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Health Tip: ELEGANT H2O

Ice cubes infused with fresh herbs or edible flowers make an elegant addition to a glass of fresh water. Simply sprinkle an ice-cube tray with fresh herbs or flowers (such as fennel, chamomile, rose, lavender, whole cloves or allspice, or mint), fill with pure water and freeze.

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Health Tip: WALKING

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.

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Health Tip: SODIUM

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.

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