The Circulatory

Ocean waves, hello waves, heat waves, goodbye waves, waves of humidity, sound waves. Some of these can positively affect our heath by refreshing us, making us happy, nourishing our spirit. However, two of them have the potential to negatively affect our health—especially when they happen simultaneously. When combined, waves of heat and humidity can have a dangerous effect on our heart rate, our hydration status, and our blood pressure.

BBQs! Picnics! Street Fairs! Amusement Parks! Where does all of this fun summertime food rate on the healthy vs. unhealthy scorecard?

There is certainly is an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available. Obviously, we all know how they score! So many naturally occurring colors of the rainbow, all of which have health benefits to offer.

Spring is here. Summer is coming. And thankfully, that means we're starting to see warmer weather! So many of us have felt confined and limited by the reality of COVID, not to mention the colder weather. Some of us have implemented an exercise routine into our quarantine routines and have used this experience to strengthen our bodies and our health. The majority of us, however, have gotten a bit lax about it. (I will admit that when it comes to exercise, I am a part of the latter group.) That said, the sun is out and inspiration is returning! Inspiration for bettering our health in general, and specifically for normalizing our blood pressure. :)