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Beat the Heat of July – Without Losing Your Cool


July’s turning up the heat, but you don’t have to melt into a puddle of sunscreen and regret. Whether you’re beach-bound, backyard chilling, or bravely running errands in the blazing sun, these easy and enjoyable tips will help you stay cool, calm, and maybe even a little fancy-fresh.

Why You Should Care About Keeping Cool
  • Hot weather zaps your energy – and your good mood.
  • Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are no joke – dizziness, nausea, and confusion? Nope.
  • Sleep suffers when it’s hot – a cool body = better Zzzs.
  • You deserve to enjoy summer fun – picnics, beach days, hikes… without the sweaty meltdown.
Water: Your Summer BFF
  • Skip alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks – they dry you out faster than a bad beach read.
  • Hydrate like a champ – especially if you’re sweating more than usual.
  • Munch on water-rich foods: watermelon, cucumber, citrus, berries. Yes, please.
  • Jazz up your water with citrus oils: lemon, lime, tangerine, or grapefruit = spa vibes.
  • Bonus tricks:
    • Cold washcloth on your neck, forehead, or wrists.
    • Spritz yourself with cool water and let evaporation do the work.
    • DIY mini A/C: bowl of ice in front of a fan = chilly genius.
Food: Cool from the Inside Out
  • Say no to heavy meals that make you feel like you just ran a marathon.
  • Load up on fruits & veggies with high water content.
  • Spicy foods make you sweat – weirdly helpful! That evaporation cools you down.
  • Fight inflammation with:
    • Turmeric
    • Berries
    • Green tea
    • Garlic
    • Cooling herbs like mint, cilantro, basil, and fennel
Sweat: Your Built-In Air Conditioner
  • Yes, sweating is weirdly wonderful.
  • It helps regulate body temperature.
  • It reminds you to **hydrate and replenish** lost electrolytes.
  • Keep it breezy with:
    • Light-colored, moisture-wicking, loose clothing
    • Cotton or athletic fabrics that let your skin breathe
    • Smart workouts: exercise in the early morning, evening, or indoors
    • Swimming counts. So does dancing around your living room with a fan.
Skin TLC: Because Glowing is better than Melting

LavaDerm Cooling Mist is your after-sun superhero:
  • Soothes skin with aloe, Lavender, Helichrysum, and more.
  • Perfect for hikes, beach days, pool lounging, or fridge-chilled refreshment.
  • Tip: Apply after a shower when your pores are open for extra magic.
DIY After-Sun Spray Recipe
  • 15 drops Lavender EO
  • 10 drops Peppermint or Spearmint EO
  • 2 TBSP Aloe Vera Gel
  • Distilled water
  • 4 oz glass spray bottle
  • Swirl oils + aloe, top with water, shake it up. Store in the fridge for cool spritzes on demand!
 July doesn't have to be a sweaty struggle. With a little prep and a lot of refreshment, you can sail through summer cool, collected, and maybe even glowing like a popsicle commercial. 

Curious about any of the oils or products mentioned here? I’m always happy to share what I use and love—just reach out!





My Freedom Journey

 
People, including doctors, thought we were crazy...all in our heads.  After all, how could normal, every day household and personal product smells affect your ability to function, to cause you to be incoherent and feel shaky inside, to have an emotional break-down?  Inside we were dying.  Outside we appeared normal. 
Fragrances were, and are, part of every day, normal life.....candles, laundry, cleaning, perfumes.  Everyone and their neighbor used them.  For us, we either had to isolate ourselves or suffer the following day or two with a toxic hangover.  Isolation is never a good option, especially with children.  During the summer it was impossible to go outside without inhaling someone's laundry or the recent lawn product application.  My husband was so bad one summer that he could eat constantly and, yet, still lose weight.  Every month I would get a sinus infection and/or chest congestion. 
Then came the food sensitivities and autoimmune disorders.  How could food cause my ears to be red and hot, my cheeks to flush, and cause my entire body to break out multiple times in a horrendous, red, itchy, inflamed rash only to burn when scratched and ooze yellow, sticky fluid?  Imagine, every day having gauze pads over the majority of your body under your clothes and hoping the rash doesn't drain so much that it soaks through your clothes.  It would take months to disappear.  People said "just get a cortisone/steroid shot" for relief.  They could not understand why that was not my choice
By discovering and eliminating my many triggers, finding a new, non-toxic way to support my immune system, my liver, and my thyroid, I have not had a major skin breakout for about 3 yrs and have been able to manage my autoimmune disorders without the use of standard medication. 
I finally found a way to acquire "Freedom from Toxins", "Freedom to Achieve Wellness", and "Freedom to Choose". 


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