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dehydration
Which is Better: Gatorade or Water?
Are sports drinks a nutritional replenishment or simply the new soda? Should you pump your kids full of Gatorade so they don’t dehydrate…or are you just providing empty calories? Gatorade was produced in response to a request by the University of Florida’s football coach who was looking for a way to keep his athletes from getting dehydrated. In the hot Florida […]5 Tips to Beat the Heat
1. Who is susceptible to Heat Illness? Children under the age of 4 and adults over the age of 65 are at most risk of becoming ill from the heat. Obesity, certain medications, some chronic illnesses and being overdressed all further increase the risk. Today, I’m focusing on kids but the idea is pretty much the same for seniors. […]Is Gatorade Bad for Your Kids?
Are sports drinks a nutritional replenishment or simply the new soda? Should you pump your kids full of Gatorade so they don’t dehydrate…or are you just providing empty calories? Gatorade was produced in response to a request by the University of Florida’s football coach who was looking for a way to keep his athletes from getting dehydrated. In the hot Florida […]6 Cures for Your Halloween Hangover
You know those hangovers you had in college when you woke up and the entire day of nothing to do stretched out before you? Remember when your biggest challenge was deciding if greasy pizza or a greasy burger was going to be the cure? You could lie on your couch all day and just … […]4 Places to Look and See if You are Getting Enough Water
How do you know if you are getting enough water? The answers are right in front of you.Natural Thirst Quenchers
It's officially summer and the temps have been high. Here are some tips to staying hydrated.The Cure for Being “Overserved.”
We all have those nights where we are, well, “overserved.” For me, it seems to happen when I am having a such good time that I completely forget to pair my wine with some food and water. In case you find yourself “overserved,” here are a few tips for what to do the next morning. Also Read: […]When Kids Get Sick of the Heat
I think I may be going through early menopause, either that or I drank too much champagne last night. Either way, it seems summer is hotter than it used to be. I am already anticipating lots of whining and crying - and my kids aren't going to be happy either. Other than the discomfort, there are reasons to watch your kids in this weather -- on and off the field.
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