Bringing Your New Cat Home: The Adjustment Period

Dr. Andrew Weil always has something of interest.

This is for the non-cat people I know.

Bringing Your New Cat Home: The Adjustment Period: "Bringing the Cat Home

A cat’s basic reaction to stress is to retreat and take refuge. You can help by providing a safe haven. Upon arriving home, keep the cat in its traveling cage for an hour or so. Place the cage in a quiet room and allow the cat some time to adapt to the new sounds and smells. Put some fresh water and food near the cage and place a litter box nearby. After an hour or so, open the cat’s cage and quietly leave the room. If the cat wants affection, it will come and ask for it. Some cats crave affection after being confined while others want to be left alone. Do not force your attention on the cat. Allow the cat to explore the room and be sure it finds the litter box. Allow the cat to explore the rest of the house in its own time. Some cats will begin to explore without hesitation and others will take days to emerge from the room."

Char Marie, L.Ac.

Char Marie, L.Ac.: "People who receive care with Chinese medicine and who practice qigong report overall wellness benefits, such as -

~ lowered levels of stress in their body and life

~ an overall feeling of wellness and health

~ increase in energy level

~ healthier and more radiant

~ better health generally, less doctor visits and a decrease in the amount of pharmaceuticals used

~ self-awareness, and empowerment

~ an appreciation for nature and an expanded perspective of life"

Eric Carlson’s Volleyball Weblog

Eric Carlson’s Volleyball Weblog

When visually tracking a serve, the goal of the visual system is to maintain focus on the ball throughout its entire trajectory until the crucial contact point with the platform. If this is done correctly the ball will remain in constant visual focus and, fortunately, this is a task that is easily done in general. This is known as variable depth of focus (VDF).