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By Ali Wetherbee Do you give your dog or cat probiotics? Just like in humans, probiotics help your pet’s digestive system run smoothly, strengthen his immune system, and improve his overall health. While all pets can benefit from supplemental probiotics, the signs below are indicators that your cat or dog may be in need of some extra support. 1. Your pet is...

By Ali Wetherbee If you are looking for a natural or holistic alternative to Western dentistry, Ramiel Nagel’s book Cure Tooth Decay is a valuable resource. Drilling, filling, and root canals are not the only methods of treating cavities! This book teaches you how to remineralize teeth, slowing down and even reversing cavities. Author Ramiel Nagel wrote this book after successfully finding...

By Ali Wetherbee Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean we are safe from the sun. Maybe you live somewhere where it’s sunny year round, in which case sun protection is always at the forefront of your mind. But even those of us who are out enjoying cooler weather at the apple orchard or the local pumpkin patch need to take...

By Ali Wetherbee I recently finished reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan — what an interesting, in-depth book! The term “omnivore’s dilemma” refers to the question of what to eat, when virtually every food known to man is at your fingertips. Should you go gluten-free? Vegetarian or vegan? Pescatarian? How about low-carb, Paleo, dairy-free, or sugar-free? Is it better to drink...

By Ali Wetherbee Coconut oil is becoming well-known as a superfood with its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. It’s not just useful for humans, though — coconut oil is a perfect addition to your pet’s diet, and can reduce his susceptibility to viruses, infections, and parasites. Full of beneficial medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), lauric acid, and healthy saturates fats, coconut oil offers your...

By Ali Wetherbee What is the Weston A. Price Diet? Dr. Weston A. Price was a dentist from Cleveland who traveled the world studying non-Westernized populations in an effort to discover the secrets to dental health. These isolated populations relied heavily on nutrient-dense foods full of vitamins and minerals, some type of animal protein, a mix of raw and cooked foods, and...