THE ART OF STARGAZING
Helping Humans Slow Down and Look Up Modern humans are stuck in a routine of expected and constant industriousness. But with all this rushing, people often drag themselves home at night with no energy left to enjoy the most splendid show nature has to offer: the wondrous night sky. telescope, astronomy experts recommend starting with binoculars instead. You’ll need to identify several anchor planets or constellations to help you navigate the sky before using a telescope. 3. UTILIZE ASSETS Put your phone to good use by downloading apps like Stellarium, Starwalk, and Google
Sky Map. Each of these apps offers a unique benefit for aspiring stargazers. For example, Starwalk lets you point your phone at the sky to see stars, constellations, and planets in real time based on your location. 4. MARK YOUR CALENDAR In 1972, beloved singer- songwriter John Denver wrote about a meteor shower he witnessed during a camping trip in Colorado. He describes the scene by singing, “I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky.”The “fire” he recounted was actually the Perseids meteor shower, the most recognized shower on Earth.This astrological wonder takes place every year from July 17 to Aug. 24. During this time, viewers should be able to see shooting stars associated with the Perseids, but the shower reaches its maximum rate of activity on Aug. 12–13 this year. Grab some friends and family, and head outdoors to put your newfound stargazing knowledge to work.
Most people go through life looking straight ahead, but if they would stop and peer skyward, they’d bear witness to a massive, unexplored frontier made up of the moon in all its phases, burning stars sailing through the sky, constellations with epic origin stories, and meteor showers bright enough to warrant sunglasses. If you’re looking for a hobby to help you slow down and appreciate the world around you, stargazing is a great option. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. THE HIGHER, THE BETTER If you’re a city dweller, meander a little way out of town or try to find a tall building to keep the light pollution to a minimum. 2. EXTRA SET OF EYES While novice stargazers often want to immediately throw their money at a new
A Word From Kalie Pregnancy and Your Oral Health
same reassurance I recieved. We want to make sure you’re doing things right for youself, your babies, and your teeth. If you experience morning sickness while you’re pregnant, the extra acid can take a toll on your enamel. Your best bet is to rinse your mouth with water after you get sick and wait a bit to brush your teeth.This will let your pH normalize. If you brush your teeth right after you get sick, you could be brushing the acid into your teeth. Dental X-rays, local anaesthetics for fillings, and digital radiographs have been deemed safe during pregnancy. According to the American Association of Dentistry, “Radiographs are considered safe for any stage of pregnancy.”Talk to us if you’re concerned about the use of any of these treatments during your pregnancy. Let me know if you have any questions! I’ve been through it, and I know there’s a lot to think about. I’m here for you!
Hello! I’m happy to be back after my maternity leave. Having just gone through a twin pregnancy, I learned about some things to look out for when it comes to oral health and pregnancy. Caryn was kind enough to let me use this space to share with you today, so here goes! First of all, I was surprised to find that my gums were very tender and prone to bleeding during this pregnancy. I’m a hygienist after all, so I take great care of my teeth and don’t typically have issues. What I learned, though, is that during pregnancy, my body was creating hormones that increased blood flow to the gums and made me more susceptible to gingivitis. Unfortunately, this can happen even when we take great care of our teeth. So, continue to take good care of your teeth throughout pregnancy. Brush and floss every day and continue with your regular dental appointments. Knowing what I know now, I hope that you take the opportunity to talk to one of us here about what you’re experiencing, so we can give you the
-Kalie and Caryn –Kalie
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