Fighting the Pregnancy BlahsWritten by Lee-Anne Robert
Every pregnant woman has experienced pregnancy blahs. I can remember feeling so big and unattractive throughout my two pregnancies, and secretly wishing for pregnancy to be over so that I could have my body back and fit into my normal clothes. It’s sad to say, really, because pregnancy is such a beautiful experience and fact that you created this little human being that is developing in your body should make you feel wonderful through every step of way.Oh, but those pregnancy blahs kick in! Your stomach is growing, you cannot fit into your normal clothes, you can’t see your feet, you waddle when you walk, your feet and legs are swollen, and other additional physical changes make you feel, well, blah! Sometime during your pregnancy, you may even start to feel bored with pregnancy and/or feel depressed. Yes, those raging hormones kick in too. Here are some tips in helping to beat those pregnancy blahs: 1) Eat healthy and get plenty of rest. Choose healthy foods and ensure that your intake is nutritious. 2) Exercise. Even a short walk in outdoors will uplift your spirits. 3) Make yourself feel attractive by taking time to groom yourself. Do your hair and put on makeup. We all feel so confident and alive when we look good. 4) Buy maternity outfits that will make you feel good. Don’t buy just because they fit you. 5) Ensure to include pretty accessories in your daily wardrobe such as nice earrings or a pretty scarf. Most of us raid our spouse’s closet for clothes that we can wear throughout our pregnancy. Lovely accessories even dress up your spouse’s wardrobe.
| | Stop! Don't give your cat that Chocolate...Written by Larry Chamberlain
"Where's harm? My cat seems to enjoy chocolate and it's only a small piece."Just because certain foods, such as chocolate, are enjoyed by us humans and are perfectly safe for us, it does not mean they are suitable for cats. Chocolate contains chemicals which rarely cause problems for humans, but for cats and other domestic pets, these chemicals can, in rare cases, be deadly. One problem is that cats in general find chocolate very tasty and so, it is important not to feed it to them, otherwise they will eat what you give them up to point where it poisons them. Chocolate contains compound theobromine which is a diuretic as well as a cardiac stimulant. This can cause pet's heart rate to increase or it may cause heart to beat irregularly, both of which can be dangerous to animal. The level of theobromine present in chocolate varies depending on type of chocolate. For example, dark chocolate contains higher levels than milk chocolate and so could pose a greater risk to your pet. There are many problems that can result from feeding a cat chocolate. Chocolate is relatively high in calories so it can contribute to development of obesity in your cat. A cat can lose its appetite for it's normal food if it eats chocolate. The largest problem is though fact that chocolate contains chemical theobromine as mentioned above. If this chemical builds up in cats system, it can be potentially lethal, and one reason for this is that cats cannot clear theobromine from their bodies as quickly as people can.
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