healingways COOL AID
Remedies for Summer Bummers by Maureen Healy
Don’t let potential summer ailments sideline the fun. Be prepared with this all-natural first-aid kit.
Summer bummer: Dehydration
To the rescue: Coconut water
When feeling the heat, reach for a tropical treat. “Pure coconut water is like natural Gatorade,” says Janet Zand, an Oriental medicine doctor, certified acupuncturist and co-author of Smart Medicine for Healthier Living. “It pro- vides plenty of electrolytes and miner- als that regulate body systems and help keep fluid levels in balance.” Bonus: This natural, low-calorie beverage hydrates you without the sweeteners, preservatives and artificial flavors found in most sports drinks— making it a great post-workout thirst quencher.
How to use: Drink 11 ounces of coconut water as soon as you begin to feel parched; it will offer the same short-
term benefit as drinking a liter of water and eating a banana. Note: This isn’t a substitute for drinking enough H2
O.
“The key to staying hydrated is water, water, water,” says Zand. “And don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink it.”
Summer bummer: Overheating To the rescue: Rose water
Made by steam-distilling flowers, rose water is the go-to remedy when you’re feeling overheated, says Margi Flint, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, founder of EarthSong Herbals, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and adjunct professor at Tufts Univer- sity School of Medicine. “Herbs have energetic properties; some are heating, some are cooling and some are neutral,” she explains. “Rose water is very cooling.”
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