by: Scott Coltharp The chance of being bit by a venomous snake in Texas is rare. Only 15 of the 113 species/subspecies of snakes in Texas are venomous. There are four species of venomous snakes in Texas: rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins (cotton mouth) and coral snakes. The first three are in […]
by Frank Shuman, DVM This summer has been primed for an escalation in fleas due to the mild winter and significant rains Central Texas has received. These two factors have created an environment that is perfect to a record number of menacing pests. There are over 1900 flea species in […]
by Radhia Gleis We are all exposed to toxins in the air we breathe, the water we drink and products we use. Detoxification is a full-time job for your body; it’s a natural, ongoing process that happens 24/7 and with all the toxins and stress in the modern world, it […]
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by: Tom Diehl You have a seven month “window” to apply for Medicare as you approach your sixty-fifth birthday. You can apply three months before your birth month, during your birth month and up to three months after your birth month. You will apply for Medicare Part B and pay […]
by: Frank Shuman We are slowly working our way into the heat of the summer. Becoming aware of how to prevent and treat your pet for heat exhaustion and heat stroke are important. Hyperthermia may be a life-threatening condition and does require immediate treatment once a dog or cat’s body temperature […]
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Identity theft is a big problem. How big? Consider this: In 2015, about 13 million Americans were victimized, with a total fraud amount of $15 billion, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. That’s a […]
by: Lindley Pond In thinking about ways to save money, it occurred to me that there was a very obvious material available for use to cover a slew of different uses and not have to be constantly refreshed each year to keep things looking crisp. Rocks! More specifically, river rocks or […]
by: Radhia Gleis It is estimated that up to 114 million people in this country are suffering from hyper-immune symptoms. Autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, celiac disease, thyroid disease and the many other hard-to-classify syndromes such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, have become rampant in the […]
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