Author: Kathryn Jost

Drink plenty of water. To jazz up a plain glass of water, add a twist of lemon or lime or even a splash of fruit juice.

A study at Duke University Medical Center found that walking increases brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine.  These chemicals have been found to make you feel happy and lead to greater mental clarity.

Sodium has high affinity for water and can hold 50 times its weight in water within the body’s tissues. Potassium, on the other hand, helps to normalize the body’s degree of water retention. To increase your potassium intake, concentrate on eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

Moderate amounts of sunlight are good for your health. Sunlight converts cholesterol into Vitamin D and helps speed up the elimination of toxins through the skin.