Tag: health
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Herbs and Pets: Don’t Put Your Pet’s Health at Risk
When it comes to herbs for pets, just as with people, there is a lot of conflicting and often unreliable information surfing around the Web. Additionally, herbs that may be safe for dogs are often not safe for cats and vice versa. The best advice you can follow when it comes to giving a pet…
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The Grain-Free Food Debate: Good, Bad or Indifferent?
The health benefits of different brands of pet foods, particularly grain-free ones, is a big debate in the pet health industry, particularly for dogs. The current consensus seems to be that grain-free foods may do more harm than good for your pet, leading to a dangerous heart condition, which we describe below. Before we get…
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Holistic Medicine and Your Pets
Just like people have a choice in healthcare, today’s pet owner has the option to choose holistic veterinary medicine (HVM) instead of, or in conjunction with, conventional veterinary medical care. This article provides an overview of HVM, helping you determine if this type of care is the right choice for you and your pet. What…
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Nutrient Tracking for More Healthful Eating
Keeping track of the nutritional quality of your meals can help you identify where you are meeting essential daily nutrient requirements and where you may be falling short in getting nutrients that are crucial to good health. This is especially important for people who are following a plant-based diet. An easy way to do this–and…
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Spicy Chili Bean Cakes Recipe
Just when you thought summer couldn’t get any hotter, this recipe lands in your inbox. The perfect combination of spice and tang, these chili bean cakes drizzled with lime chili sauce will be the hit of any outdoor gathering. They’re so robust with flavor and meaty texture that you might just convince a few meat-eaters…
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Catnip: A Soothing Botanical Remedy
Many intriguing stories come along with the herb, catnip (Nepeta cataria), also known as catmint. There’s folklore regarding women ingesting catnip and being turned into…you guessed it, cats. And, the more credible lore about cats exhibiting strange behavior around the plant. While big cats and domestic kitties alike get happy, spunky, and amorous after nibbling…
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Beans…Good for You, Good for the Planet
Beans are a terrific example of a healthful food that provides what foodies call “sustainable nutrition.” They are an affordable, nutrient and protein-rich food that does not negatively impact the environment. Choose a few of your favorite beans, add a healthy grain, and you have a dish filled with protein and nutrients without taxing the…
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The What, Why & How of Plant-based Nutrition, for Everyone
Here’s something that might surprise you: not all plant-based diets require elimination of meat. From “meaty” to minimal to meat-free, there are a variety of plans to choose from. And whatever plan you choose, you can be confident that your plant-based diet will help enhance fitness performance, reduce your risk for acute illness, and protect…
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Nutritional Yeast: It’s NOOCH What You Think
Though we aren’t sure where the name comes from, nooch, or nutritional yeast, is a food supplement that is a versatile addition to plant-based diets. Rich in B vitamins, nutritional yeast comes in the form of yellow flakes, granules, and powder that adds “cheesy” flavor to other foods. Some of the many ways to use…
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Do You D2 or D3? Which Form of Vitamin D is Best for You?
You may be wondering how much Vitamin D you need in a nutritional supplement and the best form to take. There are two forms, Vitamin D2 and D3, that you should know about. The following FAQ about Vitamin D nutritional supplements is a good place to start; your holistic health practitioner can answer more specific…