As the month continue to get hotter here in southern California I find myself in need of more and more water. In an effort to become more fit, I have given myself a goal of drinking at least 1 gallon per day, however just plain water can be boring so I have been experimenting with infusing my drinking water. Below are 4 recipes I love and an excellent in an infographic made by thepreppyscientist. Cheers! 3 strawberries + 1 kiwi + 1/2 cucumber 2. 1/2 cucumber + 2 lemons and a

Drinking an adequate amount of water daily is important for overall good health because water aids in digestion, circulation, absorption and even excretion. But what about drinking large amounts of water for proper skin health? Claims have been made that drinking water gives you a radiant, healthy, younger- looking complexion, while others say it has no effect on skin's appearance whatsoever. Which is true? The fact is that skin is an organ, and just like any other part of th

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