#Pre And Probiotic

[pikonv5]

I love when jiji goes dip dip with her paws into foods she wants

[k9vitality]

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[ilikeyoshi]

it would be sooooooo cool to stop feeling sick please

[clownpassing]

i am. so tired of swallowing a gigantic fistful of pills every morning

[mypuppsuk]

Gut Feeling: Why Pre and Probiotics are Essential for Your Dog's Health and Happiness

Our furry companions deserve the best, and that includes taking care of their gut health. Just like humans, dogs have a complex gut microbiome teeming with bacteria, both good and bad. Maintaining a healthy balance of these bacteria is crucial for overall well-being, affecting everything from digestion and immunity to skin health and even mood. This is where pre and probiotics for dogs come into play.

Understanding the Power Duo: Prebiotics and Probiotics

Let's break down the power duo:

Probiotics: These are live microorganisms, often referred to as "good bacteria," that reside in the gut and play a vital role in various bodily functions. They aid digestion by breaking down food, produce essential vitamins, and help fight off harmful bacteria.

Prebiotics: Think of prebiotics as the "food" for probiotics. These are non-digestible fibers that stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria, creating an optimal environment for them to thrive.

Benefits of Pre and Probiotics for Dogs

Including pre and probiotics in your dog's diet offers a multitude of benefits:

Improved Digestion: A balanced gut microbiome leads to better digestion, preventing issues like gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.

Enhanced Nutrient Absorption: Probiotics help break down nutrients in food, making them more readily available for your dog's body to utilize.

Stronger Immunity: A healthy gut microbiome is linked to a robust immune system, protecting your dog from infections and illnesses.

Reduced Allergies and Skin Problems: Probiotics can help regulate the immune response, potentially alleviating symptoms of allergies and skin conditions.

Overall Well-being: When your dog's gut is happy, they are more likely to experience better energy levels, improved mood, and a healthier shine to their coat.

Probiotic Dog Treats: A Delicious Way to Support Gut Health

Gone are the days of bland and boring supplements! Probiotic dog treats offer a convenient and tasty way to incorporate these beneficial bacteria into your dog's diet. These treats come in various flavors and textures, making them a delightful addition to your dog's routine.

Choosing the Right Probiotic Dog Treats

When selecting probiotic dog health treats, keep these factors in mind:

Strain Variety: Look for treats containing multiple strains of live and active probiotics for maximum benefit.

CFU Count: CFU stands for Colony Forming Units, which indicates the number of viable probiotic bacteria in each treat. Choose treats with a high CFU count for optimal efficacy.

Prebiotic Inclusion: Opt for treats that also contain prebiotics to provide the "fuel" for probiotic growth and activity.

Ingredients: Ensure the treats are made with high-quality, natural ingredients and avoid artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Additional Tips for Supporting Your Dog's Gut Health

While pre and probiotic dog treats are a fantastic way to boost gut health, here are some additional tips:

Feed a balanced diet: Choose a high-quality dog food rich in fiber and natural prebiotics.

Minimize stress: Stress can disrupt the gut microbiome, so provide your dog with plenty of exercise, playtime, and affection.

Limit antibiotics: While necessary in certain cases, antibiotics can also kill beneficial gut bacteria. Discuss the use of probiotics with your veterinarian after antibiotic treatment.

By incorporating pre and probiotics into your dog's life, you're investing in their long-term health and happiness. Remember, a happy gut leads to a happy dog!

[girlwithrituals]

GLOW UP GUIDE FOR 2025⠀

READ: On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And considering that 2025 is precisely these many days away, why not start with our glow up plan already?

Physical Glow Up-

BODY

— 5-10K steps a day.

— 7-8 hours of sleep.

— workout everyday for 1 hr atleast- yoga/stretching/pilates/cardio. a workout may take one hour, but your mood will be boosted for the next 12 hours.

— posture training.

— sunlight exposure after waking up for at least 10 minutes.

NUTRITION

— 2-3 liters of water every day.

— limit your caffeine intake.

— avoid sugars as much as you can.

— high protein diet, pre and probiotics.

— more fruits and veggies (+ green smoothies if you like).

— no junk/processed food/trans fat.

— no eating after 8 pm.

SKINCARE

— be clear on your skin type (oily, dry, combination, sensitive).

— once you're clear, use these accordingly- cleanser, toner, targeted serum, eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen (≥50 spf).

— keep your bedding clean as well.

— no picking of skin on your lips, cuticle etc.

— gua sha to help improve blood circulation and lessen toxins.

— cold therapy may take three to five minutes of being uncomfortable, but your energy levels will be boosted for the rest of the day.

— remove makeup before you go to bed.

BODY CARE

— shower every day.

— exfoliate 2x a week.

— use body lotion (shea butter/aloe vera gel/coconut oil).

HAIR CARE

— wash hair 2-3x a week

— oil your scalp 2x a week, at least 3 hours before shampoo.

— hair mask 1x per week.

— never brush wet hair.

— use silk pillow case.

HYGIENE

— brush your teeth 2x a day, clean tongue and the roof of the mouth daily.

— floss daily.

— cut your nails 1x a week, never remove the cuticles.

— glycolic acid under arm for odor and discoloration.

— never use soap on your coochie.

Mental Glow Up-

MINDSET

— set clear goals- define and breakdown your aspirations.

— start your mornings with positive affirmations.

— surround yourself with uplifting content and people.

— be shamelessly selfish to your career and mental health, remove anyone or anything that doesn't align with your priorities and wellbeing.

— boost your brain health by these 4 neuroscience tools:

difficult first: start your day with the most difficult task (cortisol and dopamine are high in the body meaning that your body/mind is primed to work).

rest your eyes: introduce a micro-pause after learning by resting/closing your eyes - will help retain information better.

tomorrow's worries: write tomorrow's to-do list before bed as it is proven to be effective in helping you fall asleep.

find time to play: engage in low-stake play. can be anything you find fun but where the outcome doesn't matter (induces neuroplasticity + reduces stress).

MIND

— meditation might take as low as ten minutes, but your focus will be improved for the rest of the day.

— no social media after waking up and at least an hour before bed.

— keep aside 1 hr of time to read daily! reading a new book may take five hours, but you will keep the knowledge forever.

— journaling, gratitude.

— digital detox once a week or for 12 hours.

— limit unnecessary screentime, unfollow or cut off people you don't want to see.

JOURNALING

— choose a regular time each day to journal, making it a part of your routine.

— find a quiet, comfortable place free from distractions. light a candle if you want.

— allow your thoughts to flow without censoring or editing.

— write about your feelings and emotions to understand them better. write about things you are thankful for to boost your mood. write about your short-term and long-term goals. identify what triggers certain emotions or reactions

— set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write continuously during that time.

— reflect on both positive experiences and challenges.

— make lists, journal your thoughts on these questions.

— journal at night to clear your mind before bedtime, because emotions and thoughts lose their power once we acknowledge them.

— a gratitude practice may take five minutes, but your mindset will be shifted for the rest of the day.

AFFIRMATIONS

— customise affirmations to your needs.

Personal Life-

WEEKLY TASKS

— initiate small changes: begin with small, manageable tasks such as making your bed or cleaning your room every sunday.

— celebrate your success: reward yourself when you achieve your goals or have a consistently productive week. consider treats like buying flowers for yourself or watching your favorite show.

DAILY WORK

— set achievable goals: establish realistic goals for the day, week, or month ahead.

— track your progress.

— organise your work space, declutter your shelves etc.

— embrace the power of lists: keep a list of tasks to be done and their deadlines. this way, you start each day with a clear plan. to make it visually appealing and motivating, consider using productivity apps like evernote, habit tracker, or notion.

PRODUCTIVITY TIPS

— wake up early.

— plan ahead everything, do scheduling. you can use:

google calendar / notion / tasks .

— if the task takes less than 2 minutes to finish, do it immediately.

— countdown rule, if you are procrastinating, count 1-2-3-4-5 and jump.

— start slow, don't rush and try to do everything at one time.

— follow a proper routine, use app locks based on screentime.

— pomodoro technique, 25 min work, and 5 min break.

— schedule longer break times as well e.g 30 min nap.

[caringhorsesupplies]

The Benefits of Probiotic Horse Supplements

Probiotic horse supplements have emerged as a revolutionary tool in the world of equine health. These supplements, containing beneficial microorganisms like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, are changing the way we care for our four-legged companions.

Probiotics are essential for maintaining a horse's gut health. The equine digestive system is sensitive and prone to imbalances, which can lead to issues such as colic, diarrhea, and laminitis. Probiotic supplements help restore the natural balance of bacteria in the gut, promoting efficient digestion and nutrient absorption.

Beyond digestive health, probiotics offer a range of benefits. They can boost the immune system, helping horses fend off infections and illnesses.

Probiotics may aid in alleviating allergies, skin conditions, and even behavioral problems.

Probiotic supplements are particularly beneficial for horses under stress, such as those in training, competition, or recovering from illness.

They help maintain a healthy gut microbiome, ensuring the horse can efficiently absorb nutrients to support their strenuous activities.

When considering probiotic supplements for your horse, consult with a veterinarian to determine the right product and dosage.

Look for reputable brands with a proven track record in equine health.

Probiotic horse supplements are a valuable addition to an equine care regimen. They support digestive health, enhance the immune system, and contribute to overall well-being. By maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, you can help your horse live a healthier, happier life. You have to find the store or a supplier that deals in horse supplements and place your order accordingly.

[technicallyhappyarcade]

Probiotic supplements, essential for gut health, offer a convenient way to introduce beneficial bacteria into your digestive system. These supplements, available in various forms like capsules, powders, or even gummies, contain live microorganisms that can restore and maintain the natural balance of your gut flora.

[prarticle02]

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[stickydelusionpersona]

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[adviceformefromme]

💖 NUTRITION & WELLBEING EDITION - 10 WEEKS UNTIL 2025 - GLOW UP SERIES [WEEK 10] - 💖

So we’re 10 weeks till 2025, the new year is fast approaching, your energy levels are in the gutter and despite mentally wanting to change your life there’s just something keeping you stuck. You wake up and it’s the same story different day, tired, hungry, moody as hell.

While you might mentally want to change your life, your body needs to be on board and to do that it’s gona need the right foods, drinks and nutrients to have you functioning at your optimal level. Taking drastic action when it comes to changing your diet is how you’re going to see drastic results in your energy levels, productivity and overall wellbeing… 

The foundations: 

🛌 SLEEP: All those late night movies before bed, Netflix and chill, love-is-blind binging needs to stop immediately. You need a set bed time and you need to be consistent. Waking up and going to sleep at the exact same time every single day. I recommend 10pm - 6am or somewhere around there. 

🥱 Sleep with your mouth closed. Use mouth strips from amazon if you dribble, snore, or struggle to sleep properly - breathing through your mouth is most likely the culprit. It’s not natural and disturbs natures rhythm which is breathing through your nose. Mouth strips have been a game changer for me, and highly recommended. 

🚫 No screen before bed. This is obvious but those doom scrolling morning and nights are over. Switch it off, read a book, pray, meditate, do what you need to. This is about resting your body before bed so you can sleep well and function at your best the next day. 

Sleep supplements: Magnesium oil spray or tablets before bed 

🍴 FOODS & DRINKS: 2 litres water MINIMUM per day. Absolutely no alcohol for the next 10 weeks. Strict diet of vegetables, fruits, protein and healthy fats, high quality meats and fish. More herbs into your food. Seeds, whole grains such as Chia, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed, Bulgar wheat. More pre-and-probiotics. Sprouted veggies. Snack on nuts. No sweets, no cakes, no carbs. No bread, no pasta, no rice, no gluten. No nothing that is not a whole food, or from the earth. You are your own doctor when it comes to food, so you will know what is best for you. Above is the closest diet to nature and has changed my life. Eating vegetables in season. Removing western foods, removing vegetable oil, only drinking structured water, herb teas, and freshly pressed veg juices. Changing your diet might mean you stop eating out, you cut the takeouts, you spend your evenings researching meal preps for Keto, or healthy diet. Your life will completely change when you start feeding your body ALIVE foods, instead of nutrient deficient, processed food that keeps you craving more. Yes you are going against the grain. You will be the minority, but what are the alternatives? Stay binging? Stay eating crap? Stay feeling crap? 

Supplements: 

Chronium, Berberine for support with blood sugar 

D3 + K2, B12, Vitamin C 1000mg, Turmeric, Probiotics, 

DIM, Milk Thistle, Selenium, Iodine Drops, Omega 3, Mega GLA for women’s health.

Other: 

Get full blood panel done to see any deficiencies 

Invest in a continuous glucose monitor from Amazon - see how your body is responding to foods you are eating in real time. 

🏃🏽‍♀️EXERCISE: There is no way around this. You need to do some fucking exercise. Even if you start with 10k steps per day. Just do it. Once you’ve switched up your diet you absolutely WILL have more energy. Join a gym, set the intention, put reminders on your phone affirming you ARE someone whoo does exercise and works out. Leave your gym clothes out before bed. Set yourself up to win. Find a friend or someone to work out with. Look on YouTube for a workout if the gym is not possible. Just try your best. This is a mind over matter. ~You got this. 

🧘🏽‍♀️ Finally…STRESS FREE LIVING…

You can eat all the healthy foods, do your 10k steps but if you are involved in a stressful life, those stress hormones are going to come and f**k shit up. You have to remove stress where possible. This is the NUMBER one health destroyer. Stress literally makes is ill. It depletes your energy, exhausts you, and keeps you in survival - not much different to the animals living in the wild. Your life can be so stress free once you realise you are actually in control of a lot more than you realise. Blocking HIM. Saying no to hanging out with HER. Hanging up the phone. Removing yourself from the drama. Quitting your job. Changing your course. Deleting social media. Switching off the news permanently. Distancing yourself. There is SO much you can do to remove stress. But it’s completely on you. You have to take control if you are serious about changing your life. 

That’s all for this week! Next week more advice on your pre-2025 glow-up.

[violetsandshrikes]

natural health grifters are going straight downstairs when they die, because all i want is to find some more yummy recipes i can pack with pre and probiotic foods after having a stomach flu + being on a long dose of antibiotics, and instead i gotta sift through “fix your leaky gut” “purge your excess oestrogen/cortisol/etc” “parasite cleanse” “liver cleanse” shut up shut up shut upppppppp

[antiterf]

i keep hearing anti-trans people citing studies claiming that trans men who take testosterone always get pelvic floor dysfunction and now i'm afraid to take testosterone

TW: This post has a lot of talk specifically of genitalia and reproductive healthcare, with specific focus on cis women since that's where the research is. It's important to know but I want to give a fair warning for dysphoria.

It's weird that you sent this legitimately when I was looking for stats on that. This is oddly convenient. That never happens.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is incredibly common and while it can get to a point of being severe (prolapse) it's usually constipation, straining, bladder control and regarding mostly AFAB people, pain during vaginal sex.

From what research there is, it does seem that pelvic pain is incredibly common with trans men on testosterone. There's also not a pre and post testosterone question which... should be important. There's also no control group.

There is a recent study that reports that 94.1% of trans men have PFD, but it seems to be lower quality. I'm not saying that to try and completely dismiss it. There's no control group when it would be completely doable for this sort of study. They also don't ask if these symptoms had occurred prior to starting hrt or after.

(Sorry sci hub doesn't have it)

So we can't be positive, but what evidence we do have points to trans men having pelvic pain and PFD while on hrt. Both are honestly really general, and don't inherently mean that prolapse will happen (or "Your vagina will fall out, into the toilet, and you'll flush it down and never get it back. Then you die." Which I'm being partially satirical with that but wouldn't be shocked if some transphobe tried using it).

PFD is treatable with therapy and medication, sometimes surgery, but usually its not needed. There are plenty of trans men and trans mascs who use vaginal estrogen cream to help with dryness and atrophy. PFD is, again, common:

For women of childbearing age, PFD and POP are very common, and 65.8% of women over 40 years report at least one complaint of sexual dysfunction.

And it's likely you'll get it at some point regardless of starting HRT or not.

It's honestly upsetting that such a common, treatable, issue is described as apocalyptic. Like, it's still an important issue to be aware of, and in the studies I link there is mention of participants getting a hysterectomy specifically for pelvic pain. There are a lot of unknowns or barely knowns we have to accept when we start HRT. But don't let people tell you that the worst possible scenario will happen or give you fear mongered healthcare.

If it helps, I fall into the group of PFD and have for my entire life due to IBS. When it comes to intercourse, I do bleed a lot more easily, but often it's just being lubricated. I also take lactobacillus as a probiotic, which is the bacteria that we usually have less of compared to cis women while on hrt. Mainly because it's the best probiotic one for my ibs, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's also helped with vaginal health.

I hope this stuff helps!

[pigeon-behavior]

Did you know the gold standard for pet pigeons is pigeons raised by their own parents?

That's right! Unlike the common practice of hand-raising that is performed for parrots (we won't get into those ethics here), hand-raising is the LAST thing you want to do with pigeons.

But what is so bad about it? What problems arise? What's the alternative?

Behold, I will tell you.

The most immediate issue that arises with hand-raising over parent-raising is the success rate of making it to adulthood. Pigeons have several biological traits that makes this process extremely difficult for us to adequately copy.

Most birds feed their young the same way. You know exactly what I'm talking about, because even if you haven't seen it in person, you've seen pictures, or even cartoons! Most baby birds open their beaks up as wide as they can go, and mom and dad reach in there to supply food. Hand-raising baby birds with this trait is easier.

Pigeons do not do this. The parent takes the child's beak in their own before barfing up the goods. Pigeon babies (squabs) seek food with a closed beak as a result. And they really, really do not like you trying to pry it open to get food in there.

Most emergency hand-raising or supplementing of columbids is done through specially engineered methods that help mimic this style of eating, but even that isn't perfect.

Columbids (pigeons and doves) are one of three groups of birds that produce this really amazing thing called 'crop milk.' The other two are penguins and flamingoes. Weird combo, isn't it. Maybe not!

It's thought that crop milk originated to feed the young of these species due to their heavily specialized diets and circumstances. Flamingoes are extremophiles who ingest things like brine shrimp and algae. Penguins live on a varying diet of seafood, often in very inconvenient locales. Pigeons (ours at least) are granivores, and grain is typically hard for young animals to make use of. But even the fruit eating pigeons are like this. So what is the huge advantage of crop milk?

With crop milk, you don't have to change your diet or find unusual food items to feed your offspring. With crop milk, your offspring gets an enormously nutritious meal right out the gates, with all the fats and proteins and carbs they could want, pre-made and ready to go. With crop milk, both parents can produce this super meal and extend their chances with this investment cost. All of these groups have very small numbers in their clutches at a time. Some species of penguin only raise one chick a year. To my knowledge, flamingoes also go one at a time. Columbids like rock doves (our pigeons) and mourning doves are capped at 2 per clutch, unless an accident happens. We will get to that.

Here's the rub.

Baby pigeons are one of the fastest growing birds on the planet. The crop milk is a big, big factor in that.

What happens if a 3rd baby is born in those nests, by the way? Usually nothing good. 2 babies are perfectly balanced to receive their parents efforts. 3 is enormously taxing on them and draining on them physically. Responsible breeders do not let their birds have 3 babies on accident. It can lead to deaths.

We don't have an adequate crop milk replacement yet. Even things marketed for this purpose fail. I know breeders who have desperately worked on improving their methods when a baby pigeon NEEDS intervention, and they've made improvement, but it still isn't perfect.

There's a scientific paper that details the gut microbiome transfer between parents and child in pigeon crop milk. It's hard to know how vital that bacteria is. Even if a crop milk substitute could be made with enough protein and fat and less sugar, would there still be a probiotic gap in it?

It is not unusual for a baby pigeon who misses out on parental crop milk to die. Sometimes two weeks later, when you thought maybe they would make it. They get this odd, dried, purple tint to them and most don't pull through past that. We call it FTT, or failure to thrive. There's no other reason they pass - it's not disease. They just stop.

No breeder worth their salt will take a baby to be hand-raised. It's dangerous for the baby. And, it impacts their mental development.

Pigeons that are raised by humans successfully become what we call human imprints. This means they don't really know they are a pigeon. They think they are like their parent - the big ape!

Imprints are NOT desirable among domestic species, or arguably at all, but pigeons are domestic so we'll stick there.

Pigeons who think they're people don't understand why we won't listen to them. So they ramp up their social signaling to 11. They bite as hard as they are capable of, which you can find out is pretty hard actually. They can't be housed with other pigeons. Not only do they have the tendency to be violent, but other pigeons don't like imprints. They tend to sense something is 'off' about them. This can lead to grouping up on one bird. And there's no fixing this. The bird can't be taught otherwise past a certain age. Their owners can find them extremely frustrating.

Don't make this mistake if you don't have to.

So what's the alternative, then?

Parent-raised babies who are socialized by humans, but left to grow up in the nest the majority of the time. Companion-bred birds from ethical breeders will be this. And it works.

Allowing the pigeon to maintain its social identity while introducing them to the fact that people can be great too is the best of both worlds. I personally used my parents as part of the socialization process - feeding the whole family in my lap to help show the babies that there was nothing to be afraid of.

And socialization can get very thorough. Everyone has their own method. But its the best chance you have of an out-of-box friendly bird. Especially from people who actually know their lines and have cultivated good stock.

Long story short, don't try creating imprints for no reason. They'll be messed up, you will be frustrated, and you could end up killing the bird.

I hope that was informative!

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