Cool Down with Hot Summer First-Aid: 5 Tips for Cold TherapyWritten by Louise Roach
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Cool a Burn. Getting too much sun or being careless around an outside grill can result in summer burns. For minor first degree burns caused by brief contact with a hot object, water or steam, and sunburn, cool skin by first holding it under running water, then apply a cold pack to numb pain. If blistering occurs (second or third degree burns) seek medical help. Cold treatment for night sweats. Hot summer evenings can mean intense night sweats for menopausal women. A great natural approach to cooling off when awakened by a wave of heat is to tuck a cold pack into pillowcase so that it lies at crook of neck. Within a few minutes, heat wave will subside, allowing for a restful night’s sleep. Make sure you have at least one or two cold packs in your freezer for summer first-aid. Chill out and be prepared! Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical treatment or consultation. Always consult with your physician in event of a serious injury.
Louise Roach is the editor of on-line health and fitness newsletter, NewsFlash*SnowPack. She has been instrumental in the development of SnowPack, a patented cold therapy that exhibits the same qualities as ice. Her injury prevention and treatment articles have been published on health and fitness websites. For more information visit http://www.snowpackusa.com or NewsFlash*SnowPack at http://home.netcom.com/~newsflash/
| | Stress & Burnout: The Adrenal Factor / TidbitsWritten by Jeremiah P. Huck
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However, like most body processes, adrenal live and work in that part of you called [ unconscious ]. That means that you don't always know what they are trying to resolve. However, there is always a real issue causing damage to you when they become active.... this is basis for psycho-physiology! The pain and damage is real....not in your head!!! Once these glands are reacting to something, they don't stop untiil issue gets resolved. Since you often don't realize what issue is, often things don't get resolved. So glands get weaker [ from over use ], over time they become exhausted and can even stop functioning in total failure [ DEATH ]. Other body gland will often try to take over adrenal's job.....they too can become exhausted. The phrase [ burn out ] is referring to this actual exhaustion of these glands.....it's not all in your head. You can die, or develop many stress related conditions......or be open to many environmental toxins or infections when mind-body is weakened by burn out.....the immune system is burnt. You have a few choices in how to handle this situation......most often people use [ coping tools ]. Some of these tools cause further damage.....drugs, smoking etc. Some help...like taking high doses of [ B Vitamins ]. However, I always suggest that you actually resolve cause of stress, rather then just cope with it. In future Tidbits and Newsletters I will be taking this further, and offering you many approaches to [ coping ] and stress resolution!Good Luck! The Shaman Jeremiah P. Huck
Jerry is a former psychotherapist.He has been a profesional shaman and business intuitive for years. He currently publishes an online magazine dealing with shamanism and holistic living. Magazine address: http://www.jeremiahhuck.workzsites.com
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