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This cowgirl runs a small breeding program for bucking bulls in Northern Michigan. I spend my days feeding critters, mucking out poop and writing about my experiences.

I grew up in rural Hawaii and moved to the mainland to go to med school. After 15 years in

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Health & Fitness > Digestive Diseases Constipation treatment: 1 of 4
There is nothing funny about chronic constipation, though the subject is frequently used by comedians as the focus for jokes. Just as frequently, patients approach their health care providers for help with this uncomfortable issue. In adults there are two types of chronic idiopathic constipation. This means constipation not a... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Best places to buy exotic animals: 2 of 7
The exotic animal trade is problematic for the buyer looking to add an unusual animal to their household. Most of these animals are imported from exotic locals and little care is taken to protect the fragile environments they originate from or the respective animal's welfare.As a buyer, you should investigate your vendor care... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care What is a skin tag?: 3 of 10
At my house, we call these little extra tags of skin "hamburgers" because they look like tiny blobs of hamburger stuck on here and there but the more correct term for them is skin tags or fibroepithelial polyps. They can also be called acrochordons. But who cares what they're called? What the heck are they, and why are they p... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexual Health The controversy about the HPV vaccine: 7 of 21
The new vaccine Gardasil can prevent some cervical cancers by blocking some strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that cause this type of cancer. How the vaccine is being incorporated into use across the country is generating considerable discussion. Parents and young women contemplating getting this vaccine for themselv... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Summer car travel with dogs: 5 of 13
Summer is here, vacation approaches, and your best pal is ready to hop in the car but are you ready to car trip with your dog? If you spend a few minutes planning and preparing before you hit the road, it will make you both more comfortable in the long run.First, plan your trip. Decide on a route, and potential stops ahead of... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Bull riding: The fastest growing professional sport: 4 of 8
Professional Bull Riding, The Fastest Growing Professional SportPro bull riding has a fan base that is eclipsing that of all other professional sports. It is currently the fastest growing professional sport in America. The Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough tour visits most of the major cities across the country.The ev... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Choosing a hotel that is right for your travel needs: 6 of 11
Disabled travelers have a special set of needs when it comes to selecting the right hotel when making foray away from home. And those special needs can vary tremendously. Luckily, most hotel and motel chains are now working hard to cater to the needs of disabled travelers.Microtel for example has used focus groups to solicit ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Tips for cutting onions without tears: 18 of 20
Onions Without TearsThe wildest method for preventing the release of sulfur dioxide which is what causes the tears is to place a piece of the peel on top of your head. My Mom maintains that this works but I prefer either lighting a candle close to where I'm working and or avoiding cutting the root end of the onion.Keeping the... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Boarding kennels: Pros and cons: 11 of 11
The only reason I can think of to kennel an animal is that there is no pet sitter available to care for your animal. Animals are happiest and safest in their own homes. Their basic daily needs can be taken care of in a kennel but the animal will be anxious and there are the unknowns of exposure to other animals, multiple hand... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises Five most unusual cruise trips you wish you could take: 6 of 6
Cruising Alaska can be so much more than the typical Inside Passage big boat tour. All you need to do is book your experience on the Alaska Maritime Highway System. This is a system of car vehicle carrying ferries that traverse the waterways off Alaska and British Columbia.There are some differences between the ferries but ba... More..