PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED

 

"Weather Newscasters Got It Wrong Today"

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Last night the local news said today will be just a dust of snow nothing heavy.  Well, when I stepped out of my house this morning it sure felt and looked like a snow blizzard.  The suburbs in New York got hit with heavy falling snow at a rapid pace with temperatures just about hitting 28F.  The past few days we were in a deep freeze hitting 8F and below in some areas.  Deadly temperatures that can cause frostbite.

 

  When there are days like this, please dress and care for yourself and family appropriately.

 

• Layer up - were thermal garments under your clothes.  Sweaters and boot socks are a must.
• Hats, Scarfs, Face masks, Earmuffs, and Gloves - essential items you must have.  Hats protects your head.  Body heat escapes right from your head.  Scarfs protects your neck and face as well.  Earmuffs protects those ears.  No one likes when their ears are cold because it sure does hurt.  Gloves protects those "working hands."  You do not want to have frostbite on those fingers.  Fingers are sensitive to extreme cold.  So, wear insulated, thick, or wool gloves.  All these accessories will help keep you warm and comfortable.
• Drink fluids - When you are outside in the cold usually you tend to breathe hard, so you lose a lot of your body's water through your breath.  Warm soups and drinks will help you keep hydrated.  The warm fluids will help warm you internally.

Warm up a pot of herbal tea!

 

     Listen and watch out for your body's signs in letting you know the weather is too much for you to handle.  The alert signals are:

• Shivering
• Teeth chattering
• Dizzy
• Weak

     And last of all, be alert, drive carefully, walk carefully, and slowly in the snow.  Plus, watch out for black ice!

 

 

                                                                                                Keep Warm!

 

 

 

OUTDOOR ALTERNATIVES FOR PEACE OF MIND

 

Are You Ready To Go To Battle?

 

 

     Lately, the weather has been warm and sometimes rainy.  It's what we can expect during this time of year.  It's spring and summer is right behind.  But are you ready for it?  As the weather heats up we find just about everyone are outdoors enjoying themselves...

  

Rooftop Gathering

 

 or gardening...
 

Reaping the benefits!
"Knowing where your food comes from"

or fishing...



Viewer Gregory
"Caught a trout at Mc Arthur Park Lake California"

Even though it's great to be outdoors with the wonderful benefits that spring and summer provides us...

Flowers from the backyard
"Free instead of buying"

But there is a battle that lurks and causes us misery...

ALLERGIES
   

Battles those allergies blues
"Drug Free"


Besides that we have to deal with ...

MOSQUITOES

Citronella Plants
"DEET FREE bug repellent"

     Therefore, we have officially conquered the battle.  Our peace of mind is still in check.



                                                                                                 Namaste 

AS ONE SEASON ENDS ANOTHER BEGINS

 

"Autumn"

 

 

 

     Autumn is the next season coming this Sunday.  Are you ready?  The interchanging of the season brings different types of temperatures.  The weather can be unpredictable.  This is why I want all of us to revisit (re-read) the following posts:

 

Let us get in the know once again
(click the links)

  



VITAMIN D

 

IMMUNE SYSTEM

COLD AND FLU REMEDIES

ALL AROUND PROTECTION 101

"Summer Season"

     Last Friday, June 21, 2013 has marked the first day of summer!  Are you excited?  We get long hours of daylight sun.  The summer season is the only season in which we get the hottest sun than any other season.  We all need to prepare and be on top of our protection game not only for the summer season but other seasons as well especially when the sun is giving us bright strong ultraviolet rays.

     I compiled a list of important protection tips that can help benefit you and your family in keeping safe and healthy from the sun.  Even though the sun helps us get some vitamin D but it can also gives us melanoma skin cancer.

Well, what should I do?

1. Apply a natural sunscreen (no chemicals) to expose skin including ears. *Make sure in the Active Ingredients area it only says Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide preferably Zinc Oxide (read labels)
   
    

 Remember the largest organ of the body is the skin (see posting on skincare).  What you apply or inject in your skin affects the body.  It's very important to keep the skin free of toxins, colorings, and chemicals due to the skin organ is open with millions of pores.  The skin absorbs what you put on.  Look for a sunscreen that says broad spectrum, no chemicals, and make sure it has either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.  Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide blocks UVA and UVB light. 

The above brand, Alba Botanica, is what I'm currently using.  But, after doing further research for this posting and reading labels more thoroughly - not a good suggestion due to it has the chemical octrocrylene and homosalate ingredient  click here http://www.albabotanica.com/sun/natural-protection/revitalizing-green-tea-broad-spectrum-spf-45.html
http://www.albabotanica.com/sun/natural-protection/kids-broad-spectrum-spf-45.html

This lead me to do further research and found the below sites.  (I had just bought 3 new tubes from Whole Foods Supermarket - now I will be returning)

Here is an article from prevention on "How to Find a Natural Sunscreen" http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/how-find-best-natural-sunscreen 

Another site to get more info on products, the level of chemicals, and overall rating level "The Environmental Working Group (EWG)" gives a thorough breakdown click here
 http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

Use the link above (prevention) and below as your guide when deciding to purchase a sunscreen.

***Very important to read - EWG 2013 GUIDE TO SUNSCREENS
http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

     2.  Protect your lips. 



     3.  Protect your head.  Wearing a hat helps reflect the sun off your face too.

     4.  Protect your eyes.  Wear UV protection sunglasses.

     5.  Hydrate your body system.  Plus, protect your intestinal tract.

• Purify water is the best for your body to keep hydrated.  Water helps the liver and kidneys flush out toxins.  It helps with skin complexion.
• Coconut water is the best electrolyte natural drink that has no chemicals or colorings not like Gatorade to help the body hydrate.  It helps the heart, digestive system, and blood.  Coconut water has the highest potassium than bananas and vitamin C.  Coconut water is identical to the human blood plasma.  It was given to wounded soldiers as an emergency plasma transfusions during the Pacific War 1941-1945.  Coconut water was used as a IV saline solution (short-term intravenous hydration fluid) during World War II.  Coconut water is "the fluid of life."
• Acidophilus Probiotics good bacteria to support and protect the digestive tract.  Why I have it listed in this category?  Very important to take regularly for everyone and children.  Since it's the summer time people go to barbecues and eat out more.  The food may be sitting out a long time, not properly cooked, or spoiled so building up a good immune system helps prevent stomach viruses and/or food poisoning etc. Strive to take 14-25 billion a day non-dairy. *Keep in fridge. 

     6.  Have aloe vera on hand.  (Great for sunburns and skin irritations)

Miracle healer

     7.  Keep your allergies in check. (This is a good non-drug allergy supplement)

Alternative Allergy Supplement 

Ingredients

• Quercitin
• Bromelain
• Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex
• Hesperidin
• Acerola
• Rose hips
• Rutin

     8.  Inspect your body thoroughly for any suspicious moles.

Looks suspect Go to Dermatologist

     9.  Know when the sun rays are at its highest.  Try to avoid sun at that time.

10am-3pm  Sun Rays are high

     In conclusion before you and your family step outside make sure you are well protected and prepare for the day's weather.

                                                                                      Enjoy the season!