Jennifer Hansgate received her master's degree in library and information science from St. John's University in New York. She has over 30 years professional experience, including two decades of research experience in the dietary supplement field, and continues to appreciate there is something new to learn every day. She enjoys helping people educate themselves on the health benefits of botanicals and dietary supplements.
You know the basics of good nutrition. Eat fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats; skip the refined carbs, sodium, and hydrogenated oils. But even the healthiest eaters are missing out on nutrients from two important foods that can make a massive beneficial impact on health: aronia berries and grape seeds.
The Terry Naturally® customer service team answers hundreds of questions every day, but sometimes consumers tell us that we aren’t answering their question. And the truth is, yes, sometimes we aren’t. But there's a good reason for it.
I’ve always loved dogs, and reading, and so it is no surprise that I started collecting books about dogs at a young age. I recently revisited my childhood book collection and looked over some of my favorites. Here, in no particular order, are a few that I remember reading and re-reading. How many are familiar to you?
I love dog parks. Nothing burns off a dog’s energy like wrestling and running with a like-minded doggie friend. I’m fortunate in that I have three or four dog parks within easy access of my home, and my dog and I frequent all of them. However, I often see people make what I think are very risky choices at the dog park. Here are three I have seen and why they concern me:
Fresh snow can bring out the zoomies in even the staidest senior dog – until the dreaded ice balls build up between the toes. Hair on the feet traps snow, body heat melts it, and ice balls form. These can be painful for dogs. Long haired dogs seem to be particularly prone to this problem. I find keeping the feet trimmed helps a great deal.
