Sacred Words From A Sacred Space

So, the hot weather is now in full force and we are losing fluids quickly. We must replenish the fluids lost but we are bombarded on our supermarket shelves with a wide variety of “vitamin waters”, “smart waters”, “electrolyte waters” and the ever so present tap water that has been bottled up and sold in expensive stores that has the word “organic” or “natural” stamped on it so that we feel justified for spending so much money on WATER!

I understand that some of us prefer to taste something other than plain water. If that is the case, myself included, why not add a half of a lemon or lime to your glass?

Now, why add the whole half of lemon to your water instead of just squeezing the juice? Research supports that the essential oils extracted from the rind of the lemon has the following medical properties: antitumoral, improves microcirculation, immune stimulant (increases white blood cells), improves memory and enhances relaxation.

Lemons, limes and grapefruits are low in sugar. Although they are chemically acid, they have an alkalizing effect when metabolized in the body. Using these fruits will help to maintain a proper pH of the body. Remember…highly acidic tissues have more inflammation. Inflammation means more irritation and typically pain. So, those of you that suffer from muscular “pain”, drink less coffee (highly acidic) and more fresh lemon, lime or grapefruit water (highly alkanizing).

Lastly, after acupuncture or deep tissue massage, it is important to drink water. The reason for this is to flush the body of the residual toxins expressed from the tissue during the procedure. Acupuncture can cause the muslces to release lactic acid (this is the tissue irritation or “soreness” one often feels after a strenuous workout). So, in order to metabolize and flush this acid more quickly, water must be drunk. Now, add your lemon, lime or grapefruit and you have improved microcirculation!

One can overhydrate, particularly those on medications that specify monitoring liquid consumption, so drink accordingly if you are under the guidance of a physician!

Happy late summer!