Cat’s claw tea is made from the bark of Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis and is believed to treat various ailments such as asthma, urinary tract infections, and arthritis. The vine is harvested every seven to eight years, and scientific studies show that the alkaloids found in the tea can slow the growth of cancer […]
Cat’s Claw Extract is a supplement made from the bark and root of the cat’s claw vine, believed to help manage health problems, including lowering blood pressure. It can nourish a depressed immune system and has potential benefits for arthritis pain, dysentery, fevers, and stomach ulcers. However, it can negatively interact with some prescription medications […]
Cat’s claw benefits include anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties, immune system boosting, and wound healing. It can be used to treat health problems, diseases, and conditions, including cancer, and as a nutritional supplement. Studies show its effectiveness in treating inflammation and Lyme disease. The most common cat’s claw benefits include the herb’s anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and […]
Cat’s claw is a woody vine native to South and Central America, with medicinal properties. It has been used to treat digestive problems, fever, and as a contraceptive. However, there are no long-term scientific studies proving its effectiveness. It can interact with other medications and has side effects, so users should consult their doctor. Pregnant […]
Ailurophobia, or fear of cats, can be caused by childhood trauma or negative experiences with cats. Understanding cat behavior and slowly exposing oneself to cats can help overcome the fear. Pop culture and the influence of others can also contribute to the fear. Seeking professional therapy may also be helpful. Fear of cats, or ailurophobia, […]
In 1876, the Belgian Society for the Elevation of the Domestic Cat trained 37 cats to deliver mail in Liège, Belgium. The cats successfully delivered the mail within 24 hours, but human delivery resumed shortly after. Other notable instances of cats in work roles include a cat in space, a cat managing a train station […]
Black cats are considered good luck in Japan and the UK, but in America they were thought to be companions of witches. Some believe that if a black cat crosses from left to right it brings good luck, but crossing from right to left brings bad luck. Black cats are generally considered good luck in […]
The London Post Office hired cats in 1868 to reduce the rat population in their money order office. They were paid one shilling a week, and their wages increased to one shilling and sixpence in 1869. The most famous cat was Tibs the Great, who kept Royal Mail HQ rat-free for 14 years. The last […]
Mark Twain, considered the “father of American literature,” was devoted to his cats, keeping up to 19 at a time and even renting kittens while on vacation. He gave them unusual names and believed interbreeding with cats would improve humans. Twain died the day after Halley’s Comet returned in 1910. Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry […]
Many historical leaders, including Hitler and Napoleon, were afraid of cats due to their brutal personalities. The cause of ailurophobia is unknown, but phobias are generally caused by bad experiences. Animal phobias may develop between ages 5-9, and ophidiophobia may be an evolutionary survival tactic. Historical figures who were afraid of cats, a condition known […]
The phrase “raining cats and dogs” is used to describe heavy rain. The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it may have come from the littered streets of 16th-century cities after heavy rain washed garbage, including dead animals, into the streets. Other theories include mythological associations with cats and dogs controlling the weather or […]
