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 Canine Cuisine … And More!
Recipes You And Your Pet Can Share
By Nikki Wilson
From low fat to organic to all natural, everyone is checking food labels these days. And why shouldn’t we? All natural is better for the environment, while organic may be our ticket out of the doctor’s office. Eating healthy, however, shouldn’t begin and end with just your body — what about the body of your beloved pet? If you care enough to sign, “Love, Fluffy” on your Christmas card, shouldn’t you also care what goes into your pet’s food dish?
The pet food scares in 2004, and again in 2007, left many pet owners afraid that chemicals and poisons were creeping into store-bought food. Safety aside, there’s always the issue of cost, too. Maybe it’s time to buy less and choose another route that will save you the worry, along with a few dollars — like making your own treats that not only taste good but are great for pups and people.
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 Prep For Your Doc Visit!
Educate Yourself For Better Health
By Joanna Zikos
Cynthia King, author of 100 Questions & Answers About Communicating with Your Healthcare Provider, offers several suggestions to help you obtain the best healthcare possible for you and your family:
Trust is key. Look for a healthcare provider in whom you can trust and with whom you will feel comfortable. Her communication skills — written, verbal and nonverbal — are very important. She will oversee your care and be your advocate, guiding you through the healthcare system, according to King.
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 Out Of Africa
Karen Togba-Trueh Has Worn A Path Of Quiet Strength
By Corey Stewart
Karen Togba-Trueh’s journey to North Carolina began in Liberia, in the capital city of Monrovia, where her father was the high-profile Deputy Minister of Defense. Her childhood was one of comfort — complete with a household staff and chauffeurs who ferried Togba-Trueh and her sisters to Saint Teresa’s Convent School each morning. Because of her father’s position within the then-ruling government, Togba-Trueh was accustomed to the armed men who guarded her family. “We were aware of the civil unrest, but we felt safe and secure,” the soft-spoken 36-year-old recalls.
That all changed in December 1989, when armed rebel forces opposed to the government entered Liberia. Within the next year, the forces would make their presence known in Monrovia.
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Daddy's Girl
