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Life with my Reactive Dog – February 2024

Swathy · March 13, 2024 · Leave a Comment

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We are in the third month of the year and I have to say I have never experienced spring the way I am doing this year with Sky. Incidentally, though she is a reactive dog, she is doing well this time around. We love the weather and and we have spending time outdoors whenever we get a breather.

This month has been really adventurous for us but fun. Sky has been doing well with her reactivity. Weather change always triggers reactions and I guess the fun on weekends are turning to barks in the weekdays!!

The routines are still same, timings have changed owing to the spring. We have started getting up early and another major change is dividing her meal into 3 portions instead of two. Not sure if this has brought any big change with respect to reactivity but seems like it keeps her tummy calmer.

So, What all did we do in February?

Activities

Weekend Outings

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4 Steps to Stop Getting Sick after a Serious Illness?

Swathy · March 7, 2024 · Leave a Comment

Originally published in March 2020. Looking back, this post about how to stop getting sick is very personal and still continues to hold true.

I had been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition way back in 2016 and post a treatment course, things seemed better. However, we failed to realize the severity of the disease and how it can affect other body organs. The condition aggravated sometime in 2022 and I am still trying to stabilize my body with the aftermath.

How to Stop Getting Sick all the time after a serious illness? — Image Credits : Photo by **Pixabay** from **Pexels**

For someone who used to hardly get sick for a day in the entire year to suffering an autoimmune disease, I can relate to a deteriorated health and body. It is difficult for others to understand what happens in such chronic conditions, however mild or severe. If you do not take care of yourself, you can end up with a severe form of the disease.

In most cases, it is not possible to cure the condition. You can only manage the symptoms for as long as possible. It is helpful to remember that just like other illnesses, there is a chance of relapse of the autoimmune diseases. Therefore, it becomes much more important to start building a healthy routine and body as soon as possible.

Not only does this impact your lifestyle but also your mental health. I reached a stage where I did not have the energy to get up and brush my teeth. In fact, the conditions can weaken us enough that we keep getting sick all the time. In my case, I am highly prone to cold and cough and flu which would not go away for weeks together.

3 Critical Reasons Why You Might be Getting Dizzy

Swathy · February 29, 2024 · 1 Comment

Originally published in 2020. Sometimes I still experience sudden dizziness. Usually, it is when I am too tired however there could be indicating something more critical. Lets check out why you might be getting dizzy suddenly. See if any applies to you!!

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Have you ever experienced a spell of time when you feel unreal, everything around you feels wobbly? Then, you are experiencing dizziness. The most usual reason is vertigo or if you are suffering from a migraine, you will be prone to feel dizzy. But, there are a few specific medical conditions which might lead you to feel imbalanced and wobbly. So, let us find out why you might be getting dizzy?

Our bodies are really good at telling us what is not right. The only problem is to know your body well enough to understand the symptoms and take appropriate action.

3 Reasons Why You Might be Getting Dizzy

Immediate dip in Blood Pressure

In fact high and low blood pressure contribute equally to feeling dizzy at times but it is more often a sign of hypotension ( low blood pressure ) than hypertension ( high blood pressure ). Less blood flow to the brain causes the lightheadedness. This may be more often when you make sudden movements like getting up too fast.

Low Sugar Levels

Another reason might be that you have not had your food for a very long time or your body is prone to low blood sugar levels. In fact you might feel irritable, shake all over or feel completely unreal. In either of the cases, eating a bar of chocolate, drinking juice or having a bite of a sweet, all of them help. The only way to combat this issue is eating properly and not letting your body stay without nourishment for too long.