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Anyways, I've been browsing the options, but I'm still curious as to what's more common between bleaching or waxing (and I hear people thread their upper lips too) ?

Any input/stories would really help!]]>
Anyways, I've been browsing the options, but I'm still curious as to what's more common between bleaching or waxing (and I hear people thread their upper lips too) ?

Any input/stories would really help!]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Bikini-Waxing Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:56:04 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Bikini-Waxing
Anywho, Im TERRIFED! I do not like pain...

what r ur thoughts if you have gotten one?

Are there alternatives besides shaving?]]>
Anywho, Im TERRIFED! I do not like pain...

what r ur thoughts if you have gotten one?

Are there alternatives besides shaving?]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Facials-and-or-Facial-Waxing--128 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:54:54 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Facials-and-or-Facial-Waxing--128 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Facials-and-or-Facial-Waxing Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:53:39 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Facials-and-or-Facial-Waxing http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Clip-on-Hair-Extensions Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:52:12 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Clip-on-Hair-Extensions
Thanks!]]>
Thanks!]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Nails-D Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:51:10 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Nails-D
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this but I just really want to show you guys my new nail varnish and design. I've only made the tinniest pattern, literally, I just stuck a sticker on to my ring finger. I personally really like it as its simple, easy and ridiculously quick!

hope you'll like it!

Link: http://tinypic.com/r/2cd8qoh/5

Nail varnish: Chanel Nouvelle Vague with a random nail art sticker i bought at the market

I would love to see what your nails look like today too =D. I'm currently on a nail obsession!!!! I love everything to do with it....minus the waiting for it to dry part =P.

P.S Has anyone seen this nail varnish? http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-b ... D'OR-89733 the swatches look really really cool, shame i have no idea where to buy it in the UK!!!!

But yeah, I apologise if i posted this in the wrong place...and I would love to get your opinions on my simple design as well see your nails too]]>
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this but I just really want to show you guys my new nail varnish and design. I've only made the tinniest pattern, literally, I just stuck a sticker on to my ring finger. I personally really like it as its simple, easy and ridiculously quick!

hope you'll like it!

Link: http://tinypic.com/r/2cd8qoh/5

Nail varnish: Chanel Nouvelle Vague with a random nail art sticker i bought at the market

I would love to see what your nails look like today too =D. I'm currently on a nail obsession!!!! I love everything to do with it....minus the waiting for it to dry part =P.

P.S Has anyone seen this nail varnish? http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-b ... D'OR-89733 the swatches look really really cool, shame i have no idea where to buy it in the UK!!!!

But yeah, I apologise if i posted this in the wrong place...and I would love to get your opinions on my simple design as well see your nails too]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Men-s-Dress-Shoes--124 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:03:03 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Men-s-Dress-Shoes--124
My current dress/work shoes are Merrells that were about $80. I've been very pleased with the comfort, but they aren't the greatest looking dress shoes in the world.

So what brand or shoe should I look at? I'm willing to pay more than the $80 that I spent on my Merrells, but I want the amount to be more like a pair of shoes rather than a car payment.]]>
My current dress/work shoes are Merrells that were about $80. I've been very pleased with the comfort, but they aren't the greatest looking dress shoes in the world.

So what brand or shoe should I look at? I'm willing to pay more than the $80 that I spent on my Merrells, but I want the amount to be more like a pair of shoes rather than a car payment.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Goth-Footwear-Your-Feet-The-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:00:39 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Goth-Footwear-Your-Feet-The-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly I wat she was a sheep o' sense,
An' could behave hersel wi' mense:
I'll say 't, she never brak a fence,
Thro' thievish greed.
Our Bardie, lanely, keeps the spence
Sin' Mailie's dead

Robert Burns]]> I wat she was a sheep o' sense,
An' could behave hersel wi' mense:
I'll say 't, she never brak a fence,
Thro' thievish greed.
Our Bardie, lanely, keeps the spence
Sin' Mailie's dead

Robert Burns]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-CONCERNING-SHOES-from-AA-ESKY Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:57:56 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-CONCERNING-SHOES-from-AA-ESKY
This article (presented below) will take you “behind-the-scenes” of shoe industry of that time. You will see the dynamics and evolution of incoming styles. Plus, I hope it will make you smile many times when you are reading it. Mainly because it addresses some truly unique issues that are never even though of anymore, and the best part is…it is Not addressed to the public But to the actual industry. The writers are AA (A. Gingrich’s crew) & their audience is the retail shoes industry of early 30s. Note the origin of many styles as they discuss in it and how these styles were being reported to the sellers.]]>
This article (presented below) will take you “behind-the-scenes” of shoe industry of that time. You will see the dynamics and evolution of incoming styles. Plus, I hope it will make you smile many times when you are reading it. Mainly because it addresses some truly unique issues that are never even though of anymore, and the best part is…it is Not addressed to the public But to the actual industry. The writers are AA (A. Gingrich’s crew) & their audience is the retail shoes industry of early 30s. Note the origin of many styles as they discuss in it and how these styles were being reported to the sellers.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Piloti-Spyder-Driving-Shoe Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:55:53 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Piloti-Spyder-Driving-Shoe
OK. I’ll admit it. I’m lazy. Well, at least when it comes to shoes. I’ll take a well-designed slip-on over a tie-up any day. Sure it only takes a few seconds to lace up your kicks, but time is money. Right?

I also want a shoe that provides a good feel and feedback when I’m driving a car “in a spirited manner,” which in my case is most of the time. Oh yeah, it has to be stylish too. Is that too much to ask?

Several years ago I stumbled upon a cool little company named Piloti. What does Piloti mean? In Italian (it’s sounding good already) it roughly translates into 'racing driver.’ You see where this is going?

Actually, I’ve been a fan of Piloti shoes ever since having purchased their trademark DTM Shoe to use as my autocross footwear of choice. The DTM is not your everyday sneaker. It’s designed as a track-capable shoe and has such racewear features as real Nomax fire-retardant lining and a reinforced lateral part of the right side of the right shoe to stand up to repeated heel-toe pedal work. What I soon realized, though, is that they were comfortable enough to wear anytime.

But, before I get to their latest creation, let me tell you a bit about the man behind Piloti.

Kevin Beard was an avid sports car enthusiast that couldn’t find a proper everyday performance driving shoe. So, he decided to design one himself. What made his idea a reality and not just a lark was that Mr. Beard was already a successful footwear designer who had worked for a few familiar companies. Do Adidas, Reebok and K-Swiss ring a bell? In other words, this guy knows shoes.

Recently, to broaden their product mix and allow more people to get in on the action, Piloti has come out with a line of lower priced touring shoes. These are shoes that you can wear every day, that would be great on a cross-country road trip, or that can even serve as your dedicated autocross or track day shoes. Plus, they don’t cost any more than anything you’d find at the athletic store at the mall.

The newest shoe in their line-up is the Spyder. What’s cool about this shoe is its slip-on/nylon snug lace system. It goes on with the speed and ease of your favorite jungle moc, yet once on provides the snug and safe fit of a lace-up. I’ve been wearing these shoes for a couple of weeks now, and they are great.

The first thing you notice about any Piloti when you pick it up is the quality of material and construction. The Spyder is no exception. The suede construction and heavy-duty stitching provide for a very durable and long lasting shoe.]]>
OK. I’ll admit it. I’m lazy. Well, at least when it comes to shoes. I’ll take a well-designed slip-on over a tie-up any day. Sure it only takes a few seconds to lace up your kicks, but time is money. Right?

I also want a shoe that provides a good feel and feedback when I’m driving a car “in a spirited manner,” which in my case is most of the time. Oh yeah, it has to be stylish too. Is that too much to ask?

Several years ago I stumbled upon a cool little company named Piloti. What does Piloti mean? In Italian (it’s sounding good already) it roughly translates into 'racing driver.’ You see where this is going?

Actually, I’ve been a fan of Piloti shoes ever since having purchased their trademark DTM Shoe to use as my autocross footwear of choice. The DTM is not your everyday sneaker. It’s designed as a track-capable shoe and has such racewear features as real Nomax fire-retardant lining and a reinforced lateral part of the right side of the right shoe to stand up to repeated heel-toe pedal work. What I soon realized, though, is that they were comfortable enough to wear anytime.

But, before I get to their latest creation, let me tell you a bit about the man behind Piloti.

Kevin Beard was an avid sports car enthusiast that couldn’t find a proper everyday performance driving shoe. So, he decided to design one himself. What made his idea a reality and not just a lark was that Mr. Beard was already a successful footwear designer who had worked for a few familiar companies. Do Adidas, Reebok and K-Swiss ring a bell? In other words, this guy knows shoes.

Recently, to broaden their product mix and allow more people to get in on the action, Piloti has come out with a line of lower priced touring shoes. These are shoes that you can wear every day, that would be great on a cross-country road trip, or that can even serve as your dedicated autocross or track day shoes. Plus, they don’t cost any more than anything you’d find at the athletic store at the mall.

The newest shoe in their line-up is the Spyder. What’s cool about this shoe is its slip-on/nylon snug lace system. It goes on with the speed and ease of your favorite jungle moc, yet once on provides the snug and safe fit of a lace-up. I’ve been wearing these shoes for a couple of weeks now, and they are great.

The first thing you notice about any Piloti when you pick it up is the quality of material and construction. The Spyder is no exception. The suede construction and heavy-duty stitching provide for a very durable and long lasting shoe.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Men-s-Dress-Shoes Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:49:50 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Men-s-Dress-Shoes
My current dress/work shoes are Merrells that were about $80. I've been very pleased with the comfort, but they aren't the greatest looking dress shoes in the world.

So what brand or shoe should I look at? I'm willing to pay more than the $80 that I spent on my Merrells, but I want the amount to be more like a pair of shoes rather than a car payment.

Priorities are as follows: 1) Comfort 2) Looks]]>
My current dress/work shoes are Merrells that were about $80. I've been very pleased with the comfort, but they aren't the greatest looking dress shoes in the world.

So what brand or shoe should I look at? I'm willing to pay more than the $80 that I spent on my Merrells, but I want the amount to be more like a pair of shoes rather than a car payment.

Priorities are as follows: 1) Comfort 2) Looks]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-hi-every-one-nice-to-be-here-im-kirk Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:59:12 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-hi-every-one-nice-to-be-here-im-kirk http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-How-to-Lessen-Wrinkles-on-Hands-Tips-to-Look-Younger Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:59:36 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-How-to-Lessen-Wrinkles-on-Hands-Tips-to-Look-Younger Don't forget to use a moisturizer. Bring with you your moisturizer. When we wash our hands, the moisturizer you have used is also washed off. Re-apply the product after washing your hands. Choose something that contains wrinkle-removing ingredients such as CynergyTK, Phytessence Wakame and Nano Lipobelle HEQ10.

CynergyTK is an ingredient gotten from sheep wool. Sheep wool grows so fast because of its natural functional keratin component. This is also the same protein that can help regenerate collagen and elastin in the body. When collagen and elastin re-grows, our skin gets back its youthful elasticity and resilience. Phytessence Wakame also helps by preventing the loss of hyaluronic acid. This is the acid that supplies moisture to collagen to lessen the damages inflicted to it. Nano Lipobelle HEQ10 is an antioxidant that can help you combat harmful free ranging radicals. This antioxidant has smaller molecular structure compared to other antioxidant so it can better penetrate the various layers of your skin. These are the ingredients you should be looking for.

2. Use mild detergents and dishwashing liquids
Pick detergents and dishwashing liquids that contain natural ingredients as well. These are less harsh on the weak skin of your hands. It also helps to wear gloves when hand washing some of your stuffs or doing your weekly cleaning task.

3. Do not smoke
The smoke coming from cigarettes is absorbed by the dermis of your hands. This smoke contains nicotine. This is a substance that can impair our body's ability to produce Vitamin A. We need this Vitamin for skin tissue repairs.

4. Apply sun screen
Since we use our hands daily, it also gets exposed to UV rays daily. UV rays have bad effects to our dermis tissues when exposed in a prolonged period of time. It can literally break down collagen components thereby accelerating the aging process. But putting sun screen on your hands can deflect these UV rays. This can help prevent the appearance of more wrinkles on hands.]]> Don't forget to use a moisturizer. Bring with you your moisturizer. When we wash our hands, the moisturizer you have used is also washed off. Re-apply the product after washing your hands. Choose something that contains wrinkle-removing ingredients such as CynergyTK, Phytessence Wakame and Nano Lipobelle HEQ10.

CynergyTK is an ingredient gotten from sheep wool. Sheep wool grows so fast because of its natural functional keratin component. This is also the same protein that can help regenerate collagen and elastin in the body. When collagen and elastin re-grows, our skin gets back its youthful elasticity and resilience. Phytessence Wakame also helps by preventing the loss of hyaluronic acid. This is the acid that supplies moisture to collagen to lessen the damages inflicted to it. Nano Lipobelle HEQ10 is an antioxidant that can help you combat harmful free ranging radicals. This antioxidant has smaller molecular structure compared to other antioxidant so it can better penetrate the various layers of your skin. These are the ingredients you should be looking for.

2. Use mild detergents and dishwashing liquids
Pick detergents and dishwashing liquids that contain natural ingredients as well. These are less harsh on the weak skin of your hands. It also helps to wear gloves when hand washing some of your stuffs or doing your weekly cleaning task.

3. Do not smoke
The smoke coming from cigarettes is absorbed by the dermis of your hands. This smoke contains nicotine. This is a substance that can impair our body's ability to produce Vitamin A. We need this Vitamin for skin tissue repairs.

4. Apply sun screen
Since we use our hands daily, it also gets exposed to UV rays daily. UV rays have bad effects to our dermis tissues when exposed in a prolonged period of time. It can literally break down collagen components thereby accelerating the aging process. But putting sun screen on your hands can deflect these UV rays. This can help prevent the appearance of more wrinkles on hands.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Dog-Training Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:57:04 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Dog-Training
The two methods used regardless of the underlying dog training type will always be positive and negative reinforcement. The goals of these two methods are too encourage a certain type of behavior with positive reinforcement or discourage a certain type of behavior with negative reinforcement. By combining the two methods, you can also develop a synergistic effect where you are able to replace bad behaviors with good ones and even have the opportunity to build on prior training to achieve more advanced training.

Another key aspect that is important to understand regardless of which form or method of dog training is used is the importance of consistency in application. Dog owners must train their dogs over and over again each day to get the best results otherwise they risk the dog being unable to appreciate the purpose of the training. However, by doing it daily, the dog can recognize what is considered bad behavior and stop doing it or continue to do the good behavior. After some time, the need for daily training can be decreased and only needs the occasional refresher training. Of course, many dog owners will also build on their existing training to develop further skills in their dogs too.]]>
The two methods used regardless of the underlying dog training type will always be positive and negative reinforcement. The goals of these two methods are too encourage a certain type of behavior with positive reinforcement or discourage a certain type of behavior with negative reinforcement. By combining the two methods, you can also develop a synergistic effect where you are able to replace bad behaviors with good ones and even have the opportunity to build on prior training to achieve more advanced training.

Another key aspect that is important to understand regardless of which form or method of dog training is used is the importance of consistency in application. Dog owners must train their dogs over and over again each day to get the best results otherwise they risk the dog being unable to appreciate the purpose of the training. However, by doing it daily, the dog can recognize what is considered bad behavior and stop doing it or continue to do the good behavior. After some time, the need for daily training can be decreased and only needs the occasional refresher training. Of course, many dog owners will also build on their existing training to develop further skills in their dogs too.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Herbs-and-their-Health-benefits Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:55:17 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Herbs-and-their-Health-benefits
Apart from their contributions in food flavours and digestive properties, these herbs also contain a lot of beneficial nutrients.

Basil, Ocimum basilicum, a commonly used herbs in pasta cooking or salad, is ideal for nerve tonic, remove fatigue, anxiety and depression. It also good for fighting bronchitis, cold, fever, gout and stomach indigestion.

Parsley, Petroselinum sativum, being a widely used garnishing and culinary use, is a diuretic herb. It helps kidney, urinary problems and water retention. It is rich in iron and other minerals. Iron is essential for blood cell formations and liver functionality. Parsley also contains vitamin A for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and eyes.

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, another commonly used herbs in pasta baking, is popular for its antiseptic qualities. The oil is steamed and distilled from the flowers and leaves, and has a powerful, woody aroma. Rosemary helps counter obesity, bronchitis, colds, diarrhoea, flatulence and headaches. It has therapeutic effect of a stimulant used to stimulate memory and circulation.

Sage, Salvia officinalis, and thyme, Thymus vulgaris, are both mild antiseptics and have a wide medical application in liver disease and respiratory tract infections. They helps to ease throat infection and bacterial infection. Sage also helps reduce water retention. Thyme is also good for helping to relieve fatigue and anxiety, ease aches.

Knowing all the benefits of such herbs, don't forget to sprinkle some of these leafy herbs at a moderate amount on your pasta recipes. When herbs are stated in a recipe, you can always consider alternative herbs or combination of herbs to cater to your personal taste.

The amount of herbs used is also a matter of your personal preference. In the case of when you are substituting dried herbs with a fresh one, the fresh herbs are normally not as strong as the dried, therefore you may want to use two times more of the portions of the dried herbs.]]>
Apart from their contributions in food flavours and digestive properties, these herbs also contain a lot of beneficial nutrients.

Basil, Ocimum basilicum, a commonly used herbs in pasta cooking or salad, is ideal for nerve tonic, remove fatigue, anxiety and depression. It also good for fighting bronchitis, cold, fever, gout and stomach indigestion.

Parsley, Petroselinum sativum, being a widely used garnishing and culinary use, is a diuretic herb. It helps kidney, urinary problems and water retention. It is rich in iron and other minerals. Iron is essential for blood cell formations and liver functionality. Parsley also contains vitamin A for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and eyes.

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, another commonly used herbs in pasta baking, is popular for its antiseptic qualities. The oil is steamed and distilled from the flowers and leaves, and has a powerful, woody aroma. Rosemary helps counter obesity, bronchitis, colds, diarrhoea, flatulence and headaches. It has therapeutic effect of a stimulant used to stimulate memory and circulation.

Sage, Salvia officinalis, and thyme, Thymus vulgaris, are both mild antiseptics and have a wide medical application in liver disease and respiratory tract infections. They helps to ease throat infection and bacterial infection. Sage also helps reduce water retention. Thyme is also good for helping to relieve fatigue and anxiety, ease aches.

Knowing all the benefits of such herbs, don't forget to sprinkle some of these leafy herbs at a moderate amount on your pasta recipes. When herbs are stated in a recipe, you can always consider alternative herbs or combination of herbs to cater to your personal taste.

The amount of herbs used is also a matter of your personal preference. In the case of when you are substituting dried herbs with a fresh one, the fresh herbs are normally not as strong as the dried, therefore you may want to use two times more of the portions of the dried herbs.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-some-of-my-dogs Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:28:57 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-some-of-my-dogs

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my oldlady 18 years old!!


biglady feng








little pocket monster


the pretty lady

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if you like more to come
all the best to everyone!!!]]>

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my oldlady 18 years old!!


biglady feng








little pocket monster


the pretty lady

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if you like more to come
all the best to everyone!!!]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-hay-all Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:07:39 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-hay-all i have 10 dogs all staffies and pits and 1 bulldog
i go all over europe to do sports whit my dogs!!

i have found this board on google and jamaica is my favo vacation land so double fun... bin 2 times to jamaica first time negril en second whas ochio
in a while i go back and visit jamaica again whitch place i dont know..
i hope to meet some dogpeople here and maybe i can visit by my next visit to jamaica

all the best to everyone and no problem irie ]]> i have 10 dogs all staffies and pits and 1 bulldog
i go all over europe to do sports whit my dogs!!

i have found this board on google and jamaica is my favo vacation land so double fun... bin 2 times to jamaica first time negril en second whas ochio
in a while i go back and visit jamaica again whitch place i dont know..
i hope to meet some dogpeople here and maybe i can visit by my next visit to jamaica

all the best to everyone and no problem irie ]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Vitamin-D-and-Your-Health Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:22:25 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Vitamin-D-and-Your-Health
You can also get Vitamin D from sunlight. If you live in northern latitudes where there is less sunlight it is recommended that you take 1000 IU of vitamin D during the fall and winter months. At latitudes below 30E where sunlight and day-length are more consistent, vitamin D supplementation may not be required.

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone disease. Rickets is a childhood disease characterized by impeded growth, and deformity, of the long bones. Osteomalacia is a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility. Obesity can increase your risk of Vitamin D deficiency.

Foods rich in Vitamin D include:

* Fish liver oils, such as cod liver oil, 1 Tbs. (15 mL) provides 1,360 IU

* Fatty fish species, such as:

o Herring, 85g (3 oz) provides 1383 IU

o Catfish, 85g (3 oz) provides 425 IU

o Salmon, cooked, 3.5 oz provides 360 IU

o Mackerel, cooked, 3.5 oz, 345 IU

o Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 1.75 oz, 250 IU

o Tuna, canned in oil, 3 oz, 200 IU

o Eel, cooked, 3.5 oz, 200 IU

* One whole egg, 20 IU

To maintain good health make sure you get the right amount of Vitamin D.]]>
You can also get Vitamin D from sunlight. If you live in northern latitudes where there is less sunlight it is recommended that you take 1000 IU of vitamin D during the fall and winter months. At latitudes below 30E where sunlight and day-length are more consistent, vitamin D supplementation may not be required.

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone disease. Rickets is a childhood disease characterized by impeded growth, and deformity, of the long bones. Osteomalacia is a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility. Obesity can increase your risk of Vitamin D deficiency.

Foods rich in Vitamin D include:

* Fish liver oils, such as cod liver oil, 1 Tbs. (15 mL) provides 1,360 IU

* Fatty fish species, such as:

o Herring, 85g (3 oz) provides 1383 IU

o Catfish, 85g (3 oz) provides 425 IU

o Salmon, cooked, 3.5 oz provides 360 IU

o Mackerel, cooked, 3.5 oz, 345 IU

o Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 1.75 oz, 250 IU

o Tuna, canned in oil, 3 oz, 200 IU

o Eel, cooked, 3.5 oz, 200 IU

* One whole egg, 20 IU

To maintain good health make sure you get the right amount of Vitamin D.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Check-Your-Blood-Line Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:20:18 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Check-Your-Blood-Line
Healthy cells means healthy tissues.

Healthy tissues means healthy organs.

Healthy organs means healthy systems.

Healthy systems means a more dynamic and powerful YOU.

Three Top Tips for Healthier Blood

1. Increase your intake of alkaline foods.

o the blood needs a slightly alkaline factor of approximately 7.4 pH

o make fruits and vegetables 50-75% of your diet.

2. Take the squeeze test

o the cellular structure of fruits and veg make them the best transporters of the chemicals that are needed to make the best blood.

o make sure that when you squeeze your food - water/juice drips out.

3. Organic not Manic

o eat foods that are unadulterated by chemicals - stats indicate that there are now over 5,000 chemicals added to the products sold in our supermarkets.

o a chemical free diet insures the highest quality of blood.

...And that's the basis of health - get the blood right and everything else falls into place.

The body takes care of itself if we provide the correct environment.

Health is built on a foundation of natural law that cannot be sidestepped - it is constructed one step at a time following exact principles.

Don't be misled by the promotional activities of the pharmaceutical marketing arm.

Immerse yourself in nature's health-giving activities and enjoy the results.]]>
Healthy cells means healthy tissues.

Healthy tissues means healthy organs.

Healthy organs means healthy systems.

Healthy systems means a more dynamic and powerful YOU.

Three Top Tips for Healthier Blood

1. Increase your intake of alkaline foods.

o the blood needs a slightly alkaline factor of approximately 7.4 pH

o make fruits and vegetables 50-75% of your diet.

2. Take the squeeze test

o the cellular structure of fruits and veg make them the best transporters of the chemicals that are needed to make the best blood.

o make sure that when you squeeze your food - water/juice drips out.

3. Organic not Manic

o eat foods that are unadulterated by chemicals - stats indicate that there are now over 5,000 chemicals added to the products sold in our supermarkets.

o a chemical free diet insures the highest quality of blood.

...And that's the basis of health - get the blood right and everything else falls into place.

The body takes care of itself if we provide the correct environment.

Health is built on a foundation of natural law that cannot be sidestepped - it is constructed one step at a time following exact principles.

Don't be misled by the promotional activities of the pharmaceutical marketing arm.

Immerse yourself in nature's health-giving activities and enjoy the results.]]> http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Heart-Worm-Prevention-and-Identification Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:17:45 -0700 http://jamaicanpitbulls.com/forumx/Thread-Heart-Worm-Prevention-and-Identification
For both dogs and cats, clinical evidence of Heartworm disease may not be recognized in the early stages, as the number of Heartworms in an animal tends to accumulate gradually over a period of months and sometimes years and after repeated mosquito bites. Recently infected dogs may exhibit no signs of the disease, whilst heavily infected dogs may at last show clinical signs, including a mild, persistent cough, reluctance to move or exercise, fatigue after only moderate exercise, reduced appetite and weight reduction. Chronic clinical signs include vomiting, gagging, difficulty or rapid breathing, sleepiness and weight loss.

Signs associated with the first stage of Heartworm disease, when the Heartworms enter a blood vessel and are carried to the pulmonary arteries, are commonly mistaken for feline asthma or allergic bronchitis, when in truth they are basically because of a syndrome newly outlined as Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease [ HARD ]. How does one Detect Heartworm Disease? Heartworm infection in allegedly healthy animals is generally detected with blood tests for a Heartworm substance called an "antigen" or microfilariae, although neither test is consistently positive till about 7 months after infection has took place. Heartworm infection may also often be detected through ultrasound and/or x-ray images of the heart and lungs, although these tests are sometimes employed in animals already known to be infected. Heartworm prevention is safe, straightforward and inexpensive.

There's no effective treatment for Heartworm disease in pussies, so it is imperative that disease prevention measures be taken for cats. All of these methods are extremely effective, and when administered correctly on a timely schedule, Heartworm infection can be completely prevented. These medicines interrupt Heartworm development before adult worms reach the lungs and cause illness. Treatment Sometimes , all but the most advanced cases of Heartworm disease can be successfully treated in dogs.

Moggies have proven to be more resistant hosts to Heartworm than dogs, and frequently seem to be able to lose infection spontaneously. Unfortunately, many cats have a tendency to react severely to the dead worms as they are being cleared by the body, and this may lead to a shock reaction, a potentially terminal situation. When the dog is sent home, exercise should be limited to leash walking for the period of the recovery period, which can last from 1 to 2 months. This decreases the risk of partial or complete blockage of blood flow through the lungs by dead worms. Re-infection during treatment is prevented by administration of a Heartworm preventive. These preventives may also eliminate microfilariae if they are present. Dogs in heart failure and those with caval syndrome need special attention.]]>
For both dogs and cats, clinical evidence of Heartworm disease may not be recognized in the early stages, as the number of Heartworms in an animal tends to accumulate gradually over a period of months and sometimes years and after repeated mosquito bites. Recently infected dogs may exhibit no signs of the disease, whilst heavily infected dogs may at last show clinical signs, including a mild, persistent cough, reluctance to move or exercise, fatigue after only moderate exercise, reduced appetite and weight reduction. Chronic clinical signs include vomiting, gagging, difficulty or rapid breathing, sleepiness and weight loss.

Signs associated with the first stage of Heartworm disease, when the Heartworms enter a blood vessel and are carried to the pulmonary arteries, are commonly mistaken for feline asthma or allergic bronchitis, when in truth they are basically because of a syndrome newly outlined as Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease [ HARD ]. How does one Detect Heartworm Disease? Heartworm infection in allegedly healthy animals is generally detected with blood tests for a Heartworm substance called an "antigen" or microfilariae, although neither test is consistently positive till about 7 months after infection has took place. Heartworm infection may also often be detected through ultrasound and/or x-ray images of the heart and lungs, although these tests are sometimes employed in animals already known to be infected. Heartworm prevention is safe, straightforward and inexpensive.

There's no effective treatment for Heartworm disease in pussies, so it is imperative that disease prevention measures be taken for cats. All of these methods are extremely effective, and when administered correctly on a timely schedule, Heartworm infection can be completely prevented. These medicines interrupt Heartworm development before adult worms reach the lungs and cause illness. Treatment Sometimes , all but the most advanced cases of Heartworm disease can be successfully treated in dogs.

Moggies have proven to be more resistant hosts to Heartworm than dogs, and frequently seem to be able to lose infection spontaneously. Unfortunately, many cats have a tendency to react severely to the dead worms as they are being cleared by the body, and this may lead to a shock reaction, a potentially terminal situation. When the dog is sent home, exercise should be limited to leash walking for the period of the recovery period, which can last from 1 to 2 months. This decreases the risk of partial or complete blockage of blood flow through the lungs by dead worms. Re-infection during treatment is prevented by administration of a Heartworm preventive. These preventives may also eliminate microfilariae if they are present. Dogs in heart failure and those with caval syndrome need special attention.]]>