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Metabolic Bone Disease in Iguanas
Metabolic bone disease is a term used to describe the different conditions that cause deformities of the bones of the iguanas. Iguanas in the wild do not suffer from this condition. Almost always caused by lack of maintenance by the owner.
Causes
This disease can be caused by one or more factors. The most common is the lack of calcium in the diet. If your iguana is not enough calcium, your body will start to leech from the bones. This leads to a significant weakening of leaving your iguana is very sensitive to breakage. Metabolic bone diseases can also arise if a poor calcium / phosphorus in the diet. Another common cause is not sufficiently exposed to UVA and UVB rays. Iguanas need the light of its own vitamin D, which is the production of calcium metabolism. Other common causes are incorrect temperature in the cabin and the diseases they cause a hormonal imbalance. Read the rest of this entry »
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Black Currant for Joint Pain
Who has not ever had bone pain? Of course, the bones do not hurt, what hurts, a lot is the inflammation of the surrounding structures (muscles, tendons, tissues, etc.). And that force us to go to the doctor to resolve it.
Phytotherapy level using a scientific name bush, Ribes nigrum, although everyone knows him as black currant. Spontaneous growth in several areas, is grown in European countries for its fruit (currants).
Although the cuisine uses the fruit, more interested in phytoremediation leaves, rich in flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties and are used since ancient times by simply rubbing the painful area or where a mosquito has bitten to reduce pain and inflammation.
The chemical composition varies according to the bush analyzed. The sheet contains, among others, amino acids, ascorbic acid, phenolic acids, essential oil, anthocyanins, tannins and flavonoids (rutoside, hiperósido, etc.). In the result, in addition, there are many minerals and vitamin C, because seeds are rich in y-linolenic acid.
The anti-inflammatory action is attributed to flavonoids and anthocyanins that act on inflammatory mediators by inhibiting the formation of prostaglandins. Furthermore, by its diuretic effect, helps in the disposal of the body, which improves conditions such as gout. The tannins are useful in treating diarrhea.