Hydrate to Stay Healthy

You’ve probably already seen the signs of dryness—itchy skin, cracked cuticles and dry nasal passages. And if you’re dry on the outside of your body, you are also dry on the inside of your body. This dryness can lead to many more problems, such as constipation, headaches, lower immunity to illness, nose bleeds, anxiety, and digestive distress.

Yoga and Ayurveda are all about keeping you healthy this winter, so follow these guidelines to stay hydrated this season:

Drink ½ your weight in ounces each day (150 lbs = 75 oz). Choose room temperature to hot water and herbal tea. Limit caffeine and alcohol.

Add 1 teaspoon of organic coconut oil to your coffee or tea each morning. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on steamed veggies.

Massage ½ oz of warm sesame oil into your skin after your shower.

Use a warm mist humidifier in your bedroom.

Get to yoga class each week and supplement with a few mindful stretches or centered deep breathing every day. You don’t have to be sick this fall and winter. Stay healthy and strong by taking care of yourself!