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December 8, 2021

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) recently reported that over 6.6 million children tested positive for the coronavirus from the onset of the pandemic till November 11th, 2021.

Although the weekly number of cases has decreased compared to the second week of September, there have been an additional 1.6 million child cases in the last two months.

Children have accounted for 16.8% of total accumulated cases in the US since the pandemic. In November, 2021, children constituted 27% of the total US population infected with the virus.

While the hospitalization and death rate of children infected by the virus is not high, parents are concerned and there is an urgent need to take action on the impact of the virus on kids.

Pfizer and BioNTech have acted on this need and developed a vaccine formulation for children in different age groups.

As the FDA tests these formulations and comes up with regulatory guidelines, hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare units must adapt to the changing needs for storing and administering the pediatric vaccines.

Introduction to Pfizer’s vaccine for kids:

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Pfizer has been instrumental in manufacturing vaccinations for adults, and now children, across the globe.

When the company received approval to test vaccines for kids, they enrolled over 4,500 children from the ages of 6 months to 11 years in the US, Finland, Spain, and Poland for the three phases of vaccine trials.

These children come from 90 different clinical sites to represent a diverse demographic.

The children enrolled in the trial belonged to both previously SARS-CoV-2 infected groups and non infected groups.

What it means for kids: different doses, dilution, and storage?

The trials were designed to evaluate the Pfizer vaccine’s tolerability, safety, and immunogenicity on a schedule comprising two doses.

Each dose was set 21 days apart and administered to three age groups: 5 to 11 years, 2 to 5 years, and 6 months to 2 years.

Based on the first phase of dose escalation of the trial, children between ages 5 to 11 received two dose schedules of 10 micrograms each.

Those under the age of 5 received a dose lower than 3 micrograms for each injection in phase two of the three phased trial.

The results announced by Pfizer and BioNTech SE for their second phase displayed favorable safety profiles and neutralizing antibody responses in children between 5 to 11 years.

This response was in the two dose regimen group that received 10 micrograms administered 21 days apart. For kids who are 12 years of age or above, the dose was smaller than 30 micrograms.

The antibody response visible in participants with 10 microgram doses was analogous to the reaction recorded in individuals aged 16 to 25 who were previously administered 20 micrograms in a Pfizer and BioNTech trial.

The 10 micrograms dilution was preferred for safety, immunogenicity, and tolerability amongst children from 5 to 11 years of age. The results obtained were a first from the pivotal trial of the vaccine for this age group of children.

According to Pfizer and BioNTech, millions of kids aged 12 and up have been administered their vaccines in the past nine months.

As a result of the positive responses in these trials, the company is preparing to extend its vaccine protection against the virus to a younger population.

Pfizer’s preliminary plan states that each vial of Pfizer’s dose will consist of 10 doses and require a dilution of 1.3 mL. An essential requirement for storing these vials is six months of storage in an ultra cold freezer.

The vaccine cannot come soon enough for the pediatric population: the US witnessed a rise of 240% in pediatric cases of the coronavirus since July 2021. This highlights the need for vaccination for kids and proper measures to store and administer the vaccines.

What does this mean for hospitals and pharmacies?

With more variants coming into the spotlight, it is becoming essential to vaccinate kids.

And that means that pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare centers responsible for storing and administering the vaccines must establish adequate cold storage settings quickly and efficiently.

Dickson notes that the focus has shifted on gathering advanced equipment to ensure safe and effective storage facilities, equipment like temperature data loggers and more. Hospitals are hiring external services that can assist with transportation and storage.

How does cold storage play an essential role?

As more regions in the US and other parts of the world formulate a full fledged action plan for administering vaccines for kids, the need for cold storage equipment and facilities will dramatically increase.

These vaccines are incredibly temperature sensitive, and even a slight alteration in the temperature can damage an entire batch of vaccines.

Data loggers, used also in manufacturing and food storage, are in extremely high demand, as they can ensure that cold storage facilities for the vaccine remain within the appropriate temperature range to ensure the safety and efficacy of the jab.

Safeguarding children before the Omicron variant rolls through populations is critical, it’s current impact on young children is unknown, but it has been established that vaccines may offer some protection from it.

After experiencing the impact of the coronavirus, adults understand how dangerous it would be for children to get exposed to any variant of the virus.

Pfizer and BioNTech together have created a protection shield for children, preparing for Omicron and potentially new mutations of the virus.

With the coronavirus vaccines for kids coming into the market, the emphasis is on providing a robust mechanism to ensure the best and most efficacious storage for the vaccines.

Even as Pfizer releases the vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 years, the company, along with BioNTech, is working towards a unique formula that does not require dilution.

This formulation is expected to have the exact same storage requirements both for adults and children.

3 Ways How to Choose a Fractional CMO for Your Next Project

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Dejan

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December 8, 2021

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The marketing field is evolving rapidly and it seems that every couple of weeks new tools and technologies become available to give marketers a competitive edge.

That’s because marketing, like virtually all major industries, has undergone a digital transformation that requires professionals to be proficient in a number of online strategies.

Moreover, many businesses’ marketing departments have ballooned impressively, often resulting in thousands of wasted ad dollars and bloated marketing budgets.

Today, many companies are realizing that more is not necessarily better when it comes to marketing departments and that an agile, dynamic team that is laser focused on conversions is often more effective.

As a result, many firms are turning to fractional CMOs to take their marketing efforts to the next level while keeping costs low.

A fractional CMO is a Chief Marketing Officer that is recruited part time, or for a limited timeframe to lead a marketing department.

Some fractional CMOs come with their own teams to meet specific KPIs and strategic objectives, while others specialize in leading firms’ own internal teams to succeed.

While many businesses are eager to recruit a fractional CMO to streamline and enhance their marketing efforts, many companies aren’t sure what to look for when screening potential candidates.

Let’s take a look at the key things you should consider when choosing a fractional CMO.

3 Ways How to Choose a Fractional CMO:

1. Domain Expertise and Relevant Skills.

You need a CMO with the soft skills and technical know how to lead the marketing team. This includes the management and interpersonal skills to organize and direct team members, as well as the hard skills associated with marketing in the digital age.

For example, if you’re looking for a fractional CMO to lead your Search Engine Optimization, SEO efforts, he or she must have knowledge of internal SEO, backlinking strategy, content development, and competitor analysis.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a fractional CMO to execute your AdWords campaign, make sure they’re comfortable using the AdWords dashboard to analyze campaign performance, manage daily budgets, and oversee ad placement.

It’s tempting to assume that a fractional CMO need not have technical skills since they will be managing a team of marketers.

While effectively delegating responsibilities is crucial, CMOs should also have direct knowledge and skills related to the strategies the team is employing.

To determine if CMO candidates have the knowledge they need to be effective, consider their past experiences as well as their educational background.

Many marketing platforms that are offered by tech giants like Google and Facebook also offer certification programs for executives and professionals, so that’s something you can look out for.

2. Superior Interpersonal Skills and Leadership Qualities.

Perhaps even more important than a fractional CMO’s technical skills is their ability to galvanize the efforts of the marketing team and delegate tasks and responsibilities to the right team members.

A fractional CMO should have exceptional interpersonal skills that they can use to motivate the marketing department to strive towards the organization’s strategic goals.

A fractional CMO must strike a balance between building rapport with their subordinates and having firm expectations when it comes to their performance.

A CMO should be able to communicate their directives clearly and unambiguously, which means they need to have outstanding communication skills.

CMOs, like any executive, should be perceptive of team members’ personalities, temperaments, and strengths so that they can bring out the best in them.

It’s vital that CMOs can use incentives and disincentives to motivate employees and boost morale.

Taking this into consideration, you should look for CMO candidates with a track record of motivating teams to perform at their best.

3. Traditional and Modern Marketing Strategies.

The marketing field has changed dramatically in recent years thanks to the popularization of social media advertising and search engine marketing.

This new marketing ecosystem requires a unique skill set. This includes the ability to build digital sales funnels that reach users at the right moments when they’re online.

Conversely, traditional mass media marketing strategies require a different sort of knowledge, and often relationships with key decision makers.

It’s best if a fractional CMO can navigate both the new media marketing ecosystem and the more traditional marketing channels.

The unique blend of these skills will of course depend on the marketing goals you set for your CMO, but a generalized, big picture understanding of the marketing world will only serve to benefit your marketing department.

Consider establishing whether potential CMO candidates have experience with both traditional and digital ad placements.

You should also consider whether your potential fractional CMO has relationships that could help to achieve your marketing goals.

Well connected fractional CMOs could leverage their existing relationships to build strategic partnerships for your firm.

What you should remember?

In conclusion, recruiting a fractional CMO that is well suited for your business can be tricky.

However, keeping in mind these tips, as well as the fees and salary requirements of candidates will help you find a fractional CMO that can help you meet your sales and marketing goals at a fair cost.

Codrin Arsene is head of Fractional Marketing at Digital Authority Partners, a full-service digital marketing agency.

4 Tips How to Survive and Thrive After Your Job Resignation

Maureen Scanlon

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December 2, 2021

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If you are not familiar with the movement of the the Great Resignation, according to Bing.com, it is this:

“The Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit, is the ongoing trend of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs, from spring 2021 to the present, primarily in the United States. The resignations have been characterized as in response to the pandemic, the American government refusing to provide necessary worker protection, and wage stagnation despite rising costs of living.”

I recently retired from my corporate job of 26 years to fully focus on my Life Coaching business and write more books.

This was not an easy decision. I envy the millennials who “took the leap”, whilst I did more of a slow walk and timidly glanced over the ledge. Nonetheless, I did it!

I wanted to but felt the need to stay at “a normal job” due to the security of salary and 401k benefits, etc.

One day, a wonderful lady reached out on LinkedIn and ask to have a chat. She is a business coach and said profound words that were my ah-ha moment, “You can’t have your foot on the brake AND the gas and go anywhere”.

She nudged me to set a date and commit to being ok with wherever my business was on that day.

Starting Your Own Business is Not for The Weak:

When sharing the news with friends and family, I got a lot of mixed reactions. Recently, I got this, “some of us have to work”. Wait, what?

For almost 4 years, I’ve been working both my business AND my corporate job. My business takes WORK, every…single…day.

Any entrepreneur or small business owner has heard, “you’re so lucky” or “it must be nice to have all that free time”. GAH!

Just because we don’t go to an office or report to anyone does not mean we aren’t working.

I have one employee, my daughter, who has helped me grow my business. Her wise words at the start were not understood until now, “mom, it takes time to grow your SEO and your business”. How true this is.

I didn’t know marketing is the biggest part, I didn’t know about technology and SEO’s or social media marketing.

Whether you or your friends have a business, an MLM, or a side hustle, I applaud you. It takes guts and the overcoming of fears to trudge through unchartered waters.

Here are a few tips on staying driven, focused, motivated and learning what NOT to say to ourselves when doubt creeps in.

4 Tips How to Survive and Thrive After Resigning from Your Job:

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1. There is no team in “I”.

The success or failure of your venture is up to you!

How much time you put in, how you believe in what you are doing, and how passionate you are about your “why” should always be the motivating factor. Self-discipline is crucial!

2. Don’t listen to the haters.

If you notice, those who criticize or judge your “little business” are also still on their own hamster wheel of feeling unfulfilled or stuck in their comfort zone.

They probably lack the gumption to take risks and may even be a little jealous of the freedom you have newly obtained.

Don’t take it personal, everyone has a path to walk so put those blinders on.

3. Patience is a virtue.

If there’s anything I’ve learned most, it’s patience (which I have never been good at).

My perspective now is to “build it and they will come”.

Be at peace and enjoy the ride, what is meant for you will come.

4. Instantaneous millionaire.

Nope, don’t expect to make a lot of money right away.

In fact, most businesses take 5 years to make a profit.

It’s not that you won’t make money, but you will most likely invest to continue growth of the business. I remember actually paying myself for the first time, it was so validating.

Use different methods of diversity to bring in income.

For example, I have written books, guest appearances, spiritual readings, and speaking events, and of course the Life Coaching practice. I am consistently trying to think of innovative ways to bring visibility to my business.

Keep going, stay persistent, and believe that you can do it!

Maureen Scanlon.

P.S. You can check more about my journey and read my articles at www.lifecoachmaureen.com.

Find Life Coach | Meet Jenny Hale: How to Stop Playing Life On Hard Mode?

Dejan

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November 30, 2021

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Jenny Hale is one of the coaches we found and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her way of coaching. Instead of limiting her clients to one method, she teaches her clients how to become experts themselves and develop their own tools as they go. Here is what she said.

Meet Life Coach Jenny Hale:

Name: Jenny Hale
Pillar: The Heart
Who is this coach for: For anyone who wants to reduce stress, find inner peace, unleash insane amounts of motivation, improve performance and increase their happiness.
How they can help: By using strategies that are based on science to rewire the brain, bringing the consciousness to the unconscious and releasing trauma energy.

First of all, how are you and your family doing in these Pandemic times?

My family is living in several different countries, so it has been tough not being able to travel freely.

I have been enjoying my stay on a small tropical island in the Bay of Thailand, as the local authorities have managed the crisis well, and we have been able to live a relatively normal life compared with my friends and family in Australia, the US and Europe.

How does the coronavirus pandemic affect your clients? Did it affect you at all?

Some of my clients have been in some kind of lockdown for the whole time, for example the ones in the Bay Area of San Francisco.

Some have had to close down their businesses or pivot in a short time to more online offerings.

It has been stressful for everyone, even in the places where the health threat was less serious.

What are the biggest lessons that you learned in this pandemic?

There’s no rush. Everything happens in its own time.

There is always something valuable to do, even if it is not what you planned to be doing.

The Origin:

Tell us about you, your career, how you started with your coaching career?

I started my career as a marketing consultant, and then developed into a business consultant, executive coach, and trainer in leadership and management.

What was your biggest obstacle that you had to overcome in your life that made you who you are today?

I didn’t discover until I was in my 30s that my early years were highly traumatic, and my nervous system was not operating in a healthy way at all.

I thought that my high achieving, go, go, go lifestyle was a virtue, and the source of my success. I didn’t realize it was a symptom until I burned out.

The Coaching Style:

How do you innovate with coaching your clients?

I focus on science-based strategies to rewire the brain for increased emotional intelligence, productivity, and sustainable motivation.

What’s unique about your coaching approach?

I focus on giving people the tools to empower themselves.

So many approaches to personal transformation are based on an expert (a therapist, a coach, a marketing guru, a personal trainer) telling you what to do and when to do it.

My programs make my clients into their own experts, so they can continually develop new tools to grow and expand for the rest of their lives.

What benefits do your clients get after working with you?

Too many to list here! The testimonials are quite overwhelming.

Most commonly, clients report less stress, more happiness, feeling like they finally have their life in their own hands, more productivity, better relationships, confidence, and peace of mind.

Do you use any specific tools to be efficient with your clients?

I have developed the Hale Method™, which brings the conscious and subconscious into alignment, removing the friction of internal conflicts and releasing incredible amounts of motivation and energy.

The Impact:

If you had a super megaphone that, when you speak into, the whole world will hear your message, what would you say?

It doesn’t have to be this hard!

You can learn basic emotional skills that completely revolutionize your experience of life in just a few weeks.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned in your life?

There is a limit to how far you can get on willpower and hard work.

At some point, you need to pivot to a different form of motivation, or you will burn out.

Your final thoughts?

The pandemic has been particularly difficult for people who used keeping busy as a strategy to avoid spending too much time alone with their thoughts.

With the right tools, introspection can become your secret weapon.

The keys to everything you want are within you, and you can find them and use them, as long as you go exploring with all the right protective equipment.

Where You Can Find Jenny Hale?

if this interview resonated with you and you like to get to know Jenny a little better go at https://jennyhale.org/ where you will find everything you want about her, her coaching and the beautiful opportunities that she offers. Or, you can watch her video.

You don’t have to live your life on the hard mode. If you want to reduce your difficulty than make sure to contact Jenny as she knows how to help you the best. It was an honor having this interview with her.

Food Addiction: What are The Symptoms, How To Tell If You Have It and What You Can Do About It

Dejan

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November 30, 2021

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Food addiction is a relatively new and quite controversial term, implying that people might not control themselves around particular foods, mostly junk food, due to their impact on the brain.

Researchers explain that food addiction works like drug addiction and is also similar to other eating disorders, such as compulsive overeating or binge eating disorder.

People suffering from food addiction continue to eat despite the negative consequences, such as weight gain or a decline in general well being.

It may be challenging to recognize that you have a problem and take action, however, investing in sports equipment like the one we found at fitness-eq.com and introducing changes to one’s diet can make a difference.

In this article, we will go over the most important signs and symptoms of food addiction, as well as the effects it has on the brain and the treatment options available to help you overcome this problem.

Continue reading to learn more about what food addiction is and how to prevent it.

What Is Food Addiction?

Food addiction is not a term that has been embraced by the medical community, but some experts believe that it can be used to describe people who have an impaired ability to control their behavior when it comes to certain foods.

For example, you might find yourself craving food even though you are full or unable to resist the temptation of unhealthy foods.

While it might be easy to dismiss these cravings as normal, what differentiates food addiction from other conditions is the inability to control these cravings, which can result in the development of obesity or other serious health problems.

Food addiction is also similar to other eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, in terms of the stress caused by unhealthy eating habits.

Some people believe that food addiction is the cause of obesity, but this theory doesn’t have any scientific evidence to back it up yet.

However, some studies have shown that food addiction can develop in some people after they have experienced emotional trauma, chronic stress, or abuse.

What are The Signs and Symptoms?

Food addiction is recognized by professionals when specific symptoms are present in your behavior.

For example, you may experience physical symptoms, such as increased heart rate, sweating, shaking, loss of control over eating, nausea, or vomiting after eating certain foods.

These symptoms may last for several hours after the meal.

The psychological signs of food addiction include intense pleasure while eating certain foods, increased tolerance to the effects of these foods, and recurring thoughts about food.

Some people may also experience guilt, shame, or anxiety after eating certain foods.

It is also possible to experience withdrawal symptoms when they try to cut down on certain foods or stop eating them altogether.

Lastly, behavioral signs of food addiction include engaging in activities to acquire particular foods, hoarding certain foods in large amounts, spending a lot of money on food, stealing food from others, lying about eating habits or making excuses to eat certain foods. You may also repeatedly eat until you are full or overstuff yourself with certain foods.

What are The Causes and Risk Factors?

Like all other addictions, food addiction starts in the brain and involves neurotransmitters and hormones that affect the brain’s reward centers.

These reward centers release chemicals called neurotransmitters, which cause an increase in a good mood and a decrease in tension and stress.

Food addiction occurs when you experience a strong feeling of pleasure while eating certain foods, leading to addictive behaviors such as overeating or binge eating.

It is important to note that not everyone who eats processed junk food will develop a food addiction, and in fact, most people can eat these types of foods without developing an addiction.

Food addiction usually develops when you:

1. Experience a traumatic event.

Emotional trauma and chronic stress can cause you to seek comfort and relief through eating certain foods.

This can lead to repeated episodes of binge eating and make you more likely to develop a food addiction.

2. Have a family history of addictive problems.

If your parents or siblings suffer from an eating disorder or other addictive problems such as alcoholism or drug addiction, you are more likely to develop a food addiction.

Research shows that such behaviors tend to develop due to genetic factors and environmental influences.

3. Develop another disorder.

Developing anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa can increase your risk of developing food addiction later in life.

This is because the urge to eat in a disordered manner may come from a need for self medication to reduce anxiety or depression caused by these disorders.

What are The 4 Possible Treatment Options?

Since food addiction is not recognized as a clinical disorder, no specific treatments are available for it.

However, you can still receive treatment for particular symptoms of food addiction, such as obesity or eating disorders.

For example, if you struggle with a binge eating disorder, you can seek treatment for that problem.

However, there are some ways to reduce the symptoms of food addiction, such as reducing stress and practicing good eating habits.

To reduce your symptoms, you can:

1. Avoid eating unhealthy foods.

You can reduce your risk of developing food addiction by eliminating junk food from your diet.

This means cutting out processed foods, fried foods, simple carbohydrates, and fast food.

Instead, focus on eating healthy whole foods by eating lots of fruits and vegetables.

2. Reduce stress.

Stress is one of the leading causes of binge eating episodes and food addiction.

You can reduce your stress levels by spending more time with friends and family or doing things you enjoy.

Some people also find that taking up yoga or meditation helps them relieve stress.

3. Make healthy changes.

If you feel like you cannot stop eating unhealthy foods, make more nutritious choices instead of eating unhealthy foods.

For example, you can start cooking your own meals at home instead of eating out every day.

4. Get professional help.

Finally, if none of these strategies work for you, then you may want to consider getting professional help from a therapist or a nutritionist.

A therapist might be able to help you pinpoint the cause of your cravings and determine how to overcome them.

In addition, a nutritionist may be able to teach you how to prepare healthier meals at home and make healthier choices in restaurants.

What You Should Remember?

Food addiction is not a clinical disorder recognized by the medical community, but some people can struggle with unhealthy cravings for certain foods.

These cravings are similar to those experienced by drug addicts and can lead to an uncontrollable desire for certain foods and a decline in general health.

If you find yourself struggling with a food addiction, you can reduce the symptoms by making healthier choices and reducing stress.

It is also possible to receive treatment for other disorders that might have prompted your food addiction, such as an eating disorder, depression, or anxiety.

Remember that food addiction is a complex problem, and you may need to seek treatment for related conditions before you can begin to recover.

3 Tools How To Survive The Holidays As a Hyper Sensitive Person (By Dr. Dolores)

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November 29, 2021

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By Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, and Energy Whisperer.

As we approach the holiday season, there will be countless opportunities to exercise the tools in our personal arsenal for thriving instead of surviving.

Part of our growth and development as a human is in how we respond to situations, people, and circumstances.

For some, the holidays are sugar and spice and everything nice. If you are like most people, they are stressful, filled with over commitments, a history of unpleasant experiences and emotions, and many opportunities to be triggered.

How often do we feel obligated to attend events that we are not interested in attending? Do we do this out of guilt, shame, or feelings of missing out (FOMO)? Or is it challenging for us to say no?

Here are my 3 favorite personal tools to ensure that I have a great holiday season.

3 Tools How To Survive The Holidays As a Hyper Sensitive Person:

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1. Step into your power.

I am a firm believer about checking in with myself on any situation and invitation I am offered.

Am I feeling like going or am I not feeling like it? Am I leaning into this our repelling against it?

Our feelings are our barometer, that inner guidance that leads us if we choose to listen and follow its wisdom.

All invitations are just that, opportunities to participate.

Sometimes we make more out of this than is necessary.

2. Say Yes if you mean it.

Give yourself permission to say “no” as well.

I personally do not commit to things if I am not feeling 100% like going.

Sometimes by not going, I am giving myself the gift of self care.

By doing this you are also allowing yourself to be led by your intuition and train trusting your intuition.

3. Walk away from triggers.

If you do attend events, particularly ones that are a mine field of triggers, I invite you to choose your battles wisely.

Sometimes it is an act of self care to not respond and remove yourself from a situation that can trigger you.

It is not done so out of fear. It is done for the safety of energetic being, self love, as well as your peace of mind, and wellness.

What You Should Remember?

You always have choices in any situation. You can choose to participate or not to.

You have a choice in how you respond as well… is it loving and generated from your heart and responsive or is it reactive coming from your mind and ego.

How are you going to respond? In your response, lies your power.

Dr. Dolores works remotely and has an international practice. Are you ready for your next step?

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Here is How CBD Can Help With Fitness Recovery

Dejan

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November 25, 2021

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Most people will need a way to recover from fitness, even the extra fit ones that exercise regularly.

Whether you haven’t exercised for a while so you’re achy or you have been exercising more often, it’s a good idea to focus on fitness recovery so you heal properly and can do it all over again with no trouble.

The main reasons to focus on recovery methods are to reduce injury and prevent getting overtired.

Some of the most effective ways to recover are making sure you get enough sleep, eating a balanced diet full of protein, and using products like CBD to help you relax and reduce inflammation. For more trusted information about CBD, you can use sources like Area 52.

Using CBD for Recovery:

Studies have indicated if you use CBD straight after exercising it can aid with muscle recovery and make you feel less sore the next day.

There are also options to get CBD cream that can be rubbed onto achy areas of the body.

CBD is one of many cannabinoids in the cannabis plant and research suggests it acts as an anti inflammatory due to its effect on the endocannabinoid receptors in our immune system.

What types of CBD can be used for recovery?

CBD usually comes in the form of oil, a vape or gummy bears.

However, there are other forms that can be used to help recover after exercising, including CBD shots, drinks, lotions and salves.

Reduce sore muscles and joint pain by using CBD topical, topical products are those infused with CBD usually in the form of creams and anything you rub on.

Users can use both topical CBD and oil, vapes or gummies to aid recovery after fitness.

What else can help with fitness recovery:

There are some other factors that can help with fitness recovery, you can use these along with CBD or on their own…

1. Getting enough good quality sleep.

It is unlikely you will make a fast recovery from intense exercise if you aren’t getting enough sleep.

It will be impossible to recover, perform and grow properly without enough sleep.

If you decide to go for intense training options as exercise you will need sleep more than ever for your brain and body.

If you have trouble sleeping you can use CBD oil or try to gradually sleep earlier and earlier each night.

Make sure you don’t eat before sleeping too as this can keep you awake along with any stimulants like coffee.

2. Eating a balanced diet with enough protein.

If you’re exercising often you should make sure you are getting enough protein in your diet.

Protein shakes or protein bars before or after workouts will ensure you are getting your 0.75g per kg body weight per day, such as, if you weigh 60kg you will need about 45g per day.

If you are vegan or vegetarian it can be more difficult to get enough protein.

Make sure you’re eating foods like peanuts, lentils, almonds, quinoa and spirulina if you can get hold of it.

You can also use alternatives to meat like tofu and chickpeas to bulk up your meals.

What You Should Remember?

Now you know there are a few different ways to help you recover after fitness, you can hopefully use some of them or all of them after exercising.

Minimizing recovery time will mean you will feel fit and ready to train more if you’re trying to get into a regular routine.

Keep in mind that we do not advise or promote the usage of CBD in any type or form. We are just sharing information that some readers might find helpful. It’s always the smartest decision to consult with your doctor before making an important decision for your health.

Top 5 Tips for Your Health Whilst Traveling

Dejan

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November 25, 2021

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When traveling, it’s common to find yourself in certain situations where you’ve got an upset stomach, a sun burnt nose or a bad hangover.

However, there are certain things you can do to ensure you put your health first and prevent issues like this occurring when on holiday.

Read on to fins the top 5 tips for your health whilst traveling.

Top 5 Health Tips When Traveling:

1. Get Travel Insurance.

Even though you can’t always guarantee your health and safety, travel insurance guarantees that if anything was to happen to you whilst abroad, you won’t have to suffer financially.

If you require medical assistance whilst abroad, you will be faced with a hefty bill. And if you can’t pay, you face being arrested by local authorities.

By obtaining travel insurance such as a global health card, you can be sure you’ve got cover for accidents, medical emergencies, medical treatment and medical evaluation. Search around for the best travel insurance for you.

2. Always Carry Sun Protection.

Wherever you travel, it’s important to take protection from the suns UV rays.

This could be in the form of SPF, special clothing, sunglasses or hats.

There’s no doubt you will be spending a lot of time outside, and no matter where you are the sun will find you, even in colder countries.

A common mistake with first time skiers is not to take sunscreen due to the cold weather, however as the sun reflects off the bright white snow, it’s easy to get sunburnt.

Make sure to take your SPF everywhere you go and re apply every 2 hours if the suns UV index is high.

3. Wash Your Hands.

Having good hand hygiene is the best travel health advice you could take.

Washing your hands and applying hand sanitizer can go a long way in reducing the risk of contracting diarrhea or other illnesses.

Wash your hands every time you use the bathroom, before you eat and after handling money to prevent germs and bacteria from transferring to your mouth.

4. Only Drink Bottled Water.

Many countries in the world don’t have trustworthy water.

The purity may not be what you’re used to this could lead to a very upset stomach.

Water can be treated using chemical water products like chlorine or chlorine dioxide.

It’s recommended to only drink from bottled water as this has been filtered to a higher standard.

However, if bottled water isn’t available, try boiling the water for 1 minute to kill harmful organisms that cause illness.

Hot drinks like tea and coffee should be safe to drink.

5. Stay Hydrated.

It’s important to keep hydrated when traveling, especially when in hot countries.

Always make sure you have a bottle of water in your bag to rehydrate regularly.

On holidays where a lot of sweating or walking is involved the water will help your body to function properly.

If you’ve been drinking alcohol, it’s even more important to stay hydrated.

If possible, drink water in between your alcoholic drinks and drink plenty the day after drinking to flush out the hangover.