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As we head into the second month of a new year, and six more weeks of winter, our New Years resolutions seem to have been made a very long time ago. Did health and fitness goals top your list of things to do in 2009? You’re not alone. The majority of resolutions almost always come down to weight, health and well-being. What are you doing to keep your promises to yourself? Making exercise a part of your daily routine is not only an important step to better health, but it’s habit forming. Adding a little exercise in every day leads to wanting a bit more, and a bit more. Soon it will feel like something is missing if you don’t exercise. A little strength training added in a few times a week is an important part of any exercise routine and using simple and inexpensive equipment is all you need to get started. A Pilates Xertube is not only portable but also very inexpensive. (continue reading…)

There are several types of home water filtration systems that you can purchased as a consumer. Each type carries some pros’s and con’s with each type.  The first type to consider is a whole house water filtration system. This is usually connected in your garage next to the hot water heater. It’s connected to the cold water inlet and filters the whole house, thereby giving it’s name. These filters generally run around 1000 dollars. Next is the different type of under the sink filters. These types come in reverse osmosis or a filtration system. The one issue with the reverse osmosis that some people don’t care for is that it wastes around 3 gallons of water for each gallon of filtered water. (continue reading…)

We get water in our houses, which is full of chlorine and other harmful materials. Chlorine is meant to protect us but it also leads to adverse effects. Various studies have shown that chlorine present in water vaporizes in steam and after coming in contact with other compounds change to chloroform. Most of American households have high levels of chloroform in the air. Chloroform can cause very adverse reactions of the respiratory organs and also cause other side effects. Using a Aquasana shower filter can eliminate these effects. (continue reading…)

As our beloved canine companions enter their golden years, we may begin to notice changes in their activity.  They may begin to experience stiffness and pain in their joints and ligaments.  ARK Naturals Sea “Mobility” Beef Jerky Treats are delicious, natural beef treats with a function, to support your dog’s joint and hip health.  There is actually 56% USDA beef in each strip.  These treats contain chondroitin, sea cucumber, glucosamine and MSM, the identical ingredients you might find in a health food store for humans for the same purpose.  Easily digested and highly palatable for dogs, the jerky strips are an ideal alternative for dogs that cannot swallow a pill or capsule.  The individual meat strips break easily for smaller dogs, but ARK also has mini sizes which are perfect for the compact dog as well as functional as training snacks!  The package is available in a 9 ounce size and contains approximately 22 individual pieces.  Sea Mobility treats are perfect for working and agility dogs, training and naturally for dogs that need a boost for hip and joint health. (continue reading…)