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In This Issue...
 Pudgy Pooches Have Increased Risk Of Health Problems
- Work with your body, rather than against it!
- 95% of All Food Sold in Supermarkets is Acid Forming
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Dear Reader,
When
those beautiful and hopeful eyes beam up at you while you are eating
dinner it can be extremely difficult to resist giving your pet a table
scrap or two. Unfortunately, these "table scrap" treats can add up to
obesity which can be a major health threat to your pet.
 Obesity
is fast becoming the number one health problem of domestic animals in
this country, with one in four pets fitting the profile of overweight
or obese. Unfortunately, most pet owners don’t fully understand the
devastating toll that obesity can take on their furry friends.
A
pet is considered to be overweight if it is 10%-20% above its ideal
weight and is considered obese if it is greater than 20% above ideal.
Certain breeds and species seem more susceptible to obesity.In dogs,
Labradors have a tendency to gain weight, as do cocker spaniels and
beagles. Less-active cats such as Persians are also prone to weight
gain. The tendency to become obese is greater as pets get older and
become less active.
The serious health problems associated with pet obesity are similar to those of their human counterparts and include:
- Gastrointestinal
distress. Obese pets are more likely to become constipated and
flatulent. They are also more prone to stomach ulcers, which can be
very serious, especially in dogs.
- Higher
cancer rates: Pets who are overweight are more susceptible to cancer.
In fact, the incidence of cancer is 50 percent higher in dogs that are
overweight than in dogs of optimum weight.
- Diabetes: Overweight pets have a significantly increased risk of diabetes.
- Hypertension:
The incidence of high blood pressure (hypertension) is much higher in
obese pets. Hypertension increases the risk of kidney, heart and
vascular diseases.
- Orthopedic
Problems: Obese pets have an increased incidence of arthritis
(degenerative joint disease), spinal disc problems, and torn knee
ligaments. Their quality of life is often compromised because they
can’t get around as well as pets of normal weight.
- Skin problems: Overweight pets are 40 per cent more likely to develop skin problems than pets of normal weight.
- Mood
Swings: Because of the insulating properties of fat, overweight pets
are less able to endure hot weather, and may become irritable or
depressed.
Preventing
weight gain in pets can be every bit as challenging as preventing
weight gain in humans. An even bigger challenge is trying to get your
pet back to a healthy weight once it has become obese.
Here are some measures that may help:
- No matter how hard they beg, you should never give your dog or cat table scraps.
- Limit
the number of pet treats that you give your dog. One of the great joys
of life is watching the excitement on your dog’s face when you pull out
the box of treats. It’s fine to share an occasional treat, but don’t
overdo it.
- Increase
your pet’s activity level. Take your dog for longer walks or play
“fetch” several times a day. If you have an indoor cat, carve out some
“play time” that you can spend with him or her every day. Cats also
love toys, especially when they contain catnip.
- Consider
switching to a low-calorie pet food. These products are typically lower
in fat and higher in fiber. This allows the owner to continue to serve
a nice-sized portion while reducing the number of calories the pet
actually receives.
Because
pets play such a vital role in our physical and mental health, it is
important that we take care of them. Increasing activity and limiting
calorie intake can add years to the life of your beloved pet. Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
Work with your body, rather than against it!
 We
used to think that the human growth hormone naturally produced by the
body was only necessary until we reached maturity. However, studies now
show that the human growth hormone, or hGH, is vital in virtually all
functions of the body throughout our entire lives, even into old age!
Sadly,
as our bodies mature, the level of hGH decreases accordingly, leaving
us at the mercy of time, increasing our chances of premature aging, and
all the joys that come along with it: creaking bones, back pain, weight
gain, loss of sex drive, loss of eyesight, and more.
Many
people try to continually replace these hormones with injections that
can cost about $1,000 a month, month after month, after month! Luckily
through the research of Dr. L.E. Dorman, we now know that there is a
natural way to stimulate our own body's release of its own natural hGH! |
95% of All Food Sold in Supermarkets is Acid Forming
Most
of us eat 80 percent acid foods and 20 percent alkaline foods and just
the opposite ratio is the one that will guide you to disease-free
vibrant health – for life!
What
are we to do? Become rabbits and eat carrots and celery all day? No
way! There are too many foods to love and too much variety to enjoy.
Too much we can’t give up, at least not overnight.
The answer is simple... All Day Energy Greens
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