I love iced tea, and its my beverage of choice when eating out. I usually get it with a slice of lemon, but I’ll drink it straight from now on. A recent study shows that there is some form of contamination on over sixty percent of all lemon slices in restaurants, including fecal contamination. This video shows the gruesome details, and I have to admit that my stomach is still flopping over the thought of drinking all those germs.

BLECH!

NEVER give Pepto Bismol to your cat (generic name Bismuth Subsalicylate). I am a big fan of Pepto-Bismol for humans and dogs, but the ingredients in Bismuth Subsalicylate can kill your cat. PetEducation.com says “Bismuth subsalicylate should NOT be given to cats except under direct supervision by your veterinarian. ” So never EVER use it to treat your cat on your own.

I think that Pepto is one of the best OTC products available, and it has been very helpful for me, as well as my dog. So don’t worry about using it for yourself, just never administer it to your cat.

The weather’s about to start changing, and if you live in Minneapolis windshield replacement is something you should deal with now, instead of when its a lot cooler. Rapid Glass offers fast mobile service for all your glass needs, whether you’re replacing a cracked windshield, a broken window or need a new shower door.

Of course, you could spend the winter paying extra for all the heat and energy that seeps out through cracks in your glass, but why would you want to? Rapid Glass offers same day service for MInneapolis, Saint Paul, and the nearby suburbs as well. You may even qualify for a free box of steaks when they replace your auto glass, make sure and ask for the details of this offer. Just don’t wait another day before you decide to get your glass fixed. Winter will be here before we know it, and you want to make sure your family stays as warm as possible. Call Rapid Glass, and then you’ll make sure to keep all your heat inside, right where you want it and your family needs it.

I haven’t decided whether or not I’ll get one. On one hand, they’re supposed to limit your number of sick days, but on the other hand, it might just be healthier to try to build up your own immune system naturally. I don’t totally discount all vaccinations, but I certainly am on the fence about the flu shot. They’re already advertising them in my area, although flu season doesn’t start here for quite some time. I think I need to do more research before I make up my mind one way or the other.

We all need insurance, but it can be a bother to take the time to sort out all the details. If you’ve got an active and hectic life, I found a site that makes is easy and convenient for you by offering a Kaiser Permanente online application . Kaiser Permanente is the leading HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) in the United States and they offer quality medical coverage at affordable rates for individuals, families, and groups in most states including California and Georgia.

This weekend, while you’re relaxing at home in your pajamas and bathrobe, take just a few minutes to look at their site so you can choose the medical plan thats offer the affordability and coverage that is right for you. Who knows, finding the right health care at Kaiser Permanente might just make your life a lot less stressful because you’ll be able to stop worrying about your health insurance.

We’ve all gone through the pain and or humiliation of losing a filling or a cap. Unfortunately, it always seems to happen at the most awkward and inconvenient times. For me, I have distinct memories of losing a filling at my very first Thanksgiving dinner with my new husband and his extended family. It’s been awhile since that happened to me, but it was an embarrassing situation that I’ll never forget.

I just wish I would’ve had Dentemp OS on hand. As a matter of fact, everyone should keep it around for any sort of temporary dental repair no matter what their situation. It was developed by a Dentist as the perfect First Aid solution for loose caps and fillings. It’s an FDA OTC dental cement that provides fast relief for your dental discomfort and pain. As a matter of fact, it works so quickly that you can eat on it within 30 minutes of setting. It’s been clinically proven, and you don’t have don’t have to do any mixing to use it. It’s ready when you need it, just take it out from its container when the situation arises.

This would be so handy to keep in a medicine cabinet or first aid kit. After all, most dental issues usually don’t happen when its most convenient during normal business hours. As a matter of fact, mine happened on Thanksgiving Day. Make sure that you and your family are prepared for any sort of contigency by always keeping Dentemp OS on hand.

Kraft Foods Inc announces a nationwide recall on Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares. This is due to possible salmonella contamination and this product was distributed throughout the United States.

“Kraft said it was notified of the possible contamination after testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration detected the presence of salmonella in some 6-oz. packages.”

I would LOVE to know WHY Kraft did NOT detect this contamination, and it was only brought to light as a result of federal testing? Is this standard practice for Kraft? I would’ve thought they tested everything before it ever hit the grocery store shelves, but I guess I’m wrong. If you have any of this chocolate in your home, make sure to read the article to check the affected serial numbers. While you’re at it, if you have any Kraft food in your home, ask yourself if you are positive that Kraft made sure it was safe for you and your family to eat.

I recently received an email from someone regarding cancer. I thought I would post these links to help them, but I also want to STRONGLY ADVISE THAT THEY DISCUSS EVERYTHING WITH THEIR DOCTORS. I am NOT a health care professional, and NO ONE should diagnose/treat themselves based on what they read on a blog or online. Please, take care of yourself and remember that this is presented as information only. I do believe that just about everything is treatable, but don’t take risks on anything that seems wacky or unproven.

I found it interesting that a Nobel Prize was awarded for proving that cancer cells are anaerobic, meaning they do not burn glucose, but rather they ferment glucose in order to get their energy. Here are further links on the subject:

http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/Alkaline.html

http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer02/Henderson.html

http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/Essiac.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essiac

http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer02/Henderson.html

http://www.cancertutor.com/Other02/CannotEat.html

http://www.essense-of-life.com/moreinfo/ailments/psoriasis.htm and psor info

Recently, my dog suffered from diarrhea. Everything else seemed fine, and she was her normal playful self. But her digestive system had gotten out of whack. I did a google search and found many sites that said that Pepto-Bismol is safe to give to dogs. We gave it a try, and sure enough, it worked exactly like the sites said.

If your dog is having stomach problems, make sure to check with your vet before trying anything. But while talking to your vet, ask if you can try to resolve the situation with Pepto-Bismol. Make sure your dog’s symptoms are checked by a professional before you try any treatment at home. Diarrhea can be the sign of a very serious problem for dogs, so don’t take a gamble on your pets life. Personally, I was ready to head out the door to the animal hospital in case the Pepto didn’t work immediately. But it did work, she’s a lot better, and now I know to make sure to remove the cat food as soon as meal time is over, so that she won’t snack on it again.

Although the last known case was reported in Somalia in 1977, on Saturday, the Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of a new vaccine against smallpox. Among other things, they said the vaccine also could protect people during a bioterrorist attack.

I guess we should be glad that they’re stockpiling the necessary medicines because smallpox sounds pretty serious. In the 18th century, it killed an estimated 60 million Europeans and was responsible for an estimated 300–500 million deaths in the 20th century.