- Do drink plenty of water of course, BUT
- Is it going right through you? Electrolytes help direct water to cells and maintain fluid balance. Most fruits & vegetables contain electrolytes, but for a quick blast, try lemon water, coconut water, or a splash of apple cider vinegar in water—allowing your body to actually use the water you drink.
- Oils & fats help keep us hydrated too! Especially in the fall & winter when the air becomes very dry. Chicken broth, bone broth, avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, meats in moderation. Think of eating oils & fats as moisturizing your body from the inside out.
- When it is cold outside, we are in our houses and cars with the heat on. Central heating is extremely dehydrating to our skin, hair, mucous membranes, & insides. So,
- Use a humidifier if you have one. If you have a radiator or space heater, put a pot of water on top for an old-fashioned humidifier. Free facial steams to moisturize eyes, nose, & mouth are available every time you sip a hot cup of tea or pour out your pasta water in the sink. Pause a moment & take in the extra moisture.
- Your plants are probably extra thirsty too. When you water them, you’re also helping to hydrate the air of your space.
- Quality of water matters. If you live in Chicago, there’s a good chance your water is coming through old pipes containing potentially harmful toxins like lead. If you are able to, filter your water.
- Quality of moisturizer matters. Your skin is an organ that breathes and absorbs, so don’t put anything on your skin that you don’t want to consume. There are many excellent, plant-based products out there, but kitchen cabinet options like coconut oil, olive oil, and shea butter are perfectly nourishing too.
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