Darren Stevens RMT

Have you ever wondered what happens when you stop smoking? 🤔

Attention! Heatstroke is a medical emergency that can lead to severe complications and even death.

Seek medical support if you faint, feel dizzy or nauseous, stop sweating or if someone loses consciousness.

Cool the body of anyone suffering from heatstroke.

While waiting for medical help:

✅loosen their clothes or remove them if possible
✅move the person to a shady or air-conditioned space
✅apply cold, wet clothes or towels
✅use ice packs or fans
✅immerse them in a cold water bath

High blood pressure - or hypertension - often shows no warning signs, yet it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, dementia, and other complications.

A simple blood pressure check can be life-saving.

Getting your blood pressure measured the right way helps ensure accurate results.
Incorrect positions can lead to incorrect readings.

✔ Sit with your back supported
✔ Legs uncrossed and feet flat on the floor
✔ Arm supported with the cuff at heart level
✔ Use correct cuff size
✔ Rest for at least 5 minutes before the reading
✔ Do not talk during or between measurements
✔ Avoid exercise, tea/coffee, and smoking for at least 30 minutes before reading

Small steps can make a big difference in protecting your health.

Here are 5 tips to help you sleep better. 😴

- Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning.
- If possible, make your sleeping area quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable temperature.
- Limit your use of electronic devices, such as TVs, computers and smartphones, before sleeping.
- Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.
- Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

Nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun.

To protect yourself:
🌴 Seek shade
😎 Wear sun-protective clothing
👒 Put on a broad-brimmed hat
🧴 Apply sunscreen
🩺 Get checked regularly for skin cancer

Spent hours at the gym or walking around in sweaty socks? You could be at risk for athlete’s foot – one of the most common fungal infections!

If you already have it, don’t ignore it! Otherwise, the fungus might spread or get worse!

But don’t worry – most cases of athlete’s foot can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal creams.

Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s survival, strength, and showing up for yourself.

Every choice to protect your health is a quiet act of power for you, and for the people who count on you.

This International Self-Care Day, choose yourself.

Take the walk. Book the check-up. Ask the questions. Rest when you need to. Choose one healthy habit today — and let it be the beginning of many.

Your health is worth your time.

The Doctor will see you now...

Ripple Effect Massage Therapy & Wellness is excited to welcome a new member to our team!

Dr. Samantha Catania is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor providing individualized, evidence-informed care to assist her community in achieving their health goals. She prioritizes patient collaboration to identify and eliminate barriers, helping individuals achieve lasting wellness. Dr. Catania has interests in digestive, hormonal, mental, and metabolic health; pediatrics and women’s health; as well as chronic pain, performance optimization, and recovery. Dr. Catania uses comprehensive lab testing to assess the underlying cause of her patient’s ailments, and incorporates lifestyle counselling, clinical nutrition, supplementation, botanical and homeopathic medicine, as well as acupuncture and manual therapy to support whole-person care. Her goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and tools to feel their best and achieve sustainable wellness through every phase of life.

Schedule a complimentary discovery call with Dr. Catania by calling: 905-427-5119
OR
by visiting: www.RippleEffect.Pro

What are you doing today to take care of yourself and your health and well-being?

These could be small habits. Or big changes. Every action you take to protect your health matters.

Share with us in the comment section.

Dr. Catania ND now offers Acupuncture at Ripple Effect Massage Therapy & Wellness.

Call: 905-427-5119
Or Visit: www.RippleEffect.Pro