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Pet Emergencies and Care of Pets

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photo credit: unknown Our pets are family. Our pets have become a special part of our society as well. It is a known fact that having a pet has many therapeutic values. Pets have been known to help chase away the lonely feelings people have when they are in need of a companion, for instance. We also know that animals are smart and can become highly trained as in an everyday therapy dog or as in a mission recovery or military/police canine for example. Pets, in general, have taken a prominent place in our families.  They rescue hearts and add to and enrich our daily lives. Pets Have Needs While we all have to eat and drink water, which goes for all living things, but sometimes, just as with humans, pets have medical needs and ailments too. The most common pets in everyday households are the dog and the cat. Dogs and cats could need special food or supplements into their diets there are many things that dogs and cats should not ingest. But the animals are curious in na

The Day After Your Workout: Muscle Recovery

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We have a lot of muscles photo credit: Shutterstock Did you ever feel sore after a workout? I'm sure everyone has from time to time. This soreness is your body talking to you. It is telling you to recover. More aptly, your body is asking for a key few things. Muscle Recovery Muscle recovery is the time after a workout where your muscles and your body are literally "recovering", and trying to reenergize itself. This article today entails some ideas for you to enhance and to prevent muscles soreness by arming you with information so that you can plan ahead. If you are just embarking on a workout plan or you have overtrained, you do need to seek muscle recovery. So it does not matter if you have been working out all your life or are new to fitness, every person needs to have muscle recovery time. Ideas To Achieve Muscle Recovery The first thing any fitness instructor or doctor will tell you is *Do Not OverTrain*. Please take at least one day off from worki

Spring Break and Goose Creek Candles

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Shown: Goose Creek Premium Jar Candle When you can't get away for spring break, you can add candles in your home to help whisk you away to a happy island destination. Candles create an atmosphere that is inviting. What Candles Can Do Candles have soothing properties. Often candles can also be healing; one might find candles in a therapy office setting or in a massage room for example. Candles can create a mood. There is the gentle flicker of the lit flame and the small sound of a crackle or two. Candles can bring gentle peace within its glow. Finally, candles can be a symbolic way to light your way from the darkness and bring illumination to a room to create calm and peace when meditating or relaxing. Namaste. Today in my post I am highlighting Goose Creek Premium Jar Candles. So Pretty!  Double Wick Goose Creek Candles are highly scented candles. This beautiful Island Bliss jar candle is a full 24-ounce size! The Island Bliss scent has me inspired to magically pi

Are Travel Agents Still A Thing?

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photo credit: tourisme-turc.com In 2019 it's so easy to simply go on your computer and book a vacation, spring break, or weekend getaway for yourself without the help of the travel agent. So are they still a thing? Yes, and they are quite in demand actually.  While the offices are few and far between, there are many reasons to use a travel agency. Record numbers of people will be traveling this year (and have already), but travel itself is becoming more complicated as an industry. A professional in the travel industry still has the "inside scoop" and the "knows where to find the deal of the lifetime".  The travel professional is a service just like it is when we go to the salon to get a manicure or hair cut.  photo credit: pinterest.com Once called travel agents, they are now aptly called travel advisors or travel professionals. These people are on the inside of the industry, they will save you time, money, stress and be able to protect y