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Yoga Today
This is really cool - streaming FREE yoga classes everyday
Daily Om
The Egoscue Method
The Egoscue Method is a Postural Therapy program which involves a series of stretches and gentle exercises. It is designed to treat musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or manipulation, enabling you to live a pain free and active life now!
Reflexology
Discover how areas of the feet and hands are approximate to the body’s anatomy with these interactive reflexology maps.
Downtown Battle Creek Businesses
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For the love of animals
National Canine Cancer Foundation
Bone Cancer Dogs Support Group
The Visiting Vet - Mobile Vet Clinic
Journey to Rainbow Bridge - Flash presentation in memory of Bone Cancer Dogs
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My Australian Shepard/Blue Heeler, Sidney Ru, was diagnosed with bone cancer in April of 2006. Sidney has always been my "healing dog". I have learned so much about healing and unconditional love from her, even before her diagnosis. She has taught me so much about living in the moment and loving life. I can never repay her, but I will try everyday. This is for you Sidney Ru! 1999 - April 9, 2008 |
Why Humans Live Longer Than Dogs Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why." Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long." Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. And leave the rest to the universe... - Anonymous |