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How Is Your Cardiovascular Health?

Did you know that many people have cardiovascular disease without experiencing any symptoms. Most people are not diagnosed until the condition worsens to the point where they have angina, a stroke or heart failure. Therefore, it is important to start taking steps towards a healthy heart and arteries today. Biofeedback is a great way to assess your cardiovascular system for early signs of disease. If found, the information can then be used to devise a specific program to improve your heart efficiency and arterial health before symptoms occur, or even if symptoms are present. Remember: Sometimes What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You!

Hypothyroid vs. Hyperthyroid

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two distinct thyroid disorders with opposite effects on the body. Hypothyroidism results from an underactive thyroid gland, leading to insufficient production of thyroid hormones. Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and depression. In contrast, hyperthyroidism arises from an overactive thyroid gland, causing excessive thyroid hormone release. This condition presents with symptoms like weight loss, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, and heat intolerance. Hypothyroidism is commonly caused by Hashimoto’s disease or iodine deficiency, while hyperthyroidism is often linked to Graves’ disease or nodules. Diagnosis involves blood tests, and treatment aims to restore hormone balance through medication, radioactive iodine, or surgery, depending on the disorder’s severity.

Pets and Bee Stings

Hot weather, blooming plants and buzzing insects can all spell trouble for your pets. If your curious pooch or pouncing feline gets stung by a bee, here’s what you can do: Scrape away the stinger if you can find it. Pulling the stinger with fingers or tweezers could rupture the poison sac allowing toxin to enter the bloodstream. If no medical history or treatments contraindicate, administer 1 mg Benadryl® per pound of your pet’s body weight and apply a cold pack for short periods at a time. If swelling is severe or if ANY breathing difficulties develop, do not delay—seek veterinary attention immediately.

Guided By Inner Light

At Soul’s Compass, I believe every person carries an inner light, a quiet strength that guides healing, growth, and meaning. My role is to help you reconnect with that inner compass through compassionate, judgment-free support tailored to your needs and pace. Using a client-centered, strength-based approach, I provide a safe space for reflection, spirituality, and personal insight. Together, we explore life’s challenges, inner resilience, and the possibilities for healing and renewal. As a fluent French and English speaker, I offer bilingual care so you can express yourself in the language that feels most authentic and comforting. You are never alone on your journey.

Measure Your Risk

Forget the scale and BMI. A simple waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measurement may predict heart disease risk in men more accurately than weight alone. Research shows that men with a higher WHR have a significantly increased risk of heart attack, even more so than weight or BMI alone. WHR reveals where fat is stored: excess abdominal (visceral) fat surrounds organs and is linked to inflammation, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease, while fat around the hips and thighs may be more protective. To calculate WHR, divide waist circumference by hip circumference. A ratio above 0.90 signals increased risk in men. WHR can improve through strength training, soluble fiber, microbiome support, and targeted metabolic support.

Words to Live By

“Do not let the opinion of someone else get in the way of what is truly in your heart to express.” – Keith Macpherson

May Intuitive Insight

Oracle Card drawn by Lygia
Ramcharan – Courage “Leave the past behind you and focus on a new path. If you have been pondering a new journey, this is the time to make it a reality. Be open to new discoveries. Some shocking truth is revealed in the world. To remain peaceful, stay centred, focused, and attentive to your own creative projects and goals. You have built courage through ALL of your experiences and the lessons learned from them. Believe in yourself! Believe in your abilities!”

Clean Eating Recipe

Healthy Berry Cheesecake Dip
1 c plain Greek yogurt; 6 oz. light cream cheese; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup frozen berries. With a stand or hand mixer, beat together greek yogurt and cream cheese. Add maple syrup and lemon juice and beat again until combined. In a blender or food processer, blend frozen berries until pureed. You may have to add 1-2 tbsp of water to achieve this. Spoon/swirl the berry puree into the cheesecake mixture. Serve with fruit!

May Book Club

Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check.