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Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke

Heat exhaustion can occur if the body loses an excess amount of fluid through sweating and does not have it replenished. As your body becomes dehydrated, it begins to overheat and you may start to feel faint, dizzy, and lightheaded. Your body will profusely sweat in an attempt to cool off. It’s essential to find a cool place to rest and replenish fluids when heat exhaustion occurs. When left untreated, heat exhaustion may progress to heat stroke, a life-threatening condition. At this stage, your body temperature rises to a dangerous level and the body may no longer sweat due to extreme dehydration. A person suffering from heat stroke may be in a state of confusion and disorientation. If you suspect someone is experiencing a heat stroke, call 911 immediately, get them out of the heat, and apply cold compresses on the body to lower body temperature quickly.

Albert Amante, Certified Athletic Therapist, InnovativeMedicalSupplies.com

Pure Water is Critical for Health

Your body is made up of 80% water and it needs to be replenished. What you replenish it with makes a difference. Dewdrop™ distilled water is the purest water possible, with no additives, minerals, or flavours… just pure water. In fact, Dewdrop™ is 150 times more pure than tap water and 1,000 times more pure than spring water and all other bottled waters, which contain impurities and inorganic minerals that harm the body over time. Water is important in maintaining bodily functions at their optimum level, yet your body is constantly losing precious water through normal breathing and perspiration. You can keep properly hydrated by having Dewdrop® water conveniently close at hand. Proper hydration means the difference between a healthy body and a weak, rundown system. Starting with pure clean water is essential; maintaining a reliable source of pure water is critical.

World of Water, WorldofWater.ca

Ancestral Illness Resolution & Prevention

Are we designed to be sick? No. Have we become sick? Yes. Illness is so common that many think it is inevitable. Did we have diabetes, arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s, etc. for the first several hundred thousand years of our existence? With the current health mindset, you only ‘manage’ your health issues as they continue to get worse and your quality and length of life suffers. I corrected my diet back in 2011 and I resolved all health issues. I no longer need doctors or prescription medications – I use FOOD as my sustenance, as my ancestors have done for thousands of generations. I am in charge now! Are we sick because of a lack of medical care and medication? NO! We are sick because we are not consuming a supportive diet. No fad diets. No detoxes. No cleanses. No hunger. Eat like your life depends on it, because it does!

Tom White, EndDiabetesManitoba.ca, BecomeHEALTHY.ca

Does Your Dog Have Hot Spots?

They’re commonly known as hot spots, but the medical term for those bare, inflamed, red areas you often see on dogs is acute moist dermatitis — a bacterial skin infection. Anything that irritates your dog’s skin enough to make him scratch or chew can lead to pain and infection. A hot spot’s location can help your vet diagnose its cause. Fleas, for example, may be the source of a hip hot spot, while a hot spot at the ear might point to ear problems. Treating hot spots may involve shaving and cleaning the irritated area, antibiotics, steroids, or topical medications, depending on how bad the hot spots are, and how much pain your pooch is in. Healthy skin is the key to preventing hot spots! If your pooch has a thick, heavy coat, groom him regularly to prevent his coat from matting. Matted fur traps moisture and parasites, creating the ideal environment for hot spots.

Lisa Tustin, Professional Pet Services

 

Successful Love Stories

“I joined Camelot Introductions and thought I would not have a match and could go on with my happy single life knowing that I had tried and it wasn’t meant for me. Then, we were introduced and one year and one month later, we were married! Lianne gave good advice and continues to support us. I have never been happier in my life, with all the ups and downs, there is nowhere else I’d rather be than with my husband. I love him so much.” ~ M.

“I joined Camelot Introductions and met the love of my life (my soulmate). Richard was my first match. I felt an instant connection with Lianne. She is so intuitive! Richard and I met 2-1/2 years ago; got engaged on April 24 and our wedding day was on August 22. I am so thankful to Lianne. What a wonderful journey it has been!” ~ Liliane.

Camelot Introductions, CamelotIntroductions.com

6 Ways to Alkalize Your Body

Did you know that your immunity is based on how alkaline your diet is? Having an overly acidic diet eventually leads to a weakened state, and our bodies become susceptible to disease. Here are six ways to alkalize – and healthify – your body!

1. Drink plenty of water. Drink half your body weight in ounces every day to keep your body systems regulated. For an extra boost in alkalinity – add lemon!

2. Trade coffee for tea. Green tea is highly alkaline. Try jasmine, sencha or matcha.

3. Kick that sugar habit. Use stevia, coconut sugar or small amounts of honey in place of sugar.

4. Eat more greens. Vegetables are highly alkaline and oxygen rich. Consume fresh green vegetables often as possible.

5. Move. Exercise to create more oxygen and qi flow in the body and to avoid stagnation.

6. Reduce stress. Meditate as often as possible, practice deep breathing, do yoga, and get plenty of sleep.

Care At Home Pharmacy, CareAtHomePharmacy.ca

Clean Eating: Cantaloupe & Cucumber Salad

Here’s a refreshing side salad for a change of pace. It’s delicious served with a spicy grilled chicken, tofu, or fish. Or serve this over a bed of leafy greens with extra dressing on the side. Gently fold together 1/2 small cantaloupe and 1 medium cucumber (cut into 1/2 inch chunks), 1/2 cup crumbled feta, and 6 big basil leaves (sliced thinly). Whisk and add to salad: 1 tbsp olive oil, 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and freshly ground salt and pepper to taste. Top with 2 tbsp sunflower seeds. (This is the perfect place to showcase your gourmet balsamic vinegars and good quality olive oil. Skip the salt and sprinkle with a little Fleur de Sel for some drama!)

Lisa Kehler, OffYourPlateNutrition.ca

Book Club: The Dirt Cure

Growing Healthy Kids with Food Straight from Soil. In the tradition of Michael Pollan, Mark Hyman, and Andrew Weil, pioneering integrative pediatric neurologist Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, reveals the shocking contents of children’s food, how it’s seriously harming their bodies and brains, and what we can do about it.

Maya Shetreat-Klein, MD, Dirtcure.com

Meet an Intuitive Matchmaker

As a matchmaker with over 23 years of experience, I have facilitated thousands of matches that originated from a strong feeling. I am gifted with very keen intuition and have learned not to question it. Often, I meet a client and know exactly who their match is. I have told people by phone, prior to meeting them, that I suspect I know who their ideal match is. Sure enough, that hunch ends up being the start of a forever relationship. A year ago, a man walked into my office and I immediately knew who his match was. I contacted her and encouraged her to give him a call. She did, and it was one of the best choices she has made. I was just a guest at their wedding. Their connection is spectacular, their love is deep, and their respect for one another is tremendous.

Lianne Tregobov, Intuitive Matchmaker, CamelotIntroductions.com

Relaxation; What’s That?

How often do we hear this? “The only time I relax is with a drink in my hand. My brain does not know how to slow down.” Diagnosed with anxiety, a recent client found counselling and group work to be highly stressful. “I’m always scared of what others will say or think!” She was always so tired that she barely had energy to complete daily tasks; yet, when she went to bed, she couldn’t sleep. Brainwave Optimization helped her feel relaxed for the first time in her life. By attending to her brain frequencies, she wasn’t stuck in fight-flight anymore. She was able to keep her food down and digest better. Her sleep came more easily without meds. She was calmer around others and felt less intimidated by them. She could hardly believe she could get to that point without having to try and figure out what was “wrong” with her.

Joanne Couture, RMFT, RSW
LaLobaTraumaRelease.com

Diabetes – Do More Than Manage It!

Diabetics are told continually that the only thing they can do is manage their condition. History has shown that current treatments for diabetes still result in worsening health, albeit at a slower pace than without treatment. The only reason T2 and prediabetes exist are lifestyle issues; mostly diet. T1 diabetes is an autoimmune issue and may likely have been averted with a diet that the human body is designed to thrive on. There is no way to determine this, but it makes sense to feed your body the foods that it genetically adapted to consume. If you want your body to heal to its best ability, you have to correct your diet permanently. T2 diabetes and prediabetes can be eliminated and T1 diabetics can experience a 38% to 58% reduction in insulin requirements. Eat like your life depends on it, because it does!

Tom White
EndDiabetesManitoba.ca
becomeHEALTHY.ca