7 Simple Tips to Survive the Summer!

The summer is a great time to be outdoors having fun with family and friends, so don't let bug bites and other summer time woes get you down.  Here are 7 simple tips to survive the summer!

• Oolong tea is great for itchy skin from bug bites and allergies. Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that falls between black and green tea.  Japanese studies have found that oolong tea could even help control excema. 

• Rub peppermint oil, Tiger Balm or white flower into your temples to help alleviate pain from migraine headaches. Too much fun in the sun can trigger migraines or tension headaches. These remedies all contain menthol, which has analgesic properties. 

•  Sniff Rosemary.  Going out after a day at the beach? To keep yourself alert during the midday slump, sniffing rosemary can keep you alert as studies suggest.

• Make sure your diet consists of a lot of fatty fish during the summer. If your eyes are dry and red from the sun and water, Salmon, sardines and mackerel contain Omega-3 fatty acids which help the body produce tears. Research shows that people who consume fatty fish are less likely to suffer from dry eyes.

• Take probiotic supplements or Eat your Probiotics. Wet bathing suits can lead to yeast infections in women. Consuming "good" bacteria can help the balance of bacteria in the genital tract.  You can take supplements or eat naturally fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and kefir. 

•  Eat plenty of avocados.  Chlorinated pools can result in dry skin.   Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin. Try them in your smoothies!

•  Stay hydrated.  Most of us are generally more active in the summer and the heat along with sweating makes us lose more fluids than normal.  If you're still drinking coffee in the summer months too, you are losing even more fluid.  Drink more water throughout the day and especially upon rising in the morning.  Keep these Brita Sport Water bottles on hand to sip water throughout the day.  They're BPA free.  

What are your great simple tips to survive the summer?