Tips for Making Yourself Far More Flexible in the Next 30 Days

When it comes to the Big Three of exercise – cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training – it’s pretty clear which one can get overlooked. After all, while we prize cardiovascular and strength training for their role in helping us lose weight, build muscle and get fit, the benefits of flexibility training are less immediately alluring.

As the population ages, however, more of us are learning to appreciate the rewards of stretching. Staying limber can offset age-related stiffness, improve athletic performance, and optimize functional movement in …

by Dee Braun

I am notoriously horrible at maintaining good nutrition practices. Oh, I KNOW them.

I know I should follow them, but there’s always something else to handle, some place to go, a phone call to answer, an email to respond to – the list goes on and on.

(And I didn’t even mention laundry, dishes, letting the dogs out, meetings, and oh, yeah, taking a bath!)

The thing is, I’m educated in both natural healing modalities and the principals of good nutrition. I’m mom to six children (my ‘baby’ just graduated!) and I know full well how …

As part of our ongoing effort to provide our readers with quality information on natural pet health we’d like to offer you this completely free ebook. Our ebooks cover a wide variety of topics including dog and cat health; horse training dog training and cat training; natural equine health and many ebooks which offer valuable information on unusual or exotic pets or information on many common pet health conditions. All ebooks are in pdf format are certified virus and spyware free. You will need Adobe Reader to view our ebooks. If you do not …

A thin lining, called the peritoneum, fills the abdominal cavity of all dogs. If there is an injury, this membrane can become inflamed.

The inflammation can be severe, or moderately so, depending on the specific injury. Do not be surprised if your dog responds while touching them on the stomach, this condition can be very painful.

Watch your dog closely, some of the symptoms you can expect to see are: fever, arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), vomiting, increased heart rate, dog assumes ‘praying’ position for relief, lowered blood pressure and signs of shock.

Peritonitis is caused by invaders in …

Everyone knows our pets need food, water, medical care and love; however, they have other needs as well. Physical exercise and mental stimulation are essential in order for them to lead a happy, fulfilling life. “They need ‘jobs’,” says Kristen Collins, CPDT, and ASPCA Animal Trainer. Just like humans, animals need to feel engaged and busy. Unfortunately in today’s society, most dogs are left alone a majority of the day.

As part of our ongoing effort to provide our readers with quality information on natural pet health we’d like to offer you this completely free ebook. Our ebooks cover a wide variety of topics including dog and cat health; horse training dog training and cat training; natural equine health and many ebooks which offer valuable information on unusual or exotic pets or information on many common pet health conditions. All ebooks are in pdf format are certified virus and spyware free. You will need Adobe Reader to view our ebooks. If you do not …

by Kate Dailey, Men’s Health

1. If your throat tickles, scratch your ear.

When you were 9, playing your armpit was a cool trick. Now, as an adult, you can still appreciate a good body-based feat, but you’re more discriminating. Take that tickle in your throat; it’s not worth gagging over. Here’s a better way to scratch your itch: “When the nerves in the ear are stimulated, it creates a reflex in the throat that can cause a muscle spasm,” says Scott Schaffer, M.D., president of an ear, nose and throat specialty center in Gibbsboro, …

For some parts of the country, temperatures are beginning to drop. Similar to us, our pets’ immune system functions best when proper nutrition, rest, and exercise are in harmony. Therefore, making sure your pet is in top form prior to travel and harsh weather can help carry on health. Therefore, making sure your pet is in top form prior to travel and harsh weather can help carry on health as the seasons change.

Have you ever taken your pet to the vet, expecting to receive praise on how healthy your four-legged friend is– and instead gotten scolded on how you’ve allowed them to become a chubby, unhealthy pet? Studies have shown that nearly half of the dogs and cats in the US are overweight. Most pet owners are not aware that their pet is overweight as often the ideal body weight depends not only on the breed, but also on the sex of your pet. It is best to ask your vet about your pet’s ideal weight, which will help determine how much weight your pet should lose.

Every material thing – every person, animal, rock and tree on the earth, even Mother Earth herself – has its own natural resonating frequency. The Earth’s own electromagnetic field, deep space, and people in a meditative state are all resonating at a frequency of approximately 7.8 hertz. This is called the Schumann Resonating Frequency.

Every cell in every person, rock and tree also has its own natural resonating frequency, which is ideally in harmony with the unit as a whole. Every sound, from the delicacy of a pure musical note to the harsh retort of a …