Tidbits for a Healthy Life

 Water, water everywhere. – There is a lot to drink.

Have it often, then you’ll see that surely you can think!

A recent study has shown that feeling tired and unable to think clearly could come from mild dehydration.  Water should be drunk before thirst appears, as then it is too late to be effective. Drink water often to improve your concentration and to enhance your age esteem.

Strawberries are most delicious when eaten after reaching maturity.   When there are white patches around the stalks, it means that the berries were picked before they were fully ripe.  Delicious and nutritious when eaten with whipped cream, ice cream or in cakes, they still are most delightful when eaten on their own.

Peppermint- The refreshing smell of peppermint, especially for mouth hygiene, has been used for a long time. The herb is also very efficient in helping digestion and in calming stomach aches.  When inhaled or rubbed on the skin, it brings a sense of calm and peace.

Grandma Nature

Water is vital to feeling good about ourselves at every age.  And a good level of hydration is essential to our overall health.  Water

• Is basic to our level of energy.
• Keeps your skin hydrated and resilient.
• Lubricates your digestive system and flushes out toxins.
• Speeds metabolism so you burn calories more rapidly.
• Promotes growth of collagen, increase elastin and increase flow of oxygen to upper skin layer.

It’s very important, especially as one ages, to drink a lot of water.  This isn’t surprising when you realize that over half of our body is water.  Replenish your body with eight glasses a day, drunk at regular intervals.

It is the fashion to drink mineral water but we should be careful not to drink the same mineral water all of the time. One might be high in calcium which can cause kidney stones; another with high sodium can give high blood pressure, etc. So if you are drinking mineral water, alternate the brands.  Even better, drink fresh water from the tap if you can.

Grandma Nature