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If there’s one thing we value at Nature’s Pathways — maybe even more than connecting readers with local businesses (and that’s hard to top!) — it’s education. Sometimes the feedback to the bountiful advice in our pages elicits specific questions. Below our experts give you the answers...
“How much water should I be drinking in a day?” —John W., Appleton
Good question, John, as water is the most common nutritional deficiency in America. We are chroni- cally dehydrated. If the body’s water content drops by as little as 2 percent, it will cause fatigue. And if it drops 10 percent, it will cause significant health problems such as digestive, cardiovascular, immune and
musculoskeletal. Some early signs of dehydration include: fatigue, anxiety, irritability, cravings, cramps and headaches. We need to make sure to drink more water than beverages that are diuretics — cause us to
lose water — like coffee, caffeinated teas, soda, fruit juices and alcohol.
So back to the question: How much water do we need to consume per day? Here is an easy equation:
Ounces of diuretics x 1.5 + Bodyweight (pounds)/2 = Water intake in ounces. For example, if I consume 12 ounces of coffee and I weigh 120 pounds, I would need: (12 x 1.5) + 120/2 = 78 ounces of water.
“I am
curious about how to
pick healing foods and herbs. Also about foods to eat together that may affect our bodies.” —Carla H., Appleton
—Katie Jackson, owner of Foundational Nutrition • www.foundational-nutrition.com
The truth is, there are numerous different herbal remedies for each system in the body, and there are times when it might be smarter to use an herbal remedy than a pharmaceutical. Here are a few
that I use at home as a preventative measure!
Ginger: A great remedy for nausea, especially for anyone who is currently dealing with morning
sickness. It has also been shown to be effective against exercise-induced muscle pain.
Aloe vera: Aloe Vera is a colorless pulp of mature leaves, and can be applied to minor cuts and
burns as well as dry, inflamed or damaged skin due to eczema or other skin conditions.
Sage: This plant has a hormone regulatory effect on women. A tea of the leaves can relieve dysmenor-
rhea and symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome and menopause.
Peppermint: Sip a tea made of a handful of peppermint leaves to calm stomach upsets. It also has a cooling effect
on the skin.
Lavender: Inhaling the fragrance of the flowers is sufficient to get relief from headaches and depression.
Turmeric: Benefits include anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that have proven effective in treating multi-
ple skin conditions, depression, blood clots, joint pain and cancer. Always consult with your doctor before starting any herbal remedies.
—Erin Vandomelen, Nutrition Counselor at Nutritional Healing LLC • www.nutritionalhealingllc.com
The above content is not medical advice and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of information you read in this column. Nature’s Pathways Magazine does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions or other information that may be mentioned.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, please call your doctor, go to the emergency department or call 911 immediately.
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