Three Delicious Ways to Stay Hydrated

Staying hydrated is important to mood, energy levels, cognitive function and brain health. If you do not enjoy plain water or find sports drinks too sweet or too salty, here are a few ideas for make-it-yourself sports drinks that will help replace electrolytes and fluids.

Lemon-Lime Lusciousness
2 Cups of Water, 2 tablespoons of honey, the juice from 1/2 a lemon, and 1/2 a lime plus a pinch of sea salt.

Pomegranate Perfection
2 cups of green tea, 2 tablespoons of honey, 4 tablespoons of pomegranate juice, and a pinch of sea salt.

Coconut Water Combo
2 cups of coconut water, 2 tablespoons of honey, 4 tablespoons of mango, apple, guava or orange juice.

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Symptoms that Are Not Plantar Fasciitis

If you are having foot pain at night, the cause is most likely not plantar fasciitis, but rather arthritis or tarsal tunnel syndrome, where the nerves running through the tarsal tunnel are entrapped.

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Three Low-Calorie, On-the-Go McDonalds Breakfast Foods

Skipping breakfast can take a toll on your eating patterns the rest of the day. Here are three quick breakfast foods that you can pick up at the drive-through if you’re in a hurry.
Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait – 150 calories
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal – 290 calories
Egg White Delight McMuffin – 250 calories

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Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Most people with plantar fasciitis experience pain when taking their first steps after being still for a long time, such as first thing in the morning, or after sitting for extended periods.

The pain and stiffness tends to lessen after a few steps.

The pain tends to be the most intense when climbing stairs after standing for a long time.
Some people describe the pain as a sharp pain in the heel, while others describe it as a burning pain or an ache extending outward from the heel.

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Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

The people most likely to get plantar fasciitis are those who:
* are on their feet a lot (athletes, soldiers, store clerks)
* have high arches
* have excessive pronation (the feet roll inward when you walk)
* stand or run on hard surfaces for long periods of time (triathletes, chefs, store clerks)
* are overweight
* wear shoes that do not fit well or are worn out
* have tight Achilles tendons or calf muscles (the most common cause)

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Every Now and Again, Double Up Your Workouts

A few random times during the month, do two 10-minute workouts. Shaking up your workout schedule will shake up the routine.

For your second workout of the day, pick something easier than your regular workout but fun.

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Plantar Fasciitis Myths

Plantar fasciitis is not caused by heel spurs. A heel spur is a small bone growth on the calcaneus (heel).

Only one out of every 10 people will ever have a heel spur, and only one out of 20 of those people will feel heel pain because of it.

Plantar fasciitis has many causes, but the most common–tightness in the calf muscles–can be treated by neuromuscular massage.

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Commit to a Regular Bed Time

Lack of sleep has been linked to many disease processes.

The most common cause of sleeplessness is a lack of a sleep-healthy routine.
Set a time that you want to be asleep. An hour before your sleep time, turn of all electronics.

Getting rid of the LED lights and stimulus will help you wind down.

Read a good book. Take a warm bath. Be alone with your thoughts.

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Take Good Care of your Gut

If you experience gut troubles, think about the following 4 foods that have a positive probiotic effect:
yogurt
kombucha tea
kimchi (spicy Korean cabbage)
kefir (a tart milk drink)

Plan Your Meals in your Head

Rather than eating whatever is handy when you get hungry, take 2 minutes in the morning before you get dressed and plan what and where you will eat all day.

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