dog body dog mind
dog body dog mind
Is there a type of dog that is ok to wash at least once a week?
i know that its not ok to wash dogs too often because there bodies get used to it and start creating more oils. But is there a dog thats body doesnt seem to mind being washed because i cant stand the dog sort of smell if you get me lol.
lol, i think i went a bit over the top with the dog smell thing. Its not the bad smell that lingers, i dont mind that, its the smell that stays on your hands after you stroke it. lol
Chinese Cresteds and other hairless breeds need bathed more often to prevent acne and blackheads.
Dogs dont get that “smell” if fed a high quality diet and brushed regularly.. they do not need constantly bathed to be kept clean.
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You dont get that smell if the dog is fed a good diet and brushed regularly.. healthy dogs DO NOT smell!
Dogs that you pet and your hands smells, are generally dogs fed crappy diets, or are not kept properly groomed.
Overbathing can actually encourage this smell.. the smell is caused by bacteria that grow and thrive on the dog’s skin and coat.. when you bathe the dog, you get his coat wet.. it takes a long time for a coat to dry.. a warm, moist environment is just perfect for bacteria to thrive.
Healthy Body and Mind: Tips from Positive Psychology
Healthy Body and Mind: Tips from Positive Psychology
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Have you ever been:
* So nervous that you made your stomach churn?
* So excited about something that you could hardly sit still?
* So worried you wound up sick over it?
These phenomena refer to the psychosomatic principle, that is, the mind?s ability to have physiological effects on the body. There may have been no physical reason for you not sitting still. Electrodes were likely not stimulating your muscles forcing you to be antsy. Your thoughts caused your experience.
A less prevalent concept is the somatopsychic principle (a term introduced by psychologists Nanette Mutrie and Guy Faulkner), and refers to the way in which the body affects the mind. Positive psychology goes hand-in-hand with positive physiology. Having a healthy body supports having a healthy mind. Countless studies support the many benefits of physical activity such as reduced risk for cardiovascular disease and increased bone, muscle and joint health. Physical activity releases positive brain chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin.
Other benefits include increased subjective well-being, positive mood and affect, decreased stress and anxiety, improved self-esteem and self-perception, improved sleep quality, and cognitive functioning. Human beings are mammals meant for movement. A recent study shows that sitting for too long can increase risk for diseases because it has a negative effect on metabolism. Most Americans do not meet the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity, 5 days a week. Not only does exercise counteract health concerns and act as an antidepressant; not exercising is like taking a depressant. Imagine that.
Would you take a pill everyday that would make you depressed? Of course not. Sadly, however, many people do. The other day I was driving through New York City and saw a man walking his dog across the street. However, the man was the only one doing the walking! The dog was sitting in a baby carriage merrily looking around, grinning and tongue hanging out, while his owner pushed him around. I did a double take. It is one thing for adults to make excuses about not exercising enough, but dogs have four feet instead of two for a reason. Could this signal an onset of puppy obesity, potentially escalating at the same frightening rate as childhood obesity?
What are some things you can do to encourage your somatopsychic life?
* Go for a walk or a bike ride. * Call a few friends and get a basketball game together.
* Have a lot of e-mails to catch up on? Consider creating a treadmill walk-
station. Businesses are buying these cleaver contraptions at $6,000+, you can make your own at home with a treadmill, a lap top, hospital tray table (or piece of wood), keyboard and mouse. I absolutely love mine; I walk while I work.
References: * Mutrie, N. & Faulkner, G. (2004). Physical activity: Positive psychology in motion. In Linley, P. A. & Joseph, S. (Eds.), Positive Psychology in Practice (pp. 146-164). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
About the Author
Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, MAPP, RYT, is an international life coach, speaker and
founder of Flourish, Inc., an organization dedicated to enabling individuals and
organizations in unleashing their potential using positive psychology, yoga and
alternative therapies. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology
from the University of Pennsylvania where she studied under the founder of the
field, Martin Seligman. Emiliya is the featured success coach for the National
Society of Leadership and Success, a former Penn Resilience Program Facilitator,
contributing author for Positive Psychology News Daily, and holds additional
certification in Vinyasa Yoga 200-hr, Reiki, Laughter Yoga, Thai Massage, Brain
Gym, and Yoga Education.