Giardia is a single-celled parasite that lives in your dog’s intestine. It can infect older dogs but more frequently infects puppies. Dogs become infected when they swallow giardia parasites that may be present in standing water or other substances that have been soiled with feces.
Parvo in puppies is caused by the canine parvovirus. This virus is highly contagious and spreads through direct contact with an infected dog or by indirect contact with a contaminated object. Your puppy is exposed to the parvovirus every time he sniffs, licks, or consumes infected feces. Parvo is not always fatal, but when it does result in death, it is as a result of either dehydration and/or shock, along with the effects of septic toxins produced by the intestinal bacteria roaming throughout the bloodstream.
The vagus nerve is responsible for the regulation of internal organ functions, such as digestion, heart rate, and respiratory rate, as well as vasomotor activity, and certain reflex actions, such as coughing, sneezing, swallowing, and vomiting. Evidence suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can help people with epilepsy, treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic, panic disorder and schizophrenia.
Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall wellbeing. Adaptogens bring your body back into balance and reduce oxidative stress by managing both physical and mental stressors.
The brain has a direct effect on the stomach and intestines. For example, the very thought of eating can release the stomach’s juices before food even arrives. This connection goes both ways. A intestine experiencing dysfunction sends signals to the brain, just as a troubled brain can send signals to the gut. That being said a person’s stomach or intestinal distress can be the cause or even the product of anxiety, stress, or depression. That’s because the brain and the gastrointestinal (GI) system are intimately connected.
The gut is comprised of 100 million neurons, the network of nerve cells lining the digestive tract is so extensive that it has earned the nickname “second brain.” Medically known as the enteric nervous system, this network of neurons is often overlooked and contains more nerve cells than the spinal cord or peripheral nervous system. The mass of neural tissue in our gut produces over 30 different neurotransmitters, many of which are also produced by the brain.
1. Adequate Hydration
Drinking plenty of water can lower blood pressure.
Sodium, caffeine and processed sugar increase blood pressure. When you drink plenty of water this flushes them from the body which in turn lower blood pressure.
2. Reducing Sodium Intake
Salt makes your body hold onto water. If you eat too much, the extra water in your blood means there is extra pressure on your blood vessel walls, raising your blood pressure. Lowering your salt intake lowers your blood pressure profoundly.
3. Moderate Exercise
Being active lowers your blood pressure by keeping your heart and blood vessels in good shape, which lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke.