10 Tips for a Healthy and Fun Summer

Summer is a beautiful, wonderful time of year full of road trips, pool parties, and all sorts of fun exclusive to the summer months, but it can also be dangerous if we aren't careful. Here are 10 tips to help you make sure your summer is nothing but good old-fashioned fun.

1) Stay hydrated. Water is your best friend, and it is recommended to drink anywhere between 16-32 ounces of water (2-4 cups) just when waking up. More if you decided to exercise or take an adventure out doors (up to 2-3 quarts).

2) Avoid overexposure. Hats, caps, and natural sunscreen are your go-tos for making sure you keep yourself cool and your skin burn free. Aloe Vera gel is perfect in case the worst should happen.

3) Exercise. Aerobic exercices are super important for keeping your heart and body in top shape, and there's no better time to start then when the weather is at its best. Just remember tip 1 and 2 if you're going out doors!

4) Fruits, veggies, protein oh my! These are key to keeping your body functioning at its peak efficiency and to ensure you have enough energy to deal with all of your summer activities. Remember to stock up on nature's bounties!

5) Bonding time. With the kids, friends, and family either off school or starting to take time off, it's the perfect time to strengthen those important relationships. A family trip or a camping adventure are a couple of ways to do so.

6) Slow down. It's the perfect time to recoup and regenerate yourself after a hectic winter and spring season, so take some time for yourself and refocus. There's nothing wrong with a little me time.

7) Explore relaxing sun or moon teas. With just a gallon of water, you can make a wonderfully delicious and relaxing tea with hibiscus flowers, red clover flowers, chamomile or lemon grass. It's a good time to kick back, sip some tea, and dive into your favorite summer book.

8) Adding a dose of nature can help take care your body. Nutritional supplements like B12 can give you a boost of energy, while an extra addition of vitamin C or other antioxidants protects you from the effects of stress, chemical pollutants and by-products of exercise.

9) Experience nature. Get some bonding time with Mother Earth and see what she has to offer. Camping, road trips, or simply going down to the park are excellent ways to take some time to appreciate the world in which we live.

10) Have fun. Above all, have fun and enjoy life to the fullest!