We’ve all seen numerous sports drink commercials. “Guzzle this drink. Have more energy. Replace your electrolytes,” they tout. But what’s the idea behind these claims? First, we need to know what electrolytes are and why they are important to our bodies. Second, we can determine what’s the best way to maintain our “electrolyte balance.” Electrolytes are minerals that help with …
How to Find More Energy
We’ve seen those ads for pseudo-energy products. You know, those canned drinks that apparently force your body and mind to pump out the power. But the energy drop-off is terrible! Before you pop open another energy drink, just glance through online search results for the effects of energy drinks. While physical endurance is a reported pro, the list for cons …
Fall. Winter. What’s your water intake?
What is dehydration? How does it happen during cool weather? I like this simple definition from the Mayo Clinic: “Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don’t replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated.” With cool …