Q: If you want to add some cinnamon to your diet to improve your digestive health choose Ceylon Cinnamon. The form of cinnamon you choose is not as important, but if you are using it as seasoning then it is most practical to get a powder which you can measure out by the teaspoon very easily. A cinnamon stick is good for making drinks but is harder to measure how much you are consuming. Adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to a meal that is high in carbohydrates can lessen the impact this food will have on your blood sugar levels. After eating, blood sugar rises as your stomach empties, but adding cinnamon can help to slow this process down and thus lower the rise in your blood sugar levels. Scientific experiments have demonstrated the impact that adding a few grams of cinnamon to a dessert can have on the gastric emptying rate. There are dangers associated with taking too much cinnamon so limit yourself to a teaspoon a day, which is equivalent to 4 or 5 grams. If you have diabetes, consult with your physician about the impact of cinnamon on your blood sugar levels. Never substitute cinnamon for insulin. An alternative to seasoning with cinnamon is to have a small amount as a post-meal digestive aid. If you experience heartburn or indigestion following a meal, cinnamon might help you as it can stimulate a weak digestive system. It is the oils in cinnamon that can help break down food and thus aid digestion. Try a cinnamon tea (a teaspoon of cinnamon dissolved in hot water) after a meal. Or add half a teaspoon to your post-meal coffee. Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and fiber. The combination of these two components can be beneficial for the health of your colon. High levels of some bile salts can damage your colon cells, and potentially increase the chances of you suffering from colon cancer. Both calcium and fiber can bind to bile salts and contribute to their removal from your body, which in turn can help you lower your risk of colon cancer.. Fibre also helps those with irritable bowels, and can help relieve constipation or diarrhea. It is not proven that cinnamon has a significant impact on lowering your cholesterol. In theory, because cinnamon can affect how your body processes fats and sugars, it could help you to lower cholesterol. This remains speculative, however, and a limited cinnamon intake of not more than 2-3 grams a day should be considered as one part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Although cinnamon tastes delightful when mixed with baked goods, adding cinnamon to fatty foods will not help you lower your cholesterol.
A: Use Ceylon Cinnamon for digestive health benefits. Season high carb food with cinnamon. Use cinnamon to aid digestion. Improve colon function with cinnamon. Have cinnamon as part of a healthy diet to help to lower cholesterol.

Q: Skip relaxing or soothing music like Classical or smooth jazz. Go for the latest pop tune or an electro-dance mix to keep your toes tapping and your mind alert. Look for upbeat mixes online, some of which last for hours, and turn them up in your headphones. Protein stimulates a neurotransmitter in your brain called orexin. Orexin regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite in your body. Having protein snacks throughout the day will stimulate your brain and keep your body up and alert. Go for healthy protein snacks like a handful of almonds, peanuts, or cashews. Rice crackers, cheese, and sliced turkey and ham is also a more filling protein snack. Fruit high in fiber, like apples, and natural sugars, like oranges, are also good snacks to keep you awake and alert. Light will keep your melatonin levels down, which causes sleepiness, and keep your eyes open despite your lack of sleep. Try to balance a bright overhead light with a low light at your desk. Doing light exercise every 30 minutes will keep your body and mind active, especially if you have been sitting at a desk in front of a computer. Walk to a park nearby or do a few laps around the block. More vigorous exercise like a quick run or sprint can also keep your hormone levels up and ensures you don't fall asleep during the day.
A: Listen to upbeat music. Have a protein snack. Turn the lights up. Go for a quick walk or stretch every 30 minutes.

Q: Like all cats, for a long and healthy life the Bengal requires certain routine health measures. As a kitten, this includes vaccinations, deworming, neutering, and having a microchip inserted. Having a microchip in place means you can prove ownership is the cat is recovered from thieves or if found when it's lost. Make sure your vet takes care of Bengals, because not all vets do. Repeat again at 10 weeks, with the final shot of this initial course at 14 weeks of age. The vet will vaccinate against distemper and rabies, as a basic course, and discuss vaccinating against feline leukemia and chlamydia. There is some resistance amongst Bengal breeders to giving the leukaemia vaccine. The reasons for this are not clear but are related to the ancestry of the Asian leopard. There is no proof whatsoever that Bengal cats are especially sensitive to this vaccine and there are no special complications in the breed. Neither does the Bengal's ancestry give them natural immunity, as some breeders argue, so not vaccinating leaves your cat open to possible infection. However, if your cat is going to be purely indoors, then you can save yourself the debate, because an indoor cat is at low risk of contracting feline leukemia. Desexing is usually done between 5 - 6 months. However, some breeders insist on the kitten being neutered before they are homed (at 12 weeks), in order to avoid their kittens being used for breeding stock. Worming should be done at 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 weeks of age with an oral product, such as Panacur. Good products, such as Stronghold (UK) or Revolution (US), last for 1 month, so they should be applied monthly from 6 weeks of age. The breed is at greater risk than others of Feline Infectious Peritonitis. This viral disease is most likely to spread in establishments where more than five cats live and who use shared litter trays. Unfortunately, this means breeding establishments can be potential breeding grounds for the Corona virus which mutates and causes clinical FIP. There is no preventative treatment for FIP, and if you buy a kitten that is incubating the infection, although feeding a good diet will generally strengthen his immune system, it will not stop him from becoming sick with FIP at some point in the future. Thus, avoidance is your best option. If you already have cats and take on a kitten from a breeder with a history of FIP, then make sure the cats do not share litter trays. The Coronavirus, which is responsible for FIP, is spread via feces, so the closer the other cats contact with poop, the greater the risk of them acquiring infection. FIP usually affects cats under the age of 12- 18 months, and causes fever, loss of appetite, and seepage of fluid out of the circulation where it accumulates as fluid on the belly. There is currently no cure for this heart-breaking condition. Before getting the kitten, ask the breeder if they have any history of FIP within their breeding stock. If they are honest, and tell you they have had problems with FIP or reports of homed kittens suffering from the condition, then sadly you should walk away and source a Bengal kitten from a different breeder. Other common health problems are HCM (a heart disease), PkDef (chronic anemia) and an early onset autosomal recessive disorder which can lead to blindness within the first year of life. However, many breeders screen against these problems and can reduce the likeliness of your cat having such issues. Nasal dermatitis was found affecting Bengal cats in Sweden. The scientists' conclusions were that this unique skin condition in the Bengal breed suggests a heritable cause. This will cost you a modest sum every year. However, it will help significantly if your cat has a medical emergency. It will pay a portion of your vet bills, depending on the exact policy, and it will assure that you don't have to make treatment decisions based on cost alone.
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Take your Bengal to the vet on a regular basis. Start vaccination from six weeks of age to give temporary protection. Get your cat desexed. Get your cat dewormed. Understand the unique health issues Bengals can have. Consider taking out pet insurance for your Bengal cat.