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August has arrived, and summer is rushing by us, but we hope you're making the most it. It sure has been a hot one! A Sydney Smith quote states, " Heat, ma'am! it was so dreadful here, that I found there was nothing left for it but to take off my flesh and sit in my bones". :) From rain storms to high temps, this season has kept us guessing, hasn't it?
Before long, fall will be creeping up on us, and our gardens will have borne the last fruit of the season... Yet, many are more than ready for cooler temps to arrive. Hot or cold, rain or shine, life is to be lived to the fullest! We are not promised tomorrow. Each day is a page written in our "book of life" that cannot be erased. May your story be one that keeps the reader glued to it's pages; not because of the grand events, but because of the great care you are taking in writing it. God bless you!
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Heat Stroke
 Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia, an abnormally elevated body temperature with accompanying physical symptoms including changes in the nervous system function. Unlike heat cramps and heat exhaustion, two other forms of hyperthermia that are less severe, heat stroke is a true medical emergency that is often fatal if not properly and promptly treated. Heat stroke is also sometimes referred to as heatstroke or sun stroke. Severe hyperthermia is defined as a body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher. The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolism, and is usually able to dissipate the heat by radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat. However, in extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous physical exertion under the sun, the body may not be able to dissipate the heat and the body temperature rises, sometimes up to 106 F (41.1 C) or higher. Another cause of heat stroke is dehydration. A dehydrated person may not be able to sweat fast enough to dissipate heat, which causes the body temperature to rise. Those most susceptible (at risk) individuals to heart strokes include infants, elderly, athletes, and outdoor workers. Read More
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How Smoking Can Harm Your Teeth
 We all know that smoking has a negative effect on a person's health, but did you know about the oral health issues smoking can lead to? Not only can smoking stain the teeth, but it can also lead to more serious health issues such as gum disease and oral cancer.
Oral cancer is the most serious dental health problem smoking can cause. According to the American Cancer society, roughly 90 percent of oral cancer patients have used tobacco products in some form. The longer a person uses tobacco, the higher his risk of oral cancer, and tobacco users face a six times higher risk of oral cancer than people who don't smoke or chew tobacco.
Gum disease is another oral health problem that can be caused or exacerbated by smoking. Gum disease begins as gum inflammation, and then it eventually leads to inflammation of the bone that supports the tooth roots and eventual loss of this bone structure. When caught early, gum disease is treatable, but it can lead to tooth loss and damage to the jawbone if left untreated. A recent study found that more than 50 percent of periodontal disease patients have smoked at some time.
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"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:14,16
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