Christmas traditions are different for many families. And although there are different traditions we celebrate as families such as what we have for Christmas dinner or the types of favorite cookies we bake, many families celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas tree.Click here to see features and benefits of additional unique types of Christmas Trees.Our traditions might include selecting a tree, stringing it with lights, and...more
We've seen a trend in recent years of last-minute holiday booking bargains, but don't be fooled that holding out will get you the best deal for your 2011 holidays.With the threat of the ‘double-dip' recession still firmly in place, many holiday companies are taking stock and reducing capacity, meaning that there will be less holidays in the market. Plus last year saw an increase in the number of holiday companies going bust, and...more
Why Even Young Dogs Can Get Arthritis Even young dogs can suffer from puppy arthritis. Although dog arthritis is more common among older dogs, your puppy can get arthritis when it is caused by any kind of injury to joints. Also, young dogs that are somewhat on the heavy side can are also in greater danger of arthritis. Some dog arthritis can begin early, without you knowing, and can only start showing effects when your dog ages. Since puppy arthritis is not common and only occurs in select cases when injury or trauma plays a role in damaging any of your young dog's joints, this type of dog arthritis is usually only characterized by lameness and constant joint aches and pains. Top Dog Arthritis Symptoms Lameness is the foremost of all dog arthritis sym. Dogs with arthritis usually show no other telltale signs aside from a weakening in its movements, so take this as your first clue. Your dog may suddenly find it hard to get up or move around fast and easily. A lot of dog owners mistake these symptoms for normal signs of aging in old dogs. However, in young dogs, when vague signs of lameness start to show, your dog might be in danger of arthritis. Also, if you are...more
Turbo Fire is the new workout DVD set by Chalene Johnson, who previously brought us ChaLeane Extreme and Turbo Jam. Her new workout, Turbo Fire, consists of 12 different workouts on a 10 DVD set. The set includes a workout calendar, a nutritional guide and a workout schedule for the entire set of 12 workouts.Everyone knows that...more
Isla Mujeres, Mexico's 'jewel of the Caribbean' is a small island located just a few miles away from the Cancun mainland and easily accessible via a 30 minute ferry ride across calm waters so blue you'll think you are on another planet.Playa Norte (or North beach), is Isla Mujeres most breathtaking beach and is situated just a few...more
Symptoms of Ear Infections Ear infections can affect dogs of all breeds and ages. The earliest signs of ear infection in dogs include attempts to scratch the ear resulting to pain, and frequent shaking of the head. Also, if your dog seems to keep its head at a certain angle, chances are that it is suffering from an ear issue of some sort. Signs of pain and discomfort near the ear or head area can also be telltale signs of dog ear problems. Ear issues can be particularly irritating, painful, and distressing to your dog, so make sure that if your dog displays symptoms of ear issues such as discomfort, or if it orally expresses its discomfort through whining or moaning, you already know what to do to help relieve the pain or discomfort. Diagnosing Ear Issues in Dogs If you detect early symptoms of ear infection in your dog, you can diagnose whether there really is a problem or not by using your senses. Inspect the ear area. If you see a discharge, take that is a viable sign that your dog has an ear infection. Discharges from your dog's ear may vary in kind, but all of them are causes for concern. After all, it is better to be sure than sorry. Milder discharges may be...more
What are Dog Cataracts? Cataracts are one form of eye problem that breaks down the lens fiber of the eyes. It develops when excess water from the back of the lens overflow to affect the actual lens. Cataracts are one of the common eye...more
What is Bloat in Dogs? Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus or GDV, is a serious condition that can affect the health of dogs. This is very common and dangerous. Bloat begins with the stomach twisting and eventually trapping...more
The Dangers of Aggressive Dogs There is no need to reiterate the dangers of aggressive dogs. A number of people have suffered grisly deaths because of aggressive dogs attacking them. A lot of people have died due to dog bites from...more
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Earth Congress on Lipo Medical procedures (WCLS) was planned to take area this month at the nation's capital.Physicians from all more than the entire world were definitely planned to attend the celebration from...more
Copyright (c) 2010 Ed OppermanIs your holiday wish for this season the chance to be able to speak to one of your parents that you haven't been able to speak with in many years? Perhaps you would give nothing more than to be able to...more
What is an easy candy recipe to give out during the holidays? I knew it was our last thanksgiving together. It was our first and our last all in one. Now that seems strange, but for this year we were celebrating with our exchange...more