On Saturday, we did a 10-mile hike along the Arkansas River in Cañon City in very high heat with a group of people. When we got back to the car, it read 102°F, although I believe the official high was around 98°F. I did great until the last 1-2 miles which was very exposed unlike most of the hike that did include lots of shade along the river. I started feeling dizzy despite drinking tons of water with electrolytes and trying to eat some protein. Needless to say, staying hydrated was a priority! For big hikes or anytime I know I'll be outdoors in high heat, I try to start electrolytes the day before, when possible, and drink plenty of fluids the morning before the activity. I also think having a CamelBak or other hydration pack is extremely important so you can drink consistently throughout the hike. If you begin experiencing heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, or feeling faint, get out of the heat, cool down, rest, and replace fluids and electrolytes. For those who use homeopathy, remedies traditionally considered for heat-related symptoms include Glonoine, Belladonna, Gelsemium, and Natrum muriaticum, depending on the individual symptom picture. 🌿 Homeopathy should be complementary support—not a substitute for cooling, hydration, electrolytes, or medical care. Heat can sneak up on you, especially on a long hike. Hydrate before you need it, take breaks, and listen to your body! Who else has been doing activity in the heat? Do you have any other tips? ☀️💧🥾

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In this video, I interview my son about severely spraining his ankle while sword fighting—just a few hours before we were supposed to hike Pikes Peak! 😳 We used Symphytum, Arnica, Hypericum, Ruta, and Hydrastis, along with a red light therapy boot and an ankle support/boot. Despite the injury, he still went on two camping trips and, just 2½ weeks later, made it to the summit of Pikes Peak with our family! 🏔️💪 It was an incredible comeback and a great reminder of perseverance, patience, and giving the body support while it recovers. 🔗 Red Light Therapy Boot: https://amzn.to/4g1k9lu 🔗 Ankle Support/Boot: https://amzn.to/4hXmWyv #PikesPeak #SprainedAnkle #Homeopathy #RedLightTherapy #NaturalHealing #ColoradoHiking #14er #FamilyAdventure #Perseverance

My brother-in-law let me borrow his air quality monitor because we were concerned about the air quality in a loved one's home. It was eye-opening to see what we discovered about our own home's air quality! We also found that an ionizing humidifier caused the air quality readings in her home to spike to extremely high levels. It was a great reminder that what we think is helping isn't always the best choice. Indoor air quality can have a huge impact on how we feel, so it's worth checking if you're able. Fresh air and good ventilation are often the best solutions—of course, unless outdoor air quality is poor due to wildfire smoke or other pollutants. 🌿 Homeopathy tip: If you're feeling air hungry or short of breath after poor air quality or smoke exposure, Carbo vegetabilis is a homeopathic remedy that some practitioners consider based on the individual's symptom picture.