Dog Health http://www.skinnydog.net Dog Health Thu, 08 May 2008 23:42:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en © admin admin Just another WordPress weblog No No Disadvantage Of Being Dependent To Laxatives For Constipation Treatment http://www.skinnydog.net/disadvantage-of-being-dependent-to-laxatives-for-constipation-treatment/ http://www.skinnydog.net/disadvantage-of-being-dependent-to-laxatives-for-constipation-treatment/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 23:42:55 +0000 admin http://www.skinnydog.net/disadvantage-of-being-dependent-to-laxatives-for-constipation-treatment/ We all suffer from constipation at some point of our lives. You may not want to talk about it to your family or friends, but it is the truth. There are several over the counter laxatives that can offer quick treatment for constipation but the consistent use of stimulant laxatives may damage your colon, became dependent and eventually can worsen constipation.

In the long run, it is still healthier to find wholesome solutions to constipation like colon cleansing diet or natural colon cleanse.

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For those people who are having severe receding gums, soft tissue graft can be one of the options to treat gum disease. But for other people who have healthy gums and teeth, dental filling, as the most common approach could be another option to be done to keep gums from further recession. It is not only for ease and comfort that treatment for receding gums is done, but for maintaining the good health of teeth and gums. Having receding gums can cause much tooth sensitivity to the intake of hot or cold foods or beverages, leading to a greater risk for tooth decay and other oral health concerns like tooth loss, poor bite, inflamed gums and advanced gum disease.
 

]]> http://www.skinnydog.net/9/feed/ Tips for a Healthy and Comfortable Night-Time Sleep http://www.skinnydog.net/tips-for-a-healthy-and-comfortable-night-time-sleep/ http://www.skinnydog.net/tips-for-a-healthy-and-comfortable-night-time-sleep/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:20:04 +0000 admin http://www.skinnydog.net/tips-for-a-healthy-and-comfortable-night-time-sleep/ A good sleep is necessary for a good health in regaining the lost of energy that the body exerted during work at daytime. As an answer for a quality and adequate sleep, natural sleep aid is the best choice.

One good example is a change in lifestyle. And it is recommended for everyone to drink warm milk before going to bed since it helps to make a person to fall asleep. Aside from warm milk, Herbal teas with chamomile and lavender is another option. They are known to calm down and relax your body.

]]> http://www.skinnydog.net/tips-for-a-healthy-and-comfortable-night-time-sleep/feed/ Phytoestrogens and Isoflavones as treatment for Menopause http://www.skinnydog.net/phytoestrogens-and-isoflavones-as-treatment-for-menopause/ http://www.skinnydog.net/phytoestrogens-and-isoflavones-as-treatment-for-menopause/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:35:34 +0000 admin http://www.skinnydog.net/phytoestrogens-and-isoflavones-as-treatment-for-menopause/ Whole grains cereals, soy, and red clover contain phytoestrogens and isoflavones.  Soy best known as a good source of isoflavones is one of the most commonly recommended foods that a woman with menopause should take. It is also a good low fat source of protein, iron and other nutrients.

Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that contain estrogen like effects on the body and can decrease the symptoms associated low estrogen production, such as hot flashes.

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To reduce menopausal symptoms, have some diets that are high in phytoestrogens like soymilk, miso and other soy products. On the other hand, high-fat, low fiber diets are associated with higher estrogen activity.

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DNA testing on animals…

Blogged under General by Jody on Tuesday 12 June 2007 at 9:35 am

The DNA Age:  As Breeders Test DNA, Dogs Become Guinea Pigs
By AMY HARMON
Breeders have used new tests to exert dominion over the canine gene pool, and the lessons may bear on humans.

Farewell Skinnydog

Blogged under General by Jody on Tuesday 1 May 2007 at 3:28 pm

With a baby expected in July 2007 I have decided to hand Skinnydog over to Scott. He was the original mastermind behind it and wanted to take it over instead of me just shutting it down.

With that said, I will miss Skinnydog as it has meant alot to me over the years. I will post every now and then to let the world know how Roo is doing.

**For those of you who use Skinnydog for email** Please be aware that Scott will be shutting the email down. I have asked him to give you all a month to find another email address and transfer your stuff over to the new one. So you better get cracking.

Thank you to everyone and I’m sure Scott will do a great job with Skinnydog.

Beach bums

Blogged under General by Jody on Monday 16 April 2007 at 1:50 pm

Good Friday was good indeed for the dogs. The weather was nice so we took them to the beach during low tide so they could play on the sand bars. Roo caught his frisbee and Zoe fetched her kong in the very chilly ocean. Roo actually went in for a minute, until he realized how cold it was then he took off like a bat out of hell.

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Recalled Dog Food - Menu Foods

Blogged under General by Jody on Thursday 5 April 2007 at 5:34 pm

Well I’m pretty sure everyone is well aware of what foods have been recalled but just in case…

Menu Foods Recall

Snoozer Cozy Cave - SOLD!

Blogged under General by Jody on Saturday 3 March 2007 at 12:50 pm

I placed an ad on Skinnydog not too long ago to sell Roo’s Cozy Cave as he didn’t appreciate the coziness of it. Well I received an email from someone who didn’t live too far away asking if she could come and look at it. She came over with Tango, her male Whippet and took it home with her. She sent this picture to let me know that he was very much enjoying the new bed. I am so happy to hear that Tango likes the cave but wonder why Roo would never get into it??

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