It’s a given that a cat ages more rapidly than what humans do. Some veterinarians will tell you that a one-year old cat is equivalent to a 16-year-old child, although I think this is extreme. The different schools of thoughts propounded by vets and cat experts will tell you that the ratio is anywhere from [...]
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common disorder for women during their reproductive years, but it doesn’t have to be. Asian cultures have been using Chinese herbs as medicines to treat menstrual cycle related symptoms for centuries. Traditional Chinese medicine addresses the imbalance of Qi in the reproductive and other related organs and helps to [...]
Garlic has been around and used by us for literally thousands of years, dating back to the time of the ancient Sumerians (you know the people who started the first known civilization). Since these ancient times this fleshy plant that is known for its pungent aroma when crushed has been used for many medicinal purposes [...]
Herbal supplements are a type of dietary supplement that contain herbs, either singly or in mixtures. An herb (also called a botanical) is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, and/or therapeutic properties. Liver Cancer Many herbs have a long history of use and of claimed health benefits. However, some herbs have [...]
Water is the liquid of Life. ” There is not an inch of exaggeration in this statement. We all know the value of water for our existence. Now we shall see how vital it is to us, keeping us healthy and ailment free. Just off hand, I could remember 14 benefits of drinking adequate quantity [...]
Hepatitis is a deadly disease that has been found in all parts of the world. It has three major types, but over the years Hepatitis B has turned out to be the deadliest. Fortunately, there is a cure for hepatitis b, which anyone can easily apply at home, which was discovered in 2009. Read on [...]
Literally speaking all humanbeings are badbreathres. Oral cavity contains millions of anaerobic bacteria like fusobacterium and actinomyces which acts on the protein of food materials and putrifies them. This process results in the formation of gases like hydrogen sulphide offenssive, methyl mescaptan, cadaverin, skatol, putrescine etc causing bad odor. If oral hygiene is not maintained [...]
Fats Can be healthy? The answer is “yes”. Fats are one of three vital nutrients which are used as an energy source by our body. Each gram of fat produces at least 9 calories of energy. Fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E, and K can be absorbed by the body only in the presence [...]
The spleen is an organ located below the stomach. It contains lots of blood vessels with circulating red blood cells, making it a storage for blood. It also supplies blood, and cleans up old red blood cells. Liver Cancer Dogs may develop masses in the spleen. These can be benign or malignant. Hemangiosarcoma is the [...]