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Monday, 12 July 2010 17:08 |
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By Cindy Lea Sambueso
As nutritional information becomes more widely available, and more families seek out organic and whole food alternatives in grocery stores and at farmer’s markets, some of you may have made the leap to asking, “How does this nutritional information apply to my pet?” Or, the thought might never have crossed your mind. After all, dog food is dog food, right? Well, not exactly. In fact, it’s only been in the last 30-50 years that we’ve come to believe that pet food is something that comes out of a can or a bag. Before commercial pet food came along, our animal companions were fed food, just like us. Table scraps, to be exact. Some of the scraps we fed to our animals were things like meat, fish, vegetables, rice, eggs, milk, cheese, fruit, and nuts. And of course, dogs and cats in the wild exist on a prey diet that includes what was predigested in the stomach of their caught food.
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Monday, 12 July 2010 16:58 |
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By Jerry Starkey, EMT-P & Belinda Starkey, NREMT-B
Summer time is here and families are planning activities inside and outside. Many new or different situations and environments may pose a potential for injuries or illness of family members. The good news is, with some simple preparations and honest talks with your children, the risk for your entire family can be drastically reduced.
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Monday, 12 July 2010 17:01 |
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By Michael Synn, M.D.
Millions of men in the United States struggle with reproductive issues. They, along with their partners, probably never expected to have fertility issues in their lives. Child bearing was most likely the last thing on their minds when they were younger. But, as grown-ups, having children is thought to be a natural thing and a personal right for many couples. When difficulties do develop, that’s when most people start to wonder, “What’s going on? Could there be something wrong with me?”
In the January 2008 issue of Valley Health Magazine, “Bringing Home Baby – Treating Infertility,” by Dr. Gail Newel reviewed the various aspects of infertility/subfertility and the different treatments available for couples who are struggling with this condition. Newel crafted a straightforward and empathetic look at the background, classifications, origins, evaluations, and treatment options for infertility/subfertility as they pertain to women. This article will focus on the opposing aspect of infertility – the male factor.
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Monday, 12 July 2010 16:52 |
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By Allan G. Hedberg, Ph.D.
There is little question that insomnia is real. It is a significant problem for 37 million Americans over 55 years of age who do not get enough of the deep, restorative sleep they need to function well. Studies demonstrate that 13 percent of the male population and 26 percent of the female population complain of insomnia. Insomnia is no respecter of person or age. It is found among all ethnic groups. With increasing age, our need for sleep remains about the same. However, the quality of sleep slowly deteriorates. REM sleep becomes erratic and sleep becomes increasingly restless.
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