Do you find yourself waking up with a dry mouth and wondering what causes it? Consistently waking up with a dry mouth can be uncomfortable and unpleasant; for some people, dry mouth can cause enough irritation that it wakes them from sleep, disrupting their overall sleep cycle. Why We Get a Dry Mouth One of […]
It’s easy to remember the importance of hydration in the summer. Hot and sunny days can come to an end quickly with sun sickness, exhaustion, and dehydration. Drinking a glass of cold water in the middle of a hot summer day feels refreshing and intuitive, but drinking a glass of cold water in the middle […]
Staying hydrated in the summer is incredibly important. Dehydration can sneak up on you during the hottest days, especially while engaged in physically demanding activities. Water is the best way to stay hydrated. But if you’re spending a lot of time in the sun and moving around, then you need to be drinking beverages containing […]
With the weather getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to give coconut water a try. What’s coconut water? First, it’s important to know what it isn’t. Coconut water is: Not any drink with artificial or natural coconut flavoring. Not the same as coconut milk. Before moving on, let’s make clear that coconut milk takes coconut […]
Itchy skin is one of the less comfortable effects of the allergic response. While you might have allergies without suffering itchy skin, it’s surprisingly common for people with sensitivities to break out in itchy and painful rashes, or at least to experience itching whether or not a visible rash appears. Allergic pathways are complex, and […]
With summer in full swing, staying active can be challenging. Other than the global health pandemic, there is also an ongoing heatwave across much of North America with no sign of it letting up anytime soon. With the heat comes several health concerns. Yes, you should be applying zinc oxide sunscreen regularly and paying attention […]
Dry skin… why does it always seem to invite itself along when it isn’t wanted? Spring, summer, fall and winter – here it comes, perhaps popping up in different areas depending on the weather. It’s common, we all deal with it – which is why everywhere you look, lotions, creams and other dry skin support […]
You’re at the gym and in your workout flow. Maybe you’re out for a long training run, and it happens… Muscle cramps. They hurt, they make you cringe, and they slow down your progress. What causes them, though? More importantly, how can you avoid them? We’ve got some great tips in this week’s post! (more…)
Welcome back for day two of The Detox Guide to a successful detox! I hope all is going well. Many people ask, how much water should I drink on a detox? The correct answer depends on you, your activities and your environment. The question really is, how much water does your body need? The body […]
Let’s face it–the idea of regular workouts can be downright daunting sometimes, especially when your life is filled with family, work, and social commitments. Many of us feel we have little time for regular exercise, and we may not look forward to it. I know I’ve definitely been there before. Many times. The good news […]
