Summer is here! Tis the season to head outside, exercise, hit the beach and enjoy all that the warmer months have to offer. However, despite all the good things summer has to offer, there are many health dangers lurking behind the scenes such as insect bites, food borne illnesses, over-heating, sun exposure and many more. The following article by Health Magazine will make you aware of these hazards and learn how to avoid and overcome them.
“There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people.” – Sir Winston Churchill
I love this country. In Canada we are polite and apologize for everything. We have beautiful seasons that give us plenty of opportunity to be outdoors. We leave our doors and cars unlocked because we trust each other. We have gun laws and want it that way. We let people live how they want, love how they want, dress how they want, and be who they are. We appreciate cultural and religious diversity. We have great health care and strong educational institutions. Are we perfect? Nope. But nothing is and complaining without action will get us nowhere. As a fellow Canadian I encourage others in this great country to solve problems, get involved, pay it forward, advocate, speak out, and live with integrity. If everyone could everyday do one nice thing for this country, or the people in it, we will all be better off. Pick up a piece of garbage, help a neighbor, donate blood, support a charity, donate time to a worthy cause, or just make someone smile. It all helps. Happy Canada Day!
“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.”
John Diefenbaker
Two boxers are in a match scheduled for 12 rounds. (Pure boxing only). One of the boxers gets knocked out after only six rounds, yet no man throws a punch. How is this possible?
They are female boxers.
“As you grow older, you’ll find that the only things you regret are the things you didn’t do.”
Zachary Scott
Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Did you know how you interpret this can affect your overall health? A new study, published in the Psychological Science Journal, finds that having a positive outlook on life can be as good for your health as a well-balanced diet and regular exercise. Always seeing the glass half-empty? Turn that frown upside down and attempt to see the good in every situation.
Shine: Positive outlook and friends may be as good for you as diet and exercise, claims study
“You’re the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.”
Magic Johnson
Inspiration can come from anywhere. In the past, this blog has profiled the stories of many people who have not let a disability stop them from living. However, stories of survival, humanity and inspiration also exist in nature, as we witnessed in the incredible tale of Winter the Dolphin.
Winter was just a baby when she was found stranded on a beach in 2005, severely injured. She had become lost from her pod and became entangled in a crab trap. Winter was rescued, but the injuries she sustained to her tail became life threatening, leading to an amputation. This was successful; however, overtime the way she adapted to swimming was injuring her spinal cord causing her further harm.
Marine doctors struggled with solutions to save her, but their quest eventually led to the successful creation of a prosthetic tail. The tail helped Winter to swim properly again and today she is living and thriving at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida.
Winter has become an inspiration to many across the world and thousands of people with disabilities have gone to meet winter to gain inspiration and hope from her amazing journey. You can view her live on webcam at www.seewinter.com. But Winter’s story is bigger than that. In trying to create a prosthetic tale for a Dolphin, new products were created that have greatly improved prosthetic comfort and fit for humans.
The movie “Dolphin Tale,” based on her story, describes her journey and in doing so highlights how hope, creativity and persistence can help to overcome barriers. Young or old, you need to watch this family friendly “tale” that warms the heart and will certainly leave you smiling.
“When you feel your life ain’t worth living, you’ve got to stand up and take a look around you then a look way up to the sky.
And when your deepest thoughts are broken, keep on dreaming boy, cause when you stop dreamin’ it’s time to die.”
Blind Melon: “Change”