In This Issue: •Health in the News: Homeopathic Toothpastes? •Media Review (Book) Hello From Heaven by the Guggenheims •Tips and Tricks: Xylitol Poisoning in Pets •Client Testimonials: Back Spasms, Back on Track •What’s New at Our House: Sunspot Sunflowers, Wholesale fruit trees •Events: Earth Song Ranch Special
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that is extracted from certain fruits and vegetables (Berries, oats, beets, cane sugar, birch and corn cob). It’s becoming a common sugar substitute and is found in many foods including sugar-free gum (Trident, Ice Breakers, Orbit, Nicorette) candy, gelatin snacks, pudding and baked goods. Xylitol is also found in certain vitamin supplements and in toothpaste and oral rinses. Xylitol is estimated to be 1000 times more toxic to dogs than chocolate.