In today’s news, Norway provides funds to Afghanistan for delivery of vital services, Australia’s skies face airline disruptions due to climate change, municipality in Portugal pledges financial support for animal-people welfare, South Korean scientists create innovative way to recycle used tires, US toddler in Tennessee saves her teacher’s life at daycare center, Swedish vegan beverage company Oatly recognized for its impact in reducing emissions, and ducklings found in North Carolina, USA, storm drain reunited with their mother.
I have a health tip for you today. Did you know hot weather can cause internal heat and dehydration, leading to worsening sleep? This is known as summer insomnia and herbal teas including passionflower, lotus seed shoots, chrysanthemum, jasmine, coral tree leaf, and polyscias can assist in cooling the body, calming the mind, and enhancing sleep. Each kind of tea has specific effects. For example, lotus seed shoots help reduce internal heat and soothe emotional restlessness, chrysanthemum decreases heat, passionflower calms nerves, coral leaf helps with sleep, jasmine promotes relaxation, and polyscias nourishes blood. Appropriate use and moderation are crucial, particularly for those with weak digestion or who are pregnant. Here’s to feeling more relaxed and getting better quality of sleep in the heat!
Now, it’s time to let the fun roll with the joke of the day. It’s called “The Great Escape.”
Andy was teaching in a prison, and one of his students kept missing classes. First, it was because he had a tooth pulled; then his tonsils were removed. All of this led one guard to comment:
“We better keep an eye on this guy. He seems to be trying to escape one piece at a time.”
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