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How To Lower pH In Your Pool (Updated)

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Having a pool is a great benefit to you and your loved ones. Virtually, summer is always around the corner which is the best time to have a dip for a better part of the day and sip beverages in the shade. Even thinking about it gives you a rush. Having a pool aside, you need to keep it in a safe and pleasant condition to enjoy your time in it and keep your loved ones safe from health risks. Water is a unique compound that has an excellent capacity to accept and absorb other chemicals. There are certain parameters that you need to keep in mind to keep tabs on the quality of water in your pool, such as its pH. By definition, pH is the negative log of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. It means the level of acidity and alkalinity in pool water when checked on a pH strip. The key to keeping everyone healthy in your household is balancing all things in your pool, and by all things we mean the pH of your swimming pool! As a general rule of thumb, the optimum range of pH for your pool ...

Causes For Charley Horses In Your Legs

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  Causes for Charley Horses in your legs A charley horse is a muscle contraction that may occur when your muscle suddenly tightens up on its own. These cramps can happen in any part of the body but are most common in the legs. These muscle spasms mostly occur in the skeletal muscles as they are attached to the bones which we typically control voluntarily such as the muscles of our hands, legs and feet. Though generally harmless, muscle cramps may result in temporary loss of mobility of the muscles that may be affected. Long periods of physical exercise can lead to muscle cramps, especially during hot weather. However, there are other more significant reasons that result in charley horses in our legs. OVERUSE OR MUSCLE FATIGUE Muscle fatigue is a symptom that makes it difficult to move normally. People often experience an ache in their muscles and may also feel constantly tired. This leads to them lacking the energy required for daily tasks. Sometimes, over exertion while performing...

Hypothyroidism: Natural Treatment and Remedies For Permanent Cure

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  In USA around 15 million people have thyroid issues such as underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism, but surprisingly about 60% of these people are not aware of their issue. These issues can be detected by symptoms such as hypertension, cognitive decline, coronary illness and weight gain. It is believed by most doctors that permanent thyroid is non treatable                At our state of the art Prime Health Denver, we deal with patients to figure out how to fix hypothyroidism for all time — and without medicine! At the point when patients look for our assistance, we have created an individual treatment plan that is both harmless to your body's normal cycles and are suitable to your unique needs. Our Natural Plan to Cure Thyroid  Numerous specialists start hypothyroidism treatment by checking low thyroid invigorating hormone levels. (TSH is created by tan organ called the pituitary organ.) However, aft...

Get Rid Of Chicken Mites With These Natural Treatments

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Thinking of lice the first thing that comes to mind is the crazy itching in your head or for those who own cats or dogs can imagine the havoc and the mindless scratching. It is very common for human and their pets to become victim of lice, mites, fleas or even ticks. These insects feed on the blood of their hosts and their bites inject some poison into the skin which causes the irritations and the itching. Similar to humans and pets, chickens can also become hosts for lice. Though the type of lice which infect chickens is bit different that those which infect humans but they belong to the same family and are called ‘chicken lice’. Yes, that right, even chicken can become infected with lice. If you are surprised then don’t worry, you’re definitely not the only one. Therefore it is very important that any new chicken that is to be added to the flock must be thoroughly checked before letting it roam free with others as if it is infected with chicken lice or mite it could spread it to the ...

Maine Coon Cat - Temperament And Characteristics

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  If you are a cat person, there are many cats that could take your fancy such as Norwegian Forest Cat (Wegie), Burmilla, Ocitat, etc. But the cat breed that has a special place in the race is the Maine Coon cat. It is a gigantic cat breed that traced its origin in Maine. In the nineteenth century, it was imported in the United States through Viking ships. According to some unverified sources, this breed has come from the line of Marie Antoinette’s cats, of which many had characteristically long-haired. Before she could escape the wrath of workers in France, she sent her cats to the states in advance. In the end, she was executed brutally before reaching the new world. History It is believed that deckhands and captains bred the longhaired cats to the shorthaired cats in the US. Interestingly, this breed takes some features of a raccoon, especially the tail. Although there are no generic similarities, the cat gets its name for the tail. The first clear records of a black and white M...

Signs That Your Pregnant Cat Is In Labour

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If a cat is pregnant, there's something you're trying to do. Most pet parents do not expect their cat to  become pregnant, so preparation will need to be done in a moment's notice. Examples of preparation include preparing new litter and paying extra attention to your cat if she's going to have kittens soon.  A formulated cat food diet and nutrition regimen is also very relevant for pregnant cats. A pregnant cat  requires adequate nutrition to be able to manage a healthy pregnancy, to provide nutrients to her infants before and after birth, and to be healthy enough to give birth. How Long Is a Cat Pregnant? So, how long do pet parents have to wait to see their new-born, adorable, fluffy kittens? Feline pregnancy is usually between 63 and 65 days, about nine weeks, although it is not uncommon for kittens to be born within 58 days or 70 days of gestation. Behavior in Pregnancy Her activity is the most common symptom of a pregnant cat. For example, it can become more carin...