As you know, summer can be a real health challenge. Our exciting travel plans can leave us vulnerable to new environments we so eagerly embrace- beaches, tropical islands, road trips cross country- you name it! Below are SR Fit’s tips to stay balanced, energetic and well during your summer ventures.
DEHYDRATION:
You don’t need to cross the desert to suffer from dehydration. Many of us suffer chronic dehydration simply because we don’t drink as much water as we should. Our bodies are 65-80% of water, depending on our age. To keep them in balance, it’s no surprise – we need lots of water! And many people just don’t drink enough of it. Sodas, juices, coffee and teas do not answer the same need, with the result that the flow in our body systems is disturbed. Our arteries become polluted and our organ function is compromised. People with cardiac disease, and kidney and gallbladder stones often don’t drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and are chronically dehydrated.
STRESS & DEPRESION
Are you stressed out or depressed? Use Vitamin C daily! And, if you want to detoxify as well, take at least 2000 mg. per day. Get a good massage: Your spouse or friend doesn’t have to be an expert to rub some oil or even oregano into your muscles with love and goodwill. You will feel your muscles relaxing as oxygen penetrates deep into the tissue. Don’t forget your shoulders and neck, the places we most often tend to tense up.
Eat fruits and vegetables in abundance and avoid sugars. Did you know that every bacteria and virus loves to grow on sugar? Avoid polyunsaturated fats, use unheated cold-pressed olive oil as much as possible, and use flaxseed to get your omega 3.
SUMMER FLU
Stomach flu is often caused by a virus or food poisoning. Avoid solids for the first day. Drink water, broth and some apple juice to maintain your electrolyte levels. A tablespoon of acidophilus every hour can be beneficial.
When you can tolerate solids, start with grated apple and cinnamon, banana and rice water (water and rice has been cooked). Aloe Vera juice is also a good option. If this goes well, expand your variety of foods slowly.
SUN BURN
Aloe Vera is excellent for sunburn, whether in juice form or straight from the plant. It’s best to avoid extended exposure to sunshine as much as possible. It can dry out the mucus in your nose, eyes and ears. To cleanse and make these parts succulent again, use a solution of salt water. Warm up one cup of water with a pinch of salt – about as salty as your tears. Let it cool, then put it into a dropper bottle. Use it to clean out your nose, eyes and ears.
SWIMMER’S EAR (AND EARACHES IN GENERAL)
Is anything more relaxing than getting away from it all with a good swim? For some though, this means “swimmer’s ear” and earaches. But these need not discourage you. For problems with swimmer’s ear use a proven remedy with a base of olive leave extract and vinegar that will relieve your infected ears.
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