Happy Friday from all of us at The Center for Integrative and Functional Health and Wellness (CIFHW)! With summer in full swing and the temperatures rising, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and take care of your health as we roll into the Fourth of July holiday.The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Healthy The summer heat can sneak up on us, especially when we’re busy with work, errands, or outdoor fun. Here are some simple and effective ways to protect your energy and health in high temperatures:
☖️ Stay Hydrated
Water is essential for every function in your body. Be sure to drink regularly throughout the day. Add lemon, cucumber, or mint for a refreshing and hydrating boost.
Water is essential for every function in your body. Be sure to drink regularly throughout the day. Add lemon, cucumber, or mint for a refreshing and hydrating boost.
🍉 Eat Light & Fresh
Reach for fruits and vegetables with high water content like watermelon, cucumbers, and leafy greens. These help regulate body temperature and support digestion.
Reach for fruits and vegetables with high water content like watermelon, cucumbers, and leafy greens. These help regulate body temperature and support digestion.
🏃♀️ Time Your Activity
Avoid exercising in the midday sun. Early morning or evening is best for walks or workouts. Wear light clothing and sunscreen.
Avoid exercising in the midday sun. Early morning or evening is best for walks or workouts. Wear light clothing and sunscreen.
🛌 Rest & Recover
Your body needs downtime to recharge. Take breaks, rest in cool spaces, and get plenty of sleep to help regulate your internal temperature.
Your body needs downtime to recharge. Take breaks, rest in cool spaces, and get plenty of sleep to help regulate your internal temperature.
🧘️♀️ Relax Your Mind
Stress can make the heat feel worse. Deep breathing, prayer, and quiet moments can help calm your nervous system and give you a needed reset.
Stress can make the heat feel worse. Deep breathing, prayer, and quiet moments can help calm your nervous system and give you a needed reset.
Planning for a Safe & Healthy 4th of July Independence Day is right around the corner, and we know many of you are planning cookouts, fireworks, and family fun. Please remember:
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Drink water all day if you’re spending time outside.
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Keep food safe in coolers or indoors to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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Don’t forget your pets! Make sure they have shade and water too.
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Be mindful of fireworks and keep a safe distance.
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If you experience any unusual fatigue, headaches, or dizziness, call us to talk with a provider.
Your health is your freedom—protect it!
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Let’s stay cool, stay kind, and finish strong!
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