|10 Tips for Staying Healthy in Summer | - Stay cool and
hydrated. Drink water, at least two to four cups (16-32 ounces)
upon rising, and similar amounts if you are going out for
activities and exercise. Carry water with you in a hard plastic
container (more stable polycarbonate rather than polyethylene
that leaches plastic into the water). You may also use a
traveling water filter. Check your local water stores or
www.realgoods.com. Most people need two to three quarts of
liquid per day, and more in hot weather or with sweating and
exercise. Review Chapter 1 of Staying Healthy with Nutrition or
Chapter 7 of The Staying Healthy Shopper's Guide for further
information on Water. - While enjoying the sun and outdoors,
protect yourself from overexposure to sunlight by wearing a hat
and using natural sunscreens without excessive chemicals. Carry
Aloe Vera gel for overexposure and have an aloe plant growing in
your home for any kind of burn. The cooling and healing gel
inside the leaves will soothe any sunburn. It