sea salt, to taste Place all ingredients into a blender or Vita-Mix and blend until very […]
Digestion Part 3 Tips To Better Digestion
Digestion begins in the brain. Start the meal with a positive, relaxed attitude. Begin thinking of your meal, anticipating it, letting your mouth water, creating saliva to lubricate the food, and releasing enzymes in the saliva (amylase) that will aid in pre-digestion of carbohydrates. Chew slowly and thoughtfully. Savor every flavor and texture. Not only do you […]
Digestion- Where Did We Go Wrong
Few other systems are as critical to overall health as the digestive system. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we are born with a certain amount of Qi or energy. This Qi is what allows us to “live” and can only be replenished through respiration (breathing), and digestion. This makes sense, since if we […]