International Red Shoe Day, celebrated every July 25, was founded in memory of Australian Lyme disease patient Theda Myint, who passed away from the disease in 2013. The day was established in 2014 by Myint’s friends as a way to pay tribute to her, as well as to others worldwide who have lost their battles with Lyme or similar illnesses., The ‘red shoe’ was chosen as the symbol for the day because of Myint’s fondness for red shoes and how they are an integral part of her identity and fight.
National Drowning Prevention Day
National Drowning Prevention Day is held on July 25 every year as a means of raising awareness of the catastrophic and long-term effects of drowning on families and communities, as well as life-saving ways to prevent it. Every year, an estimated 236,000 individuals drown, and it is one of the top ten fatalities of kids aged five to 14. Toxicological studies show that children and adolescents from rural areas are more likely than urban dwellers to drown. Let’s take a deeper look at how to prevent drowning, particularly in children.
Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day
Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day is observed annually on July 25 to raise awareness of the benefits of hypnotherapy on health and happiness. Did you know hypnosis was regarded as sorcery and magic until the 18th century? Hypnosis is a psychological state resembling sleep, where a person loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction. Hypnotherapy, or the use of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique, is widely used to assist people in overcoming bad habits and dealing with issues such as depression, PTSD, weight loss, grief, conflicts, and sleep disorders. Hypnosis is administered by trained hypnotherapists and psychologists.