Taking a driving test is something that you don’t usually do on a frequent basis.  For many of us it is a circumstance only ever encountered once or twice.  For an unhappy few it can become a more familiar situation.      New situations tend to put us upon “high alert”.  We don’t know what [...]

Negative people often find themselves wishing that they could change and become optimistic, positive and happier.  They would like to stop seeing everything that might go wrong and instead be able to see what could turn out to be great and fantastic.  Lets fact it; it’s a nightmare when all you think about is what [...]

We all know the metaphor about not being able to see the woods for the trees.  To be able to achieve success in almost anything in life you have to be able to look at things from different angles.  You have to be able to see the woods and the trees, not simply one or [...]

I visited my dentist last week and the first thing he said was, “Lovely to see you”. Whilst I appreciate the fact that it is polite to respond in kind I found myself wondering how many of his patients really mean what they say in reply!     During my “session” in the dentists’ chair, [...]

A fear of needles can cause many what should be almost every day situations to become a source of anxiety, stress and terror.  A medical or dental procedure that should be relatively routine or mundane can become a complete nightmare for both patient and professional person.      There are many situations that require the [...]

Leaky Gut Syndrome (AKA ~ Increased Intestinal Permeability) is a very common (often undiagnosed) condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed. This inflammation can be caused by many different things, including the following: • Alcohol and/or drinks containing caffeine. • Overuse of antibiotics resulting in destruction of the “good” bacteria in [...]

I lecture and conduct workshops on Native American topics. Several of these, such as the medicine wheel and medicine shield workshops, are deeply involved with animals. I have observed that virtually every person participating in these workshops is familiar with the term “animal totem.” So, I take a pole of how they understand this word, [...]

If your dog smells, and you are thinking twice about even having your dog inside, then you definitely need to read this article. Your dog does produce a ‘normal’ odor, primarily through the variety of glands found in their skin, ears, and paws. But your dog can also have a serious and unpleasant smell, such [...]

Dog noise anxiety, or fear of loud noises, such as fear of thunderstorms or fireworks, is very common. Pets have especially sensitive hearing. Veterinarians have estimated that your dog can hear 10 times better than you can. The loud crack of thunder is terrifying to many dogs. In some cases, the loud noise has been [...]

Anger is an emotion that most people would prefer to avoid if at all possible.  Anger makes us feel out of control.  Perhaps I should actually reverse the order in which that statement is made?  Certainly the two go hand in hand.     Untamed and unchecked anger has the power to completely destroy many [...]

ABSTRACT Antioxidants are believed to help alleviate many diseases, from cancer to heart problems. All antioxidants, however, are not created equal and the consumer should understand what these compounds are and what they are capable of doing. Research suggests that certain antioxidants can indeed be helpful. It’s hard to open a magazine about health and [...]

Musculo-skeletal inflammation is a major cause of discomfort and debility in millions of older canines. Inflammation caused as a result of excess free radical activity is well established. (Segal, 1984; McCord, 1983). Problems with inflammation in the joints may be due to degradation of synovial fluid in the cavity through free radical reactions (McCord, 1974). [...]

Are you stuck on what to write for your business blog content? It happens to everyone. Sometimes that sweatshop in the back of the brain pops a gasket, throws some smoke and then grinds to a halt. Question is: How to you break through the associated writer’s block? A business blog can generate a new [...]

Enzymes are vital to maintaining health in both humans and animals. As a lot of pet foods are processed, those necessary enzymes are being rmoved. The purpose of this article is to explain the importance of enzymes in humans and in their dogs and cats. Enzymes are the foundation of energy and the life force [...]

When it comes down to it, Britain is home to many beautiful birds, year round and during migration periods. The biggest problem for these birds is where it is they will live when they get here, or where the residential birds will live when the migrating birds make their nests about the place. It is [...]