October 2008 - Posts

• Brave little dog risks his life to save 4 kittens

  The BBC reported this amazing story – Full story and video footage- BBC "A dog has risked its life to protect four kittens trapped in a house fire in Melbourne, Australia. Firefighters found Leo guarding the kittens which were in a cardboard box in one of the bedrooms. When the fire broke out inside the house, the family of four plus their other dog managed to escape However Leo paid the price for his bravery. He succumbed to the smoke and heat. Firefighters rushed the dog to safety and revived the unconscious Leo with a heart massage and oxygen. " BBC Posted Oct 26 2008, 10:18 PM by Admin with no comments Filed under: dogs, cats, Animals

• American Veterinary chiropractic Association 2008 Annual Conference

  The AVCA 2008 Annual Conference October 31 - November 2  - Legacy Lodge and Resort - Georgia   Speakers include: Shauna Cantwell, DVM (FL), Wendy Coren , DC (CT), Dennis Eschbach, DC (MO) Tim Fleck, DVM (IN), Ava Frick, DVM (MO), Gene Giggleman, DVM (TX) Donna Gigliotti, DC (NY), David Lundquist, DC (FL), William Ormston, DVM (TX) Thomas Redenbaugh , DC (TX), William Schmidt, DC (AR) Judith Shoemaker, DVM (PA), Debra Tranberg, DC (MA)   A wide variety of topics will be covered including advanced biomechanics, chiropractic adjustments for animals and the role of nutrition, postural rehabilitation and much more.   See full schedule       Posted Oct 24 2008, 10:44 PM by Admin with no comments Filed under: Complementary Alternative Medicines (CAMs), Animals, Events, chiropractic

• Garlic supplements may help lower high blood pressure

  Garlic supplements may lower blood pressure just as effectively as some drugs used to treat hypertension can, according to a new research review. View full article Reuters... Posted Oct 24 2008, 02:18 AM by Admin with no comments Filed under: Herbal Medicine, Heart Disease

• Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Cancer Treatments

  Interesting new research has shown that this ancient medicine can treat cancer's side effects. View article... Posted Oct 19 2008, 09:42 PM by Admin with no comments Filed under: Acupuncture