The leaves are toxic to cats and dogs so, if you grow them, or make sure that animals can’t get to them.
Potatoes
Unripe, green or raw potatoes are dangerous to dogs, and the leaves are toxic too. Again, make sure your pets can’t get to them.
Autumn Crocus
Not to be confused with the spring crocus (which can still cause vomiting and diarrhea), all parts of this plant are toxic. It can cause liver and kidney damage, seizures and death.
Lilies
Every part of a lily is toxic to cats (even one leaf or petal can make them very ill) and some kinds are poisonous to dogs as well. They are even toxic to horses.
Tulips
They’re a member of the lily family, so it’s not surprising that they are also toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxins tulipalin A and tulipalin B are found within tulip bulbs, but if you think your pet has eaten any part of the plant, seek veterinary assistance immediately.
Heavenly Bamboo
Also known as sacred bamboo or the Nandina plant, this produces red berries that are very pretty, but dangerous. They contain cyanogenic glycosides, which release hydrogen cyanide when chewed.
Foxtails
Foxtails are spikelets that carry the seeds of the foxtail grass. They are barbed and meant to burrow into the ground to germinate – but this also means they could penetrate an animal’s body and damage internal organs. The ears are especially vulnerable.
It’s pretty much impossible to avoid this common weed, but you can check your pet’s body (especially entry points like the ears, mouth and eyes) after a walk, and uproot – not mow – any foxtails you see in the garden.
Sago Palm
These ornamental houseplants are very poisonous to cats and dogs. The whole of the plant is dangerous, but the nuts are the worst. If you think your pet may have ingested some, take it to a vet immediately.
Castor Beans
Ricin is a well-known poison, and it’s present in the bean of the castor oil plant – although all parts of the plant are toxic. Even tiny amounts can poison a cat or a dog and cause twitching, tremors, seizures, comas or death.-
Azaleas
A type of rhododendron, azaleas contain a poisonous substance called grayanotoxin, which can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and even blindness and comas in cats and dogs.
Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn’t make a killing Didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn’t know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes
Mama said Fulfill the prophecy Be something greater Go make a legacy Manifest destiny Back in the days We wanted everything, wanted everything Mama said Burn your biographies Rewrite your history Light up your wildest dreams Museum victories, everyday We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said don’t give up, it’s a little complicated All tied up, no more love and I’d hate to see you waiting
Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn’t make a killing Didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn’t know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes
Mama said It’s uphill for oddities The stranger crusaders Ain’t ever wannabes The weird and the novelties Don’t ever change We wanted everything, wanted everything
Stay up on that rise Stay up on that rise and never come down Stay up on that rise Stay up on that rise and never come down
Mama said don’t give up, it’s a little complicated All tied up, no more love and I’d hate to see you waiting They say it’s all been done but they haven’t seen the best of me So I got one more run and it’s gonna be a sight to see
Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn’t make a killing Didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn’t know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn’t make a killing Didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes Had to have high, high hopes for a living Didn’t know how but I always had a feeling I was gonna be that one in a million Always had high, high hopes
Dish Soap: Adding essential oil to unscented castile soap can help take the drudgery out the ordeal. I like to add 10 drops of lavender oil and 10 drops of tea tree oil to 20 ounces (600 ml) of castile soap and then decant into a simple glass bottle with a pour spout for keeping on countertop.
Rainbow Chopped Vegan Salad (Low Carb, Low FODMAP)by Ashley Sauvé, CHN December-4-2017This colourful chopped salad is low FODMAP, high-flavour, and won’t leave you feeling bloated! It’s the perfect side dish to bring along to a dinner party but has enough healthy fat and protein to stand alone as a meal. Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 large orange bell pepper, chopped
1 english cucumber, chopped
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
2/3 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 mdium lemon, juiced
to taste sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Details
Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: Total time: 20 mins Yield: 4 meals or 8 sides
Cut the potatoes lengthwise, no less than a 1/3-inch thick for larger dogs. Cut round slices for a smaller dog, making sure the slices are no less than 1/3-inch thick to retain chewiness.
Place potato pieces on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake in the oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours, turning halfway through.
Allow to cool, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for about three weeks.
PB and Bacon Doggy Biscuits
Instead of highly-processed dog treats, why not make a batch of healthy homemade biscuits? You can customize the recipe by adding shredded carrots, shredded zucchini and even cheese!
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups regular oats ground to flour
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup organic, all-natural peanut butter
2 slices crumbled bacon
1/2 cup hot beef stock (or chicken stock)
Optional: Add liver powder, shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, wheat germ or shredded cheese — whatever your dog’s preference.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Knead dough for about 3 minutes until it forms a ball.
Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thick.
Using a bone-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes.
Place dough pieces on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until browned.
Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
We love our pets and want only the best for them. So, read nutrition labels on treat products just like you would read the nutrition labels on packaged foods for people. When possible, consider baking your own doggy treats. Only then can you truly be sure you’re not feeding your dog an ingredient that could make them ill!
Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have risen significantly in the past 20 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This form of dementia strikes more than 5 million Americans, and researchers are desperately searching for ways to slow it down. One answer might be encouraging your body to make a hormone that limits the damage the disease can cause. Check out 15 other things that help slow Alzheimer’s.
Researchers at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain focused on a recently discovered exercise-related hormone called irisin. They had looked for irisin in the brains of deceased Alzheimer’s patients and found their levels were extremely low compared to levels in healthy brains.
Using mice, the researchers tracked irisin levels over a five-week period. When the researchers had the mice swim daily, their brain levels of irisin increased. What’s more, the hormone seemed to protect the mice’s neurons. Even when the researchers injected the mice with proteins that encouraged the development of Alzheimer’s, irisin blocked the disease.
Next, the researchers gave the mice drugs that interfered with irisin production; tests soon revealed the mice were developing the kind of nerve damage that leads to Alzheimer’s disease. “This raises the possibility that irisin may help explain why physical activity improves memory and seems to play a protective role in brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease,” study co-author Ottavio Arancio, MD, PhD, told Science Daily. Find out what neurologists do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
How does irisin protect the mind? While no one’s sure, the study suggests that the hormone promotes neuronal growth in the brain’s hippocampus—a region of the brain critical for memory and learning. Dr. Arancio says the most reliable way to make sure your brain is getting irisin is through regular exercise—follow the U.S. guidelines of getting at least 30 minutes of activity a day, most days of the week. Besides exercise, make sure you incorporate these 50 everyday habits that reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia into your routine, too.
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