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How to Make Sure Your Dog’s Gums Stay Healthy
Dog oral care is commonly overlooked by pet parents, but dental care—including gum health—is just as important as the rest of your dog’s care.Neglected teeth and gums can lead to other health problems, and some diseases can show up in the state of your dog’s gums. To make sure your pup has healthy dog gums for many years to come, here are some things you need to know.5 Ways to Ensure Healthy Dog GumsHere are a few indicators of gum health to look out for. 1. Look at the Color of the GumsIn gener
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Nov 30th 2023
How to Make Sure Your Sunscreen is Healthy
In small doses, sunlight can be very beneficial. It’s what our bodies need to make vitamin D, a nutrient crucial for healthy bones and teeth, good immunity, and much more. It also just feels good on the skin and may increase the production of “feel good” hormones.However, too much sun is harmful. It can lead to burns, wrinkles, leathery skin, and (worst of all) increases your risk of skin cancer. That’s why experts recommend wearing sunscreen if we’re going to be outside during the day—especiall
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Nov 30th 2023
How Much Fiber You Need Per Day & The Best Sources
Fiber is an essential nutrient that keeps your gut healthy, helps you maintain a good weight and cholesterol numbers, and helps prevent constipation and chronic disease. But most Americans don’t even meet the minimum for fiber intake!So let’s look at exactly how much fiber per day is recommended and how you can boost your daily amount.How Much Fiber Per Day?According to EatRight.org, women should get at least 25 grams of fiber each day and men should get at least 38 grams. If you’re over 50, how
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Nov 30th 2023
How Do Probiotics Work? (and 5 Crucial Reasons to Take Them Daily)
Did you know your body contains ten times more bacteria than it does human cells? That might sound alarming, but it’s actually completely normal and healthy—if the bacteria balance is right.The key is probiotics, tiny beings that invisible to the eye but greatly important for health. What are Probiotics and How Do Probiotics Work?Probiotics are living microorganisms that reside in us and all around us, especially in our guts a.k.a digestive tracts.Your gut contains both good and bad bacteria. Pr
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Nov 30th 2023
Fresh vs Dried Herbs: How to Get the Most Out of Each
There are two ways to use herbs in a recipe: fresh or dried. This can bring up a number of questions, especially if you want to substitute one for the other: Is one type of herb truly better than the other? Should you always use fresh herbs in a recipe, or are dried herbs okay to substitute?Let’s look at the difference between fresh vs dried herbs, whether one is better than the other, and how you can benefit from each both the most. How to Know When Dried or Fresh is BetterThe difference in fre
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Nov 30th 2023