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Has your cat lost their waist? Do you have to loosen their collar? Is walking becoming a bit tough for them? Is there shortness of breath, bad temper and too much sleeping? If so, your pet is a fat cat! Most cats should be about 8-10…
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Your vet will tell you how long your pet should exercise each day. Find out what types of activities are best, based on your pet’s breed, age, gender, and current physical abilities. There are innumerable opportunities like walking,…
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There’s much debate on whether a dry food diet or a raw food diet is the healthier option for your dog in terms of providing all the nutrients and managing weight. In reality, there are pros and cons for both types of diet. For example,…
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Weight loss is tough, whether we have two legs or four! Obesity among pets is a hurdle to their own wellness. It is the responsibility of the human family to help the pet lose weight and get in shape. It can not only add not years to your…
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Acupuncture, practiced for several thousand years in China, is increasingly used worldwide in the treatment of many disorders. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), life force or ‘Qi’ (‘chee’) is thought to circulate within energy pathways…
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Sage Charaka has described eight 'Nindya prakritis' (undesirable constitution) according to the body constitution. Among them is mentioned obesity. In Ayurveda, obesity is known as Medarog, which is caused by the aggravation of Kapha. While…
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Set realistic goals: Avoid setting unrealistic goals. Start off with small targets and if increase gradually. Even small successes spur us on. Be conscious of mindless eating: Do you often reach for sweet treats when you feel sad or…
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There's a huge emotional component to both weight gain and loss. Negative thoughts can greatly affect our body’s ability to metabolise food and run efficiently. These thoughts act as stressors and actually cause levels of cortisol and…
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Weight is a loaded issue in our society and it could reflect upon our relationships. Take a look into some of the challenges faced by couples when one partner experiences a significant weight change, whether weight gain or loss, while the…
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Ancient yog techniques, due to their psychological and physical effect on body and mind can be employed in the treatment and management of Physiological and psychosomatic disorders, but it should be remembered, that basically traditional…
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