By Carol Krieger, RN, Licensed Acupuncturist
Summer is a great time for being outdoors, but staying healthy and active in our St. Louis heat can be challenge.
Food and drinks for the heat
Heat can dry up body fluids lost through sweating, so it’s important to stay hydrated with plenty of non-alcoholic beverages, especially water. Signs of dehydration include thirst, headache, and voiding small amounts of dark-colored urine. One of the favorite foods of summer – watermelon – is a Chinese herb that treats summerheat or sunstroke. It cools summerheat, moistens and promotes urination.