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UNDERSTANDING CLAUSTROPHOBIA AND AGORAPHOBIA FOR THE LAYPERSON

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  What is Claustrophobia? Claustrophobia for the most part, is defined as an abnormal fear of being in a confined space. This often leads to panic attacks. Physica l symptoms such as rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing may result. What is Agoraphobia? A persistent fear of open spaces and even being outside  the home. Panic attacks may also occur. CBT   ( Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used as a form of treatment used for both situations.

ICE HOTELS

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Imagine you needed a place to spend the night in a strange city. Typically, you would look for a hotel. But what if I tell you there    are hotels that are available for only certain times of year and melt away in the summer. Yes, ice hotels do exist, but they are only a temporary type of hotel that are found in  countries where there are sub-freezing temperatures like, Sweden , Finland, Norway, Canada and Switzerland . Typically, they are rebuilt each year as they melt in the summer months.

DEHYDRATION AND ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES

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                                        Electrolyte imbalances also occur within the body, due to dehydration. People                     who go on long walks in a desert climate, may become dehydrated without                     being aware of it. Sweating and  fluid loss  occurs and is not very obvious. It is                     suggested that sports drinks are taken on such trips as they replace not only fluids,                     but also electrolytes.

MALTA

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Where is Malta? South of Italy, in the Mediterranean Sea, lie some islands       known as the Maltese Archipelago. Although there are more,         the most well known are Malta, Comino and Gozo. Malta was once under British rule, but is now independent. Malta has increasingly become a popular spot for film  makers  and tourists.                                                            A Mediterranean scene   Malta is known for sunshine almost every day.

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR

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Welcome to 2025. Wishing you the best!  

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

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Merry Christmas to everyone as  we celebrate this special time of year.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

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I just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!                                                                         Banana  Bread Simply delicious!