Summer Continues!
Summer Running Questions … Answered!
Summer RUNNING questions from YOU!
YOUR questions- keep them coming!
How do you cary a cell phone?
I don’t typically cary a cell phone when running, but I do when hiking.
NATHAN HYDRATION tools are excellent
Belt that fits tight, hand held perfect for lip balm, credit card, too small for phone, longer runs or hikes. I LOVE the backpack, comes with lots of space for phone, sunscreen, phone, bar.
How much WATER do I need?
WATER. We need 8 oz every 15/20 minutes while running. About 11/15 cups of water a day during an average day.
Do you use an ELECTROLYTE?
ELECTROLYTE- Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, love SUSTAIN- well sourced and well priced about .60 cents a serving (NUUN $1.30 serving, Gatorade $2.00 serving)
What kind of SHOE?
SHOES- go to your local running store and be professionally fitted!
How do you beat the HEAT?
PROTECTION in the summer- hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, run in morning or evening to avoid the heat.
How to Clean the Washing Machine
STEP 1 – Scrub the door seal with Tough & Tender®.
STEP 2 – Remove hard water stains from the washing machine door with Tub & Tile™. Let sit for a few minutes, then wipe clean.
STEP 3 – Sanitize the drum by spraying the inside with Sol-U-Guard Botanical® disinfectant. Let sit for 10 minutes and wipe clean.
STEP 4 – Place two MelaBrite® Plus Oxi packs in an empty washer to deodorize and run a cycle on hot.
Supplements 101
Why we may need them?! As always, consult Doctor or Certified WELLness Coach for individual recommendations.
For optimal well-being, we can no longer get all of our nutrition from diet alone and here’s why:
TOXINS!!!!! There are over 80,000 chemicals registered for use in our environment today. Only a small percentage have been tested for safety by the EPA and even less by the FDA. These toxins act as a continual burden for the body; using vital energy on detox rather than repair.
The food we consume today is not as nutrient dense as it was decades ago. Industrial farming has depleted our topsoil, and TOXIC WASTE pollutes our air and water.
Remember- NOT all supplements are created equal- consult a Holistic WELLness Doctor or Certified WELLness Coach for individual recommendations. (News letters are not meant as treatment only education)
First up MAGNESIUM
"Magnesium is a mineral that is part of many metabolic processes in the body," says neuroscientist Tara Swart, MD. "We need it just as much as we need all the essential vitamins and minerals." Some of its benefits include supporting higher brain function and helping produce melatonin for a better night's rest.
It's also great for muscle recovery, too. "One of its primary roles is to regulate muscle function," says Nick Bitz, ND, a licensed, board-certified naturopathic doctor and the chief scientific officer at Youtheory. "Whereas calcium is needed for muscles to contract, magnesium is needed for muscles to relax. So if your body is low in magnesium, your muscles will stay contracted, resulting in muscle tightness and cramps."
As always, thank you all for taking the time to engage with this month’s content! Take care and be well.