Ringworm is a fungus called dermatophytes. Dermatophtytes means ‘plants that live on the skin’. In the past, because of the circular lesions made by the fungi they were thought to be caused by worms, hence the name ringworm. The fungi live on the surface of the skin and in the skin follicles feeding on dead [...]
Getting rid of fleas on your dog alone does not treat the overall flea problem. During the flea cycle only about 5% of fleas are actually living on your dog or cat. The other 95% of fleas are living in your house or yard. That is why it is so important to get rid of [...]
According to a latest survey, the top ten most filling foods are, in no particular order: Potatoes Fish Porridge, oats, oatmeal Apples and oranges Wholewheat pasta Beef Beans and lentils Grapes Wholemeal bread Popcorn The foods listed above contain one or more of the following: Protein – foods such as wholemeal bread, beans and lentils [...]
In a healthy person, faeces (stool) is normally brown in colour. If the intestinal contents travel at a normal speed, stool is light to dark brown. If the intestinal contents travel more rapidly, chemical changes to bile (bilirubin) can change the stool green. If there is no bile (bilirubin) in the stool, the faeces is [...]
Feline leukemia is a disease which tears at the immune system of the cat, making the cat more susceptible to illness and disease. A cancer of the white blood cells, feline leukemia is actually a virus, which travels between cats. It does not infect dogs, humans, or any other species of animal. Feline leukemia is [...]
More than half of all those infected with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) suffer from sleep problems. This can be due to the health of their liver and/or a side effect of combination therapy. Sleep is as important to liver health as are a healthy diet and regular exercise. Regular insomnia can lead to severe [...]
Quercetin is a phytochemical that is part of the colouring found in the skins of apples, red onions and cranberries. It is a natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory agent and antihistamine. Quercetin’s antihistamine action may help to relieve allergic symptoms and asthma symptoms. Its anti-inflammatory properties may help to reduce pain from disorders such as arthritis. Recent [...]
I just couldn’t resist posting this seasonal video. Enjoy! I expect it should go in the Pet Care category!
Everyday choices such as what to eat for dinner can have an impact on someone with Hepatitis C. Because certain foods can help liver function while others may hinder it, nutritional awareness is a key component of any Hepatitis C health regimen. Specifically, eating asparagus can protect the liver from toxicity. Increasing the proportion of [...]
The potential health benefits of drinking a daily glass of red wine now include fatty liver disease prevention. Resveratrol An antioxidant known for its presence in the skin of red grapes, resveratrol is generating a lot of interest for its potential benefits for fatty liver disease. After identifying reservatrol’s presence in red wine, scientists began [...]
