"Surviving Summer Heat Using Herbs"

Summer heat can take its toll on the body but there are herbs which can help to tolerate this. Liquid chlorophyll from the alfalfa plant contains trace minerals such as magnesium and copper. It is alkalizing, balancing, cleansing, and detoxifying for the body. It supports the heart and immune system since it is an antioxidant, it deodorizes the bowel and body (great for people with smelly feet), it eliminates odor, fights effects of aging, and promotes smooth skin and clear complexion. It also helps with fatigue and helps the body cope with heat. (Put a few drops in every glass of water you drink throughout the day, or put some in your water bottle, it gives the water a mint taste and may help you drink more - which you need to prevent dehydration).

Peppermint essential oil, made from the leaves of the peppermint plant, can be used to cool the body (put 10-25 drops in a 4 oz. spray bottle with some purified water and use as a spritzer, especially on tired hot feet). You can keep the spray bottle in the refrigerator and take out when you need it, to give greater effect. Peppermint essential oil is one of the essential oils used in a popular recipe called "Hot Flash Spray", for women going thru this symptom.

Aloe Vera gel can be used as a moisturizer to hydrate skin, as well as for sunburn. It also helps cool the body. Lavender essential oil can be mixed with the aloe vera gel and this helps lessen the effects of sunburn.

Tropical fruits such as mangosteen along with pomegranate in a high antioxidant juice can be added to water and lemon juice to make lemonade and this will help to cool the body plus you get the extra benefits of antioxidants which help fight inflammation and supply some of your fruit servings for the day.

Remember to always buy high quality herbs and supplements from a company you can trust so you will get the results you want. Many products sold in discount stores have additives and fillers and much less of the real herbs, so it might take twice as much or more to get the same effects. True essential oils come from the plants and do not have synthetic scents. Allergy problems often happen when exposed to synthetic oils rather than the true essential oil from the real plant or flower.