Valerian tastes like smelly feet.
It may be stinky, but it works well. If you want to fall asleep and sleep straight through the night, then valerian will do the job.
From the root Latin word “valere,” valerian means “to be strong or healthy.” Perhaps it is the odor that is strong, but the same reference could be used for valerian’s potency.
This supplement herb is widely used to promote sleep and calm. It’s mildly sedative effect makes it a sleep aid, as well as being used to reduce daytime anxiety and stress. Other studies have shown improved sleep in post menopausal women suffering from insomnia.
While valerian is extremely cheap, it’s quality can be highly compromised. Some valerian root supplements tested have had no trace of valerian substance, at all! Other valerian supplements tested contained heavy metals! Only 2 out of 11 valerian herb supplements on the market are safe for consumption.
Which would you like to take? How do you know which valerian supplement to buy off the shelf when you are standing in the store, desperate for some good shut eye?
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Do you consider your pet a part of the family? I sure do. I am not only concerned with what I put in my children’s body, but what goes in my dog’s body, as well. Would you serve you kids the leftover parts from a butcher shop, give them pesticides or chemicals to ingest? Many times we don’t even consider what we are actually feeding our pets. Just because it is labeled for pets, does not mean it is actually GOOD or healthy for them.
The first and most important thing to do for the health of your pet is to find a holistic vet in your area. Even if it is a bit of a drive, the natural treatments for your animals are well worth it, especially when it comes to more serious diseases like cancer. I was lucky enough to find a fantastic holistic vet nearby who has taught me much of what I know today about holistic pet care. She changed our dog’s life after having a bad experience with a standard vet.
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Welcome, dear reader! Once again I will attempt to distract your attention away from the “white noise” of such current topics as solar flares, global warming, politics and hate crimes to something that can melt even the coldest heart — pets!
Each year they “up the ante” and this season, kittens took to the field at halftime. They even had potbelly pigs as cheerleaders! People lit up Facebook and Tweeted with abandon as the announcer asked the question, “America, who do you think should be this years MVP (Most Valuable Puppy)?”
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Hunting is natural behavior in cats. I have a cat that brings birds, chipmunks and mice to my front door to show how much she “loves” me. In fact, last summer somehow I let my cat in and she had a live bird. It was my turn to “hunt” the bird – and get it out of my house!
I spend a good amount of time thinking about what to feed myself. I want to eat naturally, healthy nutrient-dense food so my body can heal itself. I also want my cat to have healthy hip joints, strong teeth and shiny teeth – don’t you want the same for your pet?
The travel season is approaching and most of us wish Fido or Fluffy could come along on our vacation. Besides, kennels can get expensive! Traveling with your pet can be safe, if you take the proper precautions, says Robert L. Ridgway, DVM.
For more than 20 years, HALO has been known for their holistic pet products of uncompromising quality. With nutrition being the #1 important factor in the quality of a pet’s life, HALO offers quality food, treats, supplements, and grooming supplies to help maintain animal health.
Supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin are often used in cats and dogs, and appear to work very well in support of joint health. Joint supplements help promote better mobility for pets with hip & joint problems.
We humans are intrinsically resistant to change and fearful of the unknown. The anxiety we feel when we begin to change or venture into the unknown is actually our protective mechanism, and it can cause us—at least initially—to misinterpret or fail to recognize what is, in fact, a true core desire.
