Make a New Year resolution to keep your pet in the best health. Here is how you can keep your pet in the best of health. Here are the three New Year resolutions you should keep for your pet’s health: 1. I will not feed my pet extra calories: A cat needs to consume 200 calories a day while a large dog should consume 800 calories. Do not feed the pet food with high fat content which an led to health issues like vomiting, diarrhea and indigestion. So when you have your meal, make sure you keep your pet in another room. 2. Say No and Give her a treat [...]
Archive | December, 2009
Women say skinny jeans more satisfying than sex in online poll
by on 31. Dec, 2009 in Health News
For 2200 British women polled, fitting into skinny jeans was revealed as more satisfying than sex. The women admitted they kept old jeans that were too small as part of a fantasy to slim down and fit back into their skinny jeans. In some cases, the women confessed their jeans lasted longer than their relationships. The study was done by Special K – the cereal that promises a slimmer physique if you just eat their product to cut calories. For women, fitting into a pair of old jeans produced a sense of euphoria that for some topped having sex. In the study, 29.1 percent of women said fitting into a [...]
Popular TENS device no benefit for chronic low back pain
by on 31. Dec, 2009 in Health News
New guidelines have been issued by the issued by the American Academy of Neurology stating that use of TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) devices have no benefit for treating chronic low back pain. The therapy consists of applying a device to the low back that delivers electrical impulses to control pain. The units are widely used for pain control, and may work for other condition. TENS units are not shown to reduce low back pain that has persisted for more than three months. According to guideline author Richard M. Dubinsky, MD, MPH, of Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City and a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, “The [...]
How to Cure Hangover easily
by on 29. Dec, 2009 in Alcohol and Spirits
It’s the festive season and with the New Year round the corner, drinks flow freely and there is every possibility of people getting alcohol hangover problems. Yes, we do know that we should drink within our limits, but then the party fervor makes us forget everything and we tend to go full throttle or rather full bottle! The next day we have a hangover and we regret drinking a couple of glasses more. Here is how you can both avoid and cure hangover naturally. 1. Drink water Alcohol can dehydrate the body, causing hangover. The best way to stay hydrated is drinking lots of water to combat the dehydration. 2. [...]
Ear Discharge Otorrhea Treatment and Natural Remedies
by on 29. Dec, 2009 in Ear Problems
Ear discharge known as otorrhea, in medical parlance is caused due to infection in the middle ear. Cause and symptoms of ear discharge: The infection in the middle ear is caused due to various reasons like irritation or boils caused by a plug of wax, foreign bodies or eczema. This may lead to a discharge in the external ear. Remedies for ear discharge: Margosa oil: The use of Margosa oil has been found effective in the infection and inflammation of the ear. One or two drops of this oil can be put into the ear two or three times daily with beneficial results Breast milk: The use of breast milk [...]
Cockroach studied to build running robot could help amputees
by on 29. Dec, 2009 in Health News
Scientists are exploring how the cockroach runs effortlessly in hopes of building a running robot that could have a variety of uses, including military operations, exploring space, and even for improving the function of artificial limbs for amputees. “Humans can run, but frankly our capabilities are nothing compared to what insects and some other animals can do,” said John Schmitt, an assistant professor in the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at OSU. “Cockroaches are incredible. They can run fast, turn on a dime, move easily over rough terrain, and react to perturbations faster than a nerve impulse can travel.” If successful, imagine the possibilities for increased mobility among [...]
Blood Type Diet: Your Diet Depends on Your Blood Group
by on 28. Dec, 2009 in General Health
In the book, “Eat Right For Your Type’ by doctor Peter J D’Adamo, he has said that every food product is not good for every blood type. Take for instance, papaya; this is a fruit with numerous health benefits. But, when one person profits from it, the other gets stomach upset. This goes to illustrate that our body has a sense of what is good for it and what is not. In every variety of fruits and vegetables, there is a classification of what is good for your blood type and what is not. The simple fact of life is if you eat simple food according to what suits your [...]
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