If you think hydration is about drinking water, you’re right.  If you think hydration is only about drinking water, that may explain while you’re struggling with dry skin, muscle cramps, fatigue and other dehydration type issues.

Immune response is compromised by poor nutrition. While the relationship between nutrients and immunity is complex and not always clear, zinc, copper, iron and selenium are minerals that have been identified by research as needed for the immune system to function properly. Increasing intake of these minerals through diet and supplementing could enhance immune function.  However, one challenge is that excess amounts of these minerals can also impair immune function and create other mineral deficiencies. For example, too much zinc can lower both copper and magnesium. So how do you find the balance of nutrients that is right for you?...

Do you feel worn out, run down, low on energy?  Do you experience muscle cramps, have dry skin or nails, and cold hands and feet?  Using a daily electrolyte may help with these symptoms. Electrolytes are mineral salts carried by water that direct fluid inside and outside cells throughout your body.  Since these salts work together, think of them like a team consisting of four first string players: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium and four second string players: phosphorus, sulfur, bicarbonate and chloride.  These electrolyte salts play both offense and defense building good hydration, healthy blood pressure and circulation while...