The Essential

will discuss the current standards the Pet Food Industry and those evaluating pet foods and discuss where standards need to be changed. Nutrient Requirements - First, we need to define what a nutrient requirement is. A nutrient requirement is an essential nutrient needed to sustain health and the longevity of life in our pets. If we look at the label on the bag of dog, food these nutrients are broken…

vitamin D), antioxidants (e.g. vitamin E), and mediators of cell signaling and regulators of cell and tissue growth and differentiation (e.g. vitamin A). The largest number of vitamins (e.g. B complex vitamins) function as precursors for enzyme cofactor bio-molecules (coenzymes), that help act as catalysts and substrates in metabolism. When acting as part of a catalyst, vitamins are bound to enzymes and are called prosthetic groups. For example, biotin is part of enzymes involved in making…

home and you almost certainly already have the ingredients on hand to stir up a batch or two. A simple body scrub is made up of two basic ingredients: sugar or salt along with a good oil. If you want added advantages, you can in addition, add in essential oils for a pleasing scent. Let's talk about the salt. You want to select a fine sea salt. Sea salt has a nice size and density for a body scrub and has gentle exfoliating properties. I don't recommend regular table salt as it is too abrasive…

Is Tea Tree Oil Good for Acne? Tea-Tree-Oil If you’re suffering from acne you have probably tried countless topical pharmaceutical products in the past that have promised to rid you of or at least quell the symptoms of this condition. Unfortunately many of these products carry with them detrimental side-effects that can make your symptoms worse in the long run. The most prescribed topical product is known as benzoyl peroxide, which works primarily as a peeling agent, it increases the rate at…

my cereal I went back upstairs to figure out what I was going to wear. First, I checked my phone to look at the weather. Once I finished putting on my clothes, I went to my mom to ask her what I was supposed to bring with me, she answered “ the essentials”. I thought about it and said“ what do you mean by…

the stressed out minds at the same time. What more can you ask for? Patchouli Essential Oil •Patchouli is a sexually provocative scent that removes inhibitions for a sen- sual romantic experience. •The deep musky scent of patchouli encourages desire and passion. •Recommended for women who suffer from frigidity and can’t open to sexual relationships due to past traumas or depression. Rose Absolute Essential Oil •Rose absolute is an aphrodisiac with healing properties. •It can…

The Effect of Essential Oils on Physical and Emotional Well-Being I chose to look closely at Dr. Mercola’s article “Essential Oils Support Physical and Emotional Well-Being.” In this article, Dr. Mercola talks about the effect of essential oils and how they support physical and emotional well- being. Being that people smell things differently from one another, smells can have different meaning to different people. This article looks at Aromatherapy and how it allows us to capture the olfactory…

I believe an essential skill I possess is the ability to think critically and evaluate information to draw rational decisions. In particular, people who are good at evaluating are able to identify and solve problems, make plans, use critical thinking, find specific information and organize ideas (Government of Canada, 2015). I have demonstrated the ability to evaluate information and rationalize decisions several times in the past few months. For example, in active sports, such as soccer, I have…

defined as the controlled use of essential plant oils for preventative and therapeutic purposes (Koo, 2017). The term “aromatherapy” was not coined until much later by Rene-Maurice Gatteefosse, who experimented with aromatherapy in World War I for wound treatment (Butje, Repede, 2008). Since then, oils have been used in the UK and Europe for treatment but still has not debuted in the United States as a prescribed form of treatment (Butje, Repede, 2008). Essential oils act on the olfactory…

tinctures are also good for both people and cats. The leaves are sometimes smoked recreationally. Herbaceous and subtly floral Catnip brings energies of knowledge, mystery, and playfulness. Researchers at Iowa State University found nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET. Catnip (Catnep in English) is an aromatic, characteristic odor, which bears a certain resemblance to that of the…