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Yes, I know I spelled "dehydrating" wrong. Typo!!! ~Before you read this article, please remember that I am just writing what I have read and researched. I do not have a medical degree in anything. I have tried to reference my work by highlighting areas of the article and providing some references at the bottom. ~  Magnesium is extremely important for the body. It plays a key role in a healthy immune system and the bodies ability to produce ATP. It is second only to Potassium as the most abundant substance in cells . Humans usually get magnesium through their diet. But by some estimates, up to 80% of Americans are not getting enough magnesium . More and more, people are turning to Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (TMT) for supplementation. Basically, TMT is a really fancy word for absorption through the skin. TMT seems to be the most efficient way for the body to absorb magnesium. It also provides the least amount of discomfort. Taking a magnesium supplement orally...

I am sure by now, most of you have heard of a spice called Turmeric. It is most likely in your cabinet and you have used it when cooking. This little spice has been getting a lot of trendy, news worthy praise as of late for it's medicinal value. More and more pet owners are starting to turn to this spice to help their furry family member live a happy, healthy life. But, why? As crazy as it seems, an immense amount of research is being done on this spice and it seems to be trumping quite a few medications. EXPENSIVE medications: arthritis drugs, steroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, chemotherapy, Inflammatory bowel ect... Yep, It's beginning to become one of those "super spices". The component in Turmeric that makes it so powerful is a bio-active compound, curcumin (not to be confused with the spice Cumin...they are two different things). Curcumin is found to be anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, wound healing, anticancer and a powerful antioxid...

Bees are one of nature's little miracles. Everything from their little stings to the honey they produce have been praised for their human health benefits. Currently, experts are finding that honey may also help your dog's health. Over these next few weeks, I will talk about a few of the products honeybees create and how they can be used to enhance your dog's health. This week, I am going to talk about the most obvious product- honey. In this post, when I talk about honey, I am referring to raw honey. Raw honey is not heated, pasteurized or processed which can destroy the nutrients.... and nature has packed A LOT of nutrients into this syrup... Isn't that amazing? Honey contains glucose and fructose which are simple sugars (monosaccharides) and are more easily absorbed than disaccharides and polysaccharides which are found in table sugar and starchy vegetables. Honey also contains live enzymes, such as amylase. Amylase facilitates proper digestion of ca...