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Page 2 Health & Wellness TIPS

Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World (cont.)

Pay attention to your health: During times of stress we restore equilibrium. Try a simple breathing exercise like
often ignore our health and well-being which further “breathing in I create space in my body and mind,
contributes to our lack of balance. Prioritize self-care by breathing out I release tension in my body and mind” to
getting enough sleep, eating healthy and regular meals, shift energy and focus. Go outside and connect with
sticking with exercise that is enjoyable and gives you nature if that is an option.
energy. Having fun might also be low on the priority list
when we feel stress. Doing something to lighten the Connect with your support system: Spend time talking
mood even if we don’t feel like it can be very helpful. to those who you trust and share how you are feeling.
Even something as simple as taking five minutes and Feeling isolated or alone will increase stress. Perspective
watching a humorous video can make us laugh or smile from a trusted and supportive person or group will help
which helps shift our perspective. us restore balance. If it is not possible to visit with your
support, find time for a call. Seek the help and support
Find time for quiet: When we feel out of balance taking of a therapist, coach or clergy member if needed. As the
a few minutes or longer to get quiet and relax will help saying goes “A pain shared if a pain halved.”

Summer Safety: Avoid Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke

It’s no secret that all over the country warm weather is lung disease, athletes, and those that work under the

upon us. In some places, like the east coast, the weather hot sun for multiple hours are at time.
has been down right hot for this time of year. I guess its
safe to say that summer is here and that means its time Some of the signs and symptoms of heat
for days and days of hot weather. Its nice to have some e x h a u s ti o n :
warm weather where the days can be spent playing  Nausea
outside and going swimming but with warm and hot,  Vomiting
unseasonably hot, weather there is a danger that you  Fatigue
need to watch out for.  Weakness
 Headache

When the weather gets hot and people are outside  Muscle cramps
being active and having fun, they can be effected by  Dizziness

heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Both of these It is important to know that a person suffering from
conditions occur when the body over heats. Normally, heat exhaustion can have skin that feels cool and wet
the body controls its temperature very well and, when it to the touch but really they are over-heating. Their
gets too hot, the body will produce sweat, which will breathing will be rapid and shallow and their heart
evaporate off the skin and cool the body. But when the rate will be very fast. It is important to treat heat

temperature gets extremely hot, the humidity is high or exhaustion quickly for it can rapidly develop into

a person is vigorously active under the hot sun, the body heat stroke, a very serious condition that requires

loses its ability to cool itself down and heat exhaustion medical attention.

or heat stroke can occur. Another major cause of heat

exhaustion and heat stroke is dehydration. When a To treat heat exhaustion, simply cool off the person.

person is dehydrated, the body can not produce sweat This can be done by getting them to drink a cool, non
fast enough to keep itself cool and it will over heat. -alcoholic beverage, bringing them into an air-
conditioned place, have them take a cool shower or
What You Need To Know About Heat Exhaustion And swim, remove heavy clothes and/or having them
Heat Stroke People that are the most susceptible to rest. The symptoms should go away once the person

these conditions are infants, the elderly, especially is cooled down, but, if they last more than an hour,

those with chronic health conditions like heart and medical attention should be sought.