Are you getting enough water?
Are you taking in enough H2O? Here’s an in-depth look at the myriad of ways water keeps your body in a healthy state. Maintains core body temperature. Each one percent loss in body weight due to dehydration triggers a dangerous internal temperature rise of a half-degree. Lubrication and protection. Did you know H20 also acts as a lubricant for your joints and your eyes? One key to a healthy …
Are you getting enough water this summer?
Ah, summer. Finally some time to get outdoors for some fresh air! But beware–with all that activity comes a trade-off. Your body can lose water due to perspiration. Are you getting enough liquids to make up for the loss? Here are a few, easy ways to stay hydrated: Fruits are an excellent source for water. Watermelon is 90% water, so it ranks highest on the list. Oranges, grapefruit, and me …
Fight dry skin with food!
It’s winter again, and that often means dry skin. Did you know you can help control those flakes with your diet? There are foods you can eat that can minimize dryness. Here are a few: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Think flaxseeds, walnuts, salmon, sardines, soybeans, halibut, shrimp, tofu, scallops and red snapper. Supplements like fish oil and cod liver oil work, too. Sulfur: Garlic, onions, red …