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Health tips for spring you can use now

Most of the United States switches to Daylight Saving Time on the second Sunday in March, with some states considering year-round DST. The first day of Spring in March brings the vernal equinox, leading to increased daylight until the summer solstice. The equinox signifies roughly equal day and night in both hemispheres. Spring brings health challenges and opportunities.

Remember to “Spring Forward” to Daylight Saving Time

Most of the United States changes to Daylight Saving Time on the second Sunday in March. A few states do not change their clocks, and some states are considering staying at DST year-round.

So you will either go to bed an hour later than usual or wake up an hour earlier (if you want to arrive at church on time.)

Either way, your body will tell the difference until your sleep cycle adjusts; I know mine always does.  In this article about “falling back” when DST ends, WebMD offers these tips to make the change easier.

And if you have persistent problems with sleep, consider the tips in this post.

Expert advice to sleep well every night.

a bed with ornate headboard
photo by Dr. Aletha- at the Hemingway House, Key West, Florida

Welcome Spring

We welcome the first day of Spring in March, in the northern hemisphere, with the occurrence of the vernal equinox. The amount of daylight we enjoy will continue increasing until the summer solstice, the day with the most hours of sunlight.

An equinox occurs when a planet’s subsolar point passes through its Equator. The equinoxes are the only time when both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience roughly equal amounts of daytime and nighttime.

This National Geographic link explains what vernal equinox means.

graphic of the earth explaining equinox and solstice
original source not known

 

At this link, I tell you how to stay safe and well this spring and summer.

blooms on a dogwood tree blooming in the spring
In Oklahoma, dogwood trees bloom in the spring. photo by Dr. Aletha

exploring the HEART of health through spring and summer

Are you looking forward to spring as much as I am? Where I live we enjoy warmer, sunnier days in the spring but also contend with thunderstorms and sometimes tornadoes. Maybe the weather is turning colder where you live, or you live where the climate is mostly the same year round. Is your area prone to blizzards, hurricanes, or tropical storms?

Either way, our environment significantly affects our health and the way we live, so paying attention to what’s happening is one way we can explore healthy and safe lifestyles.

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APRIL Timely Topics-sunshine, spring, special days

In the northern hemisphere, spring brings longer, warmer days but also health challenges. The season is ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and gardening. Christians may observe Easter in April. The month also raises awareness about sunburn, insect bites, and water safety. Additionally, April 19 marks a solemn day for Oklahoma, remembering the 1995 bombing.

In the northern half of the earth, it’s finally spring all month long. Warmer, longer days are pleasant but can bring new health challenges and opportunities.

I hope you can take advantage of the warmth to be outdoors doing fun and healthy activities-walking, biking, swimming, gardening, and playing with kids. I’ll share some posts to help you do those activities safely.

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Faith, hope, and love

Christians often observe Easter in April, depending on when it falls on the calendar.

April timely topics include

April 19-remembering Oklahoma City

On April 19, 1995, a domestic terrorist left a bomb in a truck in front of the federal building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; I had lived there for 7 years while in medical school and residency. 168 people died, including 19 children. Until 9/11/2001, it was the largest loss of life due to terrorism on U.S. soil.

The incident was shocking and traumatic to our entire country but especially here in our state. Oklahoma is usually a peaceful place; we deal with tornadoes and floods but not bombings. So every year we remember the victims, their families, and especially those who rescued the wounded, and the survivors who rebuilt their lives.

window at the Oklahoma City bombing museum
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

exploring the HEART of health

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The featured image at the top of this post is a beautiful dogwood tree. They bloom in the spring here in Oklahoma.

Dr. Aletha
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