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dog dandruff ,dog dermatitis

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:37:10 +0000

Dog dandruff has usually been indicated in cases of noticeable flaking and itching on domestic dogs. This is the more common in breeds with relatively short hairs. Dog dandruff is known to the veterinarians as Pityriasis Capitis. It occurs primarily from the reproduction and replacement of old skin cells which pushes dead skin cells to the outermost surface of the dog’s skin. It is the accumulation of these that causes dog dandruff.
Dandruff only becomes something to worry about when it becomes excessive. What I mean is that some little amount of dandruff on a dog is expected so there is no need to panic about that. However, there exists a more serious form of dog dandruff which combines excessiveness and inflammation of the skin. This is referred to as Canine Seborrheic Dermatitis. Another thing to note about this is that it is more common in puppies.
This form of dog dermatitis has symptoms quite similar to the better known dandruff. Watch out for these major indicators:
Increased and sustained scratching
Presence of dog hot spots
Profuse flaking accompanied with an occurrence of whitish hackles or dander. Note that this may go on for several minutes as against the normal temporal appearance of dander on dog skins in moments of anxiety.
Crusty or oily patches most noticeable around the anus
The next line of action should be prompt treatment especially in the case of dog dermatitis. Like in humans too, and also in every pet, never foreclose the option of a veterinarian. A more severe infection should be referred to the vet doctor immediately while the less severe ones may be handled at home.
Get a medicated or therapeutic dog shampoo. The most recommended for dog dermatitis is one with an aloe vera or oatmeal base. The reason isn’t farfetched: this provides a moisturising effect as it provides just the perfect pH balance. Also look out for Zinc-pca as this has an inhibiting effect on the production of dandruff and oil patches. It has been shown to act against flaking as well as having antibacterial properties. Under no condition should you use human shampoo or other anti-dandruff treatments. Get some digestive enzymes into the dog’s foods also as they regulate the production of skin cells thus reducing the frequent occurrence of dead skin cells.
If this condition still persists after a couple of thorough shampoo washes, you may have to get in touch with your veterinary doctor as this may not actually be any of the aforementioned problems. It may indicate the existence of a dog skin allergy or an infection of Candida yeast.
Again, be warned that your choice of shampoo is very important. Do not underestimate or overlook this as this may even be adding to the problem of your dog while you think you are stripping it of a burden. The pH in a human shampoo is not commensurate with that needed by a dog. This may expose the dog to more irritations and skin diseases. At a higher risk are the paws and the ears.

Scalp shampoos to cure pimples from scalps

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:00:03 +0000

Scalp pimples are very much common type of problem for those people who are not totally aware of the cleanness of the head and the skin. If pimples appear on the face then we can treat them by some sort of lesser treatment and pimples are very common on the scalp. Most of the people think that pimple on the head skin are some sort of trifling matter but can cause great problem if they are ignored by avoiding the proper treatment of scalp pimples. Sometime people like to take some cosmetic products with the common belief of cosmetic products are fully eligible for hair and skin problem treatment. But the real fact is that cosmetic products are not ok at all this time and you may in serious problem because these cosmetic products as they dry out the normal skin your head. In the long turn you may be a victim of severe hair problem with no growth of the hair and scalp. Hair is a sensitive matter for us and it is not so easy to treat the problems on the head as the hair is on the head any kind of wrong decision can harm hair to a great extent. All of the cases people use the benzoyl peroxide as the treatment of hair problems, but this time it will be a wrong decision as the benzoyl peroxide is a bleaching agent and can bleach you hair to some extent. Some scalp acne shampoo can bring you the best result. Salicylic acid is one of the best treatments for scalp pimples as it is one of the prominent scalp acne shampoos. If you want to get salicylic acid then quickly go for cleansers, creams, skin toners and those products which contain a lot amount of zinc pea.

Health Medical Information :Skin care in Winter

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

Winter is just not about warm clothes or fireside reading. It is time to battle the cold winds that hampers your body. A little care will keep the wintry troubles at bay.Your skin texture depends not only on external treatments, but also on the intake. A proper nutritious intake

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Winter is just not about warm clothes or fireside reading. It is time to battle the cold winds that hampers your body. A little care will keep the wintry troubles at bay.Your skin texture depends not only on external treatments, but also on the intake. A proper nutritious intake helps in rejuvenating the skin from within. Fruits and vegetables in your daily diet release a lot of water to your system. Primrose syrup and olive oil in your diet also aids in softening your skin.v Moisturize More: Moisturizers and cold creams are a must in the winters. You may have found a moisturizer that works just fine in spring and summer. But as weather conditions change, so, too, should your skin care routine. Apply some good cold cream on your face before going to bed. Moisten your skin with a good moisturizer or a creamy hand and body lotion.v Slather on the Sunscreen: Sunscreen isn’t just for summertime. Winter sun – combined with snow glare – can still damage your skin. Try applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen to your face and your hands (if they’re exposed) about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply frequently if you stay outside a long time. Even if you’re not hitting the slopes, you still need the protection of a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more. v Avoid Wet Gloves and Socks: Wet socks and gloves can irritate your skin and cause itching, cracking, sores, or even a flare-up of eczema.v Hydrate for Your Health: Drinking water helps your skin stay young looking. In fact, it’s a myth. Water plays an important role in keeping your skin alive. A good amount of water helps in retaining the moisture of your skin as well keeping skin disorders at bay.v Grease Up Your Feet: Painful, cracked heels are a common skin condition, especially in winter. They are often caused by dry skin. Some minty foot lotions are lovely in the hot summer months, but during the winter, your feet need stronger stuff. Try finding lotions that contain petroleum jelly or glycerine instead. And use exfoliants to get the dead skin off periodically; that helps any moisturizers you use to sink in faster and deeper. v Use Super-Fatted Soap: If your facial skin is uncomfortably dry, avoid using harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners or astringents, all of which can strip vital oil from your skin. Clearing away dead skin cells lets a moisturizer better penetrate dry skin. The same products that keep your face looking fresh in the spring and summer may cause skin problems during winter. Choose a gentle, super-fatted, fragrance-free soap bar or liquid for cleansing. Super-fatted means the soap is loaded with oils.v Ban Superhot Baths: Sure, soaking in a burning-hot bath feels great after frolicking out in the cold. But the intense heat of a hot shower or bath actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture. A shower can add water to your skin — as long as you keep it short and sweet. Long, hot showers can actually draw water from your skin

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Health Medical Information :Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes (GF)

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

FLUFFY BUTTERMILK PANCAKESDelicious,hearty pancakes for breakfast.Homemade Buttermilk:1tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)2/3 cup Carolyn’s Low-Carb Milk,(150 mL) page___Pancakes:11/8 cups Gluten-Free Bake Mix, (300 mL) page___1tbsp baking powder (15 mL)Liquidsucralose

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FLUFFY BUTTERMILK PANCAKESDelicious,hearty pancakes for breakfast.Homemade Buttermilk:1tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)2/3 cup Carolyn’s Low-Carb Milk,(150 mL) page___Pancakes:11/8 cups Gluten-Free Bake Mix, (300 mL) page___1tbsp baking powder (15 mL)Liquidsucralose to equal 2 tbsp (30 mL) SPLENDA® Granular1egg2tbsp olive oil (30 mL)1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)Homemade Buttermilk: In measuringcup, pour lemon juice and fill with Carolyn’s Low-Carb Milk, page___. Set aside 5 minutes.Pancakes: In medium bowl, combineGluten-Free Bake Mix, page___ and baking powder. In food processor, processegg. To food processor with egg, add homemade buttermilk along with oliveoil and salt; process. Add dryingredients; process l minute. Onto greased, hot nonstick frying pan, pour 1/4 cup(60 mL) batter. Spread out with back ofa spoon. Flip when underside is done andcook briefly again until done and sides of pancakes feel dry to the touchHelpful Hints: To get perfectly roundpancakes, purchase 2 to 4 pancake rings. Spray inside of rings with nonstick cooking spray. Place on greased, hot nonstick pan. Pour or scrape 1/4 cup(60 mL) batter into ring. After 1 minute,remove ring with tongs and flip to cook other side.Yield: 8 pancakes1pancake117.7calories3.9g protein9.3g fat4.0g carbs

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Health Information :Frozen Fruity Yogurts (GF)

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

STRAWBERRY FROZEN YOGURTThesegood-for-you, delicious frozen yogurts can be eaten every day on this diet. Use yogurtmade with live bacterial cultures and one that is not too sour. I used my fabulous homemade yogurt (actually my DH’s new recipe which I should share soon – so easy

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STRAWBERRY FROZEN YOGURTThesegood-for-you, delicious frozen yogurts can be eaten every day on this diet. Use yogurtmade with live bacterial cultures and one that is not too sour. I used my fabulous homemade yogurt (actually my DH’s new recipe which I should share soon – so easy and makes thick, wonderful yogurt – much cheaper to make one’s own) to make this yogurt yesterday. I waited a little long to photograph it as it was beginning to melt. It was a very hot day. It is summer-time here, but frozen yogurt treats are good for you any time of year. 1cup frozen strawberries, (250 mL) (unsweetened)2cups plain yogurt (500 mL)Liquid sucralose to equal 3/4 cup (175 mL) SPLENDA® Granular 1/2 cup heavy cream (125mL)1tsp vanilla extract (5 mL)In small bowl, microwave strawberries on high power1 minute. Chop strawberries andmash. In medium bowl, combine yogurt,strawberries, liquid sucralose, OR SPLENDA® Granular, heavy cream andvanilla extract. Freeze in ice creammaker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Freeze for an hour for a firmer texture.Yield: 5 cups (1.25 L) 1/2 cup (125 mL)per serving76.9calories2.4g protein5.4g fat2.3g carbsVariations: Blueberry: Use 3/4 cup(175 mL) frozen unsweetened blueberries. In small bowl, microwave blueberries 1 minute. Yield: 5 cups (1.25L). (2.2 g Carbs)Raspberry: Use 1 cup (250 mL) frozen unsweetenedraspberries plus another 2 tbsp (30 mL). In small bowl, microwave raspberries and 1 tbsp (15 mL) water 1 minute50 seconds. Mash with fork and pressthrough sieve. Yield: 5 cups (1.25L). (2.1 g Carbs)Maple Walnut: Omit vanilla extract. Use 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple extract and 1/2cup (125 mL) walnut pieces. Yield: 41/2 cups (1.125L). (2.0 g Carbs)Cappuccino: Use 1 tbsp (15 mL) instant coffee stirredinto 2 tbsp (30 mL) cream; microwave 20 seconds to dissolve. Use 1/2 tsp (2 mL)vanilla extract. Yield: 4 cups (1 L). (1.8 g Carbs)Peach Vanilla: Use 1 cup (250 mL) canned unsweetened peachesin juice, drained and chopped and use 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract. Yield: 5 cups (1.25L). (4.0 g Carbs)FruitCocktail: Use 1 cup (250 mL) canned unsweetened fruitcocktail in juice, drained. Yield: 5 cups (1.25 L). (3.9 g Carbs)Lemon or Lime: Use 1/3 cup (75 mL)lemon or lime juice and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) lemonextract. Omit vanilla extract. Yield: 41/2 cups (1.125L). (2.1 g Carbs)

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General Health Information :Leek and Mushroom Quiche (GF)

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

LEEK AND MUSHROOM QUICHELeeksare great in quiche. This is a tastyveggie-only quiche, however, feel free to add some chopped ham, if desired.Crust:1/2 cup ground almonds (125 mL)1/4cup Gluten-Free Bake Mix, (60 mL) page___3tbsp butter, melted (45 mL)Quiche Filling:3leeks,

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LEEK AND MUSHROOM QUICHELeeksare great in quiche. This is a tastyveggie-only quiche, however, feel free to add some chopped ham, if desired.Crust:1/2 cup ground almonds (125 mL)1/4cup Gluten-Free Bake Mix, (60 mL) page___3tbsp butter, melted (45 mL)Quiche Filling:3leeks, white part only, sliced diagonally1/2 cup water (125 mL)3tbsp butter (45 mL)1cup sliced mushrooms, (250 mL) fresh, OR canned11/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (7 mL)3eggs11/2 cups half and half, OR (375 mL) half cream and half water1/4tsp salt (1 mL)1/8 tsp pepper (0.5 mL)1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, OR(125 mL) cheese of choiceCrust: In medium bowl, combine groundalmonds, Gluten-Free Bake Mix, page___ and melted butter. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven 10 minutes. Allow to cool. Freeze half an hour.QuicheFilling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In saucepan,in water with 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, boil leeks until water has almostevaporated. Lower heat and stew gently20 to 30 minutes until leeks are very tender. To another saucepanadd 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter and mushrooms with Worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat 5minutes. Uncover. Raise heat and boil until liquid evaporatesand mushrooms are beginning to sauté in butter. Add cooked mushrooms to leeks.In medium bowl, beateggs, half and half, OR half cream and half water, salt and peppertogether. Add to veggies and stirwell. Pour over prepared crust. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in upper third of oven 25 to 30 minutesuntil puffed and browned.

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Health Medical Information :Jiffy Cinnamon Raisin Bread (GF)

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

Bread out of the microwave oven and slicedBread immediately flipped to dry out the underside a bitBread quadrant sliced in half horizontally to make 2 slices. See the raisins snipped in half? Doing that ensures that they are spread more evenly in the bread. One slice

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Bread out of the microwave oven and slicedBread immediately flipped to dry out the underside a bitBread quadrant sliced in half horizontally to make 2 slices. See the raisins snipped in half? Doing that ensures that they are spread more evenly in the bread. One slice toasted on a large dinner plate; toasts well as you can see.Toasted with cinnamon butter. Deelicious!Bread buttered and served with Strawberry jam. JIFFYCINNAMON RAISIN BREADThis bread is very reminiscent of thereal thing. It is soft, flavorful andbread-like. In addition, it toasts very well. It is wonderful spread withCinnamon Butter, page___. I found this bread to be a little too good and, therefore, I had portion control problems. Fortunately, I had my hubby to help me out, but I definitely ate more than him! Soo, your mileage may vary. Wondering if this would freeze well? I imagine so, but I didn’t get a chance to find out! One could freeze the slices between pieces of wax paper and put in a sealed baggie or other airtight container and take out one or two pieces for brekkie, without breaking the carb and calorie bank!7 tbsp groundalmonds (105 mL)31/2 tsp coconut flour (17 mL)31/2 tsp oat flour (17 mL)1 tsp baking powder (5 mL)1/2 tsp cinnamon (2 mL)1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)2 to 3 tbsp raisins,snipped (30 – 45 mL) in half 3 eggsLiquid sucralose to equal 4tsp (20 mL) SPLENDA® Granular 11/2 tsp olive oil (7 mL)3 tbsp shredded Monterey Jack cheese (45mL)Spray an 8-inch (20cm) square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine ground almonds,coconut flour, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in raisins. In small bowl, with fork, whisk eggs, liquidsucralose, OR SPLENDA®Granular and olive oil together. Make awell in center of dry ingredients and pour in egg mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and mix everything togetherreally well until the mixture thickens slightly. Pour mixture intoprepared pan. Spread out evenly. Microwave on high 2 minutes and 50 seconds(Your microwave might need different timing. Mine is powerful and runs hot.). Remove from microwave oven and immediately cut a cross in the breaddividing it length-wise and horizontally in half into 4 quadrants. Take each half and flip it over to allow theundersides to dry out a bit. When cool,slice each piece in half horizontally so that you have 8 slices of bread thatare more or less the size of a slice of store-bought raisin bread. Place in the toasterand toast until nice and brown. You willfigure out the sweet spot on your toaster. Spread with Cinnamon Butter, page___ or Strawberry Compote, page___.Yield: 8 slices 1 slice,2 tbsp/3 tbsp raisins111.7/115.5calories5.5/5.3g protein8.2/8.2g fat3.5/4.6g carbsFLAVORED SWEET BUTTERSMany uses for these wonderful butters: think ofspreading muffins, pancakes, low-carb toast, crackers, etc. with this sweetbutter, instead of fruit spread. Yummy! That is a photo off the internet to give you a visual; my cinnamon butter is a bit darker in color than that for sure.Cinnamon Butter:1/2 cup HealthyButter, page___ (125 mL)Liquidsucralose to equal 1/3 cup (75 mL) SPLENDA® Granular 2tbsp whipping cream (30 mL)1tbsp cinnamon (15 mL)In food processor with sharp blade, process HealthyButter, page___, liquid sucralose, OR SPLENDA® Granular, whipping cream andcinnamon until smooth. Keeprefrigerated. Yield: 1/2 cup (125 mL)1tsp (5 mL) per serving41.3calories0.1 g protein4.6g fat0.2g carbsVariations: Apple Cinnamon Butter: Use Da Vinci® Sugar Free Green AppleSyrup instead of whipping cream. (0.1 g Carbs)Apple Butter: Substitute 11/2tbsp (22 mL) Da Vinci® Sugar Free Green Apple Syrup for whipping cream andomit cinnamon. (0.0 g Carbs)Create-a-Flavor Sweet Butter: Use 11/2 tbsp (22 mL)any flavor Da Vinci® Sugar Free Syrup. (0.0 g Carbs)

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Online Health Information :One of My Favorite Appetizers – try this for Super Bowl

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

BACON CHEESE SPREADYour friendswill beg you for this recipe! This one is ALWAYS a hit! Have a great Super Bowl Sunday, my American friends! 8 oz light cream cheese, softened (250 g)1/2 cup mayonnaise(125 mL)11/2cups Cheddar cheese (375 mL)2tbsp chopped chives, OR

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BACON CHEESE SPREADYour friendswill beg you for this recipe! This one is ALWAYS a hit! Have a great Super Bowl Sunday, my American friends! 8 oz light cream cheese, softened (250 g)1/2 cup mayonnaise(125 mL)11/2cups Cheddar cheese (375 mL)2tbsp chopped chives, OR (25 mL) green onions1tsp dried parsley (5 mL)1/4 tsp garlicpowder (1 mL)8crisply cooked bacon slicesIn food processor with sharp blade or in blender,process cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese mixture,Cheddar cheese, chives or green onions, parsley and garlic powder until wellcombined. Spread evenly in 9-inch (23cm) glass pie dish. Place bacon on bacon rack and cover with two papertowels. Microwave on high power 7 to 8minutes. Cut into small pieces with pairof kitchen scissors. Garnish top ofcheese spread with bacon pieces. Bake in350°F (180°C) oven 15 minutes and serve with low-carb crackers. See my easy Crisp Nutty Crackers, or serve with Taco Chips. You can use low-carb wraps and cut ‘em and bake in an oven or you can serve this with sliced English cucumbers.Yield: 12 servings1 serving176.4 calories7.5 g protein15.7 g fat1.1 g carbs

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Health Medical Information :Molten Cheese Veggie Eggplant Boats (GF)

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

MOLTENCHEESE VEGGIE EGGPLANT BOATSThis is quicker than making EggplantParmigiana and almost as tasty! Thepresentation is fun and looks quite fancy. I love eggplant and look for different ways to make it delicious as a side dish. Eggplant Parmigiana is one of my favorites,

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MOLTENCHEESE VEGGIE EGGPLANT BOATSThis is quicker than making EggplantParmigiana and almost as tasty! Thepresentation is fun and looks quite fancy. I love eggplant and look for different ways to make it delicious as a side dish. Eggplant Parmigiana is one of my favorites, but sometimes I don’t have enough time before dinner to make it and this is such a great recipe – quick too! I can be preparing other things while it is baking in the oven and getting all yummy and molten cheese-looking. 3 Japaneseeggplants1 tbsp olive oil (15 mL)1 small onion, chopped1 tsp crushed garlic (5 mL)14.5 oz can diced tomatoes(411 g)1/2 tsp oregano (2 mL)1/2 tsp basil (2 mL)1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)1/2 cup water (125 mL)Liquidsucralose to equal 2 tsp SPLENDA® Granular 1cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (250 mL)Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash eggplants, dryand cut them in half lengthwise. Cut outthe pulp, leaving a skinny rim around the edges and on the bottom of the boat. Dice pulp.In large saucepan, in olive oil, cook diced eggplantand onion a few minutes. Add crushedgarlic; stir fry l minute. Add dicedtomatoes, oregano, basil and salt. Allowto cook over medium-low heat until moisture evaporates. Add water and liquid sucralose. Simmer until moisture evaporates. Fill eggplant boats with veggie mixture and sprinklewith cheese. Bake in oven 20 to 25minutes, or until eggplant rims test soft to the tip of a paring knife andcheese is golden. If desired, sprinklewarm eggplant boats with more cheese.Yield: 6 eggplant boats1 boat(half eggplant)110.3calories6.1g protein6.3g fat8.3g carbs

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Online Health Information :HUGE PRIZES TO BE WON!!

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:02:59 +0000

Let your fingers do the walking and walk/run to JUDY BARNES BAKER’S BLOG. I have both her cookbooks, Carb Wars and Nourished and honestly have to say they are the most beautiful low-carb cookbooks that I own. Judy is a super-talented cookbook author, very professional,

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Let your fingers do the walking and walk/run to JUDY BARNES BAKER’S BLOG. I have both her cookbooks, Carb Wars and Nourished and honestly have to say they are the most beautiful low-carb cookbooks that I own. Judy is a super-talented cookbook author, very professional, and will be honoring us with a mini-cookbook in the Low-Carbing Among Friends series, volume 3 along with several other authors. Judy would have been with us from the beginning but has been extremely busy with her latest coobkook, Nourished, and had to decline. If you don’t already have her cookbooks, you definitely are missing out.

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