You may have seen buzz about Wimbledon in July and Carlos Alcaraz with his pickle juice. He claims that this helped get him through almost 5 hours of tennis in the heat. Could the claims about pickle juice hydration benefits be true? Does pickle juice really help...
Dr. Jeni Onge
Benefits of Electrolytes
Benefits of Electrolytes Chances are that you have heard of electrolytes. You probably know a little bit about them. They might even make you flinch thinking of a “Charley Horse” you had once while working out! Electrolytes play a role in nervous system impulse...
Hydration Strategies
Hydration Strategies Did you know that a significant percentage of the American Population is walking around dehydrated right now? Did you know that a significant percentage of the American Population is walking around dehydrated right now? The Centers for Disease...
Why Artificial Sweeteners are Unhealthy Alternatives to Sugar?
Why Artificial Sweeteners are Unhealthy Alternatives to Sugar? Artificial Sweeteners… Are they really better than sugar?! Chances are that if you are trying live a healthier life, you are trying to cut back on your sugar intake. You may have wondered if artificial...
What You Should Know About Popular Kids Sports Drinks
What You Should Know About Popular Kids Sports Drinks So, you are active in sports or have children that are? So, you are active in sports or have children that are? You grab some of your favorite “Sports Drink” from the grocery store. It’s a beautiful red color. But,...
Will Drinking Just Water be Enough for an Active Lifestyle?
Will Drinking Just Water be Enough for an Active Lifestyle? Why not just water? T hat is a great question. And, consuming adequate amounts of water is very important for many reasons, there are certain situations where it just isn’t enough. Take any type of sport as...
Are Pickles Helpful as a Natural Muscle Cramp Treatment?
Are Pickles Helpful as a Natural Muscle Cramp Treatment? How does the Pickle actually help with muscle cramping? At first glance, it was assumed that pickle juice helped eliminate muscle cramping because of its high content of sodium and other electrolytes. It does...