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Who doesn't love having a pet as a member of the family?!  Some of us don't have to worry about our cuddly fur balls giving us the sniffles, but many people aren't so lucky.  Allergies or not, a lot of families in the U.S. own pets, and about 2 million allergic pet parents live with at least one cat!  In fact, according to the Humane Society, there are an estimated 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats owned in the United States. That's a lot of fur and dander floating around the air inside our households! The bottom line, pets are part of our families and part of the fabric of our lives. The benefits of companionship seem to far outweigh the drawbacks of pet allergies for many owners. Thanks to our friends at Airocide, we have a solution to all of your furry problems!

Living comfortably with a pet is different for everyone, and for those with allergies, it's a constant battle between the upside of being a pet parent, and managing the symptoms that come with being exposed to the fur and dander pets bring into your home. And up until now, allergy sufferers have had only a few tools in their arsenal to battle allergies– including creating a pet-free zone in their homes, regular allergy shots and air purifiers, all of which have varying degrees of efficacy, costs, and ease of use.

Sounds fun right? Not surprisingly shots and pet-free zones aren't the answer for many. Instead, many allergy suffering pet parents turn to air purification systems, with varying degrees of success, because unfortunately, there are drawbacks to most traditional air purification methods on the market.

HEPA filters can capture particles as small as 0.1 micrometers in diameter, but can't filter out the smaller gas and odor molecules. So if you need to filter volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical vapors, cigarette smoke, and pet odors, activated (charcoal) filters are needed in addition to a HEPA filter. And both these types of filters need to be changed frequently. HEPA filters trap particles and need to be changed or washed and charcoal filters cannot be reused once they are full, and at worst become so quickly saturated with toxins that they begin to leak. So in using these two methods together, pet parents find that they not only have to change the HEPA filter, but must also replace the charcoal filter, the cost of which varies widely according to market prices. Whew! That sounds like a complicated hassle to us!

Enter Airocide. A completely different kind of air purifier. It's different because it doesn't use filters to trap toxins in the air, nor does it need frequent and costly replacements. Instead, Airocide uses technology developed by NASA to completely obliterate and remove virtually 100% of harmful toxins from the air in your home. Not only does Airocide remove allergy triggers like mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, dust mites and pollen, but it removes pet dander and the odors it causes plus the super bad, super small particles called VOCs – the harmful gasses emitted by products in your home like paint, furniture, aerosol sprays, building supplies and dry-cleaned clothing.

So, how does it work? Airocide draws in harmful airborne pathogens and forces them into a densely packed matrix of highly reactive catalysts that are activated by a high intensity 254-nanometerlight. When any organic particle comes into contact with the reactive catalysts, it is completely destroyed on contact. Nothing is captured or trapped like with traditional filters, so there is nothing to clean. All that exits is crisp, clear air, with no ozone emissions that can come from using ionic air purification systems. If you use Airocide in your home, it will eliminate all allergy triggers like pet odors and dander with one unit – and you'll only have to change the reaction chamber about once a year!

Airocide is FDA approved, and has been tested with great results by governmental agencies and at major universities. Plus, Airocide has been used by grocery store chains and florists to remove the ethylene gas that causes fruits, vegetables and flowers to go bad more quickly.  Airocide has also been used for years in hospitals, daycare centers and prisons to stop the spread of infectious diseases.

Airocide is truly a revolution in air purification, and thousands of pet parents have been getting great results from this recently launched air solution! Airocide will give you a breath of fresh air, even with your furry friends running around all over the house!

Visit airocide.com to hear testimonials from allergy sufferers about how Airocide has changed their lives, and how it could do the same for you!

For the Best that Pet Lifestyle and Animal Welfare has to offer follow Wendy Diamond on Facebook, Twitter, and right here at AnimalFair.com!

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Who doesn't love having a pet as a member of the family?!  Some of us don't have to worry about our cuddly fur balls giving us the sniffles, but many people aren't so lucky.  Allergies or not, a lot of families in the U.S. own pets, and about 2 million allergic pet parents live with at least one cat!  In fact, according to the Humane Society, there are an estimated 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats owned in the United States. That's a lot of fur and dander floating around the air inside our households! The bottom line, pets are part of our families and part of the fabric of our lives. The benefits of companionship seem to far outweigh the drawbacks of pet allergies for many owners. Thanks to our friends at Airocide, we have a solution to all of your furry problems!

Living comfortably with a pet is different for everyone, and for those with allergies, it's a constant battle between the upside of being a pet parent, and managing the symptoms that come with being exposed to the fur and dander pets bring into your home. And up until now, allergy sufferers have had only a few tools in their arsenal to battle allergies– including creating a pet-free zone in their homes, regular allergy shots and air purifiers, all of which have varying degrees of efficacy, costs, and ease of use.

Sounds fun right? Not surprisingly shots and pet-free zones aren't the answer for many. Instead, many allergy suffering pet parents turn to air purification systems, with varying degrees of success, because unfortunately, there are drawbacks to most traditional air purification methods on the market.

HEPA filters can capture particles as small as 0.1 micrometers in diameter, but can't filter out the smaller gas and odor molecules. So if you need to filter volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical vapors, cigarette smoke, and pet odors, activated (charcoal) filters are needed in addition to a HEPA filter. And both these types of filters need to be changed frequently. HEPA filters trap particles and need to be changed or washed and charcoal filters cannot be reused once they are full, and at worst become so quickly saturated with toxins that they begin to leak. So in using these two methods together, pet parents find that they not only have to change the HEPA filter, but must also replace the charcoal filter, the cost of which varies widely according to market prices. Whew! That sounds like a complicated hassle to us!

Enter Airocide. A completely different kind of air purifier. It's different because it doesn't use filters to trap toxins in the air, nor does it need frequent and costly replacements. Instead, Airocide uses technology developed by NASA to completely obliterate and remove virtually 100% of harmful toxins from the air in your home. Not only does Airocide remove allergy triggers like mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses, dust mites and pollen, but it removes pet dander and the odors it causes plus the super bad, super small particles called VOCs – the harmful gasses emitted by products in your home like paint, furniture, aerosol sprays, building supplies and dry-cleaned clothing.

So, how does it work? Airocide draws in harmful airborne pathogens and forces them into a densely packed matrix of highly reactive catalysts that are activated by a high intensity 254-nanometerlight. When any organic particle comes into contact with the reactive catalysts, it is completely destroyed on contact. Nothing is captured or trapped like with traditional filters, so there is nothing to clean. All that exits is crisp, clear air, with no ozone emissions that can come from using ionic air purification systems. If you use Airocide in your home, it will eliminate all allergy triggers like pet odors and dander with one unit – and you'll only have to change the reaction chamber about once a year!

Airocide is FDA approved, and has been tested with great results by governmental agencies and at major universities. Plus, Airocide has been used by grocery store chains and florists to remove the ethylene gas that causes fruits, vegetables and flowers to go bad more quickly.  Airocide has also been used for years in hospitals, daycare centers and prisons to stop the spread of infectious diseases.

Airocide is truly a revolution in air purification, and thousands of pet parents have been getting great results from this recently launched air solution! Airocide will give you a breath of fresh air, even with your furry friends running around all over the house!

Visit airocide.com to hear testimonials from allergy sufferers about how Airocide has changed their lives, and how it could do the same for you!

For the Best that Pet Lifestyle and Animal Welfare has to offer follow Wendy Diamond on Facebook, Twitter, and right here at AnimalFair.com!

Bark about it!

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What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder that affects the nervous system. This brain disorder causes people to suffer persistent and repeated seizures called ‘fits‘. Usually seizures are caused when there is an abnormal gush of electrical activities in the brain. This electrical activity creates a sequence of disarray in the messaging systems among the brain cells which stalls or halts the person’s brain.

Epilepsy seizures tend to occur when a bunch of nerve cells or neurons in the brain try to send wrong signals. People who suffer with seizures experience abnormal behaviour and sensations. Due to these symptoms, they also lose consciousness when thumped with violent muscle spasms. In reality, there are various kinds of epileptic seizures, but the symptoms also vary among people. Some people affected by epilepsy just blankly gaze for a few seconds, while others simply tic their arms and legs continuously. Yet it doesn’t mean that a solitary seizure is epilepsy. Even though you may go through mild epilepsy, it is imperative to get treated since it can attack a patient bound in activities like swimming or driving. Usually treatment for epilepsy depends on medications or surgery. Conversely even complimentary therapies like homeopathy and herbal remedies do promote well being, and they also help prevent epilepsy.

Here are some of the herbal remedies that can help in controlling the intensity of epilepsy.

False pepper
Known to be a small yellow green flower, false pepper is a creeping vine found in most parts of India. Bark, leaves and fruit of the plant are being used to treat various kinds of ailments. These herbs have a desirable effect for the treatment of a range of disorders like epilepsy, rheumatism, fever, abdominal problems, skin diseases etc. Embelin, an active ingredient found in this herb has convulsant properties that can bring down the level of seizure in patients.

BO tree
It is also referred to as Bodhi tree. Bodhi tree is Ficus religiosa or fig tree that is fondly called as Peepal or Pippa in India. The BO tree is an effective natural remedy used for different types of disorders like asthma, diabetes, diarrhoea, epilepsy, gastric problems, inflammatory disorders, infectious and sexual disorder. Mainly Ficus religiosa is being used to lessen seizure in epilepsy.

Violent Tree
The small and pungent scented Violent tree’s health properties exist on the roots which are readily used for medical conditions ranging from prevention of seizures to mental and physical disorders. The primary benefit of this plant is, its use in the treatment of psychological and physical disorders such as spirit possession, headache, inflammation, anxiety, pain and epilepsy.

Valerian
Valerian is better known to be a sedative herb that is widely used for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. The valerian root has a long history of health benefits and it helps to achieve sound sleep. It is used as a herbal remedy by herbalists for the treatment of seizures since it possesses anti-convulsant properties.

Bupleurum
Known as “chai hu” in Chinese medicine, Bupleurum is popularly found in China. Bupleurum is used as an active ingredient in Chinese herbal medicine shosaiko-to and saiko-keishi-to, which is used to treat epilepsy and chronic hepatitis.

Kava
Kava is also known as Piper methysticum. The root of Kava has active components called “kavalactones” that has a range of medicinal uses. This medicinal South Pacific plant is a natural alternative used for the treatment of chronic anxiety. Kava can be consumed only after consulting with the medical practitioner as it causes liver failure for some people. Also referred to as Piper methysticum, Kava is a plant that is predominately used as a sedative for seizure disorders.

Passionflower
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) has all the sedative properties to treat and prevent seizures. This plant is known to be a potent herbal remedy since it helps to relieve muscle tensions and emotional turmoil. This herb has been used for anxiety, insomnia, hysteria, asthma, restlessness, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, pain relief and epilepsy.

Magnesium
Magnesium is known to be an essential component for the recovery of epilepsy. However it is medically found that magnesium deficiency can develop and cause epileptic seizures or fits in some individuals. One of the herbal reemdies to reduce magnesium deficiency is, consume almonds cashews and spinach.

Skullcap
It is a traditional medicinal herb which is used as a herbal remedy to treat epilepsy. Skullcap has high flavonoids antioxidant that is used as a supplement to reduce anxiety and nervous tension. It is also called Scutellaria lateriflora, Skullcap has a long history of herbal medication that is utilised to treat seizures, ease stress, spasms and induce sleep.

Bacopa
Known as Bacopa monnieri or Brahmi, Bacopa is a herb that helps to restore nerves and brain cells and develops mental ability. Famous to have natural antioxidant properties, Bacopa is also an ayurvedic medicine used for the treatment of epilepsy, bronchitis and asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastric ulcer.

These ten are some of herbal remedies that can help treat epilepsy.

(Reuters) – Drug maker Dendreon Corp is looking for a suitor after sales for its lead product, prostate cancer drug Provenge, were weaker than expected, according to a Bloomberg report.

The Seattle-based company is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co to help it find a buyer, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Dendreon’s troubles began in 2011 after the company withdrew its sales forecast for the drug. Questions have also emerged about the veracity of the clinical trials that led to Provenge’s approval.

The company had said over the years that physician uncertainty about reimbursement and the need for added manufacturing capacity have contributed to slow sales for the drug.

Since Provenge’s 2010 approval, easier-to-use and more effective prostate cancer treatments have also entered the market.

(Reporting by Olivia Oran; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)

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