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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Dr Whiting on Plant-Derived Organic Colloidal Minerals

phoenixnutritionals.com (CLICK HERE) Liquid colloidal minerals have been a popular supplement for about 20 years, even though they are the oldest selling dietary supplement in the United States. Colloidal trace minerals have been in continuous production and use for over 75 years. Colloidal minerals are, now offered by many different companies, but they certainly are not all the same in quality and absorption. In order for a colloidal mineral product to be completely effective, it must be pure, with no added minerals. Many companies are offering colloidal minerals, to which they have added extra calcium, magnesium, etc., in the hopes of making a product, which appears more potent than other colloidal mineral supplements on the market. This unfortunately, disturbs the delicate bioelectrical balance of the liquid trace mineral suspension. When taking a colloidal mineral product, it is important to ensure that it is 100 percent pure with no additives and especially no extra, non-colloidal minerals added. The term ionic mineral is a marketing hype that really makes no sense. Ionic literally means 'bears an electrical charge" and as such, all minerals are ionic and there is no such thing as a non-ionic mineral. Minerals are anionic or cationic, positive or negative charged. Trace mineral products that are best absorbed come from organic sources such as plant bed deposits or sea vegetation. Organic sourced minerals are much more available to the body because organic minerals ...



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Friday, December 24, 2010

Kevin Trudeau - Raw Food, Super Food, Fido Food

Kevin Trudeau Show - 1-26-10 - Part 8 of 12 Topics: Raw Food, Super Food, Fido Food Listeners have compared Kevin Trudeau's radio show to the best parts of Michael Savage, Howard Stern, Art Bell, John Tesh and Rush Limbaugh. Kevin Trudeau is one of the most read authors of all time. His books have all been best sellers and have sold over 30 million copies globally. Kevin's most controversial book, Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About was number 1 on the New York Times best sellers list for 26 weeks in a row becoming the best selling health book of all time. The Kevin Trudeau Radio Show originates from studios at Trudeau's World Headquarters in Chicago. Visit www.ktradionetwork.com for more information!



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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Russell Simmons: What is cool?

www.mum.edu Hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons talks about what is cool, happiness, toys, focus, and education -- in the context of practicing Transcendental Meditation.Maharishi University of Management (MUM) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, sciences, business, and humanities. The University is accredited through the doctoral level by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the University features Consciousness-Based education to develop students' inner potential. All students and faculty practice the Transcendental Meditation technique, which extensive published research has found boosts learning ability, improves brain functioning, and reduces stress. Maharishi University uses the block system in which each student takes one course at a time. Students report they learn more without the stress of taking 4-5 courses at once. The University has a strong focus on sustainability and natural health, and serves organic vegetarian meals. The BS in Sustainable Living is MUM's most popular undergraduate major. Maharishi University of Management http Consciousness-Based education www.mum.edu Transcendental Meditation www.mum.edu Research www.mum.edu Block system www.mum.edu Sustainability www.mum.edu Natural health www.mum.edu Organic veg meals www.mum.edu BS Sustainable Living www.mum.edu



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Monday, December 13, 2010

Making Your Own Dog Food

Feeding your dog the best diet you can will keep him healthier. Statistics show he will live longer than he would if given the typical American dog food diet. The typical American diet for a dog is dry kibble it's packed full of preservatives, food coloring, foods unfit for human consumption even drugs from euthanized animals. Learning what a healthy diet is will help keep your vet bills lower and your companion by your side for a longer period of time.

A raw organic diet is considered to be best. I have used Nature's Variety and more companies are making a raw organic food available for pets. Nature's Variety comes prepared and frozen. It can be purchased in 2 lb. single chubs, 3 lb. bags of medallions (medallion = 1 oz.), 6 lb. bags of patties (patty = 8 oz) and 12 llb. cases of chubs. A 10 # dog serving is about 3.7 oz. If you choose to feed medallions, give 3 ½. A patty would be a little less than ½ for a 10 # dog. Nature's Variety offers lamb, duck, chicken, turkey, beef and even rabbit.

1 oz. of Nature's Variety Raw Frozen Beef for Dogs and Cats = 65 calories. The ingredients are: Beef, Ground Beef Bone, Beef Liver, Beef Hearts, Beef Kidney, Apples, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Ground Flaxseeds, Chicken Eggs, Montmorillonite Clay, Broccoli, Lettuce, Spinach, Kelp, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Parsley, Honey, Blueberries, Alfalfa Sprouts, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Persimmons, Olive Oil, Duck Eggs, Pheasant Eggs, Quail Eggs, Inulin, Rosemary Extract, Sage, Clove, Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid.

I use the above list of ingredients as a guideline when making my own dog food. If you do not know what an ingredient is, let the internet tell you, enter the word in your search bar. Example: What is Mixed Tocopherols? The answer is vitamin E and is good to include in the recipe or food you chose to purchase for your pet. To check dog food ingredients online just enter pet food direct in the search bar and take a look at the different brands' ingredients you are considering.

Keep in mind the activity level and age of your dog. More active dogs need more calories. Older dogs need less fat and protein. Lamb would be a better choice instead of beef with a dog that needs fewer calories. A rotation diet help prevent allergies from forming to one food type. Feed tuna then chicken then beef or some other combination.

To make your own dog food a food processor is very helpful. If making large batches have freezer space available. Only store the homemade dog food in the refrigerator for 3 days or less to avoid bacteria. The advantage of making your own dog food is that it is fresher, has limited or no preservatives and results in a healthier diet for your dog.

The dog food should be about 40 % meat, 30 % vegetables and 30 % starch to ensure a well balanced diet. The recipe below is for 1 lb mixture. The recipe equals about 4.3 servings for a 10 # dog. Purchase a fish scale and use the hook to spoke a hole in a plastic bag and hang to measure amounts. Simply put the ingredients in the bag, hang the bag from the scale and weigh. Toss the bag.

Basic Recipe
To figure 40 % protein, take 16 oz. and divide by 10. Take 1.6 * 4 = (40%) = 6.4 oz. of protein. You can choose organ meat (liver, heart or gizzards), lamb, chicken, turkey, tuna (fish), eggs, venison (deer) or mix a couple of different meats together. Weigh 6.4 oz of protein, use the food processor to ground the meat and lightly brown it. I choose not to use pork since it is one of the meats that can be full of parasites and needs to be cooked fully.

You can choose to mix all the ingredients together and bake it like a meat loaf instead of browning. It is healthier to only brown the meat and mix in the remaining ingredients to keep more enzymes alive. The reason for cooking is to avoid bacteria like salmonella and parasites. I cook store bought meats since I do not have control over how it was handled. I trust Nature's Variety and feed it raw as directed on the label.

To figure 30 % of vegetables (shredded), take 16 oz. and divide by 10. Take 1.6 * 3 (30%) = 4.8 oz. of vegetables. Lightly steam the vegetables. Choices can be carrots, broccoli, peas, beans, spinach, and zucchini or combination of any. Put all vegetables through the food processor to make the vegetables more digestible. Dogs can break down meats better than plants due to their digestive system.

To figure 30 % starch, take 16 oz. and divide by 10. Take 1.6 * 3 (30%) = 4.8 oz. of starch.
Choose brown rice, oatmeal, barley, oats, grains, whole grain or vegetable pasta. Brown rice is healthier than white rice since it has not been stripped of its nutrition. Cook the starch as package directs. Potatoes, eggplant and tomatoes are from the night shade family and can cause health issues over time for your canine.

Other ingredients to mix in with the recipe are: ¼ cup - Cottage cheese, shredded cheese or peanut butter. Include ¼ cup of fruit, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, cranberries, bananas or combination. Use 1 teaspoon of brewer yeast or wheat germ, 1 clove garlic minced (use food processor) or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Choose1 tablespoon of one of the following oils: cod liver, flaxseed oil, safflower oil, or olive oil. Add 1 teaspoon oregano. Bone meal adds calcium, read the label to add the correct amount. Add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey. Milk thistle can be purchased in capsules, open a capsule and mix into recipe. Add water if necessary (can substitute chicken or beef broth).

Put all ingredients into a large bowl and mix. Make mixture into patties or balls equal to one serving for your pet. I like to offer it twice a day so I make ½ servings. A 10 # dog would get about 4 servings from a 1 # mixture show above. I feed twice a day so I would make 8 ½ patties for a 10 # dog.

Let the dog food cool and serve dog food at room temperature. You do not want to burn your pet's tongue or throat. Freeze what is left if you will not be feeding it within 3 days otherwise store in refrigerator. If you have frozen it let it thaw in the refrigerator over night.

There are foods to avoid. Do not use soy products they cause health issues for canines. Chocolate can cause canine heart arrhythmias (irregular beat) and tachycardia (heart beating too fast). Raisins/grapes can cause acute kidney failure in dogs. The following ingredients are dangerous to your pooch: nutmeg, caffeine (coffee, tea), raw eggs, onions, macadamia nuts, fruit pits, yeast dough, mushrooms, or other moldy foods.

Corn is difficult to digest. If you use corn you should notice that your pet's stools are larger and that means the corn wasn't adsorbed (digested). If purchasing a dog food and corn is listed on the ingredients label as one of the first three ingredients I chose a different brand. I use the same rule with soy.

When switching from dry kibble or canned food to a homemade diet, it is important to do it slowly. Start by mixing it in with your dog's current food. It is best to feed 2 to 4 times per day. This keeps your dog's blood sugar level and prevents bloating. Dogs with certain health issues (thyroid) may not require as much food.

I leave out dry food as snack and I want my dog to like to eat dry food. If your dog ever needs surgery and required to stay that is when it needs to eat the most. Conventional vets will not feed a raw diet to your pet. Most vet businesses do not have the freezer or time to feed the raw food. All the other dogs/cats patients want it. When it is healing this is the time when your pet needs to eat. Only a few boarding kennels will feed a different diet and it will cost more to have it done. That is why I keep dry food available for my dogs.

Love does not equal food. Do not over feed your dog or you will develop health issues you are trying to avoid.

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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Spring Gardening Tips : Spring Gardening: Sheet Mulching Fallow Beds

Mulching fallow beds that have not been planted will enrich the soil and break it up in preparation for planting.Farm and care for plants correctly and safely with these spring gardening preparation tips from an experienced farmer in this free video. Expert: Danny Botkin Bio: Danny Botkin "operates" an innovative, diversified homestead and organic micro-farm in central Franklin County called Laughing Dog Farm. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso



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Thursday, December 9, 2010

My Cute Bichon Frise Muffin meets a Ladybug

This is Muffin, our Bichon Frise at 4 months old meeting her first ladybug. she is so gentle and loving. she just wanted madam ladybug to play with her. This was Muffin before she started eating all organic food, so her tear stains were pretty bad. Now they are gone.



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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

USDA Certified Organic Dog Food

Unquestionably, USDA certified organic pet foods are healthier than pet foods made from conventionally produced ingredients. Unlike cheaper conventional pet foods, USDA certified organic pet foods contain no residues from pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, or chemicals accumulated during manufacturing that may include a number of the toxic chemicals that are associated with conventional pet food processing.

Organic pet foods contain more nutrients--such as vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals--than non-organic pet food. This is especially important, considering the depletion of nutrients that comes with heavy processing and the consequent need to supplement pet foods with mostly synthetic, low-grade nutrients in order to provide some level of nutrition to dogs, cats, or other pets. So, USDA certified organic pet foods are a great way to provide your animal friend with safe, nutrient-rich food staples. But beware: currently in the USA, only organic certification is regulated by law and any claim of organic status other than that of '(USDA) certified organic' is not substantiated by an unbiased third party.

Organic dog foods are great if done right. The best organic dog food is, of course, prepared fresh at home. However, this may be challenging, given the time constraints of the modern world. Although USDA certified organic dog foods are a great choice, there are big differences in quality among the many available choices. Most of these differences stem from the quality of the ingredients used. Although no low-grade ingredients, such as byproducts or other indefinable ingredients, can be included in USDA certified organic dog foods, a number of important nutritional distinctions arise from manufacturers' choices of ingredients. Some of these distinctions are highlighted below.

Organic dog food should not contain grains or flours as first, or primary, ingredients. Dogs did not evolve to eat grains, whether raw or cooked. Although cooking will render grains digestible by the dog's gastrointestinal tract, cooking also destroys many constituent nutrients; often, the only thing left are empty calories with little or no substantive nutritional value.

The first ingredient in organic dog food should always be a clearly defined source of animal protein. Don't choose dog foods that contain ingredients listed as 'chicken meals' or 'animal protein,' as these cannot be reliably traced to their origin. Absent any known origin, it's easy for manufacturers to use low quality sources of animal protein. Moreover--and tragically, as recent history has taught us--if any contamination or tainting of unsourcable ingredients occurs, it becomes difficult to mount a quick and effective pet food recall to save animal lives if one can't trace the ingredient in question to its source. In the case of USDA certified organic dog foods, one needn't worry because the USDA organic standards prohibit the use of obscure and unsourceable low quality ingredients.

Any choice of organic dog food should contain some fruits and/or vegetables. However, plant matter should never make up more than 50% of the total contents of a given dog food product. The percentage of plant matter in a given dog food should be more in the range of 30-40% of the contents by weight. And it goes without saying that these ingredients should be organic as well, both to avoid contamination with toxins and increase the nutritional value and health benefits of any given USDA certified organic dog food.

The great thing about feeding your animal with whole food-based USDA certified organic products is that you shouldn't have to worry about routinely supplementing whole foods with isolated nutrients because organic foods are generally much more nutrient-dense than conventional--or non-organic--pet foods. In the case of a truly organic diet, you can supplement with nutrients simply on the basis of your own animal's particular individual needs, and only when necessary. Such occasional supplementation makes it possible for you to choose high-quality supplements for your dog instead of the typically low-grade vitamin-and-mineral mixes added by conventional pet food manufacturers to enable them legally to call their foods 'balanced' or 'complete.'

Although choosing USDA certified organic pet foods over conventional varieties is just a first step toward better health and well being for your animal, it's a very important first step. So, be good to your animal; take that first step today!

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Evolution Dog Food & Dog Food Trends

Nutritional Research Boosts Development of Dog Food

Evolution in dog food has come a long way and new dog food trends emerge every year. As knowledge about dog nutrition increases more and more specific dog foods hit the market place. Veterinary nutrition has become a mature science that strives at discovering the essential food nutrients and their optimum dosage.

It is believed that the life span of our beloved pets has increased due to the revolution in cat and dog food. Estimates are that the life expectancy of dogs has increased by 3 years in the last 15 years because of the developments in dog food.

Nowadays we have breed specific dog food, health stage specific dog food, prescription dog food and natural and holistic dog food. Dog food history shows us the evolution from table scraps to ultra-premium dog food based on the dog's personal DNA profile (the latest addition).

Objectives of Dog Food Change in Time

The very basic objective of dog food is to sustain and maintain your dog's body. Dog food should contain at least contain the minimum amounts of amino acids, minerals, vitamins and fats to comply with this objective. To also deliver energy to your dog so he can run and play there must be sufficient amounts of carbohydrates and fats present. The very first commercial dog food (beginning 19th century) did nothing more than that as it was high in sugar and starch.

In the nineties dog food was developed based on physiological differences between the different dog breeds. Also size, age and activity level was taken into account. In this century dog food has become more advanced. The dog genome has been sequenced and more knowledge is gained about the relation between food nutrients and disease or between calorie restriction and life span. More knowledge is gained about breed specific diseases and nutritional requirements. And as we also see in the human food business, health food is big business. Health and wellness is a dog food trend driver in itself. Nutraceuticals gain more attention and the development of these has not stopped.

On top of the basic objectives (sustain the body + deliver energy) we want dog food nowadays to help prevent certain diseases. Manufacturers enrich dog food with supplements such as anti oxidants, prebiotics for dogs, probiotics for dogs, glucosamine, omega-3 and omega-6.

Marketing Tactics Come Into Play and Drive Dog Food Trends

As more and more different dog food products hit the market, competition grows and marketing becomes very important for a food manufacturer. Buzz words and health claims are printed on dog food bags, with beautiful pictures of healthy happy dogs running in the woods towards a bowl of dog food with fresh peas and risotto. Dog food has become big business. The millions of dollars are to be divided by the top dog food companies whereas niche players are trying to get a bite of this by delivering super premium dog food or specialized dog food for dogs with health problems.

The marketing department is greatly inspired by the trend of pet humanization or anthropomorphism. Dog owners start calling themselves pet parents and are treating their canine companion as little humans with fur. This is all fine of course as long as everybody's happy. Though there are risks involved. Amongst others: Dogs will be dogs and they have different nutritional needs than humans. That pizza that you love is certainly not the best meal for your furry friend. So ignore dog food names such as 'Chinese take out with vegetables and chicken' and turn around the bag to read the dog food label.

Dog Food Trends where Science is the Driver
The most recent step in dog food evolution is the approach to speed up recovery from specific illnesses. Certain nutrients are now added or removed from the dog food recipe. So with prescription dog food and curative dog food, the evolution of dog food has progressed one step further since we got from feeding to prevention.

Dog Food Trends where 'Back to Nature' is the Driver
Another recent trend in commercial dog food is the development of natural dog food and holistic dog food. A lot of emphasis is displayed for the human-grade ingredients that are used. Holistic dog food is about looking after the well-being of the whole animal and not just the individual parts.

Perhaps the biggest competitor for commercial dog food is home made diets. In emerging markets most dogs are still fed table scraps as their main diet. However, in developed markets the food penetration levels are between 50 and 75% when one looks at the proportion of calories that are coming from commercial dog food. This means that there is still growing potential for ready made dog food as convenience is also a big market driver. Home-cooked meals and leftovers will continue to compete against commercial dog food especially with the big recall of March 2007 in mind. A lot of concerned dog owners turned to the art of canine cuisine and even dog food cooking classes emerged.

And we will probably continue to see new dog food trends. Science continues, the market changes, new dog food ingredients are developed and dog food recalls and environmental awareness change the dog food landscape.

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