5 Dangers of Dehydration

5 Dangers of Dehydration

I couldn’t remember what I had said!  A few years ago I was overseas for humanitarian aid purposes.  Along with facing jet lag, we were doing manual labor (not digging wells, but also not just sitting in a desk).  In other words, I was exhausted. On the bright...
7  Downfalls of Frequent Use of A/C

7 Downfalls of Frequent Use of A/C

“It’s 85 degrees at 7:30 am!  There will be no hope for this day.”  These were my thoughts as I left for work several years ago.  I lived in a hot, humid state where one summer the temperature reached 117 degrees.  I was used to blizzards and...
How to Battle Your Sunburn and Win

How to Battle Your Sunburn and Win

I was so thirsty!  A couple of years ago I traveled to a sunny state for business training.  Since the water at the hotel was not drinkable, I needed to purchase water to drink to avoid dehydration.  Being without a car, I set out on foot to the nearest place that...
What’s in Your Protein Shake?

What’s in Your Protein Shake?

It’s 10 am, and your stomach is growling.  You woke up and got a fast start to your day by skipping breakfast. After all, no one can look at you and determine that you had not eaten breakfast.  On the other hand, if you had not ironed your clothes, you would...