Staying Healthy During The Long, Hot Summers In The Age Of Global Warming Part II

Learn about essential oils, gemstone essences, cool water hydrotherapies and molecular hydrogen for responding to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Article by Dr. Bruce Berkowsky (NMD, MH, HMC, NaturalHealthScience.com)

Please note: This article is intended as an educational tool. It is not meant to replace the services of a health-care professional. Each person is unique and advised to seek the advice of their doctor to determine relevance in a given case. In cases of disease, other health concerns or pregnancy, check with your doctor before applying any information in this article.

This is Part II of a two-part article. In Part I, I provided an in-depth discussion of the detrimental impact upon human health of protracted periods of very hot weather (including a detailed discussion of heat exhaustion). I followed with a description of my personal dietary pattern and additionally discussed the potential benefits deriving from the use of cayenne and unfiltered apple cider vinegar during hot weather.

Here, in Part II, I focus upon essential oils, gemstone essences, cool water hydrotherapies, cell salts and molecular hydrogen. I suggest you read or review Part I of this article before proceeding on to Part II.

In the age of global warming, heatwaves are occurring more often than they used to across the United States and around the world. Increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases lead to an increase of both average and extreme temperatures. This is expected to lead to an increase in illness and fatalities from heat, particularly among children, the elderly, and the economically disadvantaged who cannot afford air conditioning or electric fans. Days that are hotter than the average seasonal temperature in the summer compromise the body’s ability to regulate its temperature, thus, encouraging health complications. Loss of internal temperature- control can result in a cascade of heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and hyperthermia. Extreme heat can also worsen chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes-related conditions. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures has been associated with increased hospital admissions for cardiovascular, kidney, and respiratory disorders. ​

Given this, it is important to have a strategy for staying healthy during very hot weather, and how to respond to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In this article, I will discuss specific measures that can be taken to keep one from being overwhelmed by the exigencies of hot weather.

Continue Reading the Full Article on Dr. Berkowsky's Blog here: Staying Healthy During The Long, Hot Summers In The Age Of Global Warming Part II